70 Chapter 4 Assembly Level Troubleshooting
Figure 28. 3458A Simplified Block Diagram
Outguard Section The outguard circuitry consists of the main controller, GPIB circuitry, front
panel circuitry (keyboard and display), isolation circuitry, and power supply.
The outguard section controls the instrument through the isolation logic,
provides the interface between the keyboard and display in the front panel,
and communicates with instruments and controllers connected to the General