Glossary
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library afile containing compiled object modules, each comprised of one of more
functions,that can be linked to other object modules that make use of these
functions. NIDAQMSC.LIB is a library that contains NI-DAQfunctions.
TheNI-DAQ function set is broken down into object modules so that only
theobject modules that are relevantto your application are linked in, while
those object modules that are not relevantare not linked.
linearity the adherence of deviceresponse to the equation R=KS,where
R= response, S= stimulus,and K = a constant
LSB leastsignificant bit
MMITE MXI Interface to Everything—a custom ASIC designed by NI that
implements the PCI businterface. The MITE supports bus mastering
forhigh-speed data transfers over the PCI bus.
MSB mostsignificantbit
mux multiplexer—aswitching device with multiple inpu ts that sequentially
connectseach of its inputs to its output, typically at high speeds, in order
to measure severalsignals with a single AI channel
NNI National Instruments
NI-DAQ NationalIns truments driver software for DAQ hardware
noise an undesirable electrical signal—noise comes from external sources such
asthe AC power line, motors, generators, transformers, fluorescent lights,
solderingirons, CRT displays, computers, electrical storms, welders, radio
transmitters, and internal sources such as semiconductors, resistors, and
capacitors.N oise corrupts signals you are trying to send or receive.
NRSE nonreferenced single-ended mode—all measurements are made with
respectto a common (NRSE) m easurementsystem reference, but the
voltageat this reference can vary with respect to the measurement system
ground.