© National Instruments Corporation 1-1 SC-2040 User Manual
Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter describes the SC-2040, lists what you need to get started with your SC-2040,
describes the optional software and optional equipment, and explains how to unpack your
SC-2040.
About the SC-2040
The SC-2040 is an eight-channel simultaneously sampling differential amplifier for the National
Instruments MIO-16E Series DAQ boards. Each channel provides DIP-switch-selectable gain
followed by a track-and-hold amplifier. The track-and-hold amplifiers sample all the inputs at
the same time, which is useful for preserving interchannel phase relationships. The MIO-16E
can trigger the track-and-hold amplifiers, or you can supply an external trigger source.
Note: When a board is referred to without an AT prefix (that is, MIO-16E), the reference
applies to the AT versions of that board.
The SC-2040 is a circuitboard assembly that is placed on a workbench or mounted in a 19-in.
rack. You can configure the SC-2040 to draw power from the MIO-16E board or from an
external +5 V supply. A red LED indicates when the board is powered on. Input signal leads are
attached at screw terminals.
What You Need to Get Started
To set up and use your SC-2040, you will need the following components:
• SC-2040 board
•SC-2040 User Manual
• 1.0, 2.0, 5.0, or 10.0 m SH6868 or R6868 cable
Detailed specifications of the SC-2040 are in Appendix A, Specifications.