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Function Generator Tutorial 
Gw Instek GFG-8219A and GFG-8216A 
 
   
 
The function generator is used to generate signals for testing circuits.  This tutorial describes how 
to set up the function generator for basic signals such as sine, triangle, or square waves. 
 
Getting Started 
Turn the Power button on.  Make sure that the Duty, CMOS, Offset knob and AMPL knobs are 
all pushed in.  On the GFG-8219A, also make sure that the Frequency knob is pushed in.  
Connect a coax cable to the BNC connector labeled Output.