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    8904A-04 SUPERSEDES: None Continued DA TE: 01 January 1992 8904A Multifunction Synthesizer (Option 006/H16) Serial Numbers: 2948A04593 / 2948A04693 Replacement of Audio T ransformer to Correct Inverted W aveform Parts Requir ed: 9100-4833, Audio Transformer Situation: Some 8904A Multifunction Synthesizer (Option 006/H16) with serial numbers listed [...]

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    Page 2 Service Note 8904A-04 Solution/Action: Configure the unit to output a ramp waveform from OUTPUT 1 at approximately 1 kHz and 1 V olt. V erify with an oscilloscope whether the ramp waveform is inverted (ramps down instead of up). If this behavior is unwanted then replace T1 with the part number noted above.[...]