Glossary
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G-3
CHSGND
chassis ground
CLKOUTEN
scan clock output enable bit
CMV
common-mode voltage
common-mode range
the input range over which a circuit can handle a common-mode signal
common-mode signal
the mathematical average voltage, relative to the ground of the computer,
of the signals from a differential input
D
D/A
digital-to-analog
DAC
D/A converter—an electronic device, often an integrated circuit, that
converts a digital number into a corresponding analog voltage or current
DAQ
data acquisition—(1) collecting and measuring electrical signals from
sensors, transducers, and test probes or fixtures and processing the
measurement data using a computer; (2) collecting and measuring the same
kinds of electrical signals with A/D and/or DIO devices plugged into a
computer, and possibly generating control signals with D/A and/or DIO
devices in the same computer
DAQD*/A
the data acquisition device data/address line signal used to indicate whether
the SERDATIN pulse train transmitted to the SCXI chassis contains data or
address information
dB
decibel—the unit for expressing a logarithmic measure of the ratio of two
signal levels: dB=20log
10
V1/V2, for signals in volts
DC
direct current
DC coupled
allowing the transmission of both AC and DC signals
default setting
a default parameter value recorded in the driver. In many cases, the default
input of a control is a certain value (often 0) that means
use the current
default setting
.
device
a plug-in data acquisition device, module, card, or pad that can contain
multiple channels and conversion devices. SCXI modules are distinct from
devices, with the exception of the SCXI-1200, which is a hybrid.
digital trigger
a TTL level signal having two discrete levels—a high and a low level
DIGGND
digital ground signal
DIN
Deutsche Industrie Norme