USB analog I/O refers to a device that provides an interface between a PC and
one or more real-world analog Inputs and/or analog Outputs. The analog input on
a data acquisition board or card is the input to an analog-to-digital (A/D)
converter. The analog output on a data acquisition board or card is the output
from a digital-to-analog (D/A) converter.
USB analog I/O functions are found in most USB-Based Data Acquisition products.
These products are reliable and rugged enough for industrial applications, yet
inexpensive enough for home projects. USB Based Data Acquisition products are
the perfect way to add measurement and control capability to any USB capable
computer. For example, Measurement Computing’s
USB-1208LS
is fully USB plug-and-play, easy-to-use analog I/O module. It obtains all
required power from the USB port, so no external power connection is ever
required and it measures just 3.25 inches wide, by 3.125 inches long, by 1 inch
high.
Software for MCC USB analog I/O products is provided in a variety of forms, one
of which will be ideal for any application. All USB-based I/O products include
InstaCal, Measurement Computing's powerful installation and test application
and TracerDAQ™, the powerful strip chart
recorder/data logger application. The units also include the Universal Library,
Measurement Computing's powerful programming language drivers for Windows based
languages. OEMs and experienced programmers can take advantage of a
comprehensive set of C++ routines (including source) that provide access to all
of the units' functions. MCC USB analog I/O products are also supported by most
popular data acquisition software and include drivers for LabVIEW, SoftWIRE,
and more.
Measurement Computing Corporation offers the largest selection of PC-based data
acquisition and measurement products. Shop our online catalog by selecting a
category above. From PCI, USB, Ethernet, PC/104, ISA, and PCMCIA bus boards to
external systems based on USB, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 and GPIB interfaces;
Measurement Computing has everything you need for your PC-based data
acquisition and control applications.
