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Single-Ended

Single-ended analog inputs.

 

A single-ended input channel consists of one input. The output is the difference between the input and AGND (common). 

 

 

Jumper Setup

J8 jumper must be installed for single-ended mode of operation. This also configures the STX104 card for sixteen analog input channels. 

 

Amplifier Bias Currents

The primary path of amplifier bias currents is the AGND (or common) and since the source is tied to AGND amplifier bias currents flow through the sensor to AGND. Amplifier bias currents are typically on the order of tens of nano-amps. 

 

 

Source Resistance

Source resistance Rsource along with cable and input parasitic capacitances must be taken into considered to determine minimum settling time. More details can be found here

 

Input Ranges

The input ranges for single-ended inputs.

SINGLE-ENDED INPUT RANGE
( CHn) 
RESOLUTION 
UNIPOLAR/BIPOLAR (J9) 
ACFG.ADBU 
ACFG.G1 
ACFG.G0 
+/- 10 V 
305 uV 
J9 not installed 
+/- 5 V 
153 uV 
J9 not installed 
+/- 2.50 V 
76 uV 
J9 not installed 
+/- 1.25 V 
38 uV 
J9 not installed 
0 to +10 V 
153 uV 
J9 installed 
0 to +5 V 
76 uV 
J9 installed 
0 to +2.5 V 
38 uV 
J9 installed 
0 to +1.25 V 
19 uV 
J9 installed 

NOTE: Analog Configuration Register (ACFG) 

 

Advantages
  • More analog input channels available
  • Less wiring and lower cost

 

Disadvantages

  • Since all inputs are referred to AGND (i.e. common) the possibility exists for ground loops or voltage drops along common connections which will add to noise or measurement errors.
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