NI DAQCard-6036E 16-Bit Multifunction I/O Card

The NI DAQCard-6036E is a 16-bit multifunction I/O card designed for PCMCIA-equipped laptop computers. It combines analog input/output, digital I/O, and timing functions in a compact form factor for portable data acquisition, field service, industrial control, and automated testing. The card delivers up to 200 kS/s sampling on 16 single-ended or 8 differential analog inputs, dual 16-bit analog outputs at 1 kS/s, eight 5 V TTL/CMOS digital I/O lines, and two 24-bit timers/counters operating to 20 MHz. Onboard FIFO buffering, programmable gain stages (±10 V, ±5 V, ±0.5 V, ±0.05 V), external triggering, and digital clocking enable flexible signal conditioning and synchronization. The 68-position VHDCI connector provides access to all I/O and power rails. Powered by +5 VDC at 300 mA, it integrates with LabVIEW, LabWindows, Measurement Studio, NI-DAQmx, and standard C/C++ environments under Windows NT/XP/2000.

– Technical Specifications

Analog Inputs
• 16 single-ended or 8 differential channels (software-selectable per channel)
• 16-bit successive approximation ADC
• 200 kS/s maximum sampling rate
• Input ranges: ±10 V, ±5 V, ±0.5 V, ±0.05 V
• DC coupling, ±11 V maximum signal + common-mode voltage
• 1,024-sample FIFO buffer

Analog Outputs
• 2 channels, 16-bit resolution
• 1 kS/s maximum output rate
• ±10 V output range
• 0.1 Ω output impedance
• 5 mA source and sink current at ±10 V

Digital I/O
• 8 lines, 5 V TTL/CMOS logic
• 13 mA source current at (VCC – 0.4 V)
• 24 mA sink current at 0.4 V
• 1.1 ns rise time
• 50 kΩ pull-up bias

Timing & Control
• Two 24-bit timers/counters
• 20 MHz maximum frequency
• Digital triggering and external clocking
• Analog input triggering via PFI lines

– Key Features

• PCMCIA Type II interface for portable deployment
• Short-circuit protection on analog outputs and +5 V supply rail
• Programmable gain for signal scaling across four ranges
• 1 A fused +5 V power output at I/O connector
• High source/sink current capability for direct logic interfacing

– Typical Applications

• Mobile data acquisition and field measurements
• Portable industrial control and monitoring
• Automated test equipment in laboratory and field settings
• Real-time signal conditioning and triggering

– Compatibility & Integration

• Operating systems: Windows NT, XP, 2000
• Software: LabVIEW, LabWindows, VI Logger, Measurement Studio, NI-DAQmx
• Languages: C/C++, Visual Basic
• Power requirement: +5 VDC at 300 mA