Data Translation Introduces Low-Cost, High-Throughput, Simultaneous USB Data Acquisition Module

MARLBORO, MA  August 25, 2009 – Data Translation today announced the DT9816-S multifunction, high throughput, simultaneous USB data acquisition module. The DT9816-S allows the user to sample six analog input channels independently at up to 800 kHz per channel.

“The DT9816-S high throughput data acquisition module presents an extremely cost effective and efficient USB data acquisition solution to the market,” according to Fred Molinari, Founder and President. “At the low unit price of $595, the data acquisition customer can correlate and make multiple high throughput measurements easily and quickly at a very reasonable investment.”

The DT9816-S is the latest addition to the ECONseries of USB data acquisition modules, providing a flexible yet economical series of multifunction data acquisition products. In addition to an extremely high throughput rate of up to 800 kHz per input channel, the DT9816-S offers a full set of features including 8 digital input lines, 8 digital output lines, and a 16-bit counter/timer.

Key Design Features of the DT9816-S:

- Simultaneous sampling of inputs at throughput rates up to 800 KHz per channel or 4.8 MHz total throughput across 6 channels

- 16 bit resolution analog input subsystem

- Signal sampling ranges of +/-10 V and +/-5 V

- Monitor and control with 8 digital input and 8 digital output lines

- Perform event counting with 1 16-bit counter/timer

- Run off standard USB connector

- Shielded, rugged enclosure for noise immunity

- Ships with comprehensive software for making measurements quickly and easily

Software Support

The DT9816-S ships with free software allowing users to get up and running quickly. Users can develop their own software in a variety of languages, or use one of our ready-to-measure applications, including Measure Foundry®, a powerful drag and drop test and measurement application.

Pricing and Availability

The DT9816-S is priced at $595 and is shipping 4 weeks ARO.

About The Company

Data Translation Inc. www.datatranslation.com designs, manufactures, and distributes highly accurate data acquisition hardware and software products for PC-based measurement systems including easy-to-use USB modules.