Chapter 2
Connecting Signals
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In this configuration, the lead-resistance voltage drop across
R
L3
is
converted into a common-mode voltage that is rejected by the differential
amplifier. Also, the polarity of the lead-resistance voltage drops across
R
L1
and
R
L2
are series opposing, relative to the inputs of the differential
amplifier, eliminating their effect on the voltage measured across
R
T
.
Note
R
L1
and
R
L2
are assumed to be equal.
The effectiveness of this method depends on the matching of the current
sources. Each current source on the SCXI-1503 has an accuracy of ±0.05%.
This accuracy results in a worst-case matching of ±0.1%. Refer to the
Chapter 4,
, for accuracy considerations of RTDs and
thermistors.
Front Connector
The pin assignments for the SCXI-1503 front signal connector are shown
in Table 2-1.
Note
Do
not
make any connections to RSVD pins.