National Instruments NI 6014 User Manual
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Glossary
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library
a file containing compiled object modules, each comprised of one of more
functions, that can be linked to other object modules that make use of these
functions.
NIDAQMSC.LIB
is a library that contains NI-DAQ functions.
The NI-DAQ function set is broken down into object modules so that only
the object modules that are relevant to your application are linked in, while
those object modules that are not relevant are not linked.
linearity
the adherence of device response to the equation R = KS, where
R = response, S = stimulus, and K = a constant
LSB
least significant bit
M
MITE
MXI Interface to Everything—a custom ASIC designed by NI that
implements the PCI bus interface. The MITE supports bus mastering
for high-speed data transfers over the PCI bus.
MSB
most significant bit
mux
multiplexer—a switching device with multiple inputs that sequentially
connects each of its inputs to its output, typically at high speeds, in order
to measure several signals with a single AI channel
N
NI
National Instruments
NI-DAQ
National Instruments driver software for DAQ hardware
noise
an undesirable electrical signal—noise comes from external sources such
as the AC power line, motors, generators, transformers, fluorescent lights,
soldering irons, CRT displays, computers, electrical storms, welders, radio
transmitters, and internal sources such as semiconductors, resistors, and
capacitors. Noise corrupts signals you are trying to send or receive.
NRSE
nonreferenced single-ended mode—all measurements are made with
respect to a common (NRSE) measurement system reference, but the
voltage at this reference can vary with respect to the measurement system
ground.