NI PCI-MIO-16XE-50 (NI 6011E)

Specifications
This document lists the I/O terminal summary and specifications for the NI PCI-MIO-16XE-50 (NI 6011E).

I/O Terminal Summary

Note With NI-DAQmx, National Instruments revised its terminal names so they are easier to understand and more
consistent among NI hardware and software products. The revised terminal names used in this document are usually
similar to the names they replace. For a complete list of Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) terminal names and their
NI-DAQmx equivalents, refer to Terminal Name Equivalents of the E Series Help.

Table 1. I/O Terminals

Terminal Impedance Rise

Type and Input/ Protection Source Sink Time
Terminal Name Direction Output (V) On/Off (mA at V) (mA at V) (ns) Bias

AI <0..15> AI 20 GΩ in 25/15 — — — ±3 nA
parallel ±10 nA
with 100 pF

AI SENSE AI 20 GΩ in 25/15 — — — ±3 nA
parallel ±10 nA
with 100 pF

AI GND — — — — — — —

AO 0 AO 0.1 Ω Short-circuit 5 at –10 5 at –10 2 V/µs —

to ground

AO 1 AO 0.1 Ω Short-circuit 5 at –10 5 at –10 2 V/µs —

to ground

AO GND — — — — — — —

D GND — — — — — — —

+5 V — 0.1 Ω Short-circuit 1A — — —
0.45 Ω to ground

P0.<0..7> DIO — VCC + 0.5 13 at 24 at 0.4 1.1 50 kΩ pu

(VCC – 0.4)

AI HOLD COMP DO — — 3.5 at 5 at 0.4 1.5 50 kΩ pu

(VCC – 0.4)
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Terminal Impedance Rise

Type and Input/ Protection Source Sink Time
Terminal Name Direction Output (V) On/Off (mA at V) (mA at V) (ns) Bias

EXT STROBE* DO — — 3.5 at 5 at 0.4 1.5 50 kΩ pu

(VCC – 0.4)

PFI 0/ DIO — VCC + 0.5 3.5 at 5 at 0.4 1.5 50 kΩ pu

(AI START TRIG) (VCC – 0.4)

PFI 1/ DIO — VCC + 0.5 3.5 at 5 at 0.4 1.5 50 kΩ pu

(AI REF TRIG) (VCC – 0.4)

PFI 2/ DIO — VCC + 0.5 3.5 at 5 at 0.4 1.5 50 kΩ pu

(AI CONV CLK)* (VCC – 0.4)

PFI 3/ DIO — VCC + 0.5 3.5 at 5 at 0.4 1.5 50 kΩ pu

CTR 1 SOURCE (VCC – 0.4)

PFI 4/CTR 1 GATE DIO — VCC + 0.5 3.5 at 5 at 0.4 1.5 50 kΩ pu

(VCC – 0.4)

CTR 1 OUT DO — — 3.5 at 5 at 0.4 1.5 50 kΩ pu

(VCC – 0.4)

PFI 5/ DIO — VCC + 0.5 3.5 at 5 at 0.4 1.5 50 kΩ pu

(AO SAMP CLK)* (VCC – 0.4)

PFI 6/ DIO — VCC + 0.5 3.5 at 5 at 0.4 1.5 50 kΩ pu

(AO START TRIG) (VCC – 0.4)

PFI 7/ DIO — VCC + 0.5 3.5 at 5 at 0.4 1.5 50 kΩ pu

(AI SAMP CLK) (VCC – 0.4)

PFI 8/ DIO — VCC + 0.5 3.5 at 5 at 0.4 1.5 50 kΩ pu

CTR 0 SOURCE (VCC – 0.4)

PFI 9/CTR 0 GATE DIO — VCC + 0.5 3.5 at 5 at 0.4 1.5 50 kΩ pu

(VCC – 0.4)

CTR 0 OUT DO — — 3.5 at 5 at 0.4 1.5 50 kΩ pu

(VCC – 0.4)

FREQ OUT DO — — 3.5 at 5 at 0.4 1.5 50 kΩ pu

(VCC – 0.4)

* Indicates active low.

AI = Analog Input DIO = Digital Input/Output pu = pull-up
AO = Analog Output DO = Digital Output
Note: The tolerance on the 50 kΩ pull-up resistors is large. Actual value might range between 17 kΩ and 100 kΩ.

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Specifications
The following specifications are typical at 25 °C unless otherwise noted.

Analog Input
Input Characteristics
Number of channels ........................ 16 single-ended, DMA
or 8 differential, Channels......................................3
(software-selectable
Data sources/destinations............Analog input, analog
per channel)
output, counter/timer 0,
Type of A/D converter (ADC)........ Successive or counter/timer 1
approximation
Data transfers...................................Direct memory access
Resolution ....................................... 16 bits, 1 in 65,536 (DMA), interrupts,
programmed I/O
Max sampling rate .......................... 20 kS/s guaranteed
DMA modes ....................................Scatter-gather (single
Input signal rates transfer, demand transfer)

Input Range Configuration memory size .............512 words

Range
(Software-Selectable) Bipolar Unipolar

20 V ±10 V —

10 V ±5 V 0 to 10 V

5V — 0 to 5 V

2V ±1 V —

1V — 0 to 1 V

200 mV ±100 mV —

100 mV — 0 to 100 mV

Input coupling ................................. DC

Max working voltage

(signal + common mode) ................ The common-mode
signal (the average of two
signals in a differential
pair) should remain
within ±8 V of ground,
and each input should
remain within ±11 V
of ground

Overvoltage protection
Powered on ................................. ±25 V
Powered off ................................ ±15 V
Inputs protected............................... AI <0..15>, AI SENSE

FIFO buffer size.............................. 2,048 samples (S)

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 Accuracy Information

Absolute Accuracy
Relative Accuracy
% of Reading Noise + Quantization (µV) Absolute Resolution (µV)
Accuracy
Nominal Temp Drift at Full
Range (V) 24 Hours 90 Days 1 Year Offset (µV) Single Pt. Averaged (%/°C) Scale (mV) Single Pt. Averaged

±10.0 0.0058 0.0078 0.0100 397.2 526.4 45.8 0.0002 1.443 602.7 60.3

±5.0 0.0208 0.0228 0.0250 200.6 263.2 22.9 0.0007 1.474 301.4 30.1

±1.0 0.0208 0.0228 0.0250 43.3 52.6 4.6 0.0007 0.298 60.3 6.0

±0.1 0.0408 0.0428 0.0450 7.9 8.4 0.7 0.0012 0.054 9.6 1.0

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0 to 10 0.0058 0.0078 0.0100 244.6 263.2 22.9 0.0002 1.268 301.4 30.1

0 to 5 0.0208 0.0228 0.0250 124.3 131.6 11.4 0.0007 1.386 150.7 15.1

0 to 1 0.0208 0.0228 0.0250 28.1 26.3 2.3 0.0007 0.280 30.1 3.0

4
0 to 0.1 0.0408 0.0428 0.0450 6.4 7.0 0.6 0.0012 0.052 8.4 0.8

Note: Accuracies are valid for measurements following an internal E Series calibration. Averaged numbers assume dithering and averaging of 100 single-channel readings.
Measurement accuracies are listed for operational temperatures within ±1 °C of internal calibration temperature and ±10 °C of external or factory-calibration temperature.
NI recommends a one-year calibration interval. The Absolute Accuracy at Full Scale calculations were performed for a maximum range input voltage (for example, 10 V for
the ±10 V range) after one year, assuming 100 points of averaged data. Go to ni.com/info and enter info code rdspec for example calculations.

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Transfer Characteristics Dynamic Characteristics
Relative accuracy ............................ ±0.5 LSB typ, Bandwidth
±1 LSB max
Range Small Signal (–3 dB)
Differential nonlinearity (DNL)...... ±0.5 LSB typ,
±1 LSB max 5 to 20 V 63 kHz

No missing codes ............................ 16 bits, guaranteed 1 to 2 V 57 kHz

Offset error 100 to 200 mV 33 kHz

Pregain error after calibration..... ±3 µV max
Pregain error before Settling time for full-scale step
calibration................................... ±1 mV max
Accuracy*
Postgain error after calibration ... ±76 µV max
Postgain error before ±0.0015% ±0.0061%
calibration................................... ±4 mV max Range (±1 LSB) (±4 LSB)

Gain error (relative to calibration reference) 1 to 20 V 50 µs max 50 µs max

After calibration (gain = 1)......... ±30.5 ppm of
200 mV (bipolar) 75 µs max 50 µs max
reading max
Before calibration ....................... ±2,250 ppm of 100 mV (unipolar) 75 µs max 50 µs max
reading max
* Accuracy values are valid for source impedances <1 kΩ.
With gain error adjusted to 0 at gain = 1 Refer to Multichannel Scanning Considerations of the
Gain = 2, 10 ................................ ±100 ppm of reading E Series Help for more information.
Gain = 100 .................................. ±2,250 ppm of reading
System noise (including quantization noise)
Amplifier Characteristics
Range Bipolar Unipolar
Input impedance
Normal, powered on ................... 7 GΩ in parallel 1 to 20 V 1.0 1.0
with 100 pF
Powered off ................................ 820 Ω min 100 to 200 mV 1.2 1.6

Overload ..................................... 820 Ω min

Crosstalk, DC to 100 kHz
Input bias current ............................ ±10 nA Adjacent channels .......................–85 dB
Input offset current.......................... ±20 nA All other channels .......................–100 dB

Common-mode rejection ratio (CMRR), DC to 60 Hz Stability

Range Bipolar Unipolar Offset temperature coefficient
Pregain ........................................±1 µV/°C
20 V 80 dB — Postgain.......................................±12 µV/°C
10 V 86 dB 80 dB Gain temperature coefficient ...........±5 ppm/°C
5V — 86 dB

2V 100 dB —

1V — 100 dB

200 mV 120 dB —

100 mV — 120 dB

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Analog Output
Output Characteristics
Number of channels.........................2 voltage

Resolution........................................12 bits, 1 in 4,096

Max update rate ...............................20 kS/s,

system dependent
Type of D/A converter (DAC) ........Double-buffered,
multiplying

FIFO buffer size ..............................None

Data transfers...................................DMA, interrupts,

programmed I/O

DMA modes ....................................Scatter-gather (single

transfer, demand transfer)

Accuracy Information

Nominal Range (V) Absolute Accuracy Absolute

% of Reading Accuracy
Positive Negative Offset Temp Drift at Full
Full Scale Full Scale 24 Hours 90 Days 1 Year (mV) (%/°C) Scale (mV)

10 –10 0.014 0.016 0.018 5.408 0.0002 7.208

10 0 0.014 0.016 0.018 2.966 0.0002 4.766

Note: Accuracies are valid for measurements following an internal E Series calibration. Averaged numbers assume dithering
and averaging of 100 single-channel readings. Measurement accuracies are listed for operational temperatures within ±1 °C
of internal calibration temperature and ±10 °C of external or factory-calibration temperature. NI recommends a one-year
calibration interval. The Absolute Accuracy at Full Scale calculations were performed for a maximum range input voltage
(for example, 10 V for the ±10 V range) after one year, assuming 100 points of averaged data. Go to ni.com/info and enter
info code rdspec for example calculations.

Transfer Characteristics Output impedance ........................... 0.1 Ω max

Relative accuracy,
Current drive ................................... ±5 mA
or integral nonlinearity (INL)..........±0.5 LSB max
Protection ....................................... Short-circuit to ground
DNL.................................................±1.0 LSB max
Power-on state................................. 0 V (±85 mV)
Monotonicity ...................................12 bits, guaranteed

Offset error Dynamic Characteristics

After calibration ..........................±0.5 mV max Settling time for full-scale step ....... 50 µs to ±0.5 LSB
Before calibration .......................±85 mV max Slew rate ......................................... 2 V/µs
Gain error (relative to calibration reference) Noise ............................................... 40 µVrms, DC to 1 MHz
After calibration ..........................±0.01% of output max
Glitch energy (at midscale transition)
Before calibration .......................±1% of output max
Magnitude................................... ±30 mV
Voltage Output Duration...................................... 10 µs
Range...............................................±10 V

Output coupling...............................DC

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Stability Data transfers...................................DMA, interrupts,
Offset temperature coefficient ........ ±25 µV/°C programmed I/O

Gain temperature coefficient........... ±15 ppm/°C DMA modes ....................................Scatter-gather

Digital I/O Triggers

Number of channels ........................ 8 input/output Digital Trigger
Compatibility .................................. 5 V/TTL Compatibility...................................5 V TTL

Digital logic levels on P0.<0..7> Response..........................................Rising or falling edge

Level Min Max Pulse width ......................................10 ns min

Input low voltage 0V 0.8 V RTSI

Trigger lines ....................................7
Input high voltage 2.0 V 5.0 V

Input low current (Vin = 0 V) — –320 µA Calibration

Recommended warm-up time .........15 minutes
Input high current (Vin = 5 V) — 10 µA
Calibration interval..........................1 year
Output low voltage (IOL = 24 mA) — 0.4 V
External calibration reference .........>6 and <10 V
Output high voltage 4.35 V —
(IOH = –13 mA) Onboard calibration reference
DC level ......................................5.000 V (±3.5 mV),
Power-on state................................. Input (high-impedance) over full operating
temperature, actual value
Data transfers .................................. Programmed I/O stored in EEPROM
Max transfer rate Temperature coefficient..............±2.0 ppm/°C max
(1 word = 8 bits).............................. 50 kwords/s, Long-term stability .....................±15.0 ppm/ 1,000 h
system dependent

Constant sustainable rate ................ 1 to 10 kwords/s, typ

Bus Interface
Type.................................................Maser, slave
Timing I/O
Number of channels ........................ 2 up/down
Power
counter/timers, Bus Requirement
1 frequency scaler
+5 VDC (±5%) ................................1.1 A
Resolution
Counter/timers ............................ 24 bits (1 in 16,777,216) Note Excludes power consumed through +5 V
available at the I/O connector.
Frequency scaler......................... 4 bits

Compatibility .................................. 5 V TTL/CMOS I/O Connector Power

Power available at I/O connector ....+4.65 to +5.25 VDC
Base clocks available
at 1 A
Counter/timers ............................ 20 MHz, 100 kHz
Frequency scaler......................... 10 MHz, 100 kHz Physical
Base clock accuracy........................ ±0.01% Dimensions
(not including connectors)...............17.5 cm × 10.6 cm
Max source frequency..................... 20 MHz (6.9 in. × 4.2 in.)
Min source pulse duration............... 10 ns, edge-detect mode Weight .............................................279 g (9.8 oz)
Min gate pulse duration .................. 10 ns, edge-detect mode I/O connector...................................68-pin male SCSI-II type

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Maximum Working Voltage CE Compliance
Maximum working voltage refers to the signal voltage plus This product meets the essential requirements of applicable
the common-mode voltage. European Directives, as amended for CE marking, as follows:

Channel-to-earth ..............................11 V, Low-Voltage Directive (safety) ...... 73/23/EEC

Installation Category I
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Channel-to-channel .........................11 V, Directive (EMC) ............................. 89/336/EEC
Installation Category I
Note Refer to the Declaration of Conformity
Environmental (DoC) for this product for any additional regulatory
Operating temperature.....................0 to 55 °C compliance information. To obtain the DoC for this
product, visit ni.com/certification, search
Storage temperature.........................–20 to 70 °C by model number or product line, and click the
appropriate link in the Certification column.
Relative humidity ............................10 to 90%,
noncondensing
Maximum altitude ...........................2,000 m

Pollution Degree
(indoor use only) .............................2

Safety
NI 6011E devices meet the requirements of the following
standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement,
control, and laboratory use:
• IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1
• UL 61010-1
• CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1

Note For UL and other safety certifications,

refer to the product label, or visit ni.com/
certification, search by model number or
product line, and click the appropriate link in the
Certification column.

Electromagnetic Compatibility
Emissions.........................................EN 55011 Class A at 10 m
FCC Part 15A above
1 GHz

Immunity .........................................EN 61326:1997

A2:2001, Table 1

CE, C-Tick, and FCC Part 15 (Class A) Compliant

Note For EMC compliance, operate this device

with shielded cabling.

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 AI 8 34 68 AI 0
AI 1 33 67 AI GND
AI GND 32 66 AI 9
AI 10 31 65 AI 2
AI 3 30 64 AI GND
AI GND 29 63 AI 11
AI 4 28 62 AI SENSE
AI GND 27 61 AI 12
AI 13 26 60 AI 5
AI 6 25 59 AI GND
AI GND 24 58 AI 14
AI 15 23 57 AI 7
AO 0 22 56 AI GND
AO 1 21 55 AO GND
AO EXT REF 20 54 AO GND
P0.4 19 53 D GND
D GND 18 52 P0.0
P0.1 17 51 P0.5
P0.6 16 50 D GND
D GND 15 49 P0.2
+5 V 14 48 P0.7
D GND 13 47 P0.3
D GND 12 46 AI HOLD COMP
PFI 0/AI START TRIG 11 45 EXT STROBE
PFI 1/AI REF TRIG 10 44 D GND
D GND 9 43 PFI 2/AI CONV CLK
+5 V 8 42 PFI 3/CTR 1 SRC
D GND 7 41 PFI 4/CTR 1 GATE
PFI 5/AO SAMP CLK 6 40 CTR 1 OUT
PFI 6/AO START TRIG 5 39 D GND
D GND 4 38 PFI 7/AI SAMP CLK
PFI 9/CTR 0 GATE 3 37 PFI 8/CTR 0 SRC
CTR 0 OUT 2 36 D GND
FREQ OUT 1 35 D GND

Figure 1. NI PCI-MIO-16XE-50 (NI 6011E) Pinout

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