National Instruments PXI PXITM -1000 - Manual (Page 52)

Glossary
PXI-1000 User Manual G-4 © National Instruments Corporation
RMS Root mean square. A method used to measure electrical output in volts and
watts.
S
s Seconds.
ST Star Trigger.
Star Trigger slot This slot is located at slot 2 and has a dedicated trigger line between each
peripheral slot. Use this slot for a module with ST functionality that can
provide individual triggers to all other peripherals.
System controller A module configured for installation in Slot 0 of a VXIbus mainframe. This
device is unique in the VXIbus system in that it performs the VMEbus
system controller functions, including clock sourcing and arbitration for
data transfers across the backplane. Installing such a device into any other
slot can damage the device, the VXIbus backplane, or both.
U
UL Underwriter’s Laboratories.
V
V Volts.
V
PP
Peak to peak voltage.
VAC Volts alternating current.
W
W Watts.