SPECIFICATIONS

NI 4461/4462
204.8 kS/s, 2-Input/2-Output or 4-Input Sound and Vibration
Device/Module

This document lists specifications for the NI PCI/PXI-4461 and NI PCI/PXI-4462

(NI 4461/4462) Dynamic Signal Acquisition (DSA) devices. These specifications are typical at
25 °C unless otherwise stated. The operating range for the PXI-4461/4462 is 0 to 55 °C, and the
operating range for the PCI-4461/4462 is 0 to 50 °C. All accuracies listed are valid for up to one
year from the time of the device external calibration. All specifications are subject to change
without notice. Visit ni.com/manuals for the most current specifications and product
documentation.

Caution The inputs of this sensitive test and measurement product are not
protected for electromagnetic interference for functional reasons. As a result, this
product may experience reduced measurement accuracy or other temporary
performance degradation when cables are attached in an environment with
electromagnetic interference present. Refer to the Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
for this product for details of the standards applied to assess electromagnetic
compatibility performance. To obtain the DoC, visit ni.com/certification,
search by model number or product line, and click the appropriate link in the
Certification column.

Terminology
Maximum and minimum specifications characterize the warranted performance of the instrument
within the recommended calibration interval and under the stated operating conditions. These
specifications are subject to production verification or guaranteed by design.

Typical specifications are specifications met by the majority of the instruments within the
recommended calibration interval and under the stated operating conditions, based on
measurements taken during production verification and/or engineering development. The
performance of the instrument is not warranted.

Supplemental specifications describe the basic function and attributes of the instrument
established by design and are not subject to production verification. They provide information
that is relevant for the adequate use of the instrument that is not included in the previous
definitions.

All performance specifications are typical unless otherwise noted. These specifications are valid
within the full operating temperature range. Accuracy specifications are valid within ±5 °C of
the self calibration or over the full operating range as specifically noted.
Analog Input
This section lists the NI 4461/4462 analog input (AI) specifications.

Input Characteristics
Number of simultaneously sampled input channels
NI 4461 2
NI 4462 4
Input configuration Differential or pseudodifferential (50 Ω between
negative input and chassis ground), each channel
independently software selectable
Input coupling AC or DC, each channel independently software
selectable
A/D converter (ADC) resolution 24 bits
ADC type Delta-sigma
Sample rates ( fs),

samples-per-second (S/s) ..................................1 kS/s to 204.8 kS/s in 181.9 μS/s increments,

maximum
ADC modulator oversample rate
1.0 kS/s ≤ fs ≤ 51.2 kS/s 128 fs

51.2 kS/s < fs ≤ 102.4 kS/s 64 fs

102.4 kS/s < fs ≤ 204.8 kS/s 32 fs

Input Signal Range

Gain (dB) Full-Scale Range (Vpk)*

30 ± 0.316

20 ±1.00

10 ±3.16

0 ±10.0

-10 ±31.6

-20 ±42.4
* Each input channel gain is independently software selectable.

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Sample Clock Timebase Rate
Ratio between sample rate (fs) and sample clock timebase rate

Sample Clock Timebase Rate

Low-Frequency Alias Low-Frequency Alias

Sample Rate (fs) Rejection Enabled (Default) Rejection Disabled

1.0 kS/s ≤ fs ≤ 1.6 kS/s 16,384 fs 512 fs

1.6 kS/s < fs ≤ 3.2 kS/s 8,192 fs

3.2 kS/s < fs ≤ 6.4 kS/s 4,096 fs

6.4 kS/s < fs ≤ 12.8 kS/s 2,048 fs

12.8 kS/s < fs ≤ 25.6 kS/s 1,024 fs

25.6 kS/s < fs ≤ 51.2 kS/s 512 fs

51.2 kS/s < fs ≤ 102.4 kS/s 256 fs 256 fs

102.4 kS/s < fs ≤ 204.8 kS/s 128 fs 128 fs

FIFO buffer size 2,047 samples

Data transfers Direct memory access (DMA)

Input Common-Mode Range

Configuration

Differential
Gain (dB) Input (Vpk)* Pseudodifferential (Vpk)*

0 Positive input (+) ±12 ±12

Negative input ±12 ±10

(-)
<0 Positive input (+) ±42.4 ±42.4

Negative input ±42.4 ±10

(-)
* Voltages with respect to chassis ground

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Input Overvoltage Protection
Differential configuration ±42.4 Vpk1

Pseudodifferential configuration
Positive terminal ±42.4 Vpk

Negative terminal (shield) ±10.0 Vpk

Transfer Characteristics
AI Offset (Residual DC)
Gain DC-Coupled Offset*, †, Max, DC-Coupled Offset*, Max, Over
(dB) Tcal‡ ±5 °C (±mV) Operating Temperature Range (±mV)

30 0.1 1

20 0.2 2

10 0.5 3

0 0.7 7

-10 5 30

-20 7 70
*Source impedance ≤ 50 Ω .
† Listed offset is valid 24 hours following a self calibration.
‡T
cal = ambient temperature at which last self calibration was performed.

AI Gain Amplitude Accuracy

1 kHz input tone
Tcal ±5 °C ±0.03 dB max

(Tcal = ambient temperature at which last self calibration was performed.)

(Listed accuracy is valid 24 hours following a self calibration.)

Over operating temperature range ±0.2 dB max

1 With respect to chassis ground.

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Amplifier Characteristics
Input Impedance
Differential Pseudodifferential
Input Impedance Configuration Configuration

Between positive input 1 M  217 pF 1 M  217 pF

and chassis ground

Between negative input 1 M  229 pF 50 Ω

and chassis ground

Common-Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR)

DC-Coupled CMRR
Gain (dB) (dBc)*, † AC-Coupled CMRR (dBc)†, ‡

30 105 70

20 101

10 90

0 80

-20, -10 60 65
* ≤ 1 kHz
† Differential configuration
‡ 50 or 60 Hz

Dynamic Characteristics
Low-Frequency Alias
Rejection Enabled Low-Frequency Alias
Specification (Default) Rejection Disabled

Alias-free DC to 0.4 fs DC to 0.4535 fs

bandwidth
(BW)
(passband)
Alias rejection, 104 dBc 120 dBc
minimum

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 Low-Frequency Alias
Rejection Enabled Low-Frequency Alias
Specification (Default) Rejection Disabled

Alias rejection Input frequency > 0.6 fs 0.5465 fs < input frequency < 127.4535 fs,
by frequency where 1.0 kS/s ≤ fs ≤ 51.2 kS/s
0.5465 fs < input frequency < 63.4535 fs,
where 51.2 kS/s < fs ≤ 102.4 kS/s
0.5465 fs < input frequency < 31.4535 fs,
where 102.4 kS/s < fs ≤ 204.8 kS/s
-3 dB BW 0.484 fs 0.491 fs

Figure 1. NI 4461/4462 Digital Filter Input Frequency Response with

Low-Frequency Alias Rejection Enabled
0

–20

–40

–60
Attenuation (dB)

–80

–100

–120

–140

–160

–180

–200
0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1.0
Frequency/Sample Rate (fs)

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 Figure 2. NI 4461/4462 Digital Filter Input Frequency Response with
Low-Frequency Alias Rejection Disabled
0

–20

–40

–60
Attenuation (dB)

–80

–100

–120

–140

–160

–180

–200
0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1.0
Frequency/Sample Rate (fs)

AC coupling
-3 dB cutoff frequency 3.4 Hz
-0.1 dB cutoff frequency 22.6 Hz

Figure 3. Magnitude Response of AC Coupling Circuit (1 Hz to 1 kHz)

1.000
0.000
–1.000
–2.000
–3.000
dB ref to 1 kHz

–4.000
–5.000
–6.000
–7.000
–8.000
–9.000
–10.000
–11.000
–12.000
1.0 10.0 100.0 1.0k 10.0k
Input Frequency (Hz)

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 Figure 4. Phase Response of AC Coupling Circuit (1 Hz to 1 kHz)
80.000

70.000

60.000
Phase Response (Deg)

50.000

40.000

30.000

20.000

10.000

0.000

–10.000
1.0 10.0 100.0 1.0k 10.0k
Input Frequency (Hz)

ADC Filter Delay

Low-Frequency Alias Rejection Enabled Low-Frequency Alias Rejection
(Default) Disabled

Sample Rate (kS/s) Filter Delay (Samples) Filter Delay (Samples)

1.0 ≤ fs ≤ 1.6 32.96875 63

1.6 < fs ≤ 3.2 33.9375

3.2 < fs ≤ 6.4 35.875

6.4 < fs ≤ 12.8 39.75

12.8 < fs ≤ 25.6 47.5

25.6 < fs ≤ 204.8 63

AI Flatness
DC-Coupled Flatness* (dB), Max (Typical)

Gain (dB) 20 Hz to 20 kHz 20 Hz to 45 kHz 20 Hz to 92.2 kHz

0, 10, 20, 30 ±0.006 (±0.003) ±0.03 (±0.02) ±0.1 (±0.08)

-20, -10 ±0.2 (±0.1) ±0.6 (±0.33) ±1 (±0.55)

* For all attenuation settings, measurements relative to 1 kHz, at an update rate of 204.8 kS/s.

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AI Interchannel Gain Mismatch
AC-Coupled
DC-Coupled Mismatch (dB)* Mismatch (dB)*

Gain (dB) 20 Hz to 20 kHz 20 Hz to 92.2 kHz 20 Hz

30 0.004 0.008 0.004

0, 10, 20 0.003 0.003

-20, -10 0.04 0.25 0.006

* Identical channel configurations

AI Interchannel Phase Mismatch

AC-Coupled
DC-Coupled Mismatch (deg)* Mismatch (deg)*

Gain (dB) 20 Hz to 20 kHz 20 Hz to 92.2 kHz 20 Hz

30 0.10 0.60 0.08

20 0.04 0.15

0, 10 0.015 0.08

-20, -10 0.7 1

* Identical channel configurations

Note All gain and phase mismatch specifications are for the same device and are
not applicable between different NI 4461/4462 devices.

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AI Phase Linearity
Linearity (deg)

Gain (dB) 20 Hz to 20 kHz 20 Hz to 92.2 kHz

0, 10, 20, 30 ±0.01 ±0.03

-20, -10 ±0.10 ±1

AI Idle Channel Noise

Idle Channel Noise*, †

Sample Rate (kS/s) dBVrms Vrms

1.0 kS/s ≤ fs ≤ 51.2 kS/s -118 dBVrms 1.3 μVrms

51.2 kS/s < fs ≤ 102.4 kS/s -115 dBVrms 1.8 μVrms

102.4 kS/s < fs ≤ 204.8 kS/s -111 dBVrms 2.8 μVrms

* Source impedance ≤ 50 Ω
† 30 dB gain

AI Spectral Noise Density

AI spectral noise density (with Enhanced Alias

Rejection (EAR) turned on) ..............................8 nV/ Hz at 30 dB gain, 1 kHz

Figure 5. AI Spectral Noise Density (30 dB Gain)

1.0E–6

100.0E–9
V/sqrt (Hz)

10.0E–9

1.0E–9
1.0E+0 10.0E+0 100.0E+0 1.0E+3 10.0E+3 200.0E+3
Frequency (Hz)

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AI Dynamic Range
Dynamic Range (dBFS)*, Min (Typical)
Gain
Setting 1 kS/s ≤ fs ≤ 51.2 k 51.2 kS/s < fs ≤ 102.4 102.4 kS/s < fs ≤ 204.8
(dB) S/s kS/s kS/s

30 103 (105) 100 (102) 96 (98)

20 111 (113) 108 (110) 104 (106)

10 114 (117) 111 (114) 106 (110)

0 116 (118) 113 (114) 107 (110)

-10 107 (108) 104 (105) 101 (102)

-20 105 (107) 102 (104) 98 (101)

* 1 kHz input tone, -60 dBFS input amplitude

AI Spurious Free Dynamic Range (SFDR)

Gain Setting (dB) SFDR (dBc)*, †, ‡

30 106

0, 10, 20 108

-20, -10 110

* fs = 204.8 kS/s
† 1 kHz input tone, input amplitude is the lesser of -1 dBFS or 8.91 Vpk.
‡ Measurement includes all harmonics.

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 Figure 6. SFDR 51.2 kS/s (-1 dBFS, 0 dB Gain, 1 kHz Sine Wave Input)
0
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
dB Full-Scale

–70
–80
–90
–100
–110
–120
–130
–140
–150
–160
0 2.0E+3 6.0E+3 10.0E+3 14.0E+3 18.0E+3 22.0E+3 26.0E+3
Frequency (Hz)

Figure 7. SFDR 102.4 kS/s (-1 dBFS, 0 dB Gain, 1 kHz Sine Wave Input)
0
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
dB Full-Scale

–70
–80
–90
–100
–110
–120
–130
–140
–150
–160
0 5.0E+3 15.0E+3 25.0E+3 35.0E+3 45.0E+3 55.0E+3
Frequency (Hz)

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 Figure 8. SFDR 204.8 kS/s (-1 dBFS, 0 dB Gain, 1 kHz Sine Wave Input)
0
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
dB Full-Scale

–70
–80
–90
–100
–110
–120
–130
–140
–150
–160
0 10.0E+3 30.0E+3 50.0E+3 70.0E+3 90.0E+3 110.0E+3
Frequency (Hz)

AI Total Harmonic Distortion (THD), Balanced Source

THD (dBc)*, †

Gain (dB) 20 Hz to 20 kHz 20 Hz to 92.2 kHz

30 -100 -97

20 -109 -106

0, 10 -107 -104

-10 -108 -107

-20 -107 -106

* fs = 204.8 kS/s, 92.8 kHz BW, differential configuration
† Input amplitude is the lesser of -1 dBFS or 8.91 Vpk.

AI THD, Unbalanced Source

THD (dBc)*, †

Gain (dB) 20 Hz to 20 kHz 20 Hz to 92.2 kHz

30 -100 -93

20 -106 -94

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 THD (dBc)*, †

Gain (dB) 20 Hz to 20 kHz 20 Hz to 92.2 kHz

10 -105 -92

0 -97 -87

-10 -90 -88

-20 -91 -89

* fs = 204.8 kS/s, 92.8 kHz BW
† Input amplitude is the lesser of -1 dBFS or 8.91 Vpk.

Figure 9. AI THD (Balanced Source with Differential Configuration, 204.8 kS/s, 0 dB Gain)
–70.000

–80.000

–90.000

–100.000
dBc

–110.000

–120.000

–130.000

–140.000

–150.000
10.0 100.0 1.0k 10.0k 100.0k
Input Frequency (Hz)

AI THD Plus Noise (THD+N), Balanced Source

THD+N (dBc)*

51.2 kS/s 204.8 kS/s

Gain (dB) 20 Hz to 20 kHz† 20 Hz to 92.2 kHz‡

30 -103 -94

20 -107 -95

10 -108 -96

0 -107 -96

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 THD+N (dBc)*

51.2 kS/s 204.8 kS/s

Gain (dB) 20 Hz to 20 kHz† 20 Hz to 92.2 kHz‡

-10 -96 -91

-20 -94 -88

* Input amplitude is the lesser of -1 dBFS or 8.91 Vpk, differential configuration.
† 23.2 kHz measurement BW
‡ 92.8 kHz measurement BW

AI THD+N, Unbalanced Source

THD+N (dBc)*

51.2 kS/s 204.8 kS/s

Gain (dB) 20 Hz to 20 kHz† 20 Hz to 92.2 kHz‡

30 -103 -91

20 -107 -93

10 -108 -91

0 -104 -87

-10 -94 -86

-20 -93 -86

* Input amplitude is the lesser of -1 dBFS or 8.91 Vpk.
† 23.2 kHz measurement BW
‡ 92.8 kHz measurement BW

AI Intermodulation Distortion (IMD)

Gain (dB) IMD (dBc)*

20, 30 -109

10 -107

0 -104

-20, -10 -111

* CCIF 14 kHz + 15 kHz, each tone amplitude is the lesser of -6 dBFS or 5 Vpk.

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Crosstalk, Input Channel Separation
Crosstalk for Adjacent (Nonadjacent) Channels (dBc)*, †

Gain (dB) 1 kHz Signal 92.2 kHz

30 -130 (-140) -110 (-124)

0, 10, 20 -138 (-145) -110 (-124)

-20, -10 -96 (-124) -60 (-108)

* Source impedance ≤ 50 Ω
† Input amplitude is the lesser of -1 dBFS or 8.91 Vpk.

Onboard Calibration Reference

DC level 5.000 V ±2.5 mV
Temperature coefficient ±5 ppm/°C max

Long-term stability ±15 ppm/ 1,000 hr

Integrated Electronic Piezoelectric (IEPE)

Current 0 mA, 4 mA ±15%, or 10 mA ±15%,
each channel independently software selectable
Compliance 24 V min

Note Use the following equation to make sure that your configuration meets the
IEPE compliance voltage range.

Vcommon-mode + Vbias + Vfull-scale must be 0 to 24 V,

whereVcommon-mode is the common-mode voltage seen by the input channel,

Vbias is the DC bias voltage of the sensor, and
Vfull-scale is the AC full-scale voltage of the sensor.
Channel input impedance

with IEPE enabled ............................................  1 M  240 pF  , pseudodifferential

Current noise <300 pA  Hz

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Transducer Electronic Data Sheet (TEDS) Support
Supports Transducer Electronic Data
Sheet (TEDS) according to the
IEEE 1451 Standard ......................................... Class I, all module inputs

Note For more information about TEDS, go to ni.com/info and enter the Info
Code rdteds.

Analog Output (NI 4461 Only)

This section lists the NI 4461 analog output (AO) specifications.

Output Characteristics
Number of output channels 2, simultaneously sampled
Output configuration Differential or pseudodifferential (50 Ω to
chassis ground on shield), each channel
independently software selectable
DAC resolution 24 bits
DAC type Delta-sigma
Update rates (fs) 1 kS/s to 204.8 kS/s in 181.9 μS/s increments,
maximum
DAC modulator oversample rate
1.0 kS/s ≤ fs ≤ 1.6 kS/s 8,192 fs

1.6 kS/s < fs ≤ 3.2 kS/s 4,096 fs

3.2 kS/s < fs ≤ 6.4 kS/s 2,048 fs

6.4 kS/s < fs ≤ 12.8 kS/s 1,024 fs

12.8 kS/s < fs ≤ 25.6 kS/s 512 fs

25.6 kS/s < fs ≤ 51.2 kS/s 256 fs

51.2 kS/s < fs ≤ 102.4 kS/s 128 fs

102.4 kS/s < fs ≤ 204.8 kS/s 64 fs

FIFO buffer size 1,023 samples

Data transfers DMA

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Output Signal Range
Attenuation (dB) Full-Scale Range (Vpk)*

40 ±0.1

20 ±1.0

0 ±10.0
* Each output channel range is independently software selectable.

Transfer Characteristics
AO Offset (Residual DC)
Maximum Offset, Over
Attenuation Maximum Offset*, Operating Temperature Range
(dB) Tcal ± 5 °C†(±mV) (±mV)

20, 40 1 2

0 1 10
* Listed offset is valid 24 hours following a self calibration.
† Tcal = ambient temperature at which last self calibration was performed.

AO Gain Amplitude Accuracy

Specifications valid at any attenuation setting with a 1 kHz output signal.
Tcal ±5 °C ±0.04 dB max

(Tcal = ambient temperature at which last self calibration was performed.)

(Listed accuracy is valid 24 hours following a self calibration.)
Over operating temperature
range..........................................................±0.1 dB max

Output Characteristics
Output coupling DC
Short circuit protection Indefinite protection
between positive and negative
Minimum working load 600 Ω

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Output Impedance
Differential Pseudodifferential
Output Impedance Configuration Configuration

Between positive output and chassis 2.4 kΩ 70 Ω

ground
Between negative output and chassis 2.4 kΩ 50 Ω
ground

Between positive and negative 22 Ω 22 Ω

outputs

Dynamic Characteristics
Image rejection 75 dB min < 768 kHz,
66 dB min > 768 kHz
-3 dB BW 0.487 fs

Table 1. DAC filter delay (samples)

Sample Rate (kS/s) Interpolation Factor Filter Delay (Samples)

1.0 ≤ fs ≤ 1.6 128 36.6

1.6 < fs ≤ 3.2 64 36.8

3.2 < fs ≤ 6.4 32 37.4

6.4 < fs ≤ 12.8 16 38.5

12.8 < fs ≤ 25.6 8 40.8

25.6 < fs ≤ 51.2 4 43.2

51.2 < fs ≤ 102.4 2 48.0

102.4 < fs ≤ 204.8 1 32.0

AO Flatness
For all attenuation settings, measurements relative to 1 kHz, at an update rate of 204.8 kS/s
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.008 dB max
20 Hz to 92.1 kHz ±0.1 dB max

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AO Idle Channel Noise
Maximum Idle Channel Noise

102.5 kS/s (30 kHz 204.8 kS/s 204.8 kS/s

BW) (80 kHz BW) (500 kHz BW)

Attenuation (dB) dB Vrms Vrms dB Vrms Vrms dB Vrms Vrms

40 -106 5 -101 9 -87 45

20 -106 5 -101 9 -86 50

0 -96 16 -93 23 -73 224

* Noise equivalent bandwidth

AO Dynamic Range
Minimum Dynamic Range (dBFS)*

102.5 kS/s 204.8 kS/s 204.8 kS/s

Attenuation (dB) (30 kHz BW)† (80 kHz BW)† (500 kHz BW)†

40 83 78 64

20 103 98 83

0 113 110 90
* 1 kHz output frequency, -60 dBFS output amplitude
† Noise equivalent bandwidth

AO Spurious Free Dynamic Range (SFDR)

Attenuation (dB) SFDR (dBc)*, †, ‡

40 87

20 94

0 98
* fs = 204.8 kS/s
† 1 kHz output frequency, -1 dBFS output amplitude
‡ Measurement includes all harmonics.

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AO THD
THD (dBc)*

Attenuation 102.5 kS/s 204.8 kS/s 204.8 kS/s

(dB) 20 Hz to 20 kHz† 20 Hz to 20 kHz‡ 20 Hz to 92.1 kHz‡

40 -99 -92 -92

20 -98 -95 -93

0 -97 -94 -83

* -1 dBFS output amplitude
† 30 kHz measurement BW
‡ 92.8 kHz measurement BW

Figure 10. AO THD (204.8 kS/s, 0 dB Gain, 65,536 Samples, 92.8 kHz Measurement BW)
–70.000

–80.000

–90.000

–100.000
dBc

–110.000

–120.000

–130.000

–140.000

–150.000
10.0 100.0 1.0k 10.0k 100.0k
Output Frequency (Hz)

AO THD+N
THD+N (dBc)*

Attenuation 102.5 kS/s 204.8 kS/s 204.8 kS/s

(dB) 20 Hz to 20 kHz† 20 Hz to 80 kHz‡ 20 Hz to 92.1 kHz**

40 -83 -76 -63

20 -98 -92 -79

0 -97 -86 -68

* -1 dBFS output amplitude
† 30 kHz measurement BW
‡ 80 kHz measurement BW
** 500 kHz measurement BW

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AO Intermodulation Distortion (IMD)
Attenuation (dB) IMD (dBc)*

40 -99

20 -104

0 -104
* CCIF 14 kHz + 15 kHz, each tone amplitude is -6 dBFS.

Crosstalk, Output to Input Channel Separation

Crosstalk (dBc)*, †

Gain (dB) 1 kHz Signal 92.1 kHz

30 -151 -118

20 -150 -118

10 -144 -115

0 -137 -111

-20, -10 -87 -51

* Source impedance ≤ 50 Ω
† Output amplitude is the lesser of -1 dBFS or 8.91 Vpk.

Crosstalk, Output Channel Separation

All attenuation settings (0, 20, and 40 dB)
1 kHz signal No measurable crosstalk
92.1 kHz signal -110 dBc

AO Interchannel Gain Mismatch

All attenuation settings
20 Hz to 92.1 kHz 0.03 dB

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AO Interchannel Phase Mismatch
All attenuation settings
20 Hz to 20 kHz 0.1°
20 Hz to 92.1 kHz 0.2°

Note All gain and phase mismatch specifications are for the same device and are
not applicable between different NI 4461/4462 devices.

AO Phase Linearity
Linearity (deg)

Attenuation (dB) 20 Hz to 20 kHz 20 Hz to 92.1 kHz

0 ±0.1 ±1.7

20 ± 0.1 ±1.6

40 ±0.1 ±1.8

Power Off and Power Loss Behavior

When the NI 4461 is powered off or loses power, the output channels assume a high-impedance
state. The outputs of the NI 4461 drop to 0.0 V in approximately 8 μs. The following illustrates
the typical behavior of an NI 4461 generating 10 V when powered off or when the device loses
power.

Figure 11. Power Off and Power Loss Behavior

10

6
Voltage (V)

–2

–4
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Time (Ps)

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Frequency Timebase Characteristics
Internal timebase
Accuracy ±20 ppm, over operating temperature range
Aging 8 ppm in first year; 5 ppm max/year after
first year
External timebase Equal to accuracy of external timebase

Triggers
Analog trigger
Purpose Start trigger
Source
NI 4461 AI0 or AI1
NI 4462 AI0, AI1, AI2, or AI3
Level Full scale, programmable
Slope Positive (rising) or negative (falling), software
selectable
Resolution 24 bits
Hysteresis Programmable
Digital Trigger
Purpose Start or reference trigger
Source PFI0, PXI_Trig<0..6>
Compatibility Transistor-transistor logic (5V TTL)
Polarity Rising or falling edge
Minimum pulse width 10 ns

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General Specifications
This section lists general specification information for the NI 4461/4462.

Bus Interface
PCI or PXI 3.3 V or 5 V signal environment
DMA channels
NI 4461 2, analog input and analog output
NI 4462 1, analog input

Synchronization
PXI
CLK_10 Multiple, full chassis
PXI_STAR Up to 14 devices per chassis
PCI
RTSI Up to 3 devices across ribbon cable

Power Requirements
Voltage NI PXI-4461 NI PCI-4461 NI PXI-4462 NI PCI-4462

+5 V 990 mA 2,200 mA 990 mA 1,900 mA

+3.3 V 1,430 mA 1,750 mA 1,750 mA 2,300 mA

+12 V 170 mA 40 mA 130 mA 100 mA

-12 V 110 mA 40 mA 70 mA 40 mA

Physical
Dimensions (not including connectors)
PCI 17.5 cm × 9.9 cm (6.9 in. × 3.9 in.) PCI slot
PXI 16 cm × 10 cm (6.3 in. × 3.9 in.)
3U CompactPCI slot
Analog I/O connectors BNC female
Digital trigger connector SMB male

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Weight
PCI 226.8 g (8.0 oz)
PXI 241 g (8.5 oz)

Measurement Category1 I

Caution Do not use the NI 4461/4462 for connections to signals or for

measurements within Categories II, III, or IV.

Environmental
Operating Environment
Ambient temperature range
PXI-4461/4462 0 to 55 °C
(Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-1 and
IEC 60068-2-2.)
PCI-4461/4462 0 to 50 °C
(Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-1
and IEC 60068-2-2.)
Relative humidity range 10 to 90%, noncondensing
(Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-56.)
Altitude 2,000 m (at 25 °C ambient temperature)
Pollution Degree 2
Indoor use only.

Storage Environment
Ambient temperature range -20 to 70 °C
(Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-1
and IEC 60068-2-2.)
Relative humidity range 5 to 95%, noncondensing
(Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-56.)

1 Measurement Category is also referred to as Installation Category.

Shock and Vibration (PXI Only)
Operational shock 30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse
(Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-27.
Test profile developed in accordance with
MIL-PRF-28800F.)
Random vibration
Operating 5 to 500 Hz, 0.3 grms

Nonoperating 5 to 500 Hz, 2.4 grms

(Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-64.
Nonoperating test profile exceeds the
requirements of MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3.)

Calibration
Self-calibration On software command, the device computes
gain and offset corrections relative to
high-precision internal reference.
Interval Recommended whenever ambient temperature
differs from Tcal by more than ±5 °C. Tcal =
ambient temperature at which the last calibration
was performed. Listed accuracies are valid for
30 days following a self calibration.
External calibration interval 1 year
Warm-up time 15 minutes

Safety
This product meets 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, CSA 61010-1

Note For UL and other safety certifications, refer to the product label or the Online
Product Certification section.
Electromagnetic Compatibility
This product meets the requirements of the following EMC standards for electrical equipment
for measurement, control, and laboratory use:
• EN 61326 (IEC 61326): 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-001: Class A emissions

Note For the standards applied to assess the EMC of this product, refer to the
Online Product Certification section.

Note For EMC compliance, operate this product according to the documentation.

CE Compliance
This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives as follows:
• 2006/95/EC; Low-Voltage Directive (safety)
• 2004/108/EC; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC)

Online Product Certification

Refer to the product Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for additional regulatory compliance
information. To obtain product certifications and the DoC for this product, visit ni.com/
certification, search by model number or product line, and click the appropriate link in the
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this document.

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