Data Translation Announces Isolated, Embedded USB DA Board

By DE Editors

Data Translation (Marlboro, MA) announces the DT9818, the latest addition to its line of high performance, multifunction USB data acquisition (DA) boards for OEMs, which is aimed at embedded applications rather than the more common USB approach of connecting externally to the PC.

Importantly, users do not need an external power supply since the module runs completely on USB power while at the same time offering ±500V galvanic isolation, a critical feature for industrial embedded systems.

This embedded board offers all the features of a high performance data acquisition module without any limitations. The DT9818 board ($895 for OEM quantities) provides 8 or 16 analog inputs, 2 analog outputs, 16 digital I/O lines, 2 counter timers, and allows simultaneous operation of all subsystems at throughput rates up to150kHz.

This board-only OEM version allows the user to embed data acquisition capability directly into their USB system. Many software choices are available for application development from ready-to-measure programs like Measurement Applets and quickDAQ, to full graphical programming with Measure Foundry rapid application development builder.

For software support details and the DT9818’s key design features, contact Data Translation Inc.

For previous DE coverage, see ”Data Translation Announces Low-Cost USB DA Board,” (Oct. 2008).

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.