Letter of Volatility for S Series DAQ Devices
Hardware: Multifunction DAQ (MIO)>>S Series, Multifunction DAQ (MIO)>>S Series>>PXI-6115, Multifunction DAQ (MIO)>>S Series>>PCI-6111, Multifunction DAQ (MIO)>>S Series>>PXI-6120, Multifunction DAQ (MIO)>>S Series>>PCI-6153, Multifunction DAQ (MIO)>>S Series>>PCI-6115, Multifunction DAQ (MIO)>>S Series>>PCI-6110, Multifunction DAQ (MIO)>>S Series>>PCI-6120, Multifunction DAQ (MIO)>>S Series>>PCI-6123, Multifunction DAQ (MIO)>>S Series>>PXI-6123, Multifunction DAQ (MIO)>>S Series>>PCI-6133, Multifunction DAQ (MIO)>>S Series>>PXI-6133, Multifunction DAQ (MIO)>>S Series>>PCI-6143, Multifunction DAQ (MIO)>>S Series>>PCI-6122, Multifunction DAQ (MIO)>>S Series>>PCI-6132, Multifunction DAQ (MIO)>>S Series>>PXI-6122, Multifunction DAQ (MIO)>>S Series>>PXI-6132, Multifunction DAQ (MIO)>>S Series>>PCI-6154
Problem: I need official confirmation that sensitive data passing through National Instruments S Series DAQ boards will be erased when the device loses power.
Solution: Here is a list of the current information on some of our S Series boards. The list below contains the types of memory in each device, the amount, and whether or not the information stored in that memory is retained. Volatile memory loses its contents when the device is powered off while nonvolatile memory retains its contents when the device is powered off. NI-6110
| Storage Type |
Size |
Volatility |
Access Restrictions |
| Calibration EEPROM |
512k x 8-bit |
Nonvolatile |
Limited read/write access from the API. Only five bytes are available for user-defined (custom) data. |
| MITE EEPROM |
8k x 8-bit |
Nonvolatile |
Not user accessible. |
| Device Configuration EEPROM |
440,800 x 1-bit |
Nonvolatile |
Not user accessible. |
| Analog Input FIFO |
8,192 x 18-bit |
Volatile |
Not user accessible. |
| Analog Output FIFO |
2,048 x 18-bit |
Volatile |
User has write access via API. |
| Counter Input HW Save Register |
1 Sample (32-bit) |
Volatile |
Not user accessible. |
NI-6115/6120
| Storage Type |
Size |
Volatility |
Access Restrictions |
| Calibration EEPROM |
4k x 8-bit |
Nonvolatile |
Limited read/write access from the API. Only five bytes are available for user-defined (custom) data. |
| Device Configuration EEPROM |
211,960 x 8-bit |
Nonvolatile |
Not user accessible. |
| MITE EEPROM |
8k x 8-bit |
Nonvolatile |
Not user accessible. |
| Analog Input FIFO |
16M x 16-bit or 32M x 16-bit (High Mem Option) |
Volatile |
Not user accessible. |
| Analog Output FIFO |
16M x 16-bit or 32M x 16-bit (High Mem Option) |
Volatile |
User has write access via API. |
| Digital Input FIFO |
2k x 8-bit |
Volatile |
Not user accessible. |
| Digital Output FIFO |
2k x 8-bit |
Volatile |
User has write access via API. |
| Counter Input HW Save Register |
1 Sample (32-bit) |
Volatile |
Not user accessible. |
NI-6122/3
| Storage Type |
Size |
Volatility |
Access Restrictions |
| Calibration EEPROM |
1k x 8-bit |
Nonvolatile |
Limited read/write access from the API. Only five bytes are available for user-defined (custom) data. |
| MITE EEPROM |
8k x 8-bit |
Nonvolatile |
Not user accessible. |
| Analog Input FIFO |
16M x 16-bit or 32M x 16-bit (High Mem Option on 6123 only) |
Volatile |
Not user accessible. |
| Digital Input FIFO |
2044 x 8-bit |
Volatile |
Not user accessible. |
| Digital Output FIFO |
2044 x 8-bit |
Volatile |
User has write access via API. |
| Counter Input HW Save Register |
1 Sample (32-bit) |
Volatile |
Not user accessible. |
NI-6132/3
| Storage Type |
Size |
Volatility |
Access Restrictions |
| Calibration EEPROM |
1k x 8-bit |
Nonvolatile |
Limited read/write access from the API. Only five bytes are available for user-defined (custom) data. |
| MITE EEPROM |
8k x 8-bit |
Nonvolatile |
Not user accessible. |
| Analog Input FIFO |
16M x 16-bit or 32M x 16-bit (High Mem Option on 6133 only) |
Volatile |
Not user accessible. |
| Digital Input FIFO |
2044 x 8-bit |
Volatile |
Not user accessible. |
| Digital Output FIFO |
2044 x 8-bit |
Volatile |
User has write access via API. |
| Counter Input HW Save Register |
1 Sample (32-bit) |
Volatile |
Not user accessible. |
NI-6143
| Storage Type |
Size |
Volatility |
Access Restrictions |
| Calibration EEPROM |
1k x 8-bit |
Nonvolatile |
Limited read/write access from the API. Only five bytes are available for user-defined (custom) data. |
| MITE & Device Configuration Flash |
512k x 8-bit |
Nonvolatile |
Not user accessible. |
| Analog Input FIFO |
2046 x 16-bit |
Volatile |
Not user accessible. |
| Counter Input HW Save Register |
1 Sample (32-bit) |
Volatile |
Not user accessible. |
NI-6154
| Storage Type |
Size |
Volatility |
Access Restrictions |
| Calibration EEPROM |
2k x 8-bit |
Nonvolatile |
Limited read/write access from the API. Only five bytes are available for user-defined (custom) data. |
| MITE & Device Configuration Flash |
512k x 8-bit |
Nonvolatile |
Not user accessible. |
| Analog Input FIFO |
8190 x 16-bit |
Volatile |
Not user accessible. |
| Counter Input FIFO |
2 Samples (2 x 32-bit) |
Volatile |
Not user accessible. |
Related Links: KnowledgeBase 3CPA3SHS: Letter of Volatility for E Series DAQ DevicesKnowledgeBase 3WBH6BE1: Letter of Volatility for M Series DAQ Devices
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Report Date: 09/25/2006
Last Updated: 06/29/2007
Document ID: 41O95AE1