Glossary
©
National Instruments Corporation
G-5
NI PXI-1010 Chassis User Manual
Star Trigger slot
This slot is located at Slot 2 and has a dedicated trigger line between each
peripheral slot. Use this slot for a module with Star Trigger functionality
that can provide individual triggers to all other peripherals.
System Controller
A module configured for installation in Slot 0 of a VXIbus mainframe.
This device is unique in the VXIbus system in that it performs the VMEbus
system controller functions, including clock sourcing and arbitration for
data transfers across the backplane. Installing such a device into any other
slot can damage the device, the VXIbus backplane, or both.
system integrator
The party who connects pieces of hardware and software to create a
complete system for the end user
T
trigger
Any event that causes or starts some form of data capture
TTL
Transistor-transistor logic
U
UL
Underwriter’s Laboratories
V
V
Volts
VAC
Volts alternating current
voltage selection
wheel
Configures the chassis for the AC line voltage
W
W
Watts
Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com