National Instruments Module SCXI-1125 User Manual page 89

Glossary
A
A/D
absolute accuracy
AC
ADC
ADE
AI GND
AI HOLD COMP,
AI HOLD
amplification
autozero
B
bandwidth
bias current
bit
BNC
SCXI-1125 User Manual
analog-to-digital
The maximum difference between the measured value from a data
acquisition device and the true voltage applied to the input, typically
specified as ± voltage.
alternating current
analog-to-digital converter—An electronic device, often an integrated
circuit, that converts an analog voltage to a digital number.
application development environment—A software environment
incorporating the development, debug, and analysis tools for software
development.
analog input ground
clock that triggers scanning
A type of signal conditioning that improves accuracy in the resulting
digitized signal by increasing signal amplitude relative to noise.
A procedure for eliminating offsets generated by an amplifier stage.
The range of frequencies present in a signal, or the range of frequencies to
which a measuring device can respond.
The small input current flowing into or out of the input terminals of an
amplifier.
one binary digit, either 0 or 1
Bayonet-Neill-Concelman—A type of coaxial connector used in situations
requiring shielded cable for signal connections and/or controlled
impedance applications.
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