Glossary
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VX4792 User Manual
Controller
A computer or other device that sends commands to and accepts responses
from the instrument.
C-Size Card
A VXIbus instrument module that is 340 mm X 233.4 mm X 30.48 mm
(13.4 in X 9.2 in X 1.2 in) for a single-wide unit.
D-Size Card
A VXIbus instrument module that is 340 mm X 366.7 mm X 30.48 mm
(13.4 in X 14.4 in X 1.2 in) for a single-wide unit.
Dynamic Configuration
A method of automatically assigning logical addresses to VXIbus devices at
system power-on, or at other configuration times. Dynamic configuration
allows for each slot to contain one or more devices, as well as different
devices within a slot, to share address decoding hardware.
ECLTRG
Single-ended ECL trigger lines from VXI backplane that function as
inter-module timing resources. Any module, including the Slot 0 module,
may send and receive information on these lines.
Equation File
A data file that contains time region boundaries and algorithms that describe
desired waveforms. The equation editor creates these files and compiles
them into waveform files.
FAILED Indicator
A red LED indicator that lights when a device on the VXIbus has detected an
internal fault.
Filter
An output parameter that restricts the output bandwidth.
GPIB
Acronym for General Purpose Interface Bus, the common name for the
communications interface system defined by IEEE Std 488.
IACK Daisy Chain Driver
The circuit that drives the VXIbus Interrupt Acknowledge daisy chain line
that runs continuously through all installed modules or through jumpers
across the backplane.
IEEE
Acronym for the Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers.
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