Kistler Launches KiBox Lab 5280A Data Acquisition System
The new 16-channel system provides higher bandwidth for measurement and testing workflows.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Data Centers
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Kistler Group has launched the KiBox Lab 5280A, a new data acquisition system designed for high-frequency measurement applications. This device is now available to researchers and engineers.
Why it matters
The system addresses the need for dense, high-speed data capture in testing environments where managing large datasets across multiple channels is a core engineering challenge.
The KiBox Lab 5280A supports a frequency bandwidth of 300 kilohertz and sampling rates of 2.5 million samples per second per channel. It includes a 240-gigabyte internal solid-state drive and manages charge inputs between plus or minus 1 to 3 million picocoulombs.
The players
Kistler Group
A Switzerland-based manufacturer specializing in sensors and systems for pressure, force, and acceleration measurement.
The details
The unit integrates signal conditioning, filtering, and data acquisition into a single chassis cooled by passive airflow. It stores files in the MDF4 format—a standard for measurement data—and supports IEEE 1588, a protocol used to synchronize clocks in networked devices. A browser-based interface and REST API—an architecture for software communication over the web—allow for remote integration into existing lab workflows.
Timeline
October 30, 2026: Kistler Group introduced the KiBox Lab 5280A.
The Tech Race
This release follows the Kistler 5080A, doubling the channel density to 16 inputs while refining the system's integration capabilities. It continues a trend toward consolidating signal processing, filtering, and data storage into compact, passively cooled instrumentation.
Engineers and lab technicians can immediately utilize the device's 10-volt analog outputs and REST API for system integration. While the current model is limited to existing sensor support, Kistler has noted that future modules will expand compatibility to include piezoresistive sensors.
The takeaway
The 5280A doubles channel capacity for high-speed measurement, marking a significant upgrade for existing Kistler workflows. Track the official product page for the future release of input modules designed to support piezoresistive sensors.
Further reading
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More information
View technical specifications or availability details on the Kistler product information page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Military & Aerospace Electronics.
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