Glossary
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Square root of.
+5V
+5 VDC source signal.
A
A
Amperes.
A/D
Analog-to-digital.
AC
Alternating current.
ADC
Analog-to-digital converter—An electronic device, often an integrated
circuit, that converts an analog voltage to a digital number.
AI
Analog input.
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Analog input channel signal.
AIGND
Analog input ground signal.
AISENSE
Analog input sense signal.
AO
Analog output.
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Analog output channel signal.
AOGND
Analog output ground signal.
ASIC
Application-Specific Integrated Circuit—A proprietary semiconductor
component designed and manufactured to perform a set of specific
functions.
B
bipolar
A signal range that includes both positive and negative values (for example,
–5 to +5 V).