
C-16
DriverLINX Configuration Notes
Analog Output Subsystem
The DAS-1800ST-DA models offer four channels of multiplying 12-bit
D/A converters and DAS-1802HR-DA models offer two channels of
multiplying 16-bit D/A converts. The DAS-1800ST and DAS-1802HR
models do not provide analog output.
The DAS-1800HC models contain two channels of multiplying 12-bit
D/A converters. The outputs, labeled
D/A 0 OUT
[9] and
D/A 1 OUT
[27], are located on the D-type male connector that projects through the
rear panel of the computer.
The DAS-1800AO models offer two channels of multiplying 12-bit D/A
converters that support DMA mode of data transfer at continuous output
rates of up to 500kHz. A 2K sample FIFO buffer allows continuous,
gap-free data transfer for data buffers larger than 2K. Alternatively, for
data buffers smaller than 2K samples, the AO task can “free-run” entirely
from the on-board DAC FIFO buffer using the board’s recycle mode.
For the DAS-AO hardware, DriverLINX can automatically promote AO
tasks meeting the following criteria as specified in the Service Request to
run from the DAC FIFO buffer in recycle mode:
Mode = INTERRUPT
Stop Event type = COMMAND
Notify flag (in buffer list) = FALSE
Data buffer samples < 2048
The advantages of using the DAC FIFO buffer for free-run, recycle mode
analog output are:
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Traffic on the memory bus is significantly reduced at high output
rates.
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The system response latency will be noticeably shortened.
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The analog output timing will be immune to traffic on the memory
and I/O buses.
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