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