Product category:
Sensors and Data Acquisition
News Release from: Future Technology Devices International | Subject: DLP-IO8-G
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 23 February 2007
USB module has eight independent
channels
Eight-channel USB data acquisition module provides a low cost and convenient method of acquiring temperature data, measuring voltage and providing digital control.
New from Future Technology Devices International, the DLP-IO8-G is an eight-channel a USB data acquisition module Based on the company's FT232RL USB to serial UART integrated circuit (IC), the module provides a low cost and convenient method of acquiring temperature data, measuring voltage and providing digital control
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 1 Dec 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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The eight channels can be independently configured to digital I/O, analogue input or temperature mode by use of a single byte command.
The DLP-IO8-G is supplied attached to a USB cable with a type A plug and is powered directly from the host USB port.
The device is compatible with both USB 1.1 and 2.0 interface specifications.
The module is suited to the quick deployment of a wide variety of industrial process control and monitoring applications.
Its compact size, measuring just 62.7 x 22.6mm also makes it ideal for desktop prototyping and evaluation.
Voltage measurements, using the onboard 10bit analogue to digital convertor, reads from 0 to 5V range.
Temperature readings, using an optional digital temperature sensor, can measure from -55 to +125C.
Digital output mode allows setting low or high, and the input mode can read the high or low state.
Device drivers for all popular operating systems are available from the FTDI website and are royalty free.
Based on a previous device, the module has recently been redesigned and is now lead free.
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