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Chapter 2
Basic Operation
Using the Graphical User Interface
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Synchronizing Two N6030A Series Modules
Internal Clock Synchronization Using Continuous Mode
When synchronizing two modules using the internal clock, one unit is
designated as the Master and the other unit is designated as the Slave. The
Master unit sources the sample clock and the sync clock signals. These
signals are split and fed to the synchronized modules (the Master as well as
the Slave).
The internal sample clock operates at 1.25 GHz and provides the final
retiming of the analog output from each AWG. Any skew in the sample clock
cable delays between the modules will result in the same skew in the analog
outputs.The sample clock signal is split with a matched passive divider and
the cable lengths are matched. The resulting skew is small and repeatable.
Required Equipment
N6030A Series Module
CompactPCI compliant chassis
Embedded controller or NI MXI-4 Link
Cable Kit
SMB Cable Assembly, (3 each)
SMB Adapter Tee M-M-M (1 each)
SMA Cable Assembly, 10 in (4 each
Power Divider, 11636B (2 each)
Customer Furnished Cables
SMA to BNC Cable (2 each, equal length)
Procedure Using a Software Marker
1. Start with the system turned off.
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