Appendix D Hardware Considerations
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There is no specific cutoff frequency at which termination becomes
necessary.
Note A purely resistive termination scheme is not recommended because of the current
drawn by the termination resistors. For example, a 90Ω terminating resistor works well to
dampen reflections, but sinks 27mA even at 2.4 V. The DIO-32HS is only rated to sink
24 mA.
Follow these signal-conditioning recommendations for optimum use:
•Separate 653Xdevice signal lines from high-current or high-voltage
lines. These lines are capable of inducing currents in or voltages on the
653Xdevice signal lines if they run in parallel paths at a close distance.
To reduce the magnetic coupling between lines, separate them by a
reasonable distance if they run in parallel, or run the lines at right
angles to each other.
•Do not run signal lines through conduits that also contain power lines.
How Much Current Can I Sink or Source?Make sure the sink current does not exceed 24mA at 0.4 V to guarantee
that TTL low voltage specifications are met. The sink current is the amount
of current that flows into the 653Xdevice when it asserts a TTL low signal
(often denoted by Iout or Iol under Output Low Voltage specification).
Also, it is important to make sure the source current does not exceed
–24 mA at 2.4 V to guarantee TTL high voltage specifications. The source
current is the amount of current that flows out of the 653Xdevice when it
asserts a TTL high signal (often denoted by Iout or Ioh under output high
voltage specification).
Note Most National Instruments digital I/O products have similar source and sink
currents.
Note If you are using the DAQCard-6533 for PCMCIA, your PCMCIA socket may not
provide sufficient power to drive all outputs at 24mA.
Table D-2. Sink and Source Current for the 653X Devices
Sink Current Source Current
24mA at 0.4 V –24mA at 2.4 V