Glossary
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Totem Pole A method of output capable of sinking and sourcing current.
trapezoidal profile A typical motion trajectory, where a motor accelerates up to the
programmed velocity using the programmed acceleration, traverses at the
programmed velocity, then decelerates at the programmed acceleration to
the target position.
trigger (position
capture)
Any event that causes or starts some form of data capture.
VVCC Positive voltage supply.
velocity mode This operation mode moves the axis continuously at a specified velocity.
Wwatchdog Timer task that shuts down (resets) the motion control board if any serious
error occurs.
word Standard number of bits that a processor or memory manipulates at
one time, typically 8-bit, 16-bit, or 32-bit.