Practical Data Acquisition using a Windows¹-based Power Meter

Abstract: This application note describes the design of a PC-based, 14-bit data acquisition system. It takes a system approach, includes all the necessary building blocks: analog, digital, hardware, and software. It discusses each step, testing systems separately before integrating them, and detailing pitfalls learned along the way.
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AMPLIFIER AND COMPARATOR CIRCUITS

Keywords: DAQ, data acquisition, windows-based, pc-based, ADC, analog to digital converter, ADCs, Jun 28, 2002
converters, RS232, AVR, resistor divider, resistive divider, signal conditioning, rs-232

APPLICATION NOTE 1138
Practical Data Acquisition using a Windows-based Power
Meter

Abstract: This application note describes the design of a PC-based, 14-bit data acquisition system. It takes a
system approach, includes all the necessary building blocks: analog, digital, hardware, and software. It
discusses each step, testing systems separately before integrating them, and detailing pitfalls learned along the
way.


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