
Glossary
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G-3
byte
eight related bits of data, an eight-bit binary number. Also used to denote
the amount of memory required to store one byte of data.
C
CCW
counter-clockwise—implies direction of rotation of the motor
closed-loop
motion system that uses a feedback device to provide position and velocity
data for status reporting and accurately controlling position and velocity
common
reference signal for digital I/O
CPU
central processing unit
crosstalk
unwanted signal on one channel due to an input on a different channel
CSR
Communications Status Register
CW
clockwise—implies direction of motor rotation
D
D/A
digital-to-analog
DAC
Digital-to-Analog Converter
DC
direct current
dedicated
assigned to a particular function
DGND
digital ground signal
digital I/O port
group of digital input/output signals
DIP
dual inline package
DLL
dynamic link library—provides the API for the motion control boards
drivers
software that communicates commands to control a specific motion control
board
DSP
Digital Signal Processor