PCIe-DAS1602/16

PCI Express Analog and Digital I/O Board
Features• 16-bit resolution• 16 single-ended (SE) or 8 differential(DIFF) analog input channels(switch-selectable)• Up to 100 kS/s aggregate throughput(100 kS/s max for any channel)• Two 12-bit analog outputs• 32 digital I/O• Three 16-bit counters• 1 kS FIFO
• Connector- and software-compatible
with the PCIM-DAS1602/16

SoftwareSupported Operating Systems• Windows® 8/7/Vista®/XP, 32/64-bit• Linux® open-source driver support
Ready-to-Run Applications• InstaCal™ (install, configure, andtest)• TracerDAQ® (acquire, view, log, andgenerate)
Supported Programming Environments• Visual Studio® and Visual Studio.NET, including examples for VisualC++®, Visual C#®, Visual Basic®,and Visual Basic .NET
• NI LabVIEW™ (Windows only)• DASYLab®
• MATLAB® (Data Acquisition
Toolbox™)

Overview
The PCIe-DAS1602/16 is a multifunction measurement and control board
designed for the PCI Express (PCIe) bus.
The board provides 16 SE or eight DIFF
input channels with 16-bit resolution,
two 12-bit analog outputs, 32 DIO, andthree 16-bit counters.
The PCIe-DAS1602/16 is a fully connector- and software-compatible replacement for the Measurement Computing
PCIM-DAS1602/16.

The PCIe-DAS1602/16 provides 16 single-ended or eight differential analog inputs, sample
rates up to 100 kS/s, two 12-bit analog outputs, 32 digital I/O, and three 16-bit counters

Analog Output

Signal Connections
A 37-pin connector provides access to
the 16 SE/8 DIFF analog inputs, twoanalog outputs, four digital and outputs,
and three counter/timer channels.
A 40-pin connector provides access to 24
DIO connections.

Analog Input
The PCIe-DAS1602/16 provides 16 SE
or eight DIFF analog inputs. The input
mode is switch-selectable to configure allchannels as either SE or DIFF.
The board offers bipolar analog input
ranges of ±10 V, ±5 V, ±2.5 V, and±1.25 V, and unipolar ranges of 0 V to
10 V, 0 V to 5 V, 0 to 2.5 V, and 0 V to
1.25 V.
Input ranges are software-selectable, andpolarity is switch-selectable.

Sample Rate
The PCIe-DAS1602/16 offers a singlechannel sample rate of 100 kS/s divided
by the number of channels being
sampled.
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Two 12-bit multiplying digital-to-analog
converters (DACs) provide analog output
on the PCIe-DAS1602/16. DAC0 and
DAC1 each accept a precision 5 V or
10 V reference, which provides onboard
D/A unipolar ranges of 0 V to 5 V and0 V to 10 V, and bipolar ranges of ±5 V
and ±10 V.
Other ranges between 0 V and 10 V
are available when an external precision voltage reference is supplied to the
DAC0 REF IN pin or DAC1 REF IN pin of
the main connector.
Onboard reference voltage, user-suppliedreference voltage, and polarity are all
jumper-selectable.

Digital I/O
The 24 digital I/O connections available on the 40-pin DIO connector of the
PCIe-DAS1602/16 are available as twoeight-bit ports (ports A and B) and two
four-bit ports (ports CH and CL). Eachport can be configured independently
as either input or output. These ports
default to the input state (high impedance) on power up or reset.

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General Information

PCIe-DAS1602/16 Block Diagram
Analog Input
16 ch. SE
8 ch. DIFF

Gain and Offset Trimpots
Gain and Offset Trimpots
16-bit

Mux
and
Gain

1K
FIFO

16-bit, 100 kHz
Start EOC

DAC
Data
ControlD/A 0

16-bit

DAC1

D/A 1

ADC
Pacer

Out

FPGA
Controller

Timebase
10 MHz
1 MHz

Port A

DI(3:0)24

Local BusPort CH

DO(3:0)DigitalI/OPort B
Port CLBoot
EEPROM

PCI-to-Local
Bus
3.3 V, 32-bit, 33 MHz

BADR1
BADR2
BADR3
BADR4
Interrupt

PCIBus

40-pin DIO Connector

CLK
Gate

CTR 3
CTR 2
User
Counter
CTR 1Control

37-pin I/O Connector

INT

DAC0

PCI-to-PCIe
Bridge
1X Link

PCI Express Edge Connector

Connect the counter clock to the onboard 10 MHz crystal
oscillator, or leave unconnected for user input.

The eight digital I/O connections available on the main 37-pin
connector consist of two 4-bit ports. One port is permanently
configured as input, and the other port is permanently configured as output.

The A/D pacer clock trigger edge (rising or falling) that initiates the A/D conversions is jumper-selectable on the PCIeDAS1602/16. The jumper is configured for rising edge by
default.

Pull-Up/Down Configuration
The PCIe-DAS1602/16 includes jumpers to set the digital
bits for pull-up (+5 V) or pull down (0 V) when the board ispowered on and reset. Ports A, B, CH, and CL are factory-configured for pull-up (+5 V).

Calibration

Counter/Timer I/O

Calibrating the PCIe-DAS1602/16 requires the following
equipment:

Each PCIe-DAS1602/16 offers three 16-bit down counters.
Each counter accepts frequency inputs up to 10 MHz, andprovides clock, gate, and output connections.

•a precision (or non-precision) voltage source•

a 5½ digit digital voltmeter•a few pieces of wire are required.

•a jeweler’s screwdriver to adjust the trim pots

Field Calibration

The frequency of the square wave used as a clock by the A/D
pacer circuitry is jumper-selectable for 1 MHz (default), or
10 MHz. The internal pacer output driving the A/D converter
is also available at pin 20 (CTR 3 Output) on the main 37-pin
I/O connector.

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An extender card is not required to calibrate the board.
For normal environments, calibrate the PCIe-DAS1602/16
every six months to a year using software.

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Calibrate the A/D converters by applying a known voltage toan analog input channel and adjusting trim pots for offset
and gain. Three trim pots require adjustment to calibrate theanalog input section of the board. There are also three pots
associated with each of the analog output channels.

If frequent variations in temperature or humidity are common, recalibrate at least every three months.

Factory Calibration
PCIe-DAS1602/16 devices are factory-calibrated. Specifications
are guaranteed for one year. For calibration beyond one year,
return the device to the factory for recalibration.

Calibrate the PCIe-DAS1602/16 for the range you intend touse it in. When the range is changed, slight variations in zeroand full scale may result. These variations can be measured
and removed in software if necessary.

Software Support
The PCIe-DAS1602/16 is supported by the software in the table below.
Ready-to-Run Applications
InstaCal

An interactive utility that configures and tests MCC hardware. Windows OS
InstaCal is included with the free MCC DAQ Software bundle (CD/download).

TracerDAQ andTracerDAQ Pro

A virtual strip chart, oscilloscope, function generator, and rate generator applications
used to generate, acquire, analyze, display, and export data. Supported features mayvary with hardware. The Pro version provides enhanced features. Windows OS
TracerDAQ is included with the free MCC DAQ Software bundle (CD/download).
TracerDAQ Pro is available as a purchased software download.
General-Purpose Programming Support

Universal Library(UL)

Programming library of function calls for C, C++, VB, C# .Net, and VB .Net using
Visual Studio and other IDEs. Windows OS
The UL is included with the free MCC DAQ Software bundle (CD/download).

Linux Driver

Open-source Linux drivers are available for most MCC devices. Example programs arealso provided.

Application-Specific Programming Support
ULx forNI LabVIEW

A comprehensive library of VIs and example programs for NI LabVIEW that is used todevelop custom applications that interact with most MCC devices. Windows OS
ULx is included with the free MCC DAQ Software bundle (CD/download).

DASYLab Driver

Icon-based data acquisition, graphics, control, and analysis software that allows users
to create complex applications in minimal time without text-based programming.
DASYLab is available as a purchased software download. Windows OS

MATLAB Driver

High-level language and interactive environment for numerical computation,
visualization, and programming. The Data Acquisition Toolbox, provided by The
Mathworks, allows users to acquire data from most MCC PCI and USB devices.
Visit www.MathWorks.com for more information on MATLAB Data Acquisition
Toolbox support.

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Specifications
Specifications

Analog Input Drift

All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Typical for 25 °C unless otherwise specified.

Analog Input
A/D converter type: LTC1605CSW
Resolution: 16 bits
Number of channels (switch-selectable): 16 SE/8 DIFF
Input ranges
Gain (software-selectable)
Unipolar/bipolar polarity (switch-selectable)±10 V, ±5 V, ±2.5 V, ±1.25 V, 0 V to 10 V, 0 V to 5 V, 0 to 2.5 V, 0 V to 1.25 V
A/D pacing (software-selectable)
Internal counter: 82C54, positive or negative edge (jumper-selectable)
External source: Pin 25, positive or negative edge (software-selectable)
Software polled
A/D trigger (only available when internal pacing selected, software-Selectable)
External edge trigger: Pin 25, positive or negative edge (software-selectable)
A/D gate (only available when internal pacing selected, software-selectable)
External gate: Pin 25, high or low level (software-selectable)
Simultaneous sample and hold trigger
TTL output: Pin 26 (jumper-selectable); Logic 0 = Hold, Logic 1 = Sample
Burst mode (software-selectable): Burst interval = 10 us
Data transfer: From 1024 sample FIFO through interrupt with REPINSW,
Interrupt, Software polledInterrupt: INTA# mapped to IRQn through PCI BIOS at boot-time
Interrupt enable: Programmable through PCI9030
Interrupt polarity: Active high level or active low level, programmable through
PLX9030
Interrupt sources (software-selectable): End of conversion; FIFO not empty;
End of Burst; End of Acquisition; FIFO half full
A/D Conversion Time: 10 µs max
Throughput
Single channel: 100 kS/s
Multichannel: (100 kS/s)/(# of channels)
Common mode range: ±10 V min
CMRR @ 60 Hz: –100 dB typ, –80 dB min
Input leakage current: ±3 nA max
Input impedance: 10 MΩ min
Absolute maximum input voltage: 55 V/–40 V fault-protected through input
mux

Absolute Accuracy

Analog Input
FS Gain Drift

Analog Input
Zero drift

Overall Analog
Input Drift±10.00 V

2.2 LSB/°C max

1.8 LSB/°C max

4.0 LSB/°C max±5.000 V

2.2 LSB/°C max

1.9 LSB/°C max

4.1 LSB/°C max±2.500 V

2.2 LSB/°C max

2.0 LSB/°C max

4.2 LSB/°C max±1.250 V

2.2 LSB/°C max

2.3 LSB/°C max

4.5 LSB/°C max

0 V to 10.00 V

4.1 LSB/°C max

1.9 LSB/°C max

6.0 LSB/°C max

0 V to 5.000 V

4.1 LSB/°C max

2.1 LSB/°C max

6.2 LSB/°C max

0 V to 2.500 V

4.1 LSB/°C max

2.4 LSB/°C max

6.5 LSB/°C max

0 V to 1.250 V

4.1 LSB/°C max

3.0 LSB/°C max

7.1 LSB/°C max

Absolute error change per °C temperature change is a combination of the gain
and offset drift of many components. The theoretical worst case error of theboard may be calculated by summing these component errors. Worst caseerror is realized only in the unlikely event that each of the component errors
is at their maximum level, and causes error in the same direction.
The following table summarizes the worst case noise performance for the
PCIe-DAS1602/16. Noise distribution is determined by gathering 50,000
samples with inputs tied to ground at the PCIe-DAS1602/16 main connector.
Data is for both SE and DIFF modes of operation.

Noise PerformanceRange±2 counts±1 count

Max
Counts

LSBrms

±10.00 V

97%

80%

11

1.7

±5.000 V

97%

80%

11

1.7

±2.500 V

96%

79%

11

1.7

±1.250 V

96%

79%

11

1.7

0 V to 10.000 V

88%

65%

15

2.3

0 V to 5.000 V

88%

65%

15

2.3

±2.3 LSB

0 V to 2.500 V

83%

61%

15

2.3

±5.0 LSB

0 V to 1.250 V

83%

61%

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2.4

Analog Input Accuracy
Typical Accuracy

Range

Analog Input Accuracy Components
Gain error

Trimmable by potentiometer to 0

Offset error

Trimmable by potentiometer to 0

PGA linearity error±1.3 LSB typ , ±10.0 LSB max

Integral linearity error±0.5 LSB typ , ±3.0 LSB max

Differential linearity error±0.5 LSB typ, ±2.0 LSB max

Each PCIe-DAS1602/16 is tested at the factory to assure the overall error of
the board does not exceed ±5 LSB.
Total board error is a combination of gain, offset, differential linearity, andintegral linearity error. The theoretical absolute accuracy of the board may be
calculated by summing these component errors. Worst case error is realized
only in the unlikely event that each of the component errors is at their maximum level, and causes error in the same direction.

Input noise is assumed to be Gaussian. An RMS noise value from a Gaussian
distribution is calculated by dividing the peak-to-peak bin spread by 6.6.
Noise performance may be affected by input cabling and/or excessive noisefrom adjacent PCBs within the PC enclosure.
Crosstalk is defined here as the influence of one channel upon another when
scanning two channels at the specified per channel rate for a total of 50,000
samples. A full-scale (FS) 100 Hz triangle wave is input on channel 1, withchannel 0 tied to analog ground at the 37 pin user connector. The table below
summarizes the influence of channel 1 on channel 0 and does not include theeffects of noise.

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CrosstalkRange

Analog Output Drift

1 kHz Crosstalk(LSB pk-pk)

10 kHz Crosstalk(LSB pk-pk)

50 kHz Crosstalk(LSB pk-pk)±10.000 V

4

13

24

±5.000 V

37

18±2.5000 V

2

5

16

±1.250 V

34

14

0 V to 10.000 V

4

8

23

0 V to 5.000 V

3

5

16

0 V to 2.500 V

2

4

16

0 V to 1.250 V

3

3

16

±2 LSB

Trimmable by potentiometer to 0

Offset Error

Trimmable by potentiometer to 0

Integral Linearity Error±0.5 LSB typ , ±1 LSB max

Differential Linearity Error±0.5 LSB typ, ±1 LSB max

37-Pin Main Connector
Digital output type: 74ACT244, power up/reset to LOW logic level
Digital input type: 74AHCT373, pulled to logic high through 47 kΩ resistors
Number of I/O: 8
Configuration: 4 fixed input, 4 fixed output
Output high: 2.7 V @ –0.4 mA min
Output low: 0.5 V @ 8 mA max
Input high: 2.0 V min, 7 V absolute max
Input low: 0.8 V max, –0.5 V absolute min

CounterCounter type: 82C54
Configuration: 3 down counters, 16 bits each
Counter 1 source (software-selectable)
External source: Main connector pin 21*
Internal source: 100 kHz
Counter 1 gate: External gate from main connector pin 24*
Counter 1 output: Available from main connector pin 2
Counter 2 source (jumper-selectable): Internal 1 MHz; internal 10 MHz
Counter 2 gate (software-selectable): External source from main connector
pin 25*Counter 2 output: Internal only, chained to counter 3 source
Counter 3 source: Counter 2 output
Counter 3 gate (software-selectable): External source from main connector
pin 25*Counter 3 output: Available from main connector pin 20; programmable as
A/D converter pacer clock.
Clock input frequency: 10 MHz max
High pulse width (clock input): 30 ns min
Low pulse width (clock input): 50 ns min
Gate width high: 50 ns min
Gate width low: 50 ns min
Input high: 2.0 V min, 5.5 V absolute max
Input low: 0.8 V max, –0.5 V absolute min
Output high: 3.0 V min @ –2.5 mA
Output low: 0.4 V max @ 2.5 mA
Crystal oscillator frequency: 10 MHz
Frequency accuracy: 50 ppm

Total board error is a combination of gain, offset, differential linearity andintegral linearity error. The theoretical absolute accuracy of the board may be
calculated by summing these component errors. Worst case error is realized
only in the unlikely event that each of the component errors is at their maximum level, and causes error in the same direction.

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Digital type: 82C55
Number of I/O: 24
Configuration per 82C55: 2 banks of 8 and 2 banks of 4, or 3 banks of 8, or
2 banks of 8 with handshake
Input high: 2.0 V min, 5.5 V absolute max
Input low: 0.8 V max, –0.5 V absolute min
Output high: 3.0 V min @ –2.5 mA
Output low: 0.4 V max @ 2.5 mAPower-up/reset state: Input mode (high impedance)
Pull-up/pull-down resistors (jumper-selectable): All pins pulled up to +5 V bydefault through individual 47 kΩ resistors

Analog Output Accuracy Components
Gain Error±0.22 LSB/°C max

40-Pin Digital I/O Connector

Analog Output Accuracy
Absolute Accuracy

Analog Output Zero Drift
Overall Analog Output Drift

Digital Input/Output

D/A converter type: MX7548
Resolution: 12 bits
Number of channels: 2
Channel type: SE voltage output
Output range (jumper-selectable per output): ±10 V, ±5 V, 0 to 10 V, or
0 V to 5 V using onboard references, or user-defined using external reference
Reference voltage (jumper-selectable)
Onboard: –10 V and –5 V
External: Independent (DAC0 REF IN pin 10 and DAC1 REF IN/SSH OUT
pin 26)External reference voltage range: ±10 V max
External reference input impedance: 10 kΩ min
Data transfer (system-dependent): Programmed I/OMonotonicity: Guaranteed monotonic over temperature
Slew rate: 2.0 V/µs min
Settling time: 30 µS max to ±½ LSB for a 20 V step
Current drive: ±5 mA min
Output short-circuit duration: Indefinite at 25 mA
Output coupling: DC
Output impedance: 0.1 Ω max
Output stability: Any passive load
Coding: Offset binary
Bipolar mode
		 0 code = Vref
4095 code = –Vref – 1 LSB, Vref < 0 V–Vref + 1 LSB, Vref >0 V
Unipolar mode
0 code = 0 V
4095 code = –Vref – 1 LSB, Vref < 0 V–Vref + 1 LSB, Vref > 0 V
Output voltage on power up and reset: 0 V ± 10 mV±1 LSB±0.22 LSB/°C max

Absolute error change per °C temperature change is a combination of the gain
and offset drift of many components. The theoretical worst case error of theboard may be calculated by summing these component errors. Worst caseerror is realized only in the unlikely event that each of the component errors
is at their maximum level, and causing error in the same direction.

Analog Output

Typical Accuracy

Analog Output FS Gain Drift* Pins 21, 24, and 25 are pulled to logic high through 47 kΩ resistors

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Ordering

Ordering Information

Power Consumption
3.3 V quiescent: 500 mA typ, 750 mA max
12 V quiescent: 100 mA typ, 150 mA max
User 5 V outputs: 10 mA

Part No.

Description

PCIe-DAS1602/16

16-channel, 16-bit, 100 kS/s multifunction PCI
Express board

Environmental
Operating temperature range: 0 °C to 70 °C
Storage temperature range: –40 °C to 100°C
Humidity: 0% to 95% non-condensing

Accessories and Cables
Part No.

Description

Board dimensions (L × W × H): 168 × 111 × 19 mm (6.6 × 4.4 × 0.7 in.)

BP40-37

Backplate and cable assembly with 40-pin IDC
female to 37-pin D male for CIO boards

Bus

C37FF-x

Cable, 40-conductor ribbon, female to female,x = 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, or 50 feet

CIO-MINI37

Universal screw-terminal board, 37-pin

CIO-MINI37-VERT

Universal screw-terminal board, 37-pin D maleconnector, vertical

Connector type: 37-pin male D connector
Connector compatibility: Identical to PCIM-DAS1602/16 connector

C37FFS-x

Cable, ribbon, 40-pin female IDC to 37-pin female
D shell, x = 5 or 10 feet

Digital I/O Connector

CIO-TERMINAL

Universal screw-terminal board, prototyping area
37 terminals

SCB-37Signal connection box, 37-conductor, shielded

MechanicalBus type: PCI Express 1.0a
Bus width: x1 lane PCI Express

Main Connector

Connector type: 40-pin header
Connector compatibility: Identical to PCIM-DAS1602/16 connector

Signal Conditioning Options
The PCIe-DAS1602/16 is compatible with many Measurement Computing
signal conditioning products. Refer to the PCIe-DAS1602/16 product page at
www.mccdaq.com/pci-data-acquisition/PCIe-DAS1602-16.aspx for a list ofcompatible accessories.

Software also Available from MCC

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Description

TracerDAQ Pro

Virtual strip chart, oscilloscope, function generator,
and rate generator applications used to generate,acquire, analyze, display, and export data –professional version with enhanced features.

DASYLabIcon-based data acquisition, graphics, control,
and analysis software that allows users to create
complex applications in minimal time without
text-based programming.

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