The AWG710 & AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator is a waveform generator that can generate simple and arbitrary waveforms and generates one–channel differential output arbitrary waveforms and function generator waveforms. The AWG710 & AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator allows you to create sine, triangle, square, ramp, and complex waves, as well as direct current and noises signals. It allows you to set waveform attributes, such as frequency, amplitude, and offset. This instrument contains a hard disk drive, a 3.5–inch floppy disk drive, and Ethernet interface for storing and recalling waveform data and instrument settings. You can remotely control the instrument by sending commands through both the GPIB and 100/10BASE–T interfaces, as well as transfer waveform data directly from a digital storage oscilloscope to the AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator using the GPIB interface. This enables you to use the instrument in combination with other measurement equipment and a computer. The AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator contains the following main features: 4.2 GS/s Sampling Rate: AWG710B 4.0 GS/s Sampling Rate: AWG710 8–bit DA converter 32.4 M–word waveform memory (62.8 M optional):AWG710B 16.2 M–word waveform memory (32.4 M optional): AWG710 Two arbitrary marker outputs Five waveform editors (see Table 1-1) FG mode to generate a standard functional waveform easily Waveform Mixing mode to generate a mixing two-signals digitally. Synchronous operation mode to generate 2 channel signals by two AWG710Bs. (AWG710B only) The AWG710 & AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator provides the following additional features: An Ethernet port for using the NFS (Network File System) and/or FTP link. Refer to Ethernet Networking on page 3-162 for information. A GPIB interface that can be used for remotely controlling the AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator and for transferring the waveform data from the external oscilloscopes. Refer to Connecting to a GPIB Network on page 3-160 for information on setting the GPIB parameters. Refer to the AAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator Programmer Manual for information on the remote control commands. Refer to Capturing Waveforms on page 3-181 for information about transferring waveforms from the external oscilloscopes to the AWG710 & AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator. A port on the rear panel for connecting a 101– or 106– type keyboard to the AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator. You can input values or text with the keyboard instead of using the numeric keypad on the front–panel. Refer to External Keyboards on page 3-155 for information. An adjustment of focused color. Refer to Focused Color on page 3-158 for information. This setup procedure is also described in Tutorial 1: Instrument Setup on page 2-51.