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| ===== Prerequisites ===== | ===== Prerequisites ===== | ||
| * A Digilent Test & Measurement Device with Analog Input and Output Channels: | * A Digilent Test & Measurement Device with Analog Input and Output Channels: | ||
| - | * [[reference: | + | * [[test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-pro-5250: |
| - | * [[reference:test-and-measurement: | + | * [[test-and-measurement: |
| - | * [[reference:test-and-measurement: | + | * [[test-and-measurement: |
| - | * [[reference:test-and-measurement: | + | * [[test-and-measurement: |
| - | * A Computer with [[reference:software: | + | * [[test-and-measurement: |
| + | * A Computer with [[software: | ||
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| {{reference: | {{reference: | ||
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| + | --> Analog Discovery Pro (ADP5250) # | ||
| + | <WRAP group> <WRAP column half> | ||
| + | Connect a BNC oscilloscope probe to the Analog Discovery Pro's Oscilloscope Channel 1 connector and the minigrabbers to the AWG Channel 1 | ||
| + | connector on the front of the ADP5250 to create a loopback circuit. | ||
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| + | **Note:** //While BNC Probes are single-ended (as is the Waveform Generator hardware), a connected circuit must still share a common ground with the device. No more than one ground should be connected, in order to avoid the creation of ground loops, which may damage your device.// | ||
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| + | **Note:** //When using BNC Probes, make sure to take note of the probes' | ||
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| ==== Note: Analog Discovery Pro (ADP3450/ | ==== Note: Analog Discovery Pro (ADP3450/ | ||
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| + | ==== Note: Analog Discovery Pro (ADP5250) Wavegen Output Filter ==== | ||
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| + | //The Analog Discovery Pro (ADP5250) features a switchable filter on the AWG output. Click the dropdown below to learn how to use this feature.// | ||
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| + | --> Enable or Disable the ADP5250' | ||
| + | <WRAP group> <WRAP column half> | ||
| + | This filter can be enabled or disabled through the use of the dropdown on the right side of the control toolbar. It can be set to Auto, On, or Off. | ||
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| ==== Note: Using Multiple Instruments ==== | ==== Note: Using Multiple Instruments ==== | ||
| - | The //Waveform Generator// instrument can be used with other WaveForms instruments. Using multiple instruments at the same time is helpful in a wide variety of situations. One example would be to use the //Waveform Generator// to stimulate a circuit under test, the //Power Supplies// to provide power to the circuit and view the response with the // | + | The //Waveform Generator// instrument can be used with other WaveForms instruments. Using multiple instruments at the same time is helpful in a wide variety of situations. One example would be to use the //Waveform Generator// to stimulate a circuit under test, the //Power Supplies// to provide power to the circuit and view the response with the // |
| It should be noted that the Analog Output channels cannot be shared by multiple instruments. When the //Waveform Generator// is enabled, any other instruments using the Analog Output channels are disabled. Other instruments that use the Analog Output channels include the //Network Analyzer//, and //Impedance Analyzer//. | It should be noted that the Analog Output channels cannot be shared by multiple instruments. When the //Waveform Generator// is enabled, any other instruments using the Analog Output channels are disabled. Other instruments that use the Analog Output channels include the //Network Analyzer//, and //Impedance Analyzer//. | ||
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| <WRAP group> <WRAP column half> | <WRAP group> <WRAP column half> | ||
| - | The **Synchronization** dropdown allows the user to select how the Wavegen Channels operate in regards to each other. Selecting // | + | The **Synchronization** dropdown allows the user to select how the Wavegen Channels operate in regards to each other. Selecting // |
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| <WRAP group> | <WRAP group> | ||
| <WRAP column half> | <WRAP column half> | ||
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| === 3.2 The Preview Plot === | === 3.2 The Preview Plot === | ||
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| ==== Next Steps ==== | ==== Next Steps ==== | ||
| - | For more guides on how to use the Digilent Test & Measurement Device, return to the device' | + | For more guides on how to use the Digilent Test & Measurement Device, return to the device' |
| - | If voltage values output by the //Wavegen// are significantly different from expected, please calibrate the device by following the [[reference:test-and-measurement: | + | If voltage values output by the //Wavegen// are significantly different from expected, please calibrate the device by following the [[test-and-measurement: |
| - | For more information on WaveForms visit the [[reference:software: | + | For more information on WaveForms visit the [[software: |
| - | For technical support, please visit the [[https:// | + | For technical support, please visit the [[https:// |
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