Expansion Modules Address SBC Form Factor Fragmentation

The modules implement identical analog and digital I/O feature-sets on all three formats, letting companies choose their favorite expansion format now, while reserving the option of migrating to an alternate format in the future without major rework to the application‟s I/O software or interfaces.

High Performance Analog I/O Modules
The E104-DAQ1616, P104-DAQ1616, and SMT-DAQ1616 modules are implemented on the PCI/104-Express, PC/104-Plus, and SUMIT-ISM Type1 expansion formats, respectively. Each includes sixteen 16-bit A/D inputs and sixteen 16-bit D/A output channels, with programmable range and polarity. The modules‟ high performance A/D converter operates at a 2MHz sample rate, the fastest of any I/O board currently available on PC/104-Plus or SUMIT-ISM, and the fastest available on PCI/104-Express for under $2,000. Each module also includes seven 8-bit digital I/O ports (with a mix of bit-wide and byte-wide direction control), two 32-bit up/down counter/timers with programmable input source and gate, four 24-bit pulse-width modulation circuits with 0-100% duty cycle, and a watchdog timer. Diamond‟s industry-leading autocalibration technology, with independent calibration factors for each input and output range, ensures maximum A/D and D/A accuracy across all operating modes and throughout the modules‟ -40oC to +85oC operating temperature range.