Glossary
NI PCI-1588 User Manual
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S
s
seconds
skew
the actual time difference between two events that would ideally occur
simultaneously. Inter-channel skew is an example of the time differences
introduced by different characteristics of multiple channels. Skew can
occur between channels on one module, or between channels on separate
modules (intermodule skew).
slave
the controlled device in a master/slave configuration
slot
the place in the computer or chassis in which a card or module can be
installed
SMB
sub miniature type B—a small coaxial signal connector that features a snap
coupling for fast connection
synchronous
a property of an event that is synchronized to a reference clock
T
t
CtoQ
clock to output time
t
hold
hold time
t
pd
propagation delay time
timestamp
a save snapshot of the time at which an event occurred
trigger
a digital signal that starts or times a hardware event (for example, starting
a data acquisition operation)
t
setup
setup time
V
V
volts
VI
virtual instrument
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