Chapter 1 introduction, Setting up and configuring your system, Figure 1-1. linear and star system configuration – National Instruments NI-488.2 User Manual

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Introduction

This chapter describes how to set up your GPIB system.

Setting Up and Configuring Your System

Devices are usually connected with a cable assembly consisting of a
shielded 24-conductor cable with both a plug and receptacle connector at
each end. With this design, you can link devices in a linear configuration,
a star configuration, or a combination of the two configurations. Figure 1-1
shows the linear and star configurations.

Figure 1-1. Linear and Star System Configuration

Device A

Device B

Device C

Device D

Device A

Device C

Device B

a. Linear Configuration

b. Star Configuration

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