Tektronix, Inc. DG2040, User Manual

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Reference
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DG2040 Data Generator
Creating and editing pattern
data and/or sequence
Setting output parameters,
run mode, and trigger
Outputting pattern data
Created and edited pattern data
can be stored in a file together
with the setup information.
Operations with the Edit menu
and front panel buttons and knob.
Operations with the Setup menu
and front panel buttons and knob.
Operations with the
START/STOP, STEP/EVENT
and FORCE TRIGGER buttons
on the front panel. Operations
may also be performed with
external signals coming from
remote controller or another
equipments.
As well as pattern data, the setup information is also
stored in the file. When you recall stored data from a
file, the DG2040 Data Generator will also be set up.
You can prepare various data patterns to be used for
inspecting facilities and/or checking in production
lines.
Pattern data acquired with logic a analyzer or
oscilloscope can be imported to the DG2040 Data
Generator. Pattern data is also used as test patterns
for circuit designs.
Figure 3Ć15: Operation flow for pattern data output #2
Using the event, trigger, and run modes, you can control the pattern data output
timing and sequence from an external controller or by pressing the front panel
buttons. For advanced control, do the following steps:
1. Set the trigger wait and/or event jump into each line on the sequence with
the functions of EDIT
!
Make Sequence
!
Set Enhanced Control. Refer
to Sequence on page 3-24.
2. Set the trigger parameters with SETUP
!
Trigger.
3. Set the event parameters with SETUP
!
Output Condition
!
Control
Condition.
4. Set the run mode with SETUP
!
Run Mode.
Advanced Control for
Sequence