PicDongle 12A Series
Ultra-Small, RISC 12 bit A/D Data Acquisition modules
The PicDongle 12A series dongles are miniature, microprocessor controlled data acquisition hardware packages with 8 A/D converter input channels that outputs a ASCII datastream. The PicDongle samples and processes 8 channels of analog at 12 bit resolution completely under control of the onboard RISC microcontroller. The host PC ( IBM PC, Mac, UNIX or other computer with a standard RS232-E serial interface ) is completely unburdened with control and processing of the analog signals. You can use as many PicDongles as you have serial ports. You don't need any special software on your host PC to use the PicDongle, just read the com port with any software that talks to the serial port.
For more information see the PicDongle 12A series users' guide. A special version of SiliconSoft's turnkey DacqEditor (specs) or low level microcontroller programming software packages will be available separately.
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The PicDongle Program Development Environment lets you quickly design, test and program your PicDongle for custom signal acquisition and processing code. Add real-time filtering, transducer linearization, adaptive sample rates and other special processes without loading down your host PC. The PicDongle programmable models contain an EEprom to store basic control A/D and signal processing parameters. Just send an ASCII string to the PicDongle to change sample rate, baud rate, or signal processing parameters.
Nothing like the PicDongle is available from other manufactures.
You can measure temperatures, pressures, voltages, currents. Add external resistors to extend the voltage. Easy to use and light weight. So you can take the PicDongle any where you go with your PC. No batteries needed. Works with 9 or 25 pin RS232-E ports.
Key System Specifications
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Analog Input:
- 12 bit resolution, 133 Ks/s A/D
- 8 channels single ended or 4 channels differential
- Range 0 V to 4.095 V Full Scale ( LSB=1 mV )
- Sample rate 100 s/s 8 Ch. (586-100 MHz PC, 6' cable, 19.2 KBaud port)
- Input impedance >100 Kohms
- A/D Frequency response DC - 500 KHz
- Input anti-aliasing filters
- Ultra light-weight package
- State-of-the-art Surface Mount Technology construction
** Ks/s = 1000 samples per second
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Interfaces
- Analog In: DB25 Male Connector
- PC Host: DB25 Female - Serial Port for Power and Data Transfer
- Package: 2.1"W x 2.5"L x 0.65"H ABS high-impact case. Weight 2 oz.
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General Operation
- Power: *Self-powered at 5 mA standard RS232 serial port.
- Maximum cable length 50 feet
- Sample Rate: Set by software, typical 100s/s to 1Ks/s, 10Ks/s max.
- Digital Code: 12 bit Linear PCM ASCII format.
- Temperature: 0 C to 70 C
- Relative humidity 10% - 90% noncondensing
Your Best Buy in RISC Based Data Acquisition!
You can't buy a better, smaller, more rugged, microcontroller based data acquisition module. You can easily take these PicDongles along with you any where you take your PC - even if it is a palmtop!
PicDongle 12A Series
8 Channels, Standard Speed A/D (PicDONG12A) with Windows example source code.
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