DAQ DICTIONARY: T
Our newest edition of DAQ dictionary explains terms from data acquisition starting with the letter T. Enjoy and learn! Talker A device on the GPIB (general purpose interface bus) that sends information to a Listener on the bus. TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. Communications protocols used to connect hosts on the internet. Text Format Text format refers to information […]
DAQ DICTIONARY:S – PART 2
We started with the letter S of the DAQ dictionary yesterday, we finish today. Enjoy the newest part of data acquisition dictionary. Sine Wave The waveform of a single frequency, indefinitely repeated in time. In practice, there must be a transient at the start and finish of such a wave. Slew Rate The maximum rate of change of an […]
DAQ DICTIONARY: S – PART 1
Data acquisition is a huge field, so it the letter S, so we’ve prepared two parts of DAQ dictionary only for terms starting with S. Stay tuned for part two that comes out tomorrow! Sample and Hold A component of a type of analogue-to-digital converter. The analog signal is frozen in a sample and hold circuit to prevent it […]
DAQ DICTIONARY: R
After a short holiday break, we’re finally back with the new part of the DAQ dictionary. This time, the R takes the whole article for itself. Enjoy the new page on your quest to learn more about data acquisition. Ramp Voltage A steadily rising voltage. Range The maximum and minimum allowable full-scale signal (input or output). Reed Relay […]
DAQ DICTIONARY: P-Q
The new part of DAQ dictionary you’ve been waiting for so long is finally out. This time we bring your P and a little bit of Q. Actually, we’ve only got one word with Q, you’ll see. PAL Phase Alternation LineThe color television coding system generally used for European broadcasting. PC Personal computer. Generally applied to computers […]
Questions to Ask Before Buying A Data
So you need a DAQ system. Congratulations on your decision, but, don’t rush and buy the first one you see on the market. Research. Ask questions. Here’s a list of the most important questions to ask when buying data acquisition system. What do you need it for? Classic data logging and Data Acquisition (DAQ) solutions focus on gathering data to […]
DAQ DICTIONARY: O-P
This edition of DAQ dictionary brings us closer to O and P. Data acquisition is a vast field, but every step gets us closer to completely mastering it. OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer. A company which makes basic computer hardware for other manufacturers to build into their products. Offset Error If you get a reading other than zero for a zero […]
DAQ DICTIONARY: M-N
In the newest edition of DAQ dictionary, we explain terms starting with M and N. We’re at half of the alphabet already and I bet data acquisition seems closer now. m The symbol for meter also used to indicate a thousandth part of something (milli) M The symbol for mega (million). Mains The source of electrical power, normally the […]
DAQ DICTIONARY: J-L
For the first the since we’ve started publishing DAQ dictionary, we have an article with 3 letters in it: J,K and L. Enjoy and get even more familiar with data acquisition! J-Type Thermocouple Iron-constantan thermocouple with a temperature range of 0 to 750 oC. k A symbol for a thousand, from a kilo. K A unit of stored […]
DAQ DICTIONARY: I
The newest edition of DAQ dictionary brings the most important terms in data acquisition starting with the letter I. It was hard to narrow down the list to only one article, but we believe the choice is right. I The symbol for electric current. I/O Input/Output. A data acquisition system monitors signals via its inputs and sends control signals […]
