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| | CSD - March, 1998 - Using GPIB Instruments to Test Communication Systems |
 | | The data rate over the GPIB bus (1 Mbps maximum) is substantially influenced by the specific instruments used on the bus, the physical cable lengths between instruments, and the number of devices powered on the bus. |
 | | The instruments connected to the GPIB bus are configured (at the instrument) as talkers, listeners, or both, depending on the function of the particular instrument. |
 | | The ideal GPIB test configuration would be physically connected so that all GPIB devices are powered on, all GPIB cable lengths are as short as possible, and all GPIB devices are spaced equally on the order of one device every meter of cable length. |
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