Instrument Control
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8.3.2
Block Diagram
The block diagram shows the current configuration and the signal flow in the gen-
erator with the aid of function blocks, connected by signal lines.
1
= Status indicator
2
= Functional block
3a / 3b
= Control signal block
4
= Signal line (digital)
5a / 5b
= Graphics indicator
6
= Signal line (analog)
7a / 7b / 7c = Connector icons (RF, digital)
Starting from left up to the "I/Q Stream Mapper", you can see the functional
blocks provided in the baseband domain. After the stream mapper, the analog
section contains the digital to analog conversion and modulation to RF.
Legend
Item
Description
1
Status indicator
Indicates whether the signal is running or waiting for a
trigger.
2
Functional block
Represents a basic task in signal generation.
The push button provides access to any number of asso-
ciated actions to accomplish the task.
The On/Off (checkbox) and the block label quickly acti-
vates the basic task.
Understanding the Display Information