Weird cost difference NI 6323 vs NI 6229

[m_massaro]

Hello,

I am comparing the two boards NI 6323 and NI 6229 and trying to find any reason to justify the difference of price between them: even though NI 6229 is not a PCIe DAQ and has lower performance (PCI instead of PCIe, 92 dB of CMRR instead of 100dB, timing resolution of 50ns instead of 10ns, and more...), it costs more than NI 6323. Am I missing any special feature of the NI 6229 ?

[crossrulz · Accepted solution]

The 6229 is listed as "Mature", which means it is starting to be discontinued.  It is not unusual to increase the price of older equipment due to part obsolescence or just to encourage buying of the "new" product.

[m_massaro]

Thank you for the explanation.

[crossrulz]

Some additional info to keep around: NI Hardware Product Life Cycle Policies