- NI 6013/6014 User Manual

Glossary

library a file containing compiled object modules, each comprised of one of more

functions, that can be linked to other object modules that make use of these

functions.

NIDAQMSC.LIB

is a library that contains NI-DAQ functions.

The NI-DAQ function set is broken down into object modules so that only

the object modules that are relevant to your application are linked in, while

those object modules that are not relevant are not linked.

linearity the adherence of device response to the equation R =KS,where

R = response, S = stimulus, and K = a constant

LSB least significant bit

MITE MXI Interface to Everything—a custom ASIC designed by NI that

implements the PCI bus interface. The MITE supports bus mastering

for high-speed data transfers over the PCI bus.

MSB mostsignificantbit

mux multiplexer—a switching device with multiple inputs that sequentially

connects each of its inputs to its output, typically at high speeds, in order

to measure several signals with a single AI channel

NI National Instruments

NI-DAQ National Instruments driver software for DAQ hardware

noise an undesirable electrical signal—noise comes from external sources such

as the AC power line, motors, generators, transformers, fluorescent lights,

soldering irons, CRT displays, computers, electrical storms, welders, radio

transmitters, and internal sources such as semiconductors, resistors, and

capacitors. Noise corrupts signals you are trying to send or receive.

NRSE nonreferenced single-ended mode—all measurements are made with

respect to a common (NRSE) measurement system reference, but the

voltage at this reference can vary with respect to the measurement system

ground.