Chapter 1
Generating Functions with the NI 5401
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Connecting Signals
Figure 1-1 shows the front panels for the NI 5401 PXI and PCI buses. The
front panel contains three types of connectors: BNC, SMB, and 50-pin very
high-density SCSI (VHDSCSI). The main waveform is generated through
the connector labeled ARB on the PCI version and ARB OUT on the PXI
version.
Figure 1-1.
NI 5401 I/O Connectors
ARB OUT
SYNC OUT
EXT TRIG
PLL REF
LOCK ACCESS
PXI
PCI
SYNC
PLL IN
ARB
P
A
TTERN
OUT