Connecting The Dut - Agilent Technologies N4906B Serial BERT User Manual

Connecting the DUT

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Agilent N4906B Serial BERT, User's Guide, October 2005
Connecting the DUT
This section provides information on how to connect your DUT for
several common test scenarios.
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The pattern generator's Data Out and Clock Out ports must be
terminated with 50 Ω if they are not connected.
The following procedure is recommended when setting up a test:
1 If your DUT can handle 0 V, press the 0V (Disable) button in the PG
Output Setup screen.
The pattern generator's Data Out and Clock Out outputs are set to
0 V. This is indicated in the PG Output Setup screen.
2 Connect the DUT as necessary.
3 Terminate any non-connected Data Out and Clock Out ports
(normal and complementary).
4 If the outputs are disabled, press the 0V (Disable) button to enable
them.
To avoid damaging your device, set up the devices properly before
making connections.
ESD can damage or destroy electronic components. Coaxial cables
with both ends unconnected may store electrostatic charges. Before
connecting any coaxial cable of this sort to a device or instrument,
momentarily short the center and outer conductors of the cable. When
making connections, ensure the proper use of a grounded, resistor-
isolated wrist strap.
Planning the Test
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