National Instruments IMAQ PCI-1411 User Manual page 37

Glossary
active pixel region
address
API
area
array
ASIC
B
b
B
brightness
buffer
bus
C
C
cache
CMOS
IMAQ PCI/PXI-1411 User Manual
The region of pixels actively being stored. Defined by a pixel start (relative
to the horizontal synchronization signal) and a pixel count.
Value that identifies a specific location (or series of locations) in memory.
Application programming interface.
A rectangular portion of an acquisition window or frame that is controlled
and defined by software.
Ordered, indexed set of data elements of the same type.
Application-Specific Integrated Circuit. A proprietary semiconductor
component designed and manufactured to perform a set of specific
functions for specific customer needs.
Bit. One binary digit, either 0 or 1.
Byte. Eight related bits of data, an eight-bit binary number; also used to
denote the amount of memory required to store one byte of data
A constant that is added to the red, green, and blue components of a color
pixel during the color decoding process.
Temporary storage for acquired data.
A group of conductors that interconnect individual circuitry in a computer,
such as the PCI bus; typically the expansion vehicle to which I/O or other
devices are connected.
Celsius.
High-speed processor memory that buffers commonly used instructions or
data to increase processing throughput.
Complementary metal-oxide semiconductor.
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