Chapter 5
Analog Output
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Using an Analog Source
When you use an analog trigger source, the samples are paused when the
Analog Comparison Event signal is at a high level. Refer to the
section of Chapter 11,
, for more
information.
Routing AO Pause Trigger Signal to an Output
Terminal
You can route ao/PauseTrigger out to RTSI <0..7>.
AO Sample Clock Signal
Use the AO Sample Clock (ao/SampleClock) signal to initiate AO samples.
Each sample updates the outputs of all of the DACs. You can specify an
internal or external source for ao/SampleClock. You also can specify
whether the DAC update begins on the rising edge or falling edge of
ao/SampleClock.
Using an Internal Source
One of the following internal signals can drive ao/SampleClock.
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AO Sample Clock Timebase (divided down)
•
Counter
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Internal Output
A programmable internal counter divides down the AO Sample Clock
Timebase signal.
Using an External Source
Use one of the following external signals as the source of ao/SampleClock:
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PFI <0..15>
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RTSI <0..7>
•
PXI_STAR
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Analog Comparison Event (an analog trigger)
Routing AO Sample Clock Signal to an Output
Terminal
You can route ao/SampleClock (as an active low signal) out to any
PFI <0..15> or RTSI <0..7> terminal.
