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MCC USB-1208FS-Plus/1408FS-Plus Series: Multifunction USB DAQ Devices

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Measurement Computing Corporation (MCC) and Data Translation (DT) DAQ products are now part of the Digilent family of test and measurement solutions. MCC and DT are leading suppliers of data acquisition solutions that are easy-to-use, easy-to-integrate, and easy-to-support.

The USB-1208FS-Plus/LS/1408FS-Plus Series consists of low-cost analog and digital I/O devices. All devices in this series offer four differential (DIFF) or eight single-ended (SE) analog inputs, two analog outputs, 16 digital I/O and one event counter. The USB-1208LS offers sample rates up to 1.2 kS/s with 12-bit resolution, USB-1208FS-Plus with 50 kS/s sample rate and 12-bit resolution, and USB-1408FS-Plus offers sample rates of 48 kS/s with 14-bit resolution. All devices in this series also support multiple software-selectable voltage input ranges, making them ideally suited for a wide assortment of measurements.

USB-1208LS features a 1.2 kS/s sample rate, eight analog inputs, two 10-bit analog outputs, 16 digital I/O connections, and one 32-bit external event counter.

  • Note: The USB-1208LS is no longer in production and is now retired. Please see the USB-1208FS-PLUS as a replacement. 

USB-1208FS-PLUS features a 50 kS/s sample rate, eight analog inputs, two 12-bit analog outputs, 16 digital I/O connections, and one 32-bit external event counter.

USB-1208FS-PLS-OEM: DAQ device with 8 SE/4 DIFF analog inputs, 12-bit resolution, 50 kS/s sample rate, 2 analog outputs, 16 digital I/O, and 1 counter input. OEM version removes enclosure and screw terminals and adds headers.

USB-1408FS-PLUS features a 48 kS/s sample rate, eight analog inputs, two 12-bit analog outputs, 16 digital I/O connections, and one 32-bit external event counter.

USB-1408FS-PLS-OEM: DAQ device with 8 SE/4 DIFF analog inputs, 14-bit resolution, 48 kS/s sample rate, 2 analog outputs, 16 digital I/O, and 1 counter input. OEM version removes enclosure and screw terminals and adds headers.

Software support includes DAQami, an out-of-the-box application for data logging, visualization, and signal generation. Data can be viewed in real-time or post-acquisition on user-configurable displays. Drivers are included for the most popular applications and programming languages including Visual C++®, Visual C#®, Visual Basic®.NET, DASYLab®, LabVIEW™, MATLAB®, Linux®, and Python™.

OEM/Embedded Customers- please contact our dedicated application engineer for volume pricing, OEM/board-only versions of these devices, and assistance with your application. Visit our OEM Board-only page for more product offerings.

  • Eight SE/four DIFF analog inputs
  • 12-bit resolution (USB-1208FS-plus & USB-1208LS)
  • 14-bit resolution (USB-1408FS-Plus)
  • Two analog outputs
  • 16 digital I/O
  • One counter input
  • USB-1208LS: 1.2 kS/s sample rate
  • USB-1208FS-Plus: 50 kS/s sample rate
  • USB-1408FS-Plus: 48 kS/s sample rate
  • ±10 V (Single-ended mode); ±20 V, ±10 V, ±5 V, ±4 V, ±2.5 V, ±2 V, ±1.25 V, ±1 V (Differential mode)
  • USB-1208LS, USB-1208FS-Plus, or USB-1408FS-Plus
  • USB cable
  • Printed insert: DAQami Quick Start
  • MCC packaging assembly/foam, etc.

Prioritizing on ease of use and flexibility, MCC offers out-of-the-box software plus drivers for the most popular programming languages and applications.

Out-of-the-box software includes DAQami for data logging, visualization, and signal generation. For a more full-featured and customizable experience, DASYLab® provides real-time analysis and control, plus the ability to create custom applications without programming.

DASYLab can be purchased directly from Digilent.

For maximum customization, drivers are included for Visual C++®, Visual C#®, Visual Basic®.NET, LabVIEW™, MATLAB®, Linux®, and Python™.

Out of the Box Software: DAQami - Included

Data Acquisition Companion Software for Acquiring Data and Generating Signals

DAQami is an out-of-the-box application for data logging, visualization, and signal generation. Data can be viewed in real-time or post-acquisition on user-configurable displays. DAQami is ideal for interactive testing, data logging, and developing applications that run for minutes or days.

Supported Operating Systems: Windows® 11/10/8/7/Vista®, 32-bit or 64-bit

English, Chinese, and German language support.

DAQami Datasheet

Custom Applications without Programming: DASYLab® - Optional

Icon-Based Data Acquisition, Graphics, Control, and Analysis Software

DASYLab is an optional software package that offers real-time analysis, control, and the ability to create custom applications without programming. DASYLab is ideal for users that need more functionality than DAQami provides.

Supported Operating Systems: Windows® 10/8/7.

DASYLab can purchased directly from Digilent.

Purchase DASYLab
Learn more on Digilent Reference
DASYLab Data Sheet

Programming and Driver Support - Included

MCC programming and driver support is extensive and features comprehensive libraries and example programs for the most popular applications and programming languages including Visual C++®, Visual C#®, Visual Basic®.NET, LabVIEW™, MATLAB®, Linux®, and Python™.

Learn More About MCC Programming and Driver Support

To learn more about the complete software ecosystem, visit the MCC software page.

MCC Data Acquisition Software

Quickly find what you need to get started and reduce mean time to measure.

All product support including documentation, projects, and reference material can be accessed through MCC resources.

Digilent Forum
MCC DAQ Software
DAQ and Datalogging on Reference

Quick Links

MCC Software Quick Start
MCC 1208LS Product Manual
MCC USB-1208FS-Plus Product Manual
MCC USB-1408FS-Plus Product Manual
MCC USB-1208FS-Plus/LS/1408FS-Plus Series Datasheet
USB-1208/1408FS-PLS-OEM Datasheet
USB-1208FS-PLS-OEM User Manual
USB-1408FS-PLS-OEM User Manual

To find out more about if the USB-1208FS-Plus/LS/1408FS-Plus Series is right for your project, contact our Sales Team:

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  • 5
    Great little device

    Posted by roberts on 31st Jul 2013

    This is a great little device for tests where a high speed DAQ or full blown data logger would be overkill. The 1208-LS is half the cost and easier to program with LabView than the USB-6009 from National Instruments. I would highly recommend this device!

  • 5
    This product is really worth

    Posted by kalyana187 on 23rd Jun 2013

    This product can be easily configured and used in industrial process automation application which does not demand high sampling rates.

  • 5
    great support , good product

    Posted by BKhasin on 11th Jun 2013

    The product works well . Tech support on it was excellent. The only complaint was documentation was a bit fragmented but tech support more than makes up for it.

  • 5
    Easy to incorporate in your VB6 programs

    Posted by Christian on 29th Apr 2013

    This is an excellent device if you are looking to incorporate a number of temperature and voltage measurements in your project. It is also very easy to write the Visual basic code withing your software. A small drawback is the limit of 10V to the analog inputs which can be overcome using resistor voltage dividers.

  • 5
    Amazing product, uses are unlimited!

    Posted by FRB3 on 2nd Apr 2013

    This DAQ works better than expected, price is very reasonable. If you need help selecting a product, no problem, their support people are very knowledgeable and will point you in the right direction.

  • 5
    Great basic data acquisition device

    Posted by AaronKS on 2nd Apr 2013

    I have been using the USB-1208FS for several years and have been very happy with this product. I tried new USB-1208FS-Plus and I was pleased with the new features. In particular this device seems to be able to transfer data after a scan rather than waiting for a full buffer before delivering the data to the computer. If you are sampling at lower speeds and still want quick updates of the data this works much better than waiting for 31 samples which was an odd number on the older unit.

  • 4
    A good value.

    Posted by TomEE on 25th Mar 2013

    I have put a lot of long hours into the USB-1208LS. It certainly beats watching batteries charge and discharge! The 4 differential analog inputs are used most often. The 8 input capability was used a few times, after getting help from the Measurement Computing Ap Engr for setting it up. It features just enough resolution to satisfy my needs. However, it would be nice if the analog inputs had higher input impedance. The available 5VDC is handy for powering measurement functions. I use two units almost daily and could use a third when the work assignments get hectic.

  • 4
    Good product

    Posted by Reese on 25th Mar 2013

    This has ease of use. It integrates well with my LabView projects.

  • 5
    Small and easy to use

    Posted by waban on 18th Mar 2013

    This item is very robust, i have minimum failures and software is easy to use for our applications. We dont use its full capactiy but it works great for us.

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