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Functional Description
Data Transfer
Because DAS-8 Series boards do not support DMA (Direct Memory
Access), data is always transferred from a DAS-8 Series board to the host
computer’s memory through an output port. Data can be transferred as
either a foreground process or a background process. If data is transferred
in the background, the end-of-conversion interrupt must be enabled so the
board can notify the host computer when new data is available. Refer to
page 2-26 for more information about interrupts. If data is transferred in
the foreground, interrupts are not required.
DAS-8/AO Analog Output Features
The DAS-8/AO is essentially a DAS-8/PGA with two DAC
(Digital-to-Analog Converter) channels.
Output data to DAC Channel 0 or 1 is written when the DAS-8/AO is
configured for normal updates. If the DACs are set for simultaneous
update, both channels are updated at the same time.
If DACs are configured for Update on Interrupt when configured for
normal update, DAC channel 0 or 1 is updated on interrupt. If the DACs
are set for simultaneous update, both DAC channels are updated on
interrupt.
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