Introduction
AD1200 Reference
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION TO
THE ANALOGUE
WORLD.
Introduction.
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This chapter describes the features of the range of AD1200
cards highlighting the differences between them, discusses the
fundamentals of Analogue to Digital conversion, Digital to
Analogue conversion and explains exactly how the AD1200
range implements these.
Downwards compatibility with the DT2811 is discussed as
well as the extra high performance features that distinguish the
AD1200 range, this improved design whilst retaining exact
compatibility with other manufacturers products gives AD1200
extreme flexibility in its application and use.
Converter throughput, Programmable Gain input, interrupt
and DMA driven i/o are explained together with a complete
description of the AD1200’s timing and control modes.
Note that throughout this manual reference is made to the
AD1200 series as either AD1200 series or as AD12XX card,
meaning that this information is common to all cards in the
AD1200 family.
When AD1210, AD1211, AD1220, AD1221 or the term
’AD1200 card’ the information is specific to those particular
cards mentioned.
Chapter 1
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