High-Speed Voltage Output – up to 1 MS/s/Channel,
up to 16 Bits, up to 32 Channels
NI 673x, NI 671x, NI 672x
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Low-cost arbitrary waveform generation
High-channel density
Integrated multidevice synchronization bus
Easy real-time control with
LabVIEW Real-Time
Digital triggering and external clocking
Simultaneous updates
8 digital I/O lines (TTL/CMOS)
Two 24-bit counter/timers
Measurement services that simplify
configuration and measurements
Recommended Software
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LabVIEW 7.x or higher
LabWindows™/CVI 7.x or higher
Measurement Studio 7.x or higher
Analog Waveform Editor
Other Compatible Software
• Visual Studio .NET
• Visual Basic, C/C++, and C#
Measurement Services
Software (included)
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• NI-DAQmx driver
• Measurement & Automation
Explorer configuration utility
1
Mac
Operating Systems
• Windows 2000/NT/XP
• Mac OS X
• Linux
®
OS X and Linux applications must use
NI-DAQmx Base driver software.
Calibration Certificate Available
Family
NI 6711
NI 6713
NI 6715
NI 6731
NI 6733
NI 6722
NI 6723
1
Update
Bus
PCI, PXI
PCI, PXI
PCMCIA
PCI
PCI, PXI
PCI, PXI
PCI, PXI
Analog Outputs
4
8
8
4
8
8
32
Update Rate per Channel (S/s)
1
Output Resolution Output Range (V) External Voltage Reference Digital I/O
1M
740 k to 1 M
100 k to 1 M
1M
740 k to 1 M
182 to 800 k
45 to 800 k
12
12
12
16
16
13
13
±10
±10
±10
±10
±10
±10
±10
–
–
8
8
8
8
2
8
2
Counter/Timers
2, 24-bit
2, 24-bit
2, 24-bit
2, 24-bit
2, 24-bit
2, 24-bit
2, 24-bit
Triggering
Digital
Digital
Digital
Digital
Digital
Digital
Digital
8
8
rate can vary depending on the number of channels used;
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Static or hardware-timed pattern generation and acquisition up to 10 MHz
Table 1. High-Speed Voltage Output Product Selection Guide
Overview and Applications
National Instruments high-speed voltage output devices combine the
latest in PC technologies to deliver simultaneous, multichannel updates
for control and waveform output applications. Use these modules in a
variety of applications, including:
• Stimulus/response
• Power supply control
• High-speed, deterministic control
• Sensor/signal simulation
devices, you have complete control of each data point that is updated on
the output for each channel. This feature is significant because you can
define not only common waveforms such as square, sine, or sawtooth but
also complex waveforms. For instance, you are able to create a sine wave
that is overlaid with noise in which the amplitude and noise shape are
user-defined. In practice, the waveform is defined in a software buffer,
within PC memory, and is streamed to the voltage output device using
direct memory access (DMA) data transfers. Using DMA transfers, the
amount of memory located on board the voltage output device is
minimized and is swapped with inexpensive PC memory.
Features
The versatile NI high-speed voltage output devices commonly replace
several kinds of instruments including stand-alone PID controllers, low-speed
arbitrary waveform generators, and function generators.
Real-Time Control
You can use NI high-speed voltage output devices with the LabVIEW
Real-Time Module to deliver real-time, deterministic control loop execution.
Because they are compatible with LabVIEW Real-Time, common control
algorithms, such as PID, are simple to implement but, more importantly,
you may prototype and implement complex, cutting-edge control algorithms
as well. High-performance control, on the order of eight PID loops running
in excess of 20 kHz each, is possible with this combination of hardware
Waveform Generation
These devices are capable of updating at rates up to 1 MS/s, giving you
the ability to generate waveforms up to 500 kHz. When using these
High-Speed Voltage Output – up to 1 MS/s/Channel, up to 16 Bits, up to 32 Channels
and software. Each high-speed voltage output device offers multichannel
simultaneous updates and hardware-timed single-point updates.
into more than 400 LabVIEW built-in analysis routines for display of
results in engineering units on a graph.
Multidevice Synchronization
Each high-speed voltage output device offers the ability to be master or
slave of a multidevice timing and triggering system. Use integration
technologies such as the RTSI bus, PXI trigger bus, and PFI pins to trigger
and synchronize to a wide variety of I/O types. These I/O types range
from analog input, image acquisition, motion control, and high-speed
digitizers to multifunction data acquisition devices. With these
integration infrastructures, you can create powerful, custom test and
control systems with ease.
NI-DAQmx Base Driver
NI-DAQmx Base (available at
ni.com/downloads)
offers Mac OS X and
Linux users a programming interface similar to NI-DAQmx. It features
ready-to-use LabVIEW VIs and C function features similar to those
included in NI-DAQmx driver software.
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NC
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Measurement Services Software
National Instruments measurement services software, built around
NI-DAQmx driver software, features intuitive application programming
interfaces, configuration tools, I/O assistants, and other tools designed
to reduce system setup, configuration, and development time. This software,
part of your data acquisition purchase, includes helpful features such as:
Automatic Code Generation
– DAQ Assistant is an interactive guide
that helps you navigate through configuring, testing, and programming
analog output tasks and automatically generates the necessary code
for NI LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, or Measurement Studio.
Cleaner Code Development
– Basic and advanced software functions
have been combined into one easy-to-use yet powerful set to help you
build cleaner code and move from basic to advanced applications
without replacing functions.
High-Performance Driver Engine
– NI-DAQmx delivers maximum
I/O system throughput with a multithreaded driver.
Test Panels
– With the Measurement & Automation Explorer
configuration utility, you can test all of your module functionality
before you begin development.
Scaled Channels
– Easily scale your voltage data into the proper
engineering units using the NI-DAQmx measurement-ready virtual
channels by choosing from a list of common sensors and signals or
creating your own custom scale.
LabVIEW Integration
– All NI-DAQmx functions create the waveform
data type, which carries acquired data and timing information directly
AO_GND
AO_GND
AO_6
1
AO_GND
AO_5
1
AO_GND
AO_GND
AO_3
AO_GND
AO_GND
AO_0
AO_1
EXTREF
PO4
D_GND
PO1
PO6
D_GND
+5 V
D_GND
D_GND
PFI_0
PFI_1
DBND
+5 V
D_GND
PFI_5/AO_SAMP_CLK
PFI_6/AO_START_TRIG
D_GND
PFI_9/CTR_0_GATE
CTR_0_OUTT
FREQ_OUT
1
NC
AO_GND
AO_GND
AO_7
1
AO_GND
AO_GND
NC
AO_GND
AO_4
AO_GND
AOGND
AO_2
AO_GND
AO_GND
AO_GND
D_GND
DIO0
PO5
D_GND
DIO2
PO7
PO3
NC
EXTSTROBE
D_GND
PFI_2
PFI_3/ CTR_1_SOURCE
PFI_4/ CTR_1_GATE
CTR_1_OUT
D_GND
PFI_7
PFI_8/CTR_0_SOURCE
D_GND
D_GND
No Connect on 6711 or 6731
Figure 1. NI 671x and NI 673x I/O Connector
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High-Speed Voltage Output – up to 1 MS/s/Channel, up to 16 Bits, up to 32 Channels
CH0
Amp
CH0
12-Bit DAC
CH1
Amp
CH1
12-Bit DAC
CH2
Amp
CH2
12-Bit DAC
CH3
Amp
CH3
12-Bit DAC
CONFIG
EEPROM
CIS
EEPROM
CH4
Amp
CH4
12-Bit DAC
Control/Data
I/O Connector
CH5
Amp
CH5
12-Bit DAC
AO
Control
FIFO
Data In
Data
FPGA
Data
EEPROM
DAQ-STC Calibration
Interface Control
CH6
Amp
CH6
12-Bit DAC
Control
CH7
Amp
CH7
12-Bit DAC
DAC
FIFO
24
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Calibration
DACs
Calibration
ADC
Analog Output
Timing/Control
PFI / Trigger
Timing
Trigger
Counter/
Timing I/O
Bus
Interface
Analog Input
Timing/Control
IRQ
RTSI Bus
Interface
Calibration
Mux
DAQ-STC
Digital I/O
Digital I/O (8)
+5 V
0.75 A
Figure 2. NI DAQCard-6715 Hardware Block Diagram
Data/Control
Digital
Thermometer
Control
CH0
Amp
CH0
CH0
Latch
Data
CH1
Amp
CH1
CH1
Latch
Data
DAC
FIFO
Address
Generic Mini PCI
MITE Bus
Bus
Interface
Interface
Address/Data
EEPROM
IRQ
I/O Connector
CH3/7
Amp
CH3/7
CH3/7
Latch
EEPROM
Control
AO
Control
AO Control
Calibration
Control
Register
Decode
FPGA
DMA/
IRQ
DAQ-STC
Bus
Interface
DMA
24
8
Calibration
DACs
Calibration
ADC
PFI / Trigger
Trigger
Counter/
Timing I/O
Digital I/O
Data
Calibration
Mux
Analog Output
Timing/Control
Bus
Interface
DMA/IRQ
RTSI Bus
Interface
+5 V
Timing
DAQ - STC
Analog Input
Timing/Control
Digital I/O (8)
1A
RTSI Bus
Note: CH4 through CH7 are found on 6713 and 6733 only
Figure 3. NI 671x and NI 673x Hardware Block Diagram
PCI/PXI/CompactPCI
PC Card (PCMCIA) Bus
DAC
Control
Bus
Interface
Bus
Interface
Address/Control
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High-Speed Voltage Output – up to 1 MS/s/Channel, up to 16 Bits, up to 32 Channels
Load DAC
13-Bit DAC
13-Bit DAC
13-Bit DAC
13-Bit DAC
AO Data Bus
13-Bit DAC
EEPROM
13-Bit DAC
I/O Connector
13-Bit DAC
Analog
Output
13-Bit DAC
Analog
Input
Power On
Reset
Misc
MITE
Interface
PC I
M I TE
Generic
Bus
Interface
Control
PCI
Bus
Interface
Address/Data
PCI Bus
F PGA
FIFO
x4
1
x4
1
16-Bit ADC
Update,
Busy
Clear
PFI/Trigger
Trigger
Timing I/O
Digital I/O
Analog Output
Timing/Control
DAQ - STC
DMA/IRQ
DMA/IRQ
Bus
Interface
RTSI Bus
Interface
Timing
Digital I/O (8)
1
NI
PCI-6723 only
RTSI Bus
Figure 4. NI 672x Hardware Block Diagram
Ordering Information
PCI
NI PCI-6711............................................................................777740-01
NI PCI-6713............................................................................777741-01
NI PCI-6722
1
..........................................................................778705-01
NI PCI-6723
1
..........................................................................778701-01
NI PCI-6731............................................................................778511-01
NI PCI-6733............................................................................778510-01
PXI
NI PXI-6711............................................................................777794-01
NI PXI-6713............................................................................777795-01
NI PXI-6722
1
..........................................................................778999-01
NI PXI-6723
1
..........................................................................778998-01
NI PXI-6733............................................................................778512-01
PCMCIA
NI DAQCard-6715 ..................................................................778146-01
Includes data acquisition driver software.
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Windows
only.
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services, visit
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High-Speed Voltage Output – up to 1 MS/s/Channel, up to 16 Bits, up to 32 Channels
Digital logic levels
Base clocks available.......................... 20 MHz and 100 kHz
Data transfers ..................................... DMA (except DAQCard-6715),
interrupts, programmed I/O
DMA modes ........................................ Scatter-gather
Specifications – NI 671x, NI 673x
These specifications are typical at 25 °C unless otherwise stated.
Analog Output
Output Characteristics
Number of channels
NI 6715/6713/6733 ........................ 8 voltage outputs
NI 6711/6731.................................. 4 voltage outputs
Resolution ........................................... 12 bits, 1 in 4,096 (NI 671x),
16 bits, 1 in 65,536 (NI 673x)
Maximum Update Rate (NI 671x/673x)
Max Update Rate (NI 6715)
Number of
Using Local
Using Host
Using Local
Using Host
Channels
FIFO (kS/s)
1
Memory (kS/s)
2
FIFO (kS/s)
1
Memory (kS/s)
2
1,000
1,000
1,000
800
1
1,000
1,000
850
400
2
1,000
1,000
750
266
3
1,000
1,000
650
200
4
1,000
1,000
600
160
5
952
1,000
550
133
6
833
869
510
114
7
740
769
480
100
8
1
These numbers apply to continuous waveform generation, and do not change irrespective of the number of devices
Digital Trigger
Purpose
Analog output .................................
General-purpose counter/timers ....
Source .................................................
PCI...................................................
PXI...................................................
Slope ...................................................
Start trigger, gate, clock
Source, gate
(except NI 6715)
RTSI <0...6>
PFI <0...9>
Positive or negative;
software-selectable
Compatibility ....................................... 5 V TTL/CMOS
Specifications – NI 672x
These specifications are typical at 25 °C unless otherwise stated.
Analog Output
Output Characteristics
Number of channels
NI 6722 ........................................... 8 voltage outputs
Max Update Rate (kS/s)
Using Local FIFO
1
Using Host PC Memory
2
800
800
714
714
476
182
333
90.9
253
60
204
45
in
the system.
2
These numbers may change when using more devices or when other CPU or bus activity is taking place.
FIFO buffer size
NI 6713/6733.................................. 16,384 samples
NI 6711/6715/6731 ........................ 8,192 samples
Data transfers ..................................... DMA, interrupts,
programmed I/O
DMA modes (PXI/PCI only) ................. Scatter-gather
Voltage Output
Ranges................................................. ±10.0 V, ±AO EXT REF
Output coupling................................... DC
Protection ............................................ Short-circuit to ground
Number of Channels
1
2
8
16
24
32
1
These numbers apply to continuous waveform generation, which allows for the time it takes to reset the FIFO to the
beginning when cycling through it. This additional time is not incurred when using host PC memory for waveform
generation. The max update rate in FIFO mode does not change regardless of the number of devices in the system.
2
These
Digital I/O
Number of channels............................
Compatibility .......................................
Power-on state....................................
Data transfers ......................................
8 input/output
5 V TTL/CMOS
Input (high-impedance)
Programmed I/O, DMA (NI 673x),
interrupts (NI 673x)
Input buffer ......................................... 2048 B (NI 673x)
Output buffer....................................... 2048 B (NI 673x)
Transfer rate........................................ 10 Mwords/s (NI 673x)
results were measured using an NI 6722/6723 device with a 550 MHz Pentium III machine. These
numbers may change when using more devices or when other CPU or bus activity occurs.
NI 6723 ...........................................
Resolution ...........................................
Max update rate
FIFO buffer size ...................................
Data transfers ........................................
DMA modes ........................................
32 voltage outputs
13 bits, 1 in 8,192
2,048 samples
DMA, interrupts, programmed I/O
Scatter gather
Timing I/O
General-Purpose Up/Down Counter/Timers
Number of channels............................ 2
Resolution ........................................... 24 bits
Compatibility ....................................... 5 V TTL/CMOS
Level
Input low voltage
Input high voltage
Output low voltage (I
out
= 5 mA)
Output high voltage (I
out
= -3.5 mA)
Voltage Output
Ranges................................................. ±10 V
Output coupling................................... DC
Protection ............................................ Short-circuit to ground
Digital I/O
Maximum
0.8 V
5V
0.4 V
–
Minimum
0V
2V
–
4.35 V
Number of channels............................
Compatibility .......................................
Power-on state....................................
Data transfers .....................................
8 input/output
TTL/CMOS
Input (high-impedance)
Programmed I/O
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