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PXI Timing and Synchronization Course Overview
The PXI Timing and Synchronization course provides an introduction on how to appropriately leverage NI PXI hardware and software for performance and synchronization of tasks. The course explores the fundamentals of synchronization, as well as the NI software and hardware tools available to implement various synchronization methods. To meet a variety of application needs, the course includes lessons covering mixed signal DAQmx synchronization, signal- and external reference-based synchronization, and high-speed synchronization with NI-TClk.
Available formats
Virtual training not available for this course
Classroom training not available for this course
Private classes not available for this course
Course Objectives
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Apply synchronization fundamentals, tools, and methods to common synchronization challenges.
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Perform mixed-signal synchronization with DAQmx.
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Perform signal-based synchronization and external reference synchronization with NI-Sync.
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Perform high-speed synchronization with NI-TClk.
Course Details
Duration
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On-Demand: 2 hours
Audience
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Test and Validation engineers using PXI systems for their test and measurement applications, who require their signals to be correlated in time
Prerequisites
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Basic familiarity with PXI systems
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Basic familiarity with LabVIEW programming
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Optional prerequisites: PXI System Set Up and Maintenance, LabVIEW Core 1
NI Products Used
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PXI
Training Materials
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On-demand training includes digital course materials delivered through the NI Learning Center, available for the access duration of your subscription
Cost in Credits
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On-Demand: Included with enterprise agreements, or 5 Education Services Credits, or 2 Training Credits
PXI Timing and Synchronization Course Outline
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Synchronization Fundamentals | Explore the fundamentals of synchronization to apply the terminology to your application needs. |
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Synchronization Tools | Explore available hardware and software tools to meet your synchronization needs. |
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Synchronization Methods | Explore the synchronization strategies, limitations, and suitability for applications. |
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Synchronization with | Learn techniques to synchronize a variety of signals across one or more devices using NI-DAQmx. |
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Signal-Based Synchronization with NI-Sync | Learn to use NI-Sync in conjunction with timing and synchronization modules to synchronize devices across one or more PXI chassis. |
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Synchronization to an External Time Reference with NI-Sync | Learn to use NI-Sync with NI timing and synchronization modules to synchronize to an absolute time reference. |
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High-Speed Synchronization with NI-TClk | Learn to use NI-TClk to synchronize high-speed signal acquisition and generation between devices in one or more chassis. |
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