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Instrument interface, front panel, and rear panel

Rear Panel

The following illustration shows the rear panel connectors for the instrument.

1. ADD INPUT: The ADD INPUT connector is provided with AFG3101 /

3101C / 3

102 / 3102C / 3151C / 3152C / 3251 / 3252 / 3252C. This connector

lets you add an external signal to the CH1 output signal.

2. EXT MOD

ULATION INPUT (CH1 and CH2): The CH1 INPUT and CH2

INPUT are independent. The signal input level of these connectors controls

modulation parameters.

3. EXT REF INPUT: This is a BNC connector for the external reference input.

When you want to synchronize multiple AFG3000 series arbitrary function

generators, or synchronize your arbitrary function generator and another

instrument, use the external reference input connector.

4. EXT REF OUTPUT: This is a BNC connector for the external reference

output. When you want to synchronize multiple AFG3000 series arbitrary

function generators, or synchronize your arbitrary function generator and

other instrument, use the external reference output connector.

5. USB: Used to connect a USB controller. (Type B)

6. LAN: Used to connect the instrument to a network. Connect a 10BASE-T

or 100BASE-T cable here.

7. GPIB: Used to control the instrument through GPIB commands.

8. Chassis Ground Screw: The chassis ground screw is used to ground the

instrument.Useauniﬁed coarse screw (#6-32, 6.35 mm length or less).

9. Security Slot: Use a standard laptop computer security cable to secure your

instrument to your location.

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