System Overview 3
Keysight 34970A/34972A User’s Guide 99
Voltage (DAC) output
The multifunction module has two analog outputs capable of outputting 
calibrated voltages between ±12 volts with 16 bits of resolution. Each DAC 
(Digital-to-Analog Converter) channel can be used as a programmable voltage 
source for analog input control of other devices. A simplified diagram is shown 
below. 
– You can set the output voltage to any value between +12 VDC and -12 VDC, in 
1 mV steps. Each DAC is earth referenced; it cannot float. 
– Each DAC channel is capable of supplying 10 mA maximum current. 
DAC 1
DAC 2
16
16
Channel 04
Channel 05
You must limit the output current to 40 mA total for all three slots (six DAC 
channels).