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Measuring a high power signal

I'm trying to configure a system for a new project.  One of the signals I need to measure is 3.3V, however, the signal also produces just over 6 Amp for 20 W of power. Can the PXI DAQ modules handle it?  Or even the PXI DMM module?

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Can you tell us more about what modules you are using and why you need to supply that current directly into the module?

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I have not selected a measurement module yet. One of the output voltages I need to measure, is 3.3 V.  This output also produces 6 to 7 Amps of current.  I am not interested in actually measuring the current as much as the voltage.  The only modules I've found are only rated for 2 Amps or less.

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There are no NI modules that can take that much current; you will need to transform the current down or make a voltage divider. 

Chase
NI Technical Support Engineer
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