
Appendix A Specifications
PCI-DIO-96 User Manual A-2
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Transfer rate1 (1 word = 8 bits), absolute max
Handshaking....................................3 wire, two port
Data transfers...................................Interrupts, programmed I/O
Bus InterfaceType........................................................Slave
Power RequirementPower consumption................................400 mA at +5 VDC (±5%)
Power available at I/O connector............+4.65 to +5.25 V fused at 1 A
PhysicalDimensions.............................................13.7 x 10.7 cm (5.4 x 4.2 in.)
I/O connector..........................................100-pin female, 0.050 series
D-type
EnvironmentOperating temperature............................0° to 70° C
Storage temperature................................-55° to 150° C
Relative humidity....................................5% to 90% noncondensing
1Transfer rate depends on the computer and software. These tests were made using either a
Power Macintosh 8500, 120 MHz computer, or a Pentium, 133 MHz computer.
Language Macintosh PC
Ca900 kHz 845 kHz
LabVIEWb2.8 kHz 3.8 kHz
a C routine is used to write/read data to/from a port
b LabVIEW VI is used to write/read data to/from a port