PXIe-6349

The PXIe-6349 offers analog I/O, digital I/O, and four 32-bit counter/timers for PWM, encoder, frequency, event counting, and more. The device delivers high-performance functionality leveraging the high-throughput PCI Express bus and multicore-optimized driver and application software. Onboard NI-STC3 timing and synchronization technology delivers advanced timing functionality, including independent analog and digital timing engines and retriggerable measurement tasks. The PXIe-6349 is well-suited for a broad range of applications, from basic data logging to control and test automation. The included NI-DAQmx driver and configuration utility simplify configuration and measurements.

Part Number(s): 785808-01

Applications and Use Cases of PXIe-6349

The PXIe-6349 Multifunction I/O Module is a multifunction data acquisition (DAQ) module for PXI Express systems. It integrates analog input, analog output, digital I/O, and counter/timer functions into a single compact module, making it an ideal solution for versatile test, measurement, automation, and control applications.

1. General-Purpose Data Acquisition
PXIe-6349 is widely used for acquiring analog and digital signals from sensors, instruments, and electronic devices in laboratory, industrial, and engineering environments.

2. Sensor and Signal Measurement
It is suitable for measuring various physical parameters such as voltage, current, temperature, pressure, displacement, and vibration, making it ideal for monitoring and analysis systems.

3. Industrial Automation and Process Control
With integrated analog and digital I/O, PXIe-6349 is commonly used for process monitoring, actuator control, system feedback, and closed-loop testing in industrial automation.

4. Digital I/O and Embedded System Testing
Its digital I/O capability makes it useful for testing logic circuits, embedded systems, relays, switches, and control interfaces in both development and production environments.

5. Counter/Timer and Motion Applications
The built-in counter/timer functions support encoder measurement, pulse generation, event counting, frequency measurement, and motion-related testing.

6. Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Simulation
PXIe-6349 is often used in HIL simulation systems where analog and digital signals must be generated and acquired simultaneously to simulate real-world operating conditions.

7. Research, Development, and Prototyping
It is widely adopted in R&D laboratories, universities, and engineering teams for prototype development, validation, and experimental testing.