Introducing the usb-3101fs, Overview: usb-3101fs features, Usb-3101fs block diagram – Measurement Computing USB-3101FS User Manual
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Chapter 1
Introducing the USB-3101FS
Overview: USB-3101FS features
This user's guide contains all of the information you need to connect the USB-3101FS to your computer and to
the signals you want to control.
The USB-3101FS is a USB 2.0 full-speed device that is supported under popular Microsoft
®
Windows
®
operating systems. The USB-3101FS is fully compatible with both USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 ports.
The USB-3101FS is a 16-bit, 4-channel, 100 kS/s analog output device. The output range is ±10 V.
All signal connections are made to detachable screw terminals. The USB-3101FS is powered by the +5 volt
USB supply from your computer. No external power is required.
USB-3101FS block diagram
USB-3101FS functions are illustrated in the block diagram shown here.
Figure 1. USB-3101FS functional block diagram
Software features
For information on the features of InstaCal and the other software included with your USB-3101FS, refer to the
Quick Start Guide that shipped with your device. The Quick Start Guide is also available in PDF at
Check
for the latest software version.
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Microcontroller
USB
Hi-Speed
USB 2.0
Compliant
Interface
USB
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AO 1
COM
D/A1
Amplifier
Overvoltage
Short-circuit
Protection
Isolated
DAC
AO 2
COM
D/A2
Amplifier
Overvoltage
Short-circuit
Protection
Isolated
DAC
AO 3
COM
D/A3
Amplifier
Overvoltage
Short-circuit
Protection
Isolated
DAC