NI USB-6210 16-Bit Multifunction DAQ

The NI USB-6210 is a bus-powered, 16-bit multifunction data acquisition module delivering analog input, analog output, and digital I/O capabilities over USB connectivity. Engineered for portability and field deployment, it serves engineers and scientists requiring flexible measurement and control in space-constrained or mobile environments.

Technical Specifications

• 16 single-ended or 8 differential channels


• 16-bit ADC resolution


• 250 kS/s maximum sample rate (multichannel aggregate and single-channel)


• Programmable input ranges: ±0.2 V, ±1 V, ±5 V, ±10 V


• DC coupling


• Maximum working voltage: ±10.4 V relative to AI GND


• CMRR (DC to 60 Hz): 100 dB


• Input impedance (device on): >10 GΩ || 100 pF; (device off): 1,200 Ω


• Input bias current: +100 pA


• Crosstalk: -75 dB (adjacent channels), -90 dB (non-adjacent channels) at 100 kHz


• Small signal bandwidth (-3 dB): 450 kHz


• Settling time: 4 µs (±90 ppm), 5 µs (±30 ppm), 7 µs (±15 ppm)


• Overvoltage protection: ±30 V (device on, two pins), ±20 V (device off, two pins); ±20 mA max input current during overvoltage


• Absolute accuracy example (±10 V range): 2,690 µV; gain error 132 ppm, offset error 130 ppm, noise uncertainty 68.7 µV -# Analog Output


• 2 channels


• 16-bit resolution -# Digital I/O


• 4 digital input channels, 4 digital output channels


• TTL logic levels


• Input range: 0 V to 5.25 V


• Output range: 0 V to 3.8 V


• Current drive: 16 mA (single pin), 50 mA (all pins)


• Input current flow: sinking; output current flow: sourcing


• Protection: ±10 V -# Counters & Timing


• Two 32-bit counters (frequency measurement, event counting, pulse generation)


• Timing resolution: 50 ns


• Timing accuracy: 50 ppm of sample rate

Key Features

• Bus-powered operation eliminates external power supply requirements


• High input impedance (>10 GΩ) minimizes loading effects


• Excellent CMRR and crosstalk isolation for precision multi-channel measurements


• Wide programmable input ranges accommodate diverse sensor outputs


• Integrated counter functions support timing and synchronization tasks

Typical Applications

• Portable sensor data logging and real-time monitoring


• Control system prototyping and validation


• Laboratory measurement and test automation


• Field-based condition monitoring and diagnostics

Compatibility & Integration USB connectivity enables immediate deployment on Windows-based systems. NI driver support and LabVIEW integration streamline configuration and data handling.