Glossary
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S
s seconds
skew the actual time difference between two events that would ideally occur
simultaneously. Inter-channel skew is an example of the time
differences introduced by different characteristics of multiple
channels. Skew can occur between channels on one module, or
between channels on separate modules (intermodule skew).
slave a computer or peripheral device controlled by another computer
slot the place in the computer or chassis in which a card or module can be
installed
SMB sub miniature type B—a small coaxial signal connector that features a
snap coupling for fast connection
synchronous a property of an event that is synchronized to a reference clock
system timing slot the second slot in a PXI system which can house a master timing unit
T
t
CtoQ
clock to output time
t
hold
hold time
t
pd
propagation delay time
TRIG trigger signal
trigger a digital signal that starts or times a hardware event (for example,
starting a data acquisition operation)
t
setup
setup time
V
V volts
VI virtual instrument
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