1 software trigger, 2 external digital trigger, 3 pxi star trigger – ADLINK PXIe-9852 User Manual

Page 29: Software trigger, External digital trigger, Pxi star trigger, Figure 3-4

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Operations

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PXIe-9852

source. The PXIe-9852 supports internal software trigger,
external digital trigger, and analog trigger.

3.3.1

Software Trigger

The software trigger, generated by software command, is

asserted immediately following execution of specified function
calls to begin the operation.

3.3.2

External Digital Trigger

An external digital trigger is generated when a TTL rising edge

or falling edge is detected at the SMA connector TRG IN on the
front panel. As shown, trigger polarity can be selected by soft-
ware. Note that the signal level of the external digital trigger
signal should be TTL compatible, and the minimum pulse width
20 ns.

Figure 3-4: External Digital Trigger

3.3.3

PXI STAR Trigger

When PXI STAR is selected as the trigger source, the PXIe-
9852 accepts a TTL-compatible digital signal as a trigger signal.

Pulse Width > 20ns

Pulse Width > 20ns

Rising Edge Trigger Event

Falling Edge Trigger Event

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