Keysight CXG, EXG, and MXG X-Series Signal Generators Programming Guide 39
Using IO Interfaces
Using GPIB
GPIB Interface Terms
An instrument that is part of a GPIB network is categorized as a listener, talker,
or controller, depending on its current function in the network.
listener
A listener is a device capable of receiving data or
commands from other instruments. Several instruments
in the GPIB network can be listeners simultaneously.
talker
A talker is a device capable of transmitting data. To
avoid confusion, a GPIB system allows only one device
at a time to be an active talker.
controller
A controller, typically a computer, can specify the talker
and listeners (including itself) for an information
transfer. Only one device at a time can be an active
controller.
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