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USER GUIDE AND SPECIFICATIONS

USB-6008/6009
This guide describes how to use the National Instruments USB-6008/6009
data acquisition (DAQ) devices and lists specifications.

Introduction
TheNI USB-6008/6009 provides connection to eight analog input (AI)
channels, two analog output (AO) channels, 12 digital input/output (DIO)
channels, and a 32-bit counter with a full-speed USBinterface.
Note This manual revision updates naming conventions to reflect the conventions used in

NI-DAQmx. Table 1 notes the correlation between the old and updated names.

Table 1. Digital OutputDriver Type Naming Conventions

Hardware Functionality

NI-DAQmx Terminology

Open-drain

Open collector

Push-pull

Active drive

Table 2. Differences Between the USB-6008 and USB-6009Feature

USB-6008

USB-6009

12 bits differential,
11 bits single-ended

14 bits differential,
13 bits single-ended

Maximum AI Sample Rate,
Single Channel*

10 kS/s

48 kS/sMaximum AI Sample Rate,
Multiple Channels (Aggregate)*

10 kS/s

42 kS/s

Open collector

Open collector or active drive

AI Resolution

DIO Configuration
*

Might be system dependent.

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1

Digital

Analog

NI USB-6009
16

1

32

8 Inputs, 14-bit, Multifunction I/O

USB Cable Strain Relief

Figure 1. USB-6008/6009

Figure 2. USB-6008/6009 Back ViewSafety Guidelines
Caution

Operate the hardware only as described in these operating instructions.
The following section contains important safety information that you must
follow when installing andusing the USB-6008/6009.
Do not operate the USB-6008/6009 in a manner not specified in this
document. Misuse of the device can result in a hazard. You can compromise
the safety protection builtinto the device if the device is damaged in any
way. If the device is damaged, contact National Instruments for repair.
Do not substitute parts or modify the device except as described in this...