The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech introduces a unique 8-channel, 12-bit, 10 kS/s multifunction USB DAQ module for testing, lab, student or training use. The USB-4702 is a specialized low-cost unit that has no casing whatsoever and is intended for customers looking for basic functionality and is recommended for students or trainees. The most inexpensive data acquisition module ever released from Advantech, the USB-4702 provides analog I/O, digital I/O and counter functions for a wide range of uses. Moreover, the USB-4702 has all the advantages of USB-based devices, including portability and easy installation, allowing customers to have test and measurement capabilities. The USB-4702 includes Advantech’s device manager, WaveScan, which is a data logging tool and includes library examples such as Visual C++, Visual Basic, Visual C#, Visual Basic. NET, Borland C++ builder, Delphi and LabView.