White Paper: A Beginners Guide to Data Acquisition Terminology

Feb. 19, 2009
Data Acquisition, or DAQ for short, is critical in today’s manufacturing environment. Here's your guide to understanding all of the terminology you need to succeed.

The terminology associated with Data Acquisition (DAQ) equipment can be confusing. Learn the difference between Analog and Digital I/O, Sinking & Sourcing I/O, Relay Outputs, RTD Inputs, and Thermocouple Inputs. The Beginners Guide to Data Acquisition Terminology is a complementary white paper from B&B Electronics. Examining these essential terms and more, it is just enough to get you acquainted with the world of Industrial DAQ and Control systems.

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