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Glossary
SC-2345/2350 Carrier User Manual
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P
P
A
analog power
pad
a hole in the PWB used by the customer for signal connection
panelette
small panels fitted with one or more connectors, controls, or indicators
PCI
Peripheral Component Interconnect—a high-performance plug-and-play
expansion bus architecture used in some E Series DAQ devices
P
D
digital power
peak to peak
a measure of signal amplitude; the difference between the highest and
lowest excursions of the signal
PFI
programmable function input
plug & play sensor
a transducer with an associated TEDS—includes both Virtual TEDS and
smart TEDS sensors
P0.
digital input/output
p-p
See
peak to peak
pp
peak to peak
ppm
parts per million
PXI
PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation—a rugged, open system for modular
instrumentation based on CompactPCI, with special mechanical, electrical,
and software features.
See also
PCI.
R
rms
root mean square—the square root of the average value of the square of the
instantaneous signal amplitude; a measure of signal amplitude
RSE
referenced single-ended mode—all measurements are made with respect
to a common reference measurement system or a ground. Also called a
grounded measurement system.