Difference between Single Ended and Differential Inputs (DAQ System)
2012-09-29
In Sensor Technology,You might have heard about Data acquisition systems (DAQ System). There is two type of Input systems one can be Single Ended and Differential Inputs. Here are some important difference between them.
Single Ended Inputs
Differential Inputs
Inputs are given as a ground reference in device.
Inputs are given with without ground reference by connecting both positive and negative inputs of device.
Less Expensive
Expensive
Noise May be introduced and cannot be removed if noise is injected in the signals.
Though Noise may be introduced in DI but it always calculate the difference between inputs noise introduced is neglected .
It supports Potentially less cabling
It supports potentially longer cabling
Have Less Inputs
Have More inputs
Single Ended
Differential Input