Appendix A
Specifications
PCI-DIO-96 User Manual
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Transfer rate
1
(1 word = 8 bits), absolute max
Handshaking ....................................3 wire, two port
Data transfers...................................Interrupts, programmed I/O
Bus Interface
Type ........................................................Slave
Power Requirement
Power consumption ................................400 mA at +5 VDC (
±
5%)
Power available at I/O connector............+4.65 to +5.25 V fused at 1 A
Physical
Dimensions .............................................13.7 x 10.7 cm (5.4 x 4.2 in.)
I/O connector ..........................................100-pin female, 0.050 series
D-type
Environment
Operating temperature ............................0
°
to 70
°
C
Storage temperature ................................-55
°
to 150
°
C
Relative humidity....................................5% to 90% noncondensing
1
Transfer rate depends on the computer and software. These tests were made using either a
Power Macintosh 8500, 120 MHz computer, or a Pentium, 133 MHz computer.
Language
Macintosh
PC
C
a
900 kHz
845 kHz
LabVIEW
b
2.8 kHz
3.8 kHz
a
C routine is used to write/read data to/from a port
b
LabVIEW VI is used to write/read data to/from a port