产品编号: 779622-01
DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS NI 6236
M Series Data Acquisition: 16-Bit, 250 kS/s, 4 AI, 4 AO, 6 DI, 4 DO, Current Input, Voltage Output, Bank Isolation
The following specifications are typical at 25 °C, unless otherwise noted. For more information about the NI 6236, refer to the NI 6236 User Manual available at ni.com/manuals.
Number of channels | 4 differential current inputs |
Channel type | Current input |
ADC resolution | 16 bits |
DNL | No missing codes guaranteed |
INL | Refer to AI Absolute Accuracy section |
Sample rate | |
Maximum | 250 kS/s |
Minimum | No minimum |
Timing accuracy | 50 ppm of sample rate |
Timing resolution | 50 ns |
Input coupling | DC |
Input range | ±20 mA |
Maximum working voltage for analog inputs | Refer to Maximum Working Voltage section |
Input impedance under normal operating conditions (AI+ to AI-)
Typical (25 °C) | 92 Ω in parallel with 100 pF |
Maximum (55 °C) | 110 Ω in parallel with 100 pF |
Input bias current | ±100 pA |
Crosstalk (at 100 kHz) | |
Adjacent channels | -75 dB |
Non-adjacent channels | -90 dB |
Small signal bandwidth (-3 dB) 700 kHz
Input FIFO size | 4,095 samples |
Scan list memory | 4,095 entries |
Data transfers | DMA (scatter-gather), interrupts, programmed I/O |
Overvoltage protection (AI x+ or AI x- with respect to AI GND)
Device on | ±25 V for up to two AI pins |
Device off | ±15 V for up to two AI pins |
Overvoltage protection (AI x+ to AI x-) | ±20 V maximum |
Overcurrent protection | ±40 mA maximum[1] |
Accuracy, full-scale step, all ranges | |
±90 ppm of step (±6 LSB) | 4 μs convert interval |
±30 ppm of step (±2 LSB) | 5 μs convert interval |
±15 ppm of step (±1 LSB) | 7 μs convert interval |
Figure 1. AI Small Signal Bandwidth
Figure 2. AI CMRR to Earth Ground
Note Accuracies listed are valid for up to one year from the device external calibration.
Table 1. AI Absolute Accuracy
Nominal Range Positive Full Scale | Nominal Range Negative Full Scale | Residual Gain Error (ppm of Reading) | Residual Offset Error (ppm of Range) | Offset Tempco (ppm of Range/°C) | Random Noise, σ (μArms) | Absolute Accuracy at Full Scale (μA) | Sensitivity (μA) |
0.02 | -0.02 | 595 | 100 | 79 | 0.6 | 18.9 | 0.24 |
Note Sensitivity is the smallest current change that can be detected. It is a function of noise.
Gain tempco 35 ppm/°C
Reference tempco | 5 ppm/°C |
INL error | 76 ppm of range |
AbsoluteAccuracy = Reading · (GainError) + Range · (OffsetError) + NoiseUncertainty
GainError = ResidualAIGainError + GainTempco · (TempChangeFromLastInternalCal)
+ ReferenceTempco · (TempChangeFromLastExternalCal)
OffsetError = ResidualAIOffsetError + OffsetTempco ·
(TempChangeFromLastInternalCal) + INLError
Random Noise ⋅ 3
NoiseUncertainty = for a coverage factor of 3 σ and averaging
100 points.
Absolute accuracy at full scale on the analog input channels is determined using the following assumptions:
• TempChangeFromLastExternalCal = 10 °C
• TempChangeFromLastInternalCal = 1 °C
• number_of_readings = 100
• CoverageFactor = 3 σ
For example, on the 20 mA range, the absolute accuracy at full scale is as follows:
GainError = 595 ppm + 35 ppm · 1 + 5 ppm · 10 = 680 ppm
OffsetError = 100 ppm + 79 ppm · 1 + 76 ppm = 255 ppm
NoiseUncertainty = = .18 µA
AbsoluteAccuracy = 20 mA · (GainError) + 20 mA · (OffsetError) + NoiseUncertainty =
18.9 µA
Number of channels | 4 |
Channel type | Voltage output |
DAC resolution | 16 bits |
DNL | ±1 LSB |
Monotonicity | 16 bit guaranteed |
Maximum update rate | |
1 channel | 500 kS/s |
2 channels | 450 kS/s per channel |
3 channels | 425 kS/s per channel |
4 channels | 400 kS/s per channel |
Timing accuracy | 50 ppm of sample rate |
Timing resolution | 50 ns |
Output range | ±10 V |
Output coupling | DC |
Output impedance 0.4 Ω
Output current drive | ±5 mA |
Overdrive protection | ±25 V |
Overdrive current | 10 mA |
Power-on state | ±20 mV |
Power-on glitch | ±2 V for 2 ms |
Power-off glitch[2] | ±100 mV for 350 ms |
Output FIFO size | 8,191 samples shared among channels used |
Data transfers | DMA (scatter-gather), interrupts, programmed I/O |
AO waveform modes | Non-periodic waveform, periodic waveform regeneration mode from onboard FIFO, periodic waveform regeneration from host buffer including dynamic update |
Settling time, full-scale step, 15 ppm (1 LSB) | 6 µs |
Slew rate | 15 V/µs |
Glitch energy | |
Magnitude | 100 mV |
Duration | 3 µs |
Absolute accuracy at full-scale numbers is valid immediately following internal calibration and assumes the device is operating within 10 °C of the last external calibration.
Note Accuracies listed are valid for up to one year from the device external calibration.
Table 2. AO Absolute Accuracy
Nominal Range Positive Full Scale (A) | Nominal Range Negative Full Scale (A) | Residual Gain Error (ppm of Reading) | Gain Tempco (ppm/°C) | Residual Offset Error (ppm of Range) | Offset Tempco (ppm of Range/°C) | Absolute Accuracy at Full Scale (μA) |
10 | -10 | 90 | 10 | 40 | 5 | 3,230 |
Reference tempco
INL error
AbsoluteAccuracy = OutputValue · (GainError) + Range · (OffsetError)
GainError = ResidualGainError + GainTempco · (TempChangeFromLastInternalCal) +
ReferenceTempco · (TempChangeFromLastExternalCal)
OffsetError = ResidualOffsetError + AOOffsetTempco ·
(TempChangeFromLastInternalCal) + INLError
Static Characteristics | |
Number of channels (10 total) | |
Number of input channels | 6 (PFI <0..5>/P0.<0..5>) |
Number of output channels | 4 (PFI <6..9>/P1.<0..3>) |
Ground reference | D GND |
Direction control | Fixed, lines are unidirectional |
Input voltage protection | ±20 V on up to two pins[3] |
PFI <0..5>/P0.<0..5> | Static digital input, timing input |
PFI <6..9>/P1.<0..3> | Static digital output, timing output |
Timing output sources | Many AI, AO, counter timing signals |
Debounce filter settings | ns, 6.425 µs, 2.56 ms, disable; high andlow transitions; selectable per input |
Level | Minimum | Maximum |
VIL input low voltage | 0 V | 0.8 V |
VIH input high voltage | 2 V | 5.25 V |
IIL input low current (Vin = 0 V) | - | -10 μA |
IIH input high current (Vin = 5 V) | - | 10 μA |
Table 3. Guaranteed Output Levels
Level | Voltage Level | Current Level |
VOL | 0.4 V | 7 mA |
VOL | 0.6 V | 10 mA |
VOH | 2.8 V | -24 mA |
VOH | 4.0 V | -6 mA |
Level | Minimum | Maximum |
IOL output low current P1.<0..3> | — | 10 mA |
IOH output high current P1.<0..3> | — | -24 mA |
Number of counter/timers | 2 |
Resolution | 32 bits |
Counter measurements | Edge counting, pulse, semi-period, period, two-edge separation |
Position measurements X1, X2, X4 quadrature encoding with
Channel Z reloading; two-pulse encoding
Output applications | Pulse, pulse train with dynamic updates, frequency division, equivalent time sampling |
Internal base clocks | 80 MHz, 20 MHz, 0.1 MHz |
External base clock frequency | 0 MHz to 20 MHz |
Base clock accuracy | 50 ppm |
Inputs | Gate, Source, HW_Arm, Aux, A, B, Z, Up_Down |
Routing options for inputs | Any input PFI, RTSI, PXI_TRIG, PXI_STAR, many internal signals |
FIFO | 2 samples |
Data transfers | Dedicated scatter-gather DMA controller for each counter/timer; interrupts; programmed I/O |
Isolation Effects | |
Maximum propagation delay through isolator | |
Digital inputs | 35 ns |
Digital outputs | 45 ns |
Propagation delay skew between channels (inputs and outputs) | 15 ns |
Frequency Generator | |
Number of channels | 1 |
Base clocks | 10 MHz, 100 kHz |
Divisors | 1 to 16 |
Base clock accuracy | 50 ppm |
Output can be available on any output PFI or RTSI terminal.
Number of PLLs | 1 |
Reference signal | PXI_STAR, PXI_CLK10, RTSI <0..7> |
Output of PLL | 80 MHz Timebase; other signals derived from 80 MHz Timebase including 20 MHz and 100 kHz Timebases |
Source | Any PFI, RTSI, PXI_TRIG, PXI_STAR |
Polarity | Software-selectable for most signals |
Analog input function | Start Trigger, Reference Trigger, Pause Trigger, Sample Clock, Convert Clock, Sample Clock Timebase |
Analog output function | Start Trigger, Pause Trigger, Sample Clock, Sample Clock Timebase |
Counter/timer function | Gate, Source, HW_Arm, Aux, A, B, Z, Up_Down |
PCI RTSI <0..7>[4]
PXI | PXI_TRIG <0..7>, PXI_STAR |
Output selections | 10 MHz Reference Clock, frequency generator output, many internal signals |
Debounce filter settings | 125 ns, 6.425 μs, 2.56 ms, disable; high and low transitions; selectable per input |
Bus Interface | |
PCI/PXI | 3.3 V or 5 V signal environment |
The PXI device can be installed in PXI slots or PXI Express hybrid slots.
DMA channels 4, analog input, analog output, counter/timer 0,
counter/timer 1
Current draw from bus during no-load condition
+5 V | 0.5 A |
+12 V | 20 mA |
Current draw from bus during AI and AO overvoltage condition
+5 V | 0.75 A |
+12 V | 20 mA |
Dimensions | |
PCI printed circuit board | 9.7 cm × 15.5 cm (3.8 in. × 6.1 in.) |
PXI printed circuit board | Standard 3U PXI |
Weight | |
PCI | 110 g (3.8 oz) |
PXI | 150 g (5.2 oz) |
I/O connector | 37-pin D-SUB |
Calibration | |
Recommended warm-up time | 15 minutes |
Calibration interval | 1 year |
Maximum working voltage refers to the signal voltage plus the common-mode voltage.
dielectric withstand test
5 In the figure, |Va – Ve|, |Vb – Ve|, |Vc – Ve|, and |Vd – Ve|.
Channel-to-bus[5]
dielectric withstand test
AI channel-to-AI GND (in the following figure, |Va - Vd|) | ≤11 V, Measurement Category I |
AO channel-to-AO GND (in the following figure, |Vb - Vd|) | ≤11 V, Measurement Category I |
Digital channel-to -D GND (in the following figure, |Vc - Vd|) | ≤5.25 V, Measurement Category I |
Measurement Category I is for measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to the electrical distribution system referred to as MAINS voltage. MAINS is a hazardous live electrical supply system that powers equipment. This category is for measurements of voltages from specially protected secondary circuits. Such voltage measurements include signal levels, special equipment, limited-energy parts of equipment, circuits powered by regulated lowvoltage sources, and electronics.
Caution This device is rated for Measurement Category I and the voltage across the isolation barrier is limited to no greater than 30 Vrms/60 VDC/42.4 Vpk continuous. These test and measurement circuits are not intended for direct connection to the MAINS building installations of Measurement Categories CAT II, CAT III, or CAT IV.
The following figure illustrates the maximum working voltage specifications.
Figure 3. NI 6236 Maximum Working Voltage
Operating environment | |
Ambient temperature range | 0 °C to 55 °C (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2.) |
Relative humidity range | 10% to 90%, noncondensing (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-56.) |
Storage environment | |
Ambient temperature range | -40 °C to 70 °C (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2.) |
Relative humidity range | 5% to 95%, noncondensing (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-56.) |
Maximum altitude | 2,000 m |
Pollution Degree | 2 |
Indoor use only.
Operational shock | 30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-27. Test profile developed in accordance with MIL-PRF-28800F.) |
Random vibration | |
Operating | 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 0.3 grms |
Nonoperating | 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 2.4 grms (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-64. Nonoperating test profile exceeds the requirements of MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3.) |
Safety |
This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following electrical equipment safety standards for measurement, control, and laboratory use:
• IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1
• UL 61010-1, CSA 61010-1
Note For UL and other safety certifications, refer to the product label or the Online Product Certification section.
This product meets the requirements of the following EMC standards for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use:
• EN 61326-1 (IEC 61326-1): Class A emissions; Basic immunity
• EN 55011 (CISPR 11): Group 1, Class A emissions
• EN 55022 (CISPR 22): Class A emissions
• EN 55024 (CISPR 24): Immunity
• AS/NZS CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A emissions
• AS/NZS CISPR 22: Class A emissions
• FCC 47 CFR Part 15B: Class A emissions
• ICES-001: Class A emissions
Note In the United States (per FCC 47 CFR), Class A equipment is intended for use in commercial, light-industrial, and heavy-industrial locations. In Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand (per CISPR 11) Class A equipment is intended for use only in heavy-industrial locations.
Note Group 1 equipment (per CISPR 11) is any industrial, scientific, or medical equipment that does not intentionally generate radio frequency energy for the treatment of material or inspection/analysis purposes.
Note For EMC declarations and certifications, and additional information, refer to the Online Product Certification section.
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• 2014/35/EU; Low-Voltage Directive (safety)
• 2014/30/EU; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC)
• 2011/65/EU; Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
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[1] Any voltage applied resulting in current flowing above 40 mA can damage the device permanently.
[2] When outputting 0 V on power down from the analog output channel.
[3] Stresses beyond those listed under Input voltage protection may cause permanent damage to the device.
[4] In other sections of this document, RTSI refers to RTSI <0..7> for the PCI devices or PXI_TRIG <0..7> for PXI devices.
[5] In the figure, |Va – Vf|, |Vb – Vf|, |Vc – Vf|, and |Vd – Vf|.