Measurement Computing Corp. today announced the release of the E-1608, an Ethernet-based multifunction data-acquisition (DAQ) device. The E-1608 provides both analog and digital I/O and is priced at $499.
The E-1608 features 250-kS/s sampling and 16-bit resolution. It offers eight analog inputs, eight digital I/O channels, one counter input, and two analog outputs. The device is supported in Windows and Android operating systems and will add Linux support in the near future. An OEM board-only version is also available.
Microsoft Windows software options for the E-1608 include DAQami and TracerDAQ to display and log data, along with comprehensive support for C, C++, C#, Visual Basic, and Visual Basic .NET. Drivers for DASYLab and NI LabVIEW are also provided.
Android support for the E-1608 allows users to develop DAQ applications for tablets and smart phones. Free sample applications are available for download on Google Play.
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