Preface

The AWG710 Arbitrary Waveform Generator service manual provides information necessary for servicing the waveform generator to the module level.

Manual Structure

This manual is divided into main sections that address topics such as Specifications and Theory of Operation. Further, some sections are divided into subsec- tions, such as Product Description and Removal and Installation Procedures.

Sections containing procedures also contain introductions to those procedures. Be sure to read these introductions as they provide information needed to perform the service correctly and efficiently. The following list provides a brief description of each manual section.

￿Specifications describes the waveform generator and the characteristics that apply to it.

￿Operating Information includes general information and operating instructions.

￿Theory of Operation explains circuit descriptions that support service to the module level.

￿Performance Verification provides procedures for confirming that the waveform generator functions properly and meets warranted limits.

￿Adjustment Procedures provides information and procedures to perform waveform generator adjustments.

￿Maintenance contains information and procedures for performing preventive and corrective maintenance on the waveform generator. These instructions include cleaning, module removal and installation, and fault isolation to the module.

￿Options contains information on servicing factory-installed options.

￿Electrical Parts List section refers you to the Mechanical Parts List section which contains both the electrical and mechanical information on all module parts.

￿Diagrams contains illustrations of modules and functional blocks in the waveform generator.

￿Mechanical Parts List provides a listing of all replaceable modules, their descriptions, and their Tektronix part numbers.

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