Chapter 3
Analog Output
Analog Output Series User Manual
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The maximum allowed frequency for the MasterTimebase is 20 MHz, with
a minimum pulse width of 23 ns high or low. There is no minimum
frequency limitation.
The two possible sources for the MasterTimebase signal are the internal
20MHzTimebase signal or an external signal through RTSI 7. Typically the
20MHzTimebase signal is used as the MasterTimebase unless you wish
to synchronize multiple devices, in which case, you should use RTSI 7.
Refer to Chapter 8,
Real-Time System Integration Bus (RTSI)
, for more
information on which signals are available through RTSI.
Figure 3-10 shows the timing requirements for MasterTimebase.
Figure 3-10.
MasterTimebase Timing Requirements
Getting Started with AO Applications in Software
You can use the AO Series device in the following analog output
applications.
•
Single-Point Generation
•
Finite Generation
•
Continuous Generation
•
Waveform Generation
You can perform these generations through programmed I/O, interrupt, or
DMA data transfer mechanisms. Some of the applications also use start
triggers and pause triggers.
Note
For more information about programming analog output applications and triggers in
software, refer to the
NI-DAQmx Help
.
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