产品编号: 781476-01
DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS NI 6378
PXI Express, 3.5 MS/s/ch, 16 AI, 48 DIO, 4 AO
The following specifications are typical at 25 °C, unless otherwise noted. For more information about the NI 6378, refer to the X Series User Manual available from ni.com/ manuals.
Number of channels | 16 differential |
ADC resolution | 16 bits |
DNL | No missing codes guaranteed |
INL | Refer to the AI Absolute Accuracy section. |
Sample rate | |
Single channel maximum | 3.571 MS/s |
Minimum | No minimum |
Timing resolution | 10 ns |
Timing accuracy | 50 ppm of sample rate |
Input coupling | DC |
Input range | ±1 V, ±2 V, ±5 V, ±10 V |
Maximum working voltage for all analog inputs
Positive input (AI+) | ±11 V for all ranges, Measurement Category I |
Negative input (AI-) | ±11 V for all ranges, Measurement Category I |
Caution Do not use for measurements within Categories II, III, and IV.
Note Measurement Categories CAT I and CAT O are equivalent. 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.
CMRR (at 60 Hz)
Bandwidth
THD -80 dBFS
Input impedance | |
Device on | |
AI+ to AI GND | >100 GΩ in parallel with 100 pF |
AI- to AI GND | >100 GΩ in parallel with 100 pF |
Device off | |
AI+ to AI GND | 2 kΩ |
AI- to AI GND | 2 kΩ |
Input bias current | ±10 pA |
Crosstalk (at 100 kHz) | |
Adjacent channels | -80 dB |
Non-adjacent channels | -100 dB |
Input FIFO size | 12,268 samples shared among channels used |
Data transfers | DMA (scatter-gather), programmed I/O |
Overvoltage protection for all analog input channels
Device on | ±36 V |
Device off | ±15 V |
Input current during overvoltage conditions | ±20 mA max/AI pin |
Analog Triggers Number of triggers | 1 |
Source | AI <0..15>, APFI <0, 1> |
Functions | Start Trigger, Reference Trigger, Pause Trigger, Sample Clock, Sample Clock Timebase |
Source level | |
AI <0..15> | ±Full scale |
APFI <0, 1> | ±10 V |
Resolution | 16 bits |
Modes | Analog edge triggering, analog edge triggering with hysteresis, and analog window triggering |
Bandwidth (-3 dB)
AI <0..15> | 3.4 MHz |
APFI <0, 1> | 3.9 MHz |
Accuracy | ±1% of range |
APFI <0, 1> characteristics | |
Input impedance | 10 kΩ |
Coupling | DC |
Protection, power on | ±30 V |
Protection, power off | ±15 V |
Table 1. AI Absolute Accuracy
Nominal Range Positive Full Scale | Nominal Range Negative Full Scale | Residual Gain Error (ppm of Reading) | Offset Tempco (ppm of Range/°C) | Random Noise, σ (μVrms) | Absolute Accuracy at Full Scale (μV) |
10 | -10 | 114 | 35 | 252 | 2,688 |
5 | -5 | 120 | 36 | 134 | 1,379 |
2 | -2 | 120 | 42 | 71 | 564 |
1 | -1 | 138 | 50 | 61 | 313 |
Note For more information about absolute accuracy at full scale, refer to the AI Absolute Accuracy Example section.
Gain tempco 8 ppm/°C
Reference tempco | 5 ppm/°C |
Residual offset error | 15 ppm of range |
INL error | 46 ppm of range |
Note Accuracies listed are valid for up to two years from the device external calibration.
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 = 10,000
• CoverageFactor = 3 σ
For example, on the 10 V range, the absolute accuracy at full scale is as follows:
GainError = 114 ppm + 8 ppm · 1 + 5 ppm · 10 = 172 ppm
OffsetError = 15 ppm + 35 ppm ·1 + 46 ppm = 96 ppm
Noise Uncertainty = = 7.6 µV
AbsoluteAccuracy = 10 V · (GainError) + 10 V · (OffsetError) + NoiseUncertainty = 2688 µV
Number of channels | 4 |
DAC resolution | 16 bits |
DNL | ±1 LSB, max |
Monotonicity | 16 bit guaranteed |
Accuracy | Refer to the AO Absolute Accuracy section. |
Maximum update rate (simultaneous) | |
1 channel | 3.3 MS/s |
2 channels | 3.3 MS/s |
3 channels | 3.3 MS/s |
4 channels | 3.3 MS/s |
Minimum update rate | No minimum |
Timing accuracy | 50 ppm of sample rate |
Timing resolution | 10 ns |
Output range ±10 V, ±5 V, ±external reference on
APFI <0, 1>
Output coupling | DC |
Output impedance | 0.4 Ω |
Output current drive | ±5 mA |
Overdrive protection | ±25 V |
Overdrive current | 10 mA |
Power-on state | ±5 mV |
Power-on/off glitch | 1.5 V peak for 200 ms |
Output FIFO size | 8,191 samples shared among channels used |
Data transfers | DMA (scatter-gather), 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) | 2 µs |
Slew rate | 20 V/µs |
Glitch energy at midscale transition, ±10 V range | 6 nV · s |
External Reference | |
APFI <0, 1> characteristics | |
Input impedance | 10 kΩ |
Coupling | DC |
Protection, device on | ± 30 V |
Protection, device off | ± 15 V |
Range | ± 11 V |
Slew rate | 20 V/μs |
Figure 1. Analog Output External Reference Bandwidth
Absolute accuracy at full-scale numbers is valid immediately following self calibration and assumes the device is operating within 10 °C of the last external calibration.
Table 2. AO Absolute Accuracy
Nominal Range Positive Full Scale | Nominal Range Negative Full Scale | Residual Gain Error (ppm of Reading) | Gain Tempco (ppm/°C) | Reference Tempco (ppm/°C) | Residual Offset Error (ppm of Range) | Offset Tempco (ppm of Range/ °C) | INL Error (ppm of Range) | Absolute Accuracy at Full Scale (μV) |
10 | -10 | 129 | 17 | 5 | 65 | 1 | 64 | 3,256 |
5 | -5 | 135 | 8 | 5 | 65 | 1 | 64 | 1,616 |
Note Accuracies listed are valid for up to two years from the device external calibration.
AbsoluteAccuracy = OutputValue ⋅ (GainError) + Range ⋅ (OffsetError)
GainError = ResidualGainError + GainTempco ⋅ (TempChangeFromLastInternalCal) + ReferenceTempco ⋅ (TempChangeFromLastExternalCal)
OffsetError = ResidualOffsetError + OffsetTempco ⋅ (TempChangeFromLastInternalCal)
+ INLError
Static Characteristics Number of channels | 48 total, 32 (P0.<0..31>, 16 (PFI <0..7>/P1, PFI <8..15>/P2) |
Ground reference | D GND |
Direction control | Each terminal individually programmable as input or output |
Pull-down resistor | 50 kΩ typical, 20 kΩ minimum |
Input voltage protection | ±20 V on up to two pins |
Caution Stresses beyond those listed under the Input voltage protection specification may cause permanent damage to the device.
Terminals used Port 0 (P0.<0..31>)
Port/sample size | Up to 32 bits |
Waveform generation (DO) FIFO | 2,047 samples |
Waveform acquisition (DI) FIFO | 255 samples |
DI Sample Clock frequency | 0 to 10 MHz, system and bus activity dependent |
DO Sample Clock frequency | |
Regenerate from FIFO | 0 to 10 MHz |
Streaming from memory | 0 to 10 MHz, system and bus activity dependent |
Data transfers | DMA (scatter-gather), programmed I/O |
Digital line filter settings | 160 ns, 10.24 μs, 5.12 ms, disable |
Functionality Static digital input, static digital output, timing
input, timing output
Timing output sources | Many AI, AO, counter, DI, DO timing signals |
Debounce filter settings | 90 ns, 5.12 µs, 2.56 ms, custom interval, disable; programmable high and low transitions; selectable per input |
Input high voltage (VIH) | |
Minimum | 2.2 V |
Maximum | 5.25 V |
Input low voltage (VIL) | |
Minimum | 0 V |
Maximum | 0.8 V |
Output high current (IOH) | |
P0.<0..31> | -24 mA maximum |
PFI <0..15>/P1/P2 | -16 mA maximum |
Output low current (IOL) | |
P0.<0..31> | 24 mA maximum |
PFI <0..15>/P1/P2 | 16 mA maximum |
Digital I/O Characteristics Figure 2. P0.<0..31>: I | OH versus VOH |
Figure 3. PFI <0..15>/P1/P2: IOH versus VOH
Figure 4. P0.<0..31>: IOL versus VOL
Figure 5. PFI <0..15>/P1/P2: IOL versus VOL
Number of counter/timers | 4 |
Resolution | 32 bits |
Counter measurements | Edge counting, pulse, pulse width, 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 | 100 MHz, 20 MHz, 100 kHz |
External base clock frequency | 0 MHz to 25 MHz; 0 MHz to 100 MHz on PXIe_DSTAR<A,B> |
Base clock accuracy | 50 ppm |
Inputs | Gate, Source, HW_Arm, Aux, A, B, Z, Up_Down, Sample Clock |
Routing options for inputs | Any PFI, PXIe_DSTAR<A,B>, PXI_TRIG, PXI_STAR, analog trigger, many internal triggers |
FIFO 127 samples per counter
Data transfers | Dedicated scatter-gather DMA controller for each counter/timer, programmed I/O |
Frequency Generator | |
Number of channels | 1 |
Base clocks | 20 MHz, 10 MHz, 100 kHz |
Divisors | 1 to 16 |
Base clock accuracy | 50 ppm |
Output can be available on any PFI terminal.
Table 3. Reference Clock Locking Frequencies
Reference Signal | PXI Express Locking Input Frequency (MHz) |
PXIe_DSTAR<A,B> | 10, 20, 100 |
PXI_STAR | 10, 20 |
PXIe_CLK100 | 100 |
PXI_TRIG <0..7> | 10, 20 |
PFI <0..15> | 10, 20 |
Output of PLL 100 MHz Timebase; other signals derived from
100 MHz Timebase including 20 MHz and
100 kHz Timebases
Source | Any PFI, PXIe_DSTAR<A,B>, 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 functions | Gate, Source, HW_Arm, Aux, A, B, Z, Up_Down, Sample Clock |
Digital waveform generation (DO) function | Start Trigger, Pause Trigger, Sample Clock, Sample Clock Timebase |
Digital waveform acquisition (DI) function | Start Trigger, Reference Trigger, Pause Trigger, Sample Clock, Sample Clock Timebase |
Input source PXI_TRIG <0..7>, PXI_STAR,
PXIe_DSTAR<A,B>
Output destination | PXI_TRIG <0..7>, PXIe_DSTARC |
Output selections | 10 MHz Clock, frequency generator output, many internal signals |
Debounce filter settings | 90 ns, 5.12 μs, 2.56 ms, custom interval, disable; programmable high and low transitions; selectable per input |
Bus Interface | |
Form factor | x1 PXI Express peripheral module, specification rev 1.0 compliant |
Slot compatibility | x1 and x4 PXI Express or PXI Express hybrid slots |
DMA channels | 8, can be used for analog input, analog output, digital input, digital output, counter/timer 0, counter/timer 1, counter/timer 2, counter/timer 3 |
All PXIe devices may be installed in PXI Express slots or PXI Express hybrid slots.
Caution The protection provided by the device can be impaired if the device is used in a manner not described in the X Series User Manual.
+3.3 V 8.2 W
+12 V | 21.8 W |
Current Limits |
Caution Exceeding the current limits may cause unpredictable behavior by the device and/or PC/chassis.
+5 V terminal (connector 0) 1 A max
+5 V terminal (connector 1) | 1 A max |
P0/PFI/P1/P2 and +5 V terminals combined | 1.7 A max |
PXIe printed circuit board dimensions | Standard 3U PXI |
Weight | 241 g (8.5 oz) |
I/O connectors | 2 68-pin VHDCI |
Table 4. PXIe Mating Connectors
Manufacturer, Part Number | Description |
MOLEX 71430-0011 | 68-Pos Right Angle Single Stack PCB-Mount VHDCI (Receptacle) |
MOLEX 74337-0016 | 68-Pos Right Angle Dual Stack PCB-Mount VHDCI (Receptacle) |
MOLEX 71425-3001 | 68-Pos Offset IDC Cable Connector (Plug) (SHC68-*) |
Caution If you need to clean the module, wipe it with a dry towel.
1 Has a self-resetting fuse that opens when current exceeds this specification.
Recommended warm-up time | 15 minutes |
Calibration interval | 2 years |
Maximum working voltage refers to the signal voltage plus the common-mode voltage.
Channel to earth 11 V, Measurement Category I
Caution Do not use for measurements within Categories II, III, or IV.
Note Measurement Categories CAT I and CAT O are equivalent. 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.
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 to 500 Hz, 0.3 grms |
Nonoperating | 5 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.) |
Environmental | |
Operating temperature | 0 to 55 ºC |
Storage temperature | -40 to 70 ºC |
Operating humidity | 10 to 90% RH, noncondensing |
Storage humidity | 5 to 95% RH, noncondensing |
Pollution Degree | 2 |
Maximum altitude | 2,000 m |
Indoor use only.
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.
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• 2014/35/EU; Low-Voltage Directive (safety)
• 2014/30/EU; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC)
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