PC/104 Module offers digital and analog I/O.

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Designed with Maxim MAX197 successive approximation-type A/D chip, AIO-104+8 provides 8 single-ended, 12-bit inputs. Unit also includes two 12-bit D/A output channels and 16 TTL digital I/O bits, which can be individually programmed as input or output. Suited for PC/104-based data acquisition/control and test/measurement applications, unit's A/D inputs are software selectable for 0-5, 0-10, ±5, and ±10 V ranges. Inputs feature 5 MHz bandwidth track/hold and 100 Kbps throughput rate.



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Sealevel Systems, Inc. Announces PC/104 Analog and Digital I/O Module



Liberty, SC (June 25th, 2003) - Sealevel Systems, Inc., known for innovative serial and digital I/O solutions, has introduced the AIO-104+8, the company's first PC/104 module offering analog I/O. Designed using the Maxim MAX197 successive approximation-type A/D chip, the AIO-104+8 provides eight single-ended 12-bit inputs. Additionally, two 12-bit D/A output channels and 16 TTL digital I/O bits, which can be individually programmed as input or output, are included. Offering impressive functionality in a small, rugged form-factor, the AIO-104+8 is a perfect solution for a variety of PC/104-based data acquisition/control and test/measurement applications.

The AIO-104+8's A/D inputs are software selectable for 0-5V, 0-10V, +/-5V, and +/-10V ranges and can be configured via hardware for measuring 4-20mA current loop. The inputs feature 5MHz bandwidth track/hold and 100K bps throughput rate. The two 12-bit D/A channels are jumper selectable for 4.095V or 2.048V full-scale. Software support for the AIO-104+8 is provided for easy implementation using either Win32 library calls or a drop-in ActiveX control.

The AIO-104+8, part number 3820, requires 5V only, and is available in standard or extended (-40° - +85°C) temperature range. A variety of cabling/termination features allow easy connection to real world signals. List price of the AIO-104+8 is $299 in low volume quantities and the card is available from stock.

Sealevel Systems, founded in 1986, provides communications and I/O solutions for multiple platforms including PCI Bus, ISA Bus, PC Card (PCMCIA), and PC/104. Their product line includes multi-port RS-232 and RS-422/485, high-speed Sync/Async, Digital/Relay I/O, and Solid Disk emulation. Sealevel also provides related software, technical support and customer service. The company is known for its ability to customize products to meet customers' unique application needs. The company's technical support, mass customization resources, and software leadership in Windows integration and Sync/Async drivers make Sealevel technology easy to integrate, manage, and upgrade.

For more information on Sealevel Systems, please contact Earle Foster at Sealevel, by phone at (864) 843-4343 x116, or by e-mail at earlef@sealevel.com.

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