Data Path Into The Analyzer - HP 3563A Operating Manual

Input Setup

Data Path Into the Analyzer

Data Path I nto the Ana lyzer
Both input channels in the HP 3563A accept analog or parallel digital data. Use the Channel 1 and
Channel 2 BNC connectors on the front panel for analog input data. Use cables and pods attached
to the rear panel connectors for digital input data (see figure 7-1).
Figure 7-2 shows the input data path options for both channels. The data path is set with the INPUT
CON FIG hardkey. Notice in figure 7-2 that one of two menus appears when you press INPUT
CONFIG. The menu that you see depends on the CHAN AN DIG softkey (one for each chan n el). If
CHAN AN DIG is toggled such that
options for an analog channeL If CHAN AN DIG is toggled such that DIG is highlighted, the menu
shows the input configuration options for a digital channeL
As shown in figure 7-2, Channel 1 may receive analog data from the Channel 1 BNC-connector or
digital data from Pod 1 or the analyzer's digital source (the connection to the digital source occurs
internally). Channel 2 may receive analog data from the Channel 2 BNC-connector or digital data
from Pod 1 or Pod 2.
Note that both channels may receive digital data from Pod 1. This selection allows you to use Pod 1
to do a two-channel measurement (such
must use qualifiers to associate data with the correct channeL See "Step 5. Set Up the Data Clock
and Clock Qualifiers" later in this chapter for details.
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