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differential input
an analog input consisting of two terminals, both of which are isolated from
computer ground, whose difference is measured
differential
a way you can configure your device to read signals, in which you do not
measurement system
need to connect either input to a fixed reference, such as the earth or a
building ground
DSA
Dynamic Signal Analysis—the analysis of dynamically changing
waveforms or systems using digital signal processing (DSP) techniques
E
electrostatic discharge
a high-voltage, low-current discharge of static electricity that can damage
sensitive electronic components
F
F
farads—a unit of capacitance
floating signal sources
signal sources with voltage signals that are not connected to an absolute
reference or system ground—also called nonreferenced signal sources;
common examples are batteries, transformers, or thermocouples
G
grounded
See
measurement system
H
hardware
the physical components of a computer system such as the circuit boards,
plug-in boards, chassis, enclosures, peripherals, and cables
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