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Appendix C Troubleshooting
M Series User Manual C-2 ni.com
are various methods of achieving this reference while maintaining a high
common-mode rejection ratio (CMRR). These methods are outlined in the
Connecting Analog Input Signals section of Chapter 4, Analog Input .
AI GND is an AI common signal that routes directly to the ground
connection point on the devices. You can use this signal if you need a
general analog ground connection point to the device. Refer to the
When to
Use Differential Connections with Ground-Referenced Signal Sources
section of Chapter 4, Analog Input , for more information.
How can I use the AI Sample Clock and AI Convert Clock signals on
an M Series device to sample the AI channel(s)?
M Series devices use ai/SampleClock and ai/ConvertClock to perform
interval sampling. As Figure C-1 shows, ai/SampleClock controls the
sample period, which is determined by the following equation:
1/sample period = sample rate
Figure C-1. ai/SampleClock and ai/ConvertClock
ai/ConvertClock controls the convert period, which is determined by the
following equation:
1/convert period = convert rate
This method allows multiple channels to be sampled relatively quickly in
relationship to the overall sample rate, providing a nearly simultaneous
effect with a fixed delay between channels.
Channel 0
Channel 1
Convert Period
Sample Period