Chapter 3
Device Overview and Theory of Operation
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Figure 3-2.
Analog Function Block Diagram
I/O Connectors
Caution
Connections that exceed any of the maximum ratings for input signals on
the NI 447
X
can damage the device, the computer, and the associated accessories.
NI is
not
liable for any damage resulting from such signal connections.
The front panel of the NI PCI/PXI-4472 has nine SMB male connectors,
and the front panel of the NI PCI-4474 has five SMB male connectors.
These connectors are used for attaching analog and digital signals.
The
EXT TRIG
connector is the input for the PFI0/EXT_TRIG signal.
Triggers cannot be output from the
EXT TRIG
connector. The EXT TRIG
line is compatible with 5V TTL and CMOS voltage levels.
CH<0..
n
> are AI channels 0 through
n
. Input impedance on the positive
(signal) wire of each input channel is 1 M
Ω
in parallel with 60 pF to
ground. Input impedance on the negative (shield) wire is 50
Ω
in parallel
with 0.02
µ
F to ground. The signal line of each AI channel circuit is
protected to ±42.4 V, whether power is on or off. The shield side of the
From DDS
Serial/IO
Parallel
INPUT/CAL
MUX
AC/DC
Coupling
LP Filter
Hardware Linear
Correction
ADC0
To
FIFO
Serial/IO
Parallel
INPUT/CAL
MUX
AC/DC
Coupling
LP Filter
Hardware Linear
Correction
ADC1
To
FIFO
Serial/IO
Parallel
INPUT/CAL
MUX
AC/DC
Coupling
LP Filter
Hardware Linear
Correction
ADC
n
To
FIFO
Correction
Control
Trigger
Control
Digital
Overrange
INPUT/CAL
MUX Control
Coupling
Control
EXT Digital Trigger
CH
n
CH1
CH0
To
CH<0..
n–1>
To
CH<0..
n–1>
To
CH<0..
n–1>
To
CH<0..
n–1>