Measurement Computing introduces Ethernet DAQ

Jan. 22, 2015

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.

www.mccdaq.com.

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Rick Nelson

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Rick Nelson is a technical journalist who has served as executive editor of Test & Measurement World, chief editor of EDN, and executive editor of EE-Evaluation Engineering. He has also contributed to publications including Vision Systems Design and Electronic Design, and he has participated in many live panel discussions and webcasts. Rick has also held systems-engineering and product-development positions at General Electric and Litton Industries. He received his B.S.E.E. degree from The Pennsylvania State University.