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AT-MIO-16 User Manual
About This Manual
This manual describes the electrical and mechanical aspects of the AT-MIO-16 and contains
information concerning its operation and programming. The AT-MIO-16 is a high-performance
multifunction analog, digital, and timing I/O board, and is a member of the National Instruments
AT Series of expansion boards for the IBM PC AT and compatible computers. The AT-MIO-16
contains a 12-bit ADC with up to 16 analog inputs, two 12-bit DACs with voltage outputs, eight
lines of TTL-compatible digital I/O, and three 16-bit counter/timer channels for timing I/O. If
you need additional analog inputs, you can use the AMUX-64T multiplexer board, which is a
four-to-one multiplexer that can process 64 single-ended inputs. You can cascade up to four
AMUX-64Ts to obtain 256 single-ended inputs.
Organization of This Manual
The AT-MIO-16 User Manual is organized as follows:
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Chapter 1, Introduction, describes the AT-MIO-16; lists the contents of your AT-MIO-16 kit,
the optional software, and optional equipment; and explains how to unpack the AT-MIO-16.
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Chapter 2, Configuration and Installation, describes how to configure the AT-MIO-16
jumpers and how to install the AT-MIO-16 board into the PC.
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Chapter 3, Signal Connections, describes the signal connections to the AT-MIO-16 board,
and cable wiring.
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Chapter 4, Calibration Procedures, discusses the calibration procedures for the AT-MIO-16
analog input and analog output circuitry.
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Appendix A, Specifications, lists the specifications for the AT-MIO-16.
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Appendix B, Revisions A through C Parts Locator Diagram, contains the parts locator
diagram for revisions A through C of the AT-MIO-16 board.
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Appendix C, Customer Communication, contains forms you can use to request help from
National Instruments or to comment on our products.
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The Glossary contains an alphabetical list and description of terms used in this manual,
including acronyms, abbreviations, metric prefixes, mnemonics, and symbols.
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The Index alphabetically lists topics covered in this manual, including the page where you
can find the topic.