Keithley 708A, Instruction Manual

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1 General Information
1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 Features .............................................................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.3 Warranty information ......................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.4 Manual addenda ................................................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.5 Safety symbols and terms .................................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.6 Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.7 Unpacking and inspection .................................................................................................................................. 1-2
1.7.1 Inspection for damage .............................................................................................................................. 1-2
1.7.2 Shipment contents .................................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.8 Repacking for shipment ..................................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.9 Optional accessories ........................................................................................................................................... 1-2
2 Card Installation
2.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 2-1
2.2 Changing card installation access ...................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.3 Card installation/removal ................................................................................................................................... 2-2
3 Getting Started
3.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.2 Front panel familiarization ................................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.2.1 LED matrix .............................................................................................................................................. 3-2
3.2.2 Light pen connection ................................................................................................................................ 3-3
3.2.3 LED indicators ......................................................................................................................................... 3-3
3.2.4 Switches/connections ............................................................................................................................... 3-3
3.3 Rear panel familiarization .................................................................................................................................. 3-4
3.4 Card connections ................................................................................................................................................ 3-6
3.4.1 Overview — matrix design considerations .............................................................................................. 3-6
3.4.2 Connections — instruments to rows ........................................................................................................ 3-6
3.4.3 Connections — instruments to columns .................................................................................................. 3-8
3.4.4 Connections — partial matrix expansion ................................................................................................. 3-8
3.4.5 Multiple application cards ........................................................................................................................ 3-8
3.5 Expanding matrix size ...................................................................................................................................... 3-10
3.5.1 Overview — multiple matrix expansion ................................................................................................ 3-10
3.5.2 Backplane row expansion ...................................................................................................................... 3-14
3.5.3 External expansion ................................................................................................................................. 3-14
3.5.4 Control expansion using master/slave configuration ............................................................................. 3-15
3.5.5 System expansion issues ........................................................................................................................ 3-18
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