DIGILENT USB-1208FS-Plus Multifunction USB DAQ Device, 12-bit, 50kS/s

The DIGILENT USB-1208FS-Plus is a versatile, low-cost multifunction USB data acquisition (DAQ) device, designed to provide reliable analogue and digital I/O for a wide range of measurement and control applications. With a 50 kS/s sample rate and 12-bit resolution, it delivers precise data capture for laboratory, educational, and industrial prototyping tasks.

The device offers flexible input configurations, with eight analogue inputs that are software-configurable for either eight single-ended (11-bit) or four differential (12-bit) channels. This adaptability makes it suitable for measuring a variety of signal types, from simple voltage readings to more complex differential measurements that reject common-mode noise.

Complementing the inputs are two independent 12-bit analogue output channels for signal generation, 16 digital I/O lines configurable as inputs or outputs, and a 32-bit event counter for precise TTL pulse counting. Advanced features include an external digital trigger input and a bidirectional terminal for external clocking or synchronising multiple units, enabling sophisticated timing and multi-device setups.

Software & Compatibility

Comprehensive software support ensures easy integration into your workflow. The package includes DAQami, an intuitive out-of-the-box application for immediate data logging, visualisation, and signal generation without programming. For custom applications, drivers are provided for popular development environments including Visual C++, Visual C#, Visual Basic .NET, DASYLab, LabVIEW, MATLAB, Linux, and Python.

Key Features & Specifications

• Analogue Inputs: 8 channels, software-configurable for single-ended (11-bit) or differential (12-bit) operation.
• Analogue Outputs: 2 independent 12-bit channels.
• Digital I/O: 16 channels, independently selectable as input or output.
• Event Counter: 1 x 32-bit input