PXIe-6386 Specifications
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PXIe-6386 Specifications
This document lists specifications for the PXIe-6386(16-Bit, 14 MS/s/ch), 2 AO, 24 DIO, PXI Multifunction I/O module.
The PXIe-6386 differs in several ways from other SMIO devices. For more information about special considerations for this device, go to ni.com/info and enter the infocode smio14ms.
Definitions
Warranted specifications describe the performance of a model under stated operating conditions and are covered by the model warranty.
Characteristics describe values that are relevant to the use of the model under stated operating conditions but are not covered by the model warranty.
- Typical specifications describe the performance met by a majority of models.
- Nominal specifications describe an attribute that is based on design, conformance testing, or supplemental testing.
Specifications are Typical unless otherwise noted.
Conditions
Specifications are valid at 25 °C unless otherwise noted.
Analog Input
Number of channels | 8 differential | ||||||||
ADC resolution | 16 bits | ||||||||
DNL | No missing codes guaranteed | ||||||||
INL | Refer to the AI Absolute Accuracy section. | ||||||||
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Timing resolution | 10 ns | ||||||
Timing accuracy | 50 ppm of sample rate | ||||||
Input coupling | DC | ||||||
Input range | ±1 V, ±2 V, ±5 V, ±10 V | ||||||
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CMRR (DC to 60 Hz) | 70 dB |
Bandwidth | 6 MHz |
Input Range (V) | THD (dB at 100 kHz) |
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±10 | -95 |
±5 | -100 |
±2 | -100 |
±1 | -100 |
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Input bias current | ±10 pA | ||||||
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Input FIFO size | 8,191 samples shared among channels used, plus 4,096 samples dedicated per channel | ||||||
Data transfers | DMA (scatter-gather), programmed I/O (SW timed) | ||||||
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Input current during overvoltage conditions | ±10 mA max/AI pin |
Analog Triggers
Number of triggers | 1 | ||||||
Source | AI <0..7>, APFI 0 | ||||||
Functions | Start Trigger, Reference Trigger, Sample Clock, Sample Clock Timebase | ||||||
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Resolution | 16 bits | ||||||
Modes | Analog edge triggering, analog edge triggering with hysteresis, and analog window triggering | ||||||
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Accuracy | ±1% of range | ||||||||||
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AI Absolute Accuracy
Nominal Range Positive Full Scale | Nominal Range Negative Full Scale | Residual Gain Error (ppm of Reading) | Offset Tempco (ppm of Range/°C) | Random Noise, σ (μVrms) [1]1 In order to meet product specifications, short unused channels to AIGND. | Absolute Accuracy at Full Scale (μV) |
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10 | -10 | 48 | 34 | 260 | 1778 |
5 | -5 | 55 | 35 | 150 | 935 |
2 | -2 | 55 | 37 | 95 | 389 |
1 | -1 | 65 | 42 | 80 | 219 |
AI Absolute Accuracy Equation
AbsoluteAccuracy = Reading · (GainError) + Range · (OffsetError) + NoiseUncertainty
- GainError = ResidualAIGainError + GainTempco · (TempChangeFromLastInternalCal) + ReferenceTempco · (TempChangeFromLastExternalCal)
- OffsetError = ResidualAIOffsetError + OffsetTempco · (TempChangeFromLastInternalCal) + INLError
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NoiseUncertainty = for a coverage factor of 3 σ and averaging 100 points.
AI Absolute Accuracy Example
Absolute accuracy at full scale on the analog input channels is determined using the following assumptions:
- TempChangeFromLastExternalCal = 10 °C
- SampleRate ≥ 10 MS/s
- TempChangeFromLastInternalCal = 1 °C
- number_of_readings = 10,000
- CoverageFactor = 3 σ
For example, on the 10 V range, the absolute accuracy at full scale is as follows:
- GainError = 48 ppm + 10 ppm · 1 + 1 ppm · 10 = 68 ppm
- OffsetError = 20 ppm + 34 ppm ·1 + (13 + 35) ppm = 102 ppm
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Noise Uncertainty = = 7.8 µV
- AbsoluteAccuracy = 10 V · (GainError) + 10 V · (OffsetError) + NoiseUncertainty = 1708 µV
Analog Output
Number of channels | 2 | ||||||
DAC resolution | 16 bits | ||||||
DNL | ±1 LSB, max | ||||||
Monotonicity | 16 bit guaranteed | ||||||
Accuracy | Refer to the AO Absolute Accuracy section. | ||||||
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Minimum update rate | No minimum |
Timing accuracy | 50 ppm of sample rate |
Timing resolution | 10 ns |
Output range | ±10 V, ±5 V, ±external reference on APFI 0 |
Output coupling | DC |
Output impedance | 0.4 Ω |
Output current drive | ±5 mA |
Overdrive protection | ±25 V |
Overdrive current | 10 mA |
Power-on state | ±5 mV |
Power-on/off glitch | 1.5 V peak for 200 ms |
Output FIFO size | 8,191 samples shared among channels used |
Data transfers | DMA (scatter-gather), programmed I/O |
AO waveform modes | Non-periodic waveform, periodic waveform regeneration mode from onboard FIFO, periodic waveform regeneration from host buffer including dynamic update |
Settling time, full-scale step, 15 ppm (1 LSB) | 2 µs |
Slew rate | 20 V/µs |
Glitch energy at midscale transition, ±10 V range | 6 nV · s |
External Reference
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AO Absolute Accuracy
Absolute accuracy at full-scale numbers is valid immediately following self calibration and assumes the device is operating within 10 °C of the last external calibration.
Nominal Range Positive Full Scale | Nominal Range Negative Full Scale | Residual Gain Error (ppm of Reading) | Gain Tempco (ppm/°C) | Reference Tempco (ppm/°C) | Residual Offset Error (ppm of Range) | Offset Tempco (ppm of Range/°C) | INL Error (ppm of Range) | Absolute Accuracy at Full Scale (μV) |
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10 | -10 | 129 | 17 | 5 | 65 | 1 | 64 | 3,256 |
5 | -5 | 135 | 8 | 5 | 65 | 1 | 64 | 1,616 |
AO Absolute Accuracy Equation
AbsoluteAccuracy = OutputValue ⋅ (GainError) + Range ⋅ (OffsetError)
- GainError = ResidualGainError + GainTempco ⋅ (TempChangeFromLastInternalCal) + ReferenceTempco ⋅ (TempChangeFromLastExternalCal)
- OffsetError = ResidualOffsetError + OffsetTempco ⋅ (TempChangeFromLastInternalCal) + INLError
Digital I/O/PFI
Static Characteristics
Number of channels | 24 total, 8 (P0.<0..7>), 16 (PFI <0..7>/P1, PFI <8..15>/P2) |
Ground reference | D GND |
Direction control | Each terminal individually programmable as input or output |
Pull-down resistor | 50 kΩ typical, 20 kΩ minimum |
Input voltage protection | ±20 V on up to two pins |
Waveform Characteristics (Port 0 Only)
Terminals used | Port 0 (P0.<0..7>) | ||||||
Port/sample size | Up to 8 bits | ||||||
Waveform generation (DO) FIFO | 2,047 samples | ||||||
Waveform acquisition (DI) FIFO | 255 samples | ||||||
DI Sample Clock frequency | 0 to 10 MHz, system and bus activity dependent | ||||||
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Data transfers | DMA (scatter-gather), programmed I/O |
Digital line filter settings | 160 ns, 10.24 μs, 5.12 ms, disable; programmable high and low transitions; selectable per input line |
PFI/Port 1/Port 2 Functionality
Functionality | Static digital input, static digital output, timing input, timing output |
Timing output sources | Many AI, AO, counter, DI, DO timing signals |
Debounce filter settings | 90 ns, 5.12 µs, 2.56 ms, custom interval, disable; programmable high and low transitions; selectable per input line |
Recommended Operating Conditions
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Digital I/O Characteristics
Positive-going threshold (VT+) | 2.2 V maximum |
Negative-going threshold (VT-) | 0.8 V minimum |
Delta VT hysteresis (VT+ - VT-) | 0.2 V minimum |
IIL input low current (VIN = 0 V) | -10 μA maximum |
IIH input high current (VIN = 5 V) | 250 μA maximum |
General-Purpose Counters
Number of counter/timers | 4 |
Resolution | 32 bits |
Counter measurements | Edge counting, pulse, pulse width, semi-period, period, two-edge separation |
Position measurements | X1, X2, X4 quadrature encoding with Channel Z reloading; two-pulse encoding |
Output applications | Pulse, pulse train with dynamic updates, frequency division, equivalent time sampling |
Internal base clocks | 100 MHz, 20 MHz, 100 kHz |
External base clock frequency | 0 MHz to 25 MHz; 0 MHz to 100 MHz on PXIe_DSTAR<A,B> |
Base clock accuracy | 50 ppm |
Inputs | Gate, Source, HW_Arm, Aux, A, B, Z, Up_Down, Sample Clock |
Routing options for inputs | Any PFI, PXIe_DSTAR<A,B>, PXI_TRIG, PXI_STAR, analog trigger, many internal triggers |
FIFO | 127 samples per counter |
Data transfers | Dedicated scatter-gather DMA controller for each counter/timer, programmed I/O |
Frequency Generator
Number of channels | 1 |
Base clocks | 20 MHz, 10 MHz, 100 kHz |
Divisors | 1 to 16 |
Base clock accuracy | 50 ppm |
Output can be available on any PFI terminal.
Phase-Locked Loop (PLL)
Number of PLLs | 1 |
Reference Signal | PXI Express Locking Input Frequency (MHz) |
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PXIe_DSTAR<A,B> | 10, 20, 100 |
PXI_STAR | 10, 20 |
PXIe_CLK100 | 100 |
PXI_TRIG <0..7> | 10, 20 |
PFI <0..15> | 10, 20 |
Output of PLL | 100 MHz Timebase; other signals derived from 100 MHz Timebase including 20 MHz and 100 kHz Timebases |
External Digital Triggers
Source | Any PFI, PXIe_DSTAR<A,B>, PXI_TRIG, PXI_STAR |
Polarity | Software-selectable for most signals |
Analog input function | Start Trigger, Reference Trigger, Sample Clock, Convert Clock, Sample Clock Timebase |
Analog output function | Start Trigger, Pause Trigger, Sample Clock, Sample Clock Timebase |
Counter/timer functions | Gate, Source, HW_Arm, Aux, A, B, Z, Up_Down, Sample Clock |
Digital waveform generation (DO) function | Start Trigger, Pause Trigger, Sample Clock, Sample Clock Timebase |
Digital waveform acquisition (DI) function | Start Trigger, Reference Trigger, Pause Trigger, Sample Clock, Sample Clock Timebase |
Device-to-Device Trigger Bus
Input source | PXI_TRIG <0..7>, PXI_STAR, PXIe_DSTAR<A,B> |
Output destination | PXI_TRIG <0..7>, PXIe_DSTARC |
Output selections | 10 MHz Clock; frequency generator output; many internal signals |
Debounce filter settings | 90 ns, 5.12 μs, 2.56 ms, custom interval, disable; programmable high and low transitions; selectable per input line |
Bus Interface
Form factor | x1 PXI Express peripheral module, specification rev 1.0 compliant |
Slot compatibility | x1 and x4 PXI Express or PXI Express hybrid slots |
DMA channels | 8, can be used for analog input, analog output, digital input, digital output, counter/timer 0, counter/timer 1, counter/timer 2, counter/timer 3 |
Power Requirements
+3.3 V | 6 W |
+12 V | 30 W |
Current Limits
Physical Characteristics
Printed circuit board dimensions | Standard 3U PXI | ||||||
Weight | 294 g (10.4 oz) | ||||||
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Calibration
Recommended warm-up time | 15 minutes |
Calibration interval | 2 years |
Maximum Working Voltage
Maximum working voltage refers to the signal voltage plus the common-mode voltage.
Channel to earth | 11 V, Measurement Category I |
Environmental Guidelines
Environmental Characteristics
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Pollution Degree | 2 |
Maximum altitude | 2,000 m (800 mbar) (at 25 °C ambient temperature) |
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Environmental Standards
This product meets the requirements of the following environmental standards for electrical equipment.
- IEC 60068-2-1 Cold
- IEC 60068-2-2 Dry heat
- IEC 60068-2-78 Damp heat (steady state)
- IEC 60068-2-64 Random operating vibration
- IEC 60068-2-27 Operating shock
- MIL-PRF-28800F
- Low temperature limits for operation Class 3, for storage Class 3
- High temperature limits for operation Class 2, for storage Class 3
- Random vibration for non-operating Class 3
- Shock for operating Class 2
Safety Compliance Standards
This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following electrical equipment safety standards for measurement, control, and laboratory use:
- IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1
- UL 61010-1, CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1
Electromagnetic Compatibility Standards
This product meets the requirements of the following EMC standards for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use:
- EN 61326-1 (IEC 61326-1): Class A emissions; Basic immunity
- EN 55011 (CISPR 11): Group 1, Class A emissions
- AS/NZS CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A emissions
- FCC 47 CFR Part 15B: Class A emissions
- ICES-003: Class A emissions
CE Compliance

This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives, as follows:
- 2014/35/EU; Low-Voltage Directive (safety)
- 2014/30/EU; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC)
- 2011/65/EU; Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
Product Certifications and Declarations
Refer to the product Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for additional regulatory compliance information. To obtain product certifications and the DoC for NI products, visit ni.com/product-certifications, search by model number, and click the appropriate link.
Environmental Management
NI is committed to designing and manufacturing products in an environmentally responsible manner. NI recognizes that eliminating certain hazardous substances from our products is beneficial to the environment and to NI customers.
For additional environmental information, refer to the Engineering a Healthy Planet web page at ni.com/environment. This page contains the environmental regulations and directives with which NI complies, as well as other environmental information not included in this document.
EU and UK Customers
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In This Section
- Definitions
- Conditions
- Analog Input
- Analog Output
- Digital I/O/PFI
- General-Purpose Counters
- Frequency Generator
- Phase-Locked Loop (PLL)
- External Digital Triggers
- Bus Interface
- Power Requirements
- Current Limits
- Physical Characteristics
- Calibration
- Maximum Working Voltage
- Environmental Guidelines
- Safety Compliance Standards
- Electromagnetic Compatibility Standards
- CE Compliance
- Product Certifications and Declarations
- Environmental Management