Note: The 1012_3 is functionally the same as the 1012_2B, but some of the specifications have changed due to components shortages changing the parts we use. See the Specifications tab for more information.
The PhidgetInterfaceKit 0/16/16 has sixteen digital inputs and sixteen digital outputs.
The Digital Inputs are activated by an external voltage source, triggering on a wide voltage range: 4 to 30VDC. They provide built-in filtering, to eliminate false triggering from electrical noise. They can be used to convey the state of on/off devices, such as push buttons, limit switches, relays.
The Digital Outputs can be used to directly control substantial devices, switching up to 30VDC at up to 2 Amps. The Output acts as a low-side switch to a shared ground, so the circuit you're switching will need an external power supply. Each output is protected from transient voltages typical when switching inductive devices - relays, solenoids, motors. The Outputs can be used to directly control devices requiring substantial power such as incandescent lights, high power LEDs, relays, solenoids, motors.

Open collector digital outputs behave like a solid-state relay that switches a line to ground.
| Board Properties | |
|---|---|
| Controlled By | USB (Mini-USB) |
| API Object Name | DigitalInput, DigitalOutput |
| USB Voltage Min | 4.6 V DC |
| USB Voltage Max | 5.5 V DC |
| Current Consumption Min | 14 mA |
| Current Consumption Max | 500 mA |
| Available External Current | 394 mA |
| Recommended Wire Size | 16 - 26 AWG |
| USB Speed | Low Speed |
| Operating Temperature Min | 0 °C |
| Operating Temperature Max | 70 °C |
| Digital Inputs | |
| Number of Digital Inputs | 16 |
| Digital Input Impedance | 33 kΩ |
| Low Voltage Max (False) | 900 mV DC |
| High Voltage Min (True) | 4.2 V DC |
| Low Voltage Trigger Length Min | 16 ms |
| High Voltage Trigger Length Min | 4 ms |
| Digital Input Voltage Max | ± 30 V DC |
| Digital Input Update Rate | 125 samples/s |
| Relay Properties | |
| Number of Relays | 16 |
| Series Resistance | 50 mΩ |
| Open Collector Voltage Max | 30 V DC |
| Digital Output Current Sinking Max | (per channel) 2 A |
| Customs Information | |
| Canadian HS Export Code | 8471.80.00 |
| American HTS Import Code | 8471.80.40.00 |
| Country of Origin | CN (China) |