State Acquisition Mode Field (State Only) - HP 16550A User Reference

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State Acquisition Mode Field (State only)

State Acquisition Mode Field (State only)
The State Acquisition Mode field identifies the channel width and memory
depth of the selected acquisition mode. When the State Acquisition Mode
field is selected, two configurations of channel width and memory depth
become available. Use the State Acquisition Mode to configure the analyzer
for the best use of available memory and channel width.
Full Channel 4K Memory 100MHz
The full channel selection uses both pods in a pod pair for 34 channels of
width and a total memory depth of 4096 samples per channel. If time or state
tags are turned on, the total memory could be split between data acquisition
storage and time or state tag storage. To maintain the full 4096 samples per
channel depth, leave one pod pair unassigned. State clock speed is 100 MHz.
Half Channel 8K Memory 100MHz
The half channel selection cuts the channel width to 17 channels. When in
this mode, the pod you use is selectable by selecting the Pod field, then
choosing one of the two pods within the pair. In Half Channel mode, the
memory depth is increased to 8192 samples per channel. Time or state tags
are not available in this mode. State clock speed is 100 MHz.
State acquisition
mode field
Acquisition mode
selection menu
State Acquisition Mode Field
4–4
Pod field