
Glossary
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U
unbalanced
differential input
an analog input channel consisting of two terminals, with different input
impedances, whose difference is measured. In the case of the NI 4472, one
terminal is referenced to ground through a resistor.
See
undersampling
sampling at a rate lower than the Nyquist frequency—can cause aliasing
V
V
volts
V
cc
collector common voltage—power supply voltage
VDC
volts direct current
VI
virtual instrument—(1) a combination of hardware and/or software
elements, typically used with a PC, that has the functionality of a classic
stand-alone instrument; (2) a LabVIEW software module (VI), which
consists of a front panel user interface and a block diagram program
V
in
volts in
V
ref
reference voltage
W
waveform
multiple voltage readings taken at a specific sampling rate