Page 1 Keysight X-Series Signal Generators N5171B/72B/73B EXG N5181B/82B/83B MXG SCPI Command Reference...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
:DM:EXTernal:INPut:ATTen:LEVel:MEASurement..........58 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 6 :ROSCillator:FREQuency:BBG ............. . 80 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 7 :ALC:BANDwidth ............... . . 99 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 8 :OUTPut:IMPairments:AWGN:EBNO............120 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 9 :LAN:HOSTname ............... . 139 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 10 *TST? ................. 155 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 11 :FREE[:ALL] ................178 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 12 LINE:PTRigger[1]|2:BNC:SOURce ............193 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 13 :ERRor[:NEXt] ................212 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 14 :PRESet:PERSistent..............233 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 15 :AM[1]|2:INTernal:FUNCtion[1]|2:SHAPe ........... . . 252 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 16 :FM[1]|2[:DEViation]..............271 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 17 :PM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:FUNCtion:FREQuency:STARt ......... 288 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 18 :FILTer:ALPHa ................311 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 19 :SRATe ................333 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 20 :NOISe:MUX ................365 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 21 :MDEStination:ALCHold ..............391 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 22 :NOISe:CBWidth ............... . 416 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 23 :DIGital:DATA:INPut:NOISe:CBRate ............439 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 24 :DISPlay:MODE:............... . . 461 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 25 :POWer:NOISe:CHANnel ..............482 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 26 :PHASe:NOISe:F1:ACTual? ..............505 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 27 :TRACe? ................518 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 28 Contents Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 29 — Provides a listing of SCPI commands and programming codes for Programming signal generator models that are supported by the Keysight EXG Compatibility Guide and MXG X- Series signal generators. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 30 Safety and Regulatory Information — Instrument History — Key function description Key Help — Related SCPI commands a. Press the Help hardkey, and then the key for which you wish help. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 31: Scpi Basics
Keysight X-Series Signal Generators N5171B/72B/73B EXG and N5181B/82B/83B MXG SCPI Command Reference SCPI Basics This chapter describes how SCPI information is organized and presented in this guide. An overview of the SCPI language is also provided. This chapter contains the following major sections: —...
Page 32: Command Reference Information
“All Models” is shown next to this heading, all signal generator configurations are supported by the SCPI command. When “All with Option xxx” is shown next to this heading, only the stated option(s) is supported. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 33: Scpi Basics
Response Message A response message is a collection of data in specific SCPI formats sent from the signal generator to the controller. Response messages tell the controller about the internal state of the signal generator. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 34: Command Syntax
They STARt <value><unit> represent the needed item. In this command, the words <value> and <unit> should be replaced by the actual frequency and unit. :FREQuency:STARt 2.5GHz Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 35 A <space> between :LEVel and 6.2 However, you must use white space to separate the command is mandatory. from the parameter, but this does not affect the current path. :POWer:LEVel 6.2 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 36: Command Types
Most programming tasks involve subsystem commands. SCPI uses a structure for subsystem commands similar to the file systems on most computers. In SCPI, this command structure is called a command tree and is shown in Figure 1-2. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 37: Command Parameters And Responses
Forgiving listening means the command and parameter formats are flexible. For example, with the :FREQuency:REFerence:STATe ON|OFF|1|0 command, the signal generator accepts :FREQuency:REFerence:STATe ON, :FREQuency:REFerence:STATe 1, :FREQ:REF:STAT ON, :FREQ:REF:STAT 1 to turn on the frequency reference mode. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 38: Numeric Parameters
−1.23 4.56E<space>3 space allowed after the E in exponential −7.89E−001 use either E or e in exponential +256 leading + allowed digits left of decimal point optional Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 39: Discrete Parameters
The following are examples of discrete parameters in commands: TRIGger:SOURce BUS TRIGger:SOURce IMMediate TRIGger:SOURce EXTernal Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 40 Most high-level programming languages that support signal generator input/output (I/O) handle either decimal or scientific notation transparently. The following are examples of real response data: +4.000000E+010, −9.990000E+002 −9.990000E+002 +4.0000000000000E+010 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 41 The following are examples of string response data: "This is a string" "one double quote inside brackets: [""]" "Hello!" Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 42: Program Messages
:FREQ[:CW] and :POW[:LEVel]. Since default nodes do not affect the current path, it is not necessary to use a leading colon before FREQ or POW. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 43: File Name Variables
Test_DATA in volatile waveform memory (BBG). Example Using Format 3 :MEM:COPY "SNVWFM:IQ_DATA","WFM1:Test_DATA" The preceding example copies a file named IQ_DATA located in the WAVEFORM directory to a file named Test_DATA in volatile waveform memory (BBG). Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 44: File Types And Directory Structure
For example, the BIN directory is used to store binary data whereas the MARKERS directory is used to store marker data. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 45: Msus (Mass Storage Unit Specifier) Variable
When used with a file name, it is similar to Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 46: Quote Usage With Scpi Commands
The following examples illustrate these different formats: Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 47: Binary, Decimal, Hexadecimal, And Octal Formats
DBUV or DBUVEMF) using the hexadecimal value 000A: :POW #H000A A unit of measure, such as dBm or mV, will not work with the values when using a format other than decimal. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 48 SCPI Basics SCPI Basics Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 49: Basic Function Commands
Keysight X-Series Signal Generators N5171B/72B/73B EXG and N5181B/82B/83B MXG SCPI Command Reference Basic Function Commands This chapter provides SCPI descriptions for subsystems dedicated to signal generator operations common to most MXG and EXG X-Series signal generators. This chapter contains the following major sections: —...
Page 50: Correction Subsystem ([:Source]:Correction)
For more information on file name syntax, refer to “File Name Variables” on page Key Entry Load From Selected File Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 51: Flatness:pair
All Models [:SOURce]:CORRection:FLATness:STEP:POINts <points> |MAXimum|MINimum|DEFault| [:SOURce]:CORRection:FLATness:STEP:POINts?[MAXimum|MINimum] This command is used to define the number of points in the user flatness calibration step array. See also :FLATness:STEP:STARt and :FLATness:STEP:STOP commands. *RST Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 52: Flatness:step:start
This command stores the current user–flatness correction data to a file named by the :CORRection:FLATness:STORe command. The directory path is implied in the command and need not be specified in the "<file name>" variable. Key Entry Store To File Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 53: Pmeter:channel
If connecting to a GPIB power meter through a LAN–GPIB gateway, this command sets the IP address of the gateway. Key Entry Power Meter IP Address Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 54: Pmeter:communicate:lan:port
Default Sockets Key Entry Connection Type SOCKets or The command enables the power meter for sockets LAN SOCKETS control through the signal generator. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 55: Pmeter:communicate:usb:device
The setting enabled by this command is not affected by signal generator power–on, preset, or *RST. [:STATe] Supported All Models [:SOURce]:CORRection[:STATe] ON|OFF|1|0 [:SOURce]:CORRection[:STATe]? This command enables or disables the user–flatness corrections. *RST Key Entry Flatness Off On Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 56: Digital Modulation Subsystem-N5172B/82B ([:Source])
This command sets the attenuation level for the external I/Q signals being modulated through the signal generator RF path. The variable <val> is expressed in decibels (dB). Example :DM:EXT:INP:ATT 10 The preceding example sets the modulator attenuator to 10 dB. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 57: Dm:external:input:atten:auto
:DM:EXT:INP:ATT:LEV 100MV The preceding example sets the voltage level for the I and Q inputs to 100 millivolts. *RST +4.00000000E−001 Range .05 to 1 Volt Key Entry I/Q Output Atten Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 58: Dm:external:input:atten:level:measurement
The preceding example sets manual as the method for setting the external I/Q input level. *RST DEFault Key Entry Ext Input Level (nnn mV) Default Man Meas :DM:EXTernal:POLarity Supported N5172B/82B [:SOURce]:DM:EXTernal:POLarity NORMal|INVert|INVerted [:SOURce]:DM:EXTernal:POLarity? Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 59: Dm:internal:channel:correction[:State]
The resulting filter is truncated to 256 taps. Example :DM:INT:CHAN:CORR ON The preceding example enables the internal channel correction calibration. Key Entry Int Channel Correction Off On :DM:INTernal:CHANnel:OPTimization Supported N5172B/82B [:SOURce]:DM:INTernal:CHANnel:OPTimization EVM|ACP [:SOURce]:DM:INTernal:CHANnel:OPTimization? Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 60: Dm:internal:equalization:filter:select
Applying I/Q Delay or I/Q Timing Skew will reduce the actual number of coefficients available in the hardware by 2 taps for every integral step of 5ns of delay or 10 ns of skew. *RST Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 61: Dm:iqadjustment:delay
Common Mode I/Q Offset Range Remarks This command is effective only if the state of the I/Q adjustment function is set to on. Refer to the :DM:IQADjustment[:STATe] command. :DM:IQADjustment:EXTernal:COFFset Supported N5172B/82B Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 62: Dm:iqadjustment:external:dioffset
This command sets the differential offset voltage for a quadrature–phase (Q) signal routed to the Q output connectors. *RST +0.00000000E+000 Range −25 to 25 mV Key Entry Diff. Mode Q Offset Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 63: Dm:iqadjustment:external:input:gain
[:SOURce]:DM:IQADjustment:EXTernal:QOFFset <value> [:SOURce]:DM:IQADjustment:EXTernal:QOFFset? This command sets the offset voltage for a signal applied to the External Q Input connector. The variable <value> is expressed in units of volts (mV–V). *RST +0.00000000E+000 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 64: Dm:iqadjustment:external:qskew
ON. Refer to the :DM:IQADjustment[:STATe] command. Example :DM:IQAD:EXT:QSK 4.5 The preceding example increases the phase angle by 4.5 degrees. *RST +0.00000000E+000 Range −200 to +200 Key Entry Quadrature Angle Ad justment Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 65: Dm:iqadjustment:gain
−20.000 to 20.000 Key Entry I Offset Remarks This command is effective only if the state of the I/Q adjustment function is set to ON. Refer to the :DM:IQADjustment[:STATe] command. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 66: Dm:iqadjustment:phase
−20.000 to 20.000 Key Entry Q Offset Remarks This command is effective only if the state of the I/Q adjustment function is set to on. Refer to the :DM:IQADjustment[:STATe] command. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 67: Dm:iqadjustment:qskew
I signal. Example :DM:IQAD:SKEW 5E–9 The preceding example sets the time delay difference between the I and Q signals to 5 nanoseconds. *RST +0.00000000E+000 Range −800 to +800 ns Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 68: Dm:iqadjustment[:State]
This softkey is found under the I/Q menu. EXTernal This choice selects a 50 ohm impedance for the I and Q input connectors and routes the applied signals to the I/Q modulator. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 69: Dm:sratio
I/Q signals may be present at the rear panel I and Q outputs depending on the rear panel output selection. *RST Key Entry I/Q Off On Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 70: Frequency Subsystem ([:Source])
The frequency channel state must be enabled for this command to work. Refer to the :FREQuency:CHANnels[:STATe] command. SCPI Parameter Frequency Channel Band Standard Selected NBASe Standard Base NADC NMOBile Standard Mobile NADC Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 71 B460 Base 460-470 TETRA B915 Base 915-921 TETRA M380 Mobile 380-390 TETRA M410 Mobile 410-420 TETRA M450 Mobile 450-460 TETRA M870 Mobile 870-876 TETRA Standard PHS DECT Standard DECT DECT Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 72: Frequency:channels:number
This command sets the frequency of the signal generator by specifying a channel number of a given frequency band. The channel band and channel state must be enabled for this command to work. Refer to the :FREQuency:CHANnels[:STATe] command. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 73: Frequency:channels[:State]
This command enables or disables the frequency channel and band selection. The signal generator frequency will be set to the channel frequency when the state is on. To set frequency channel bands refer to the :FREQuency:CHANnels:BAND command. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 74: Frequency[:Cw]
Decreases the current frequency setting by the value set DOWN with the front-panel down-arrow key. *RST Option 501: +10000000000000E+09 Option 503: +30000000000000E+09 Option 506: +60000000000000E+09 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 75: Frequency:lspurs:state
Refer to the :FREQuency[:CW] command for setting the frequency in the CW mode and to the :FREQuency:FIXed command for setting the frequency in the FIXed mode. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 76: Frequency:multiplier
The frequency offset state is turned on when any non–zero value is entered; entering zero will turn it off. Refer to the :FREQuency:OFFSet:STATe command for setting the offset state independent of entering offset values. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 77: Frequency:offset:state
This command sets the current CW output frequency, along with any offset, as a 0 hertz reference value. *RST +0.0000000000000E+00 Key Entry Freq Ref Set :FREQuency:REFerence:STATe Supported All Models [:SOURce]:FREQuency:REFerence:STATe ON|OFF|1|0 [:SOURce]:FREQuency:REFerence:STATe? Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 78: Frequency:span
The range is model/option dependent. Refer to the instrument’s Data Sheet. Key Entry Freq Start :FREQuency:STOP Supported All Models [:SOURce]:FREQuency:STOP <value><unit> [:SOURce]:FREQuency:STOP? This command sets the last frequency point in a step sweep. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 79: Phase:reference
This command selects the external frequency bandwidth as the source for the measurement. For values greater than 9.5 Hz, 73 Hz is used. *RST +9.50000000E+000 Range .5 or 73 Hz Key Entry Ref Oscillator Ext Band wid th Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 80: Roscillator:frequency:bbg
:ROSCillator:OVEN:STATe Supported All Models [:SOURce]:ROSCillator:OVEN:STATe ON|OFF|1|0 [:SOURce]:ROSCillator:OVEN:STATe? This command turns the 10 MHz oven oscillator on or off. *RST Key Entry Oven Oscillator On Off Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 81: Roscillator:oven:tune
This choice selects the internal reference oscillator and disables the automatic switching capability between the internal and an external frequency reference. *RST Key Entry Ref Oscillator Source Auto Off On Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 82: Roscillator:oven:tune
The user value offsets the factory tuned value (the value is added to the factory calibrated DAC value). The tune value of 0 sets the factory calibrated value. *RST +0.00000000E+000 Range −8192 to +8191 Key Entry Ref Oscillator Tune Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 83: List/Sweep Subsystem ([:Source])
Execute both commands to start or stop a frequency and amplitude sweep. b. For point to point triggering, see “:LIST:TRIGger:SOURce” on page :LIST:CPOint? Supported All Models [:SOURce]:LIST:CPOint? This query returns the current sweep point. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 84: List:direction
Range 100E–6 :LIST:DWELl:POINts? Supported All Models [:SOURce]:LIST:DWELl:POINts? This command queries the signal generator for the number of dwell points in the current list sweep file. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 85: List:dwell:type
The range is model/option dependent. Refer to the instrument’s Data Sheet. :LIST:FREQuency:POINts Supported All Models [:SOURce]:LIST:FREQuency:POINts? This command queries the current list sweep file for the number of frequency points. :LIST:MANual Supported All Models [:SOURce]:LIST:MANual <value>|UP|DOWN [:SOURce]:LIST:MANual? Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 86: List:mode
FM, fM, and AM on any list sweep point. Additionally, frequency, power, and/or a waveform transition can be suppressed resulting in no synthesizer, no output, or no waveform playing interruption during a transition. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 87: List:power
2 & 4 will have FM enabled). :LIST:POWer Supported All Models [:SOURce]:LIST:POWer <value>,<value> [:SOURce]:LIST:POWer? This command sets the amplitude for the current list sweep points. The maximum number of list sweep points is 3,201. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 88: List:power:points
TRIGger2 This choice selects the TRIG 2 BNC as the external trigger source for triggering sweep, point and function generator sweeps. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 89: List:trigger:internal:source
Pulse Sync signal (see :LIST:TRIGger:INTernal:SOURce) that will trigger a list or step sweep. POSitive The signal generator triggers an event when it detects a rising edge on the source signal Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 90: List:trigger:source
The preceding example sets the trigger source to the instrument BUS. *RST Free Trigger Timer Key Entry Trigger :LIST:TYPE Supported All Models [:SOURce]:LIST:TYPE LIST|STEP [:SOURce]:LIST:TYPE? This command toggles between the two types of sweep. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 91: List:type:list:initialize:fstep
[:SOURce]:LIST:TYPE:LIST:INITialize:PRESet This command replaces the current list sweep data with a factory–defined file consisting of one point at a frequency, amplitude, and dwell time. Key Entry Preset List Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 92: List:waveform
This query returns the number of waveform points in the current list sweep file. :SWEep:ATTen:PROTection[:STATe] Supported All Models [:SOURce]:SWEep:ATTen:PROTection[:STATe] ON|OFF|1|0 [:SOURce]:SWEep:ATTen:PROTection[:STATe]? This command enables protection for the mechanical attenuator by automatically turning on Atten Hold during frequency and/or power step sweeps. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 93: Sweep:cpoint
Range 0.0001 to 100 Key Entry Step Dwell Remarks Dwell time is used when the trigger source is set to IMMediate. Refer to the :LIST:TRIGger:SOURce command for the trigger setting. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 94: Sweep[:Frequency]:Step[:Linear]
LOG Freq Step :SWEep:GENeration Supported All Models [:SOURce]:SWEep:GENeration ANALog|STEPped [:SOURce]:SWEep:GENeration? This command sets the sweep type. ANALog This choice selects an analog sweep. STEPped This choice selects a step sweep. Example Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 95: Sweep:points
These commands require the signal generator to be in step mode. The instrument uses the specified start frequency, stop frequency, and number of points for both linear and log sweeps. *RST Key Entry Step Spacing LIN LOG Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 96: Marker Subsystem-N5173B/83B ([:Source])
The preceding example sets the relative marker power to 4 dB for all markers. *RST 2 dB Range −10 to +10 dB Key Entry Marker Value :MARKer:AOFF Supported N5173B/83B [:SOURce]:MARKer:AOFF This command turns off all active markers. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 97: Marker:delta
Key Entry Marker Delta Off On :MARKer:REFerence Supported N5173B/83B [:SOURce]:MARKer:REFerence <marker> [:SOURce]:MARKer:REFerence? This command designates the reference marker when using markers in delta mode. The variable <marker> designates the marker number. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 98: Marker[0]|1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17|18|19:Frequency
This command turns a marker on or off. Marker 0 is the default if the marker designator [n] is not specified. Example :MARK6 ON The preceding example turns marker 6 on. *RST Marker On Off Key Entry Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 99: Power Subsystem ([:Source]:Power)
OFF (0) This choice disables automatic selection of the ALC BW. *RST Key Entry Auto Remarks For more information on ALC bandwidth, refer to the User’s Guide. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 100: Alc:level
The power level must be calibrated by explicitly sending the ONCE command. If there is a change in frequency or amplitude the ONCE command must be sent again. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 101: Alc:search:reference
When MANual is selected, the user can specify the DC bias on the I/Q modulator during the power search calibration. The level is chosen using the :ALC:SEARch:REFerence:LEVel command. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 102: Alc:search:reference:level
Key Entry Start Frequency :ALC:SEARch:SPAN:STOP Supported All Models [:SOURce]:POWer:ALC:SEARch:SPAN:STOP <value><units> [:SOURce]:POWer:ALC:SEARch:SPAN:STOP? This command sets the stop frequency for a span power search over a user specified range. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 103: Alc:search:span:type
ALC leveling, bandwidth, and the power search function. Example :POW:ALC:SOUR DIOD The preceding example selects an external detector as the source (the unit must be connected to the signal generator). *RST Key Entry Leveling Mode Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 104: Alc:source:external:coupling
– at the cost of additional measurement/adjustment cycles. This command works in conjunction with the STARt and STOP commands. Example :POW:ALC:SOUR:PMS:INCR 75 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 105: Alc:source:pmservo:maximum
This command sets the allowed settling error for the power meter servo mode. Measurement/adjustment cycles will be executed until this power delta is achieved. Example :POW:ALC:SOUR:PMS:SERR 0.2dB *RST 0.2 dB Range 0.02 dB - 10 dB Key Entry Settling Error Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 106: Alc:source:pmservo:start
3 dB. *RST 1 dB Range 0 to 50 dB. Key Entry Power Meter Servo mode overshoot protection increment threshold Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 107: Alc[:State]
ALC Transition Reference RMS Mod NBMod Remarks RMS is the default behavior and in most cases is the best choice for this setting. Refer to the User’s Guide for more information on the ALC. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 108: Alchold:external:source
ALC Hold is on, the external BNC input is selected using the :ALCHold:EXTernal:SOURce command. *RST Key Entry Ext ALC Hold Off On :ALTernate:AMPLitude Supported N5172B/82B [:SOURce]:POWer:ALTernate:AMPLitude <val><units> [:SOURce]:POWer:ALTernate:AMPLitude? This command sets the delta value for the alternate amplitude. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 109: Alternate:trigger:external[:Source]
EVENT 1 BNC to toggle the RF output power between main and alternate amplitudes. *RST BBTR1 Key Entry BB TRIG 1 BB TRIG 2 EVENT 1 PAT TRIG :ALTernate:TRIGger[:SOURce] Supported N5172B/82B Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 110: Alternate[:State]
In normal operation the attenuator level is selected by the signal generator’s automatic loop control (ALC) which maintains the output power by adjusting internal circuits to compensate for any power fluctuations due to drift, band Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 111: Attenuation:auto
“:ALC:LEVel” on page 100. :ATTenuation:BYPass Supported All Models [:SOURce]:POWer:ATTenuation:BYPass ON|OFF|1|0 [:SOURce]:POWer:ATTenuation:BYPass? This command enables or disables the attenuator bypass setting. The attenuator hold mode must be enabled to use this command. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 112: Harmonics
This simulates a power level at a test point beyond the RF OUTPUT connector without changing the actual RF output power. The offset value only affects the displayed amplitude setting. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 113: [:Level][:Immediate][:Amplitude]
The result being the output power will not decrease as much when the RF is off. Command reports undefined header error if option is not enabled. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 114: Mode
–10 dBm, the ALC increases to maximum (i.e. 20 dBm). The attenuator increases to 30 dB, resulting in a 20 dB increased S/N for better dynamic range. Can not go beyond maximum ALC. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 115: Protection[:State]
This command sets the power level for the signal generator RF output reference. The RF output power is referenced to the value entered in this command. *RST +0.00000000E+000 Range –400 to 300 dBm Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 116: Reference:state
Key Entry Amptd Start :STOP Supported All Models [:SOURce]:POWer:STOP <value><unit> [:SOURce]:POWer:STOP? This command sets the last amplitude point in a step sweep. *RST −1.10000000E+002 (Standard) and −1.44000000E+002 (Option 1EQ) Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 117: User:max
Key Entry User Power Max :USER:ENABle Supported All Models [:SOURce]:POWer:USER:ENABle ON|OFF|1|0 [:SOURce]:POWer:USER:ENABle? This command enables or disables the user settable maximum output power limit. Key Entry User Power Max Enable: Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 118: Vector Modulation Subsystem-N5172B/82B ([:Source]:Iq)
NEGative The signal generator looks for a falling edge of the external strobe signal to latch the data. *RST Key Entry Input Strobe Polarity Neg Pos Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 119: Aux:operating:mode
The signal generator will assert a pulse with a falling edge to indicate when it has latched the 16 input bits. The output pulse will be at least 200 ns wide. *RST Key Entry Output Strobe Polarity Neg Pos Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 120: Output:impairments:awgn:bandwidth|Bwidth
(SNR)dB = (Eb/No)dB + 10log(bitRate/signalBandwidth) *RST 0 dBm Range –100 to 100 dBm Key Entry Eb/No :OUTPut:IMPairments:AWGN:IBWidth Supported N5172B with Option 653 or 655, N5182B with Option 656 or 657 [:SOURce]:IQ:OUTPut:IMPairments:AWGN:IBWidth <value> [:SOURce]:IQ:OUTPut:IMPairments:AWGN:IBWidth? Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 121: Output:impairments:awgn:ibwidth:auto
SIGNal Only the signal will be output from the internal baseband generator. NOISe Only noise will be output from the internal baseband generator. *RST Key Entry Output Mux Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 122: Output:impairments:awgn:power:control[:Mode]
The total power, total noise power, and signal power will change as any noise parameter is adjusted to keep the channel noise power and the SNR at their last specified values. *RST Key Entry Power Control Mode Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 123: Output:impairments:awgn:power:noise:channel
The range varies based on the bounds of the total power that results from the noise settings. *RST -169.03 dBm Range Varies based on the bounds of the total power that results from the noise settings Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 124: Output:impairments:awgn:power:signal
This value is only used if [:SOURce]:IQ:OUTPut:IMPairments:AWGN:SNRFormat is EBNO and the application currently on does not define a reference channel for Eb/No. Range 1 bps to 999 Mbps Key Entry Reference Signal Bit Rate Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 125: Output:impairments:awgn:snr
Signal to Noise Ratio Format :OUTPut:IMPairments:AWGN[:STATe] Supported N5172B with Option 653 or 655, N5182B with Option 656 or 657 [:SOURce]:IQ:OUTPut:IMPairments:AWGN[:STATe] ON|OFF|1|0 [:SOURce]:IQ:OUTPut:IMPairments:AWGN[:STATe]? This command enables or disables the additive white Gaussian noise. *RST Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 126: Output:impairments:phase:noise:f1
Setting f2 less than f1 will cause f1 to be set to the value of f2. *RST 30 kHz Range 0 Hz to 77.50052449 MHz Key Entry Desired Start Freq(F2) Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 127: Output:impairments:phase:noise:lmid
:OUTPut[1]:TRIGger:CONTinuous[:TYPE] FREE|TRIGger Supported N5172B with Option 653 or 655, N5182B with Option 656 or 657 [:SOURce]:IQ:OUTPut[1]:TRIGger:CONTinuous[:TYPE] FREE|TRIGger [:SOURce]:IQ:OUTPut[1]:TRIGger:CONTinuous[:TYPE]? This SCPI command sets the behavior of the per output channel triggering. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 128: Output[1]:Trigger:external:delay
This command sets the polarity of the external trigger source to trigger on a positive edge or negative edge. *RST Key Entry Ext Polarity Neg Pos :OUTPut[1]:TRIGger:EXTernal:SOURce Supported N5172B with Option 653 or 655, N5182B with Option 656 or 657 [:SOURce]:IQ:OUTPut[1]:TRIGger:EXTernal:SOURce EPTRigger[1]|EPTRigger2 [:SOURce]:IQ:OUTPut[1]:TRIGger:EXTernal:SOURce? Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 129: Output[1]:Trigger:source
Output is off, triggering is inactive Output is on, triggering is active Bit 1 - Output is waiting for a trigger Output is not waiting for a trigger (playing or stopped) Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 130 Out of Sync (shown as “NO SYNC” indicator where normally “UNLOCK” and “DAC OVER” is shown In Sync Bit 6 - MultiBoxSync waiting Not awaiting sync Awaiting sync Bit 7 - MultiBoxSync is synchronized Out of sync In sync Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 131: System Commands
N5171B/72B/73B EXG and N5181B/82B/83B MXG SCPI Command Reference System Commands This chapter provides SCPI descriptions for subsystems dedicated to peripheral signal generator operations common to all Keysight MXG models. This chapter contains the following major sections: — Calibration Subsystem (:CALibration) on page 132 —...
Page 132: Calibration Subsystem (:Calibration)
However, it will minimize errors associated with IQ gain, quadrature, and offset voltages. This adjustment minimizes errors for the current signal generator setting and at a single frequency. The DC adjustment Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 133: Iq:default
This command will restore the original factory calibration data for the internal I/Q modulator. Key Entry Revert to Default Cal Settings :IQ:FULL Supported N5172B with Option 653 or 655, N5182B with Option 656 or 657 :CALibration:IQ:FULL Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 134: Iq:start
User for an I/Q calibration. The stop frequency must be greater than the current value of the start frequency. Range Option 503: 5 MHz to 3 GHz Option 506: 5 MHz to 6 GHz Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 135: Iq:type
This calibration should be run when the ambient temperature has varied by at least ±5 degrees celsius from the ambient temperature at which the previous calibration was run. Key Entry Execute Cal Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 136: Communication Subsystem (:System:communicate)
The network assigns an IP address to the signal AUTO generator with a fallback to Auto–IP if DHCP fails. If both DHCP and Auto–IP fail, manual configuration will be used. Example :SYST:COMM:LAN:CONF DHCP Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 137: Lan:defaults
DHCP lease was acquired. Remarks Only relevant when the instrument’s LAN configuration type has been set to Auto. :LAN:DHCP:OBTained Supported All Models Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 138: Lan:dhcp:server
This command defines the IP address of the signal generator DNS server. This entry defines the DNS server for the signal generator LAN connection. The query returns the current setting, not the saved setting. Key Entry DNS Server :LAN:DOMain Supported All Models Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 139: Lan:gateway
The command enables device identification by displaying the full–screen message "Identify: <IP Address>" on the signal generator's front panel; the LAN Status indicator will also show "IDENTIFY". For more information, refer to the Programming Guide. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 140: Lan:ip
(DNS-SD) services. The query returns the current setting. Default Key Entry mDNS/DNS-SD Off On Key Path Utility > I/O Config > LAN Setup > Ad vanced Settings > Dynamic Hostname Services > mDNS/DNS-SD Off Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 141: Lan:restart
An error will occur if the IP address, Gateway, and subnet mask have conflicting settings. Key Entry Subnet Mask Remarks The SCPI query returns the current setting, not the saved setting. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 142: Diagnostic Subsystem (:Diagnostic[:Cpu]:Information)
Key Entry Diagnostic Info :DISPlay:OTIMe Supported All Models :DIAGnostic[:CPU]:INFormation:DISPlay:OTIMe? This query returns the cumulative number of hours the display has been on. Key Entry Diagnostic Info :LICense:AUXiliary Supported All Models :DIAGnostic[:CPU]:INFormation:LICense:AUXiliary? Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 143: License:waveform
Arb–based software application to another signal generator if the other signal generator has the same license. For a list of option numbers for software applications that use license keys, see “:OPTions”. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 144: Options
In addition, the query returns the revision, creation date, and creation time of the main firmware. Key Entry Diagnostic Info :SDATe? Supported All Models :DIAGnostic[:CPU]:INFormation:SDATe? This query returns the date and time of the firmware revision. Key Entry Diagnostic Info Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 145: Wlicence[:Value]
:LICense:WAVeform command shown on page 143. Zero is returned for non–existent and expired licenses. The value 2^32 –1 (4,294,967,295) is returned for licenses that do not expire. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 146: Display Subsystem (:Display)
This command enables or disables the frequency annotation secure display mode. See also, “:ANNotation:AMPLitude[:STATe]” on page 146 “:SECurity:DISPlay:RESTricted” on page 237. ON (1) This selection turns off the displayed frequency security, and the frequency annotation is visible. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 147: Annotation:clock:date:format
(0.02), maximum level (1), or in between by using fractional numeric values (0.03–0.99). Range 0.02 to 1 Key Entry Brightness Remarks The setting enabled by this command is not affected by signal generator power–on, preset, or *RST. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 148: Capture
Frequency Area, Amplitude Area, and status LEDs continue to update. For more information on the front-panel display description, refer to the User’s Guide. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 149: [:Window][:State]
This command is used to either blank out (OFF or 0) the display screen or turn it on (ON or 1). Remarks *RST and presetting the signal generator or cycling the power will turn the display on. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 150: Ieee 488.2 Common Commands
This is a destructive read. The data in the register is latched until it is queried. Once queried, the data is cleared. *ESR? The Standard Event Status Register (ESR) query returns the value of the Standard Event Status Register. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 151: Idn
*OPC? query for an undefined extended or even indefinite period of time.) *OPT? Supported All Models *OPT? Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 152: Psc
The Recall (RCL) command recalls the state from the specified memory register <reg> of the specified sequence <seq>. Range Registers: 0 to 99 Sequences: 0 to 9 Key Entry RECALL Reg Select Seq: *RST Supported All Models *RST Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 153: Sav
The variable <data> is the decimal sum of the bits that will be enabled. Bit 6 (value 64) is ignored and cannot be set by this command. Range 0 to 255 Remarks Refer to the Programming Guide for more information. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 154: Sre
Refer to the Programming Guide for more information. *TRG Supported All Models *TRG The Trigger (TRG) command triggers the device if BUS is the selected trigger source, otherwise, *TRG is ignored. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 155: Tst
Run Complete Sel f Test *WAI Supported All Models *WAI The Wait–to–Continue (WAI) command causes the signal generator to wait until all pending commands are completed, before executing any other commands. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 156: Memory Subsystem (:Memory)
Each file listing parameter will be in the following form: "<file name,file type,file size>" Key Entry Remarks Refer to “File Name Variables” on page 43 information on the file name syntax. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 157: Catalog:dmod
N5172B with Option 653 or 655, N5182B with Option 656 or 657 :MEMory:CATalog:FSK? This command outputs a list of the frequency shift keying (FSK) files. The return data will be in the following form: <mem used>,<mem free>,"<file listing>" Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 158: Catalog:iq
Each file listing parameter will be in the following form: "<file name>,<file type>,<file size>" Example Output 1818624,519962624,"LAST,LIST,122","LIST10,LIST,69" Key Entry List Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 159: Catalog:mdmod
Each file listing parameter will be in the following form: "<file name,file type,file size>" Key Entry MTONE Remarks Refer to “File Name Variables” on page 43 information on the file name syntax. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 160: Catalog:ptrain
The signal generator will return the two memory usage parameters and as many file listings as there are files in the directory list. Each file listing parameter will be in the following form: "<file name,file type,file size>" Key Entry SHAPE Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 161: Catalog:state
Each file listing parameter will be in the following form: "<file name,file type,file size>" Example Output 1818624,519962624,"FLAT_1,UFLT,16","LAST,UFLT,16"” Key Entry User Flatness Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 162: Catalog[:All]
When copying a waveform file from volatile to non–volatile memory, the marker file and file header, associated with the waveform file, will automatically be copied at the same time. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 163: Data
, in the above command are not valid and are shown Qaz37pY9oL for example purposes only. Typically, ASCII characters representing data are unprintable. Remarks See File Name Variables for information on the file name syntax. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 164: Data:append
This command loads bit data into signal generator memory using the <bit_count> and <datablock> parameters and saves the data to a file designated by the <"filename"> variable. The query returns the bit count, file length information, and the data. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 165 Number of digits in the byte count Byte count 16 bits of data (ascii representation of bit data) Remarks Refer to “File Name Variables” on page 43 information on the file name syntax. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 166: Data:bit:insert
Number of digits in the byte count Byte count 16 bits of data (ascii representation of bit data) Remarks Refer to “File Name Variables” on page 43 information on the file name syntax. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 167: Data:fir
There can be 2048 coefficients for COMPlex filters. The equalization filter is limited to 256 taps. Refer to the Programming Guide for more information on downloading and using files. Example :MEM:DATA:FIR "FIR_1",4,0,0,0,0,0,0.000001,0.000012,0.000132, 0.001101,0.006743,0.030588,0.103676,0.265790,0.523849,0.8095 08,1,1, 0.809508,0.523849,0.265790,0.103676,0.030588,0.006743,0.0011 01,0.000132,0.000012,0.000001,0,0,0,0,0 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 168: Data:fsk
This variable identifies the value of the second and subsequent frequency states with a frequency resolution of 0.1Hz. <diff_state> This variable enables or disables differential encoding. <num_diff_states> This variable identifies the number of differential states. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 169: Data:iq
−128 to 127 Remarks Refer to File Name Variables for information on the file name syntax. :DATA:IQ Supported N5172B with Option 653 or 655, N5182B with Option 656 or 657 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 170 — 1 Q Offset. The Q output delay is enabled. — 2 Number of symbols — 1 Value of the first I symbol — 0 Value of the first Q symbol. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 171: Data:pram:file:block
Each byte specifies a data bit (LSB 0), a burst bit (BIT 2), and an Event 1 output bit (BIT 6). Refer to the Programming Guide for more information on pattern RAM downloading. Example :MEM:DATA:PRAM:FILE:BLOC "PRAM_Data",#14Yq8L Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 172: Data:pram:file:list
Each byte specifies a data bit (LSB 0), a burst bit (BIT 2), and an Event 1 output bit (BIT 6). Refer to the Programming Guide for more information on pattern RAM downloading. Example :MEM:DATA:PRAM:FILE:LIST "Pram_Data", 85,21,21,20,20,100 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 173: Data:shape
This variable defines each successive fall point, where 1 is full power and 0 is no power. Refer to the Programming Guide for more information on downloading and using files. Example :MEM:DATA:SHAP "Shape_File",6,0,0.2,0.4,0.6,0.8,1.0,2,0.5,0 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 174: Delete:all
Supported All Models :MEMory:DELete:BINary This command deletes all binary files. Key Entry Delete All Binary Files :DELete:BIT Supported N5172B with Option 653 or 655, N5182B with Option 656 or 657 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 175: Delete:dmod
N5172B with Option 653 or 655, N5182B with Option 656 or 657 :MEMory:DELete:IQ This command deletes all I/Q files. Key Entry Delete All I/Q Files :DELete:LIST Supported All Models :MEMory:DELete:LIST Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 176: Delete:mdmod
Delete All Sequence Files :DELete:SHAPe Supported N5172B with Option 653 or 655, N5182B with Option 656 or 657 :MEMory:DELete:SHAPe This command deletes all burst shape files. Key Entry Delete All Shape Files Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 177: Delete:state
Refer to :EXPort[:ASCii]:SEParator:COLumn and :EXPort[:ASCii]:SEParator:DECimal. Example :MEM:EXP:PTR "myfile.csv" The preceding example saves a power train file to “myfile.csv”. Key Entry Export To File Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 178: Export[:Ascii]:Separator:column
Note that the form of these files must be On Time<column separator>Off Time<column separator>Repetitions<newline> or On Time<column separator>Off Time<newline> with repetition count assumed to always be 1 in the second case. Refer to :IMPort[:ASCii]:SEParator:DECimal. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 179: Import[:Ascii]:Separator:decimal
This command renames the requested file in the memory catalog. Key Entry Rename File Remarks Refer to File Name Variables for information on the file name syntax. :SIZE Supported All Models :MEMory:SIZE? <"filename"> Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 180: State:comment
The signal generator will return the two memory usage parameters and as many file listings as there are files in the specified file system. Each file listing will be in the following format: Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 181: Copy
N5172B with Option 653 or 655, N5182B with Option 656 or 657 :MMEMory:DELete:NVWFm This command clears the user file system of all non–volatile arbitrary waveform files. Key Entry Delete All NVWFM Files Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 182: Delete:wfm
Specifier) Variable for information on the use of the file variables. When deleting a waveform file from memory, the marker file and file header, associated with the waveform file, will also be deleted. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 183: Header:clear
USB media non–volatile memory (Example: :MMEMory:HEADer:DESCription "NVWFM:file_name",”example_file_name”). The header description is limited to 32 characters. Refer to File Name Variables for information on the file name syntax. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 184: Header:id
All Models :MMEMory:MOVE "<src_file>","<dest_file>" This command renames the requested file in the memory catalog. Key Entry Rename File Remarks Refer to File Name Variables for information on the file name syntax. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 185: Store:list
This command stores from the internal BBG memory to the active media. The active media is either internal non-volatile memory storage media or an external storage media connected to the front-panel USB port. Key Entry Store All To Int Med ia Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 186: Output Subsystem (:Output)
The RF output stays on, if possible, during frequency OFF(0) changes. Refer to the Data sheet. *RST Remarks Refer to the signal generator’s data sheet for information on frequency switching speeds, settling times, and frequency band information. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 187: Modulation[:State]
RF OUTPUT connector until this command is executed. An annunciator is always displayed on the signal generator to indicate whether the RF output is switched on or off. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 188: Route Subsystem (:Route)
This command configures the polarity of the TTL input signal at the DATA CLOCK connector. POSitive refers to normal logic, while NEGative refers to inverted logic. *RST Key Entry Data Clock Polarity Neg Pos Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 189: Hardware:dgenerator:input:dpolarity
656 or 657 :ROUTe:HARDware:DGENerator:IPOLarity:BGATe POSitive|NEGative :ROUTe:HARDware:DGENerator:IPOLarity:BGATe? This command configures the polarity of the input signal at the BURST GATE IN connector. POSitive refers to normal logic, while NEGative refers to inverted logic. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 190: Hardware:dgenerator:ipolarity:clock
POSitive refers to normal logic, while NEGative refers the inverted logic. *RST Key Entry Data Polarity Neg Pos Remarks This command performs the same function as “HARDware:DGENerator:INPut:DPOLarity” on page 189. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 191: Hardware:dgenerator:ipolarity:ssync
This command configures the polarity of the TTL output DATA OUT signal at the DATA OUT pin on the rear panel AUX I/O connector. POSitive refers to normal logic, while NEGative refers to inverted logic. *RST Key Entry Data Out Polarity Neg Pos Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 192: Hardware:dgenerator:opolarity:ssync
Data Clock Polarity Neg Pos Remarks This command performs the same function as “HARDware:DGENerator:OPOLarity:CLOCk” on page 191. HARDware:DGENerator:OUTPut:DCS[:STATe] Supported N5172B with Option 653 or 655, N5182B with Option 656 or 657 :ROUTe:HARDware:DGENerator:OUTPut:DCS[:STATe] ON|OFF|1|0 :ROUTe:HARDware:DGENerator:OUTPut:DCS[:STATe]? Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 193: Hardware:dgenerator:output:dpolarity
SYNC connector. POSitive refers to normal logic, while NEGative refers to inverted logic. *RST Key Entry Symbol Sync Out Polarity Neg Pos LINE:PTRigger[1]|2:BNC:SOURce Supported N5172B with Option 653 or 655, N5182B with Option 656 or 657 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 194: [:Connectors]:Bbtrigger[1]|2[:Output]
This command selects a marker (M1–M4) signal to be routed to the rear panel PAT TRIG connector. AUX29 selects Aux I/O Pin 29. NONE indicates that the BNC connector is, or can be, an input. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 195: [:Connectors]:Sout
:ROUTe[:CONNectors]:TRIGger1:OUTPut? This command selects a signal to be routed to the rear panel TRIG 1 connector. This choice routes the sweep trigger out signal to the SWEep TRIG 1 connector. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 196: [:Connectors]:Trigger[2]:Output
This choice routes the pulse sync signal to the TRIG 2 PSYNc connector. This choice routes the LXI signal to the TRIG2 connector. PULSe This choice routes the pulse sync signal to the TRIG 2 connector. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 197 TRIG 2 connector. This choice routes no signal to the <connector> NONE connector, which allows the BNC to be an input. *RST Key Entry Route to Trig 2 BNC Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 198: Status Subsystem (:Status)
The variable <value> is the sum of the decimal values of the bits that you want to enable. Range 0 to 32767 Remarks Refer to the Programming Guide for more information. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 199: Operation:ptransition
The equivalent PTR or NTR filters must be set before the condition register can set the corresponding bit in the event register. Refer to the Programming Guide for more information. :PRESet Supported All Models Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 200: Questionable:bert:condition
This command determines which bits in the Data Questionable BERT Condition Register will set the corresponding bit in the Data Questionable BERT Event Register when that bit has a negative transition (1 to 0). Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 201: Questionable:bert:ptransition
NTR filters be set before a condition register bit can set a bit in the Event register. Refer to the X-Series Signal Generators Programming Guide for more information. :QUEStionable:CALibration:CONDition? Supported All Models Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 202: Questionable:calibration:enable
The variable <value> is the sum of the decimal values of the bits that you want to enable. Range 0 to 32767 Remarks Refer to the Programming Guide for more information. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 203: Questionable:calibration:ptransition
16 is returned. Range 0 to 32767 Remarks The data in this register is continuously updated and reflects current conditions. Refer to the Programming Guide for more information. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 204: Questionable:enable
The variable <value> is the sum of the decimal values of the bits that you want to enable. Range 0 to 32767 Remarks Refer to the Programming Guide for more information. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 205: Questionable:frequency:ntransition
The equivalent PTR or NTR filters must be set before the condition register can set the corresponding bit in the event register. Refer to the Programming Guide for more information. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 206: Questionable:modulation:condition
The variable <val> is the sum of the decimal values of the bits that you want to enable. Range 0 to 32767 Remarks Refer to the Programming Guide for more information. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 207: Questionable:modulation:ptransition
The variable <value> is the sum of the decimal values of the bits that you want to enable. Range 0 to 32767 Remarks Refer to the Programming Guide for more information. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 208: Questionable:power:condition
The variable <value> is the sum of the decimal values of the bits that you want to enable. Range 0 to 32767 Remarks Refer to the Programming Guide for more information. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 209: Questionable:power:ptransition
The variable <value> is the sum of the decimal values of the bits that you want to enable. Range 0 to 32767 Remarks Refer to the Programming Guide for more information. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 210: Questionable[:Event]
The equivalent PTR or NTR filters must be set before the condition register can set the corresponding bit in the event register. Refer to the Programming Guide for more information. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 211: System Subsystem (:System)
SCPI error queue. If there are no error messages, the query returns the following output: When there is more than one error message, the query will need to be sent for each message. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 212: Error[:Next]
System Commands System Subsystem (:SYSTem) The Keysight MXG deletes the error messages from the front-panel error queue after viewing the last message. Error Info View Next Error Message Key Entry :ERRor[:NEXt] Supported All Models :SYSTem:ERRor[:NEXt]? This query returns the next error message from the signal generator SCPI error queue.
Page 213: Filesystem:storage:external:path
.waveform waveform NVWFM .markers waveform marker NVMKR .header waveform header NVHDR .state instrument state STATE .list list sweep LIST .userflat user flatness USERFLAT .seq waveform sequence All others All others Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 214: Filesystem:storage:type
USB port has a memory storage device connected. Remarks When the USB media is removed, the USB non–volatile user file system effectively does not exist. :IDN Supported All Models :SYSTem:IDN "string" Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 215: Language
GPIB, LAN, or USB interface. E8247C, or E8257C, or E8267C This choice provides compatibility for the E8247C, E8257C, or E8267C signal generators which are supported through a GPIB, LAN, or USB interface. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 216 GPIB, LAN, or USB interface. 8360 This choice provides compatibility for 8360 series signal generators. 83712, or 83732, or 83752 This choice provides compatibility for the 83712A/B, 83732A/B, or 83752A/B signal generator. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 217 E8251A, E8264A E4428C, SMU200A, 8662A E4438C SMATE200A SMIQ E442xB, E8247C, 8663A E443xB E8257C, E8267C Remarks The setting enabled by this command is not affected by signal generator power–on, preset, or *RST. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 218: License:aus[:Date]
System Subsystem (:SYSTem) :LICense:AUS[:DATE]? Supported All Models :SYSTem:LICense:AUS[:DATE]? This query retrieves the latest expiration date of the Keysight Upgrade Service license. :LICense:[FPACk]:WAVeform:ADD SYSTem:LICense:[FPACk:]WAVeform:ADD "filename" This command assigns a “filename” to the next available waveform slot. Filename should be just the filename, no path information. The file must reside in a non–volatile waveform memory (NVWFM) before it can be licensed.
Page 219: License:[Fpack]:Waveform:lock
This query returns the same values that are indicated in the Status column display. :LICense:[FPACk]:WAVEform:USED? Supported All Models :SYSTem:LICense:FPACk:WAVEform:USED? This query returns the number of slots used by licensed waveforms. :LICense:INSTall Supported All Models :SYSTem:LICense:INSTall <license_line>|<block_of_license_lines> Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 220: License:list
This query provides a listing of the current licenses installed on the signal generator. :LICense:REMove Supported All Models :SYSTem:LICense:REMove <license_line> This command removes a single license line. Example To remove a license line: :SYST:LIC:REM "FEATURE 403 aspk 0 permanent 0 389D66FB107E9B02 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 221: Log:scpi On/Off/1/0
The display diagnostic information, shown by pressing Diagnostic Info softkey, is not affected by this command. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 222: Pdown
This command sets the internet protocol (IP) address for a power meter that is controlled by the signal generator for power meter measurements. If connecting to a GPIB power meter through a LAN–GPIB gateway, this command sets the IP address of the gateway. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 223: Pmeter[1]|2:Communicate:lan:port
The query returns the connection type. Key Entry Connection Type SOCK or The command enables the power meter for sockets LAN SOCKETS control through the signal generator. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 224: Pmeter[1]|2:Communicate:usb:device
This command sets the averaging count value for Channel A or B when automatic averaging is disabled (i.e. manual mode.) The query returns an integer. Range: 1 to 2048 Key Entry Averaging Count Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 225: Pmeter[1]|2:Sense:average:count:auto
Averaging Mode :PMETer[1]|2:SENSe:FREQuency[:CW|:FIXed] Supported All Models :SYSTem:PMETer[1]|2:SENSe:FREQuency[:CW|:FIXed] <freq><unit> :SYSTem:PMETer[1]|2:SENSe:FREQuency[:CW|:FIXed]? This command sets channel frequency for channel A or B. The query returns the value. Key Entry Channel Frequency Default 50 MHz Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 226: Pmeter[1]|2:Unit:power
:PMETer:PASSthrough:ENABle Supported All Models :SYSTem:PMETer[1]|2:PASSthrough:ENABle 0|1 :SYSTem:PMETer[1]|2:PASSthrough:ENABle? This command enables/disables the pass-through feature. Example SYST:PMET1:PASS:ENAB The preceding example enables the pass-through feature. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 227: Pmeter:passthrough:timeout
The channel frequency can be set explicitly (fixed frequency) or coupled to the front panel displayed frequency. The coupling to the displayed frequency can be expressed as FreqCh = FreqDisplayed * Multiplier + Offset *RST OFF|0 Range ON|1 and OFF|0 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 228: Pmeter:sense:frequency[:Cw]:Multiplier
LAST This choice retains the settings at the time the signal generator was last powered down. USER This choice sets the power on state to be the user preset value. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 229: Preset
:SYSTem:PRESet Performs the same preset as currently set for the front-panel green Preset hardkey. :SYSTem:PRESet:USER:SAVE Saves the current instrument state as the user preset state. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 230: Preset:all
This choice provides compatibility for the 8656B, 8657A/B signal generator which is supported only through the GPIB interface. 8648 This choice provides compatibility for the 8648A/B/C/D signal generator which is supported only through a GPIB interface. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 231 This choice provides compatibility for the Rohde and Schwartz SMU200A, SMATE200A, SMJ100A, SMIQ, SML, SMV, SMR, or SMF100A signal generators which are supported through a GPIB, LAN, or USB interface. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 232 E443xB E8257C, E8267C Remarks After setting a new preset language and presetting the instrument, some defaults may change to the preset values of the instrument indicated by the remote language. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 233: Preset:persistent
Supported :SYSTem:PRESet:USER This command presets the signal generator to the user’s saved state. Execute User Preset Key Entry Remarks This command presets the signal generator to the saved user–defined state. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 234: Preset:user:save
Key Entry SA VXI–11 Device Name Remarks The setting enabled by this command is not affected by signal generator power–on, preset, or *RST. :SANalyzer:COMMunicate:LAN:IP Supported All Models :SYSTem:SANalyzer:COMMunicate:LAN:IP <ipAddr> :SYSTem:SANalyzer:COMMunicate:LAN:IP? Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 235 The setting enabled by this command is not affected by signal generator power–on, preset, or *RST. Ensure that the signal analyzer IP address is different from the signal generator address. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 236: Sanalyzer:communicate:lan:port
A signal analyzer with GPIB can be controlled through VXI–11 using a LAN–GPIB gateway. The command enables the signal analyzer for USB control through the signal generator. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 237: Security:display
:ANNotation:AMPLitude[:STATe] and :ANNotation:FREQuency[:STATe] commands. ON (1) This selection turns on the secure restricted display, blanking the frequency. Also, the keys that access the frequency, sweep, and user flatness information are disabled. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 238: Security:eraseall
HARD DISK All addressable locations will be overwritten with a single character and then a random character. FLASH MEMORY The flash blocks will be erased. Key Entry Erase and Sanitize All Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 239: Ssaver:delay
The setting enabled by this command is not affected by signal generator power–on, preset, or *RST. :SSAVer:STATe Supported :SYSTem:SSAVer:STATe ON|OFF|1|0 :SYSTem:SSAVer:STATe? This command enables or disables the display screen saver. Key Entry Screen Saver Off On Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 240: Time
<hour>: 0 to 23 <minute>: 0 to 59 <second>: 0 to 59 Key Entry Time/Date :VERSion Supported :SYSTem:VERSion? This command returns the SCPI version number with which the signal generator complies. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 241: Trigger Subsystem
The command performs the following: — arms a single sweep when BUS, EXTernal, or KEY is the trigger source selection — arms and starts a single sweep when IMMediate is the trigger source selection Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 242: Trigger:external:source
This choice selects Pulse Video as the internal trigger source for triggering sweep, point and function generator sweeps. PSYNc This choice selects Pulse Sync as the internal trigger source for triggering sweep, point and function generator sweeps. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 243: Trigger:output[1]|2:Polarity
PULSE BNC (see :TRIGger:EXTernal:SOURce) or internal Pulse Video or Pulse Sync signal (see :TRIGger:INTernal:SOURce) that will trigger a list or step sweep. POSitive The signal generator triggers an event when it detects a rising edge on the source signal Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 244: Trigger[:Sequence]:Source
The wait for the BUS, EXTernal, or KEY trigger can be bypassed by sending the :TRIGger[:SEQuence][:IMMediate] command. Example :TRIG:SOUR BUS The preceding example sets the sweep trigger source to BUS. *RST Free Trigger Key Timer Key Entry Trigger Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 245: Trigger[:Sequence]:Timer
— arms a single sweep when BUS, EXTernal, or Trigger KEY is the trigger source selection — arms and starts a single sweep when IMMediate is the trigger source selection Key Entry Single Sweep Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 246: Unit Subsystem (:Unit)
PD is the default mode of the instrument. Electro–motive Force This choice sets the instrument to EMF mode where the output voltage assumes no load is connected. the EMF value is twice the PD value. *RST Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 247 SCPI Command Reference Analog Modulation Commands This chapter provides SCPI descriptions for subsystems dedicated to analog commands common to all Keysight X-Series signal generator signal generator models. This chapter contains the following major sections: — Amplitude Modulation Subsystem–Option UNT ([:SOURce]) on page 248 —...
Page 248: Analog Modulation Commands
This choice will link the depth value of AM[1] with AM2; AM2 will assume the AM[1] depth value. For example, if AM[1] depth is set to 15% and AM2 is set to 11%, Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 249: Am[:Depth]:Step[:Increment]
This choice will only pass ac signal components. This choice will pass both ac and dc signal components. *RST Key Entry Ext Coupling DC AC Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 250: Am[1]|2:External[1]|2:Impedance
1 of the internal dual function generator source will make up the remaining amplitude. *RST 50.0 Range 0 to 100.0 percent AM Tone 2 Ampl % of Peak Key Entry :AM[1]|2:INTernal:DUAL:FUNCtion2:POFFset Supported All Models with Options UNT and 303 [:SOURce]:AM[1]|2:INTernal:DUAL:FUNCtion2:POFFset <value><unit> [:SOURce]:AM[1]|2:INTernal:DUAL:FUNCtion2:POFFset? Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 251: Am[1]|2:Internal:dual:function[1]|2:Frequency
This command sets the shape of tone 1 (default) or tone 2 of the internal dual function generator source. *RST SINE Key Entry AM Tone 1 Waveform AM Tone 2 Waveform :AM[1]|2:INTernal:DUAL:FUNCtion[1]|2:SHAPe:RAMP Supported All Models with Options UNT and 303 [:SOURce]:AM[1]|2:INTernal:DUAL:FUNCtion[1]|2:SHAPe:RAMP POSitive|NEGative [:SOURce]:AM[1]|2:INTernal:DUAL:FUNCtion[1]|2:SHAPe:RAMP? Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 252: Am[1]|2:Internal:function[1]|2:Frequency
This command sets the phase offset in degrees or radians of internal function generator source. *RST 0.000 rad Range -6.290 to 6.290 rad -360.4 to 360.4 deg Key Entry AM Phase Offset :AM[1]|2:INTernal:FUNCtion[1]|2:SHAPe Supported All Models with Options UNT Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 253: Am[1]|2:Internal:function[1]|2:Shape:ramp
All Models with Options UNT and 303 [:SOURce]:AM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:FUNCtion:FREQuency:STARt <val><units> [:SOURce]:AM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:FUNCtion:FREQuency:STARt? This command sets the start frequency for the swept function generator. *RST 400.0 Hz Range 100 mHz to 6.250 MHz Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 254: Am[1]|2:Internal:sweep:function:frequency:stop
This command sets the ramp direction for the swept function generator when :AM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:FUNCtion:SHAPe is set to RAMP. *RST Key Entry Pos Ramp Neg Ramp :AM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:RATE[1]|2 Supported All Models with Options UNT and 303 [:SOURce]:AM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:RATE[1]|2 <val><units> [:SOURce]:AM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:RATE[1]|2? Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 255: Am[1]|2:Internal:sweep:shape
If sweep times coupled is ON, sweep time and rate is only set by the Start -> Stop softkeys. OFF|0 This choice disables sweep time couplings. *RST AM Sweep Times Coupled Off On Key Entry Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 256: Am[1]|2:Internal:sweep:time[1]|2
Pulse Video or Pulse Sync signal. This choice enables triggering through front panel interaction by pressing the Trigger hardkey. *RST Free Run Trigger Key Key Entry :AM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:TRIGger:EXTernal:SOURce Supported All Models with Options UNT and 303 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 257: Am[1]|2:Internal:sweep:trigger:internal:source
PSYNc This choice selects Pulse Sync as the internal trigger source for triggering sweep, point and function generator sweeps. *RST PSYN Pulse Video Pulse Sync Key Entry Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 258: Am[1]|2:Internal:sweep:trigger:slope
Whenever amplitude modulation is enabled, the AM annunciator is turned on in the display. :AM[1]|2:SOURce Supported All Models with Option UNT [:SOURce]:AM[1]|2:SOURce FUNCtion[1]|FUNCtion2|SWEep|DUAL|NOISe[1]|NOISe2|EXT[1]|EXT2 [:SOURce]:AM[1]|2:SOURce? This command sets the source to generate the amplitude modulation. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 259: Am[1]|2:State
*RST Key Entry AM Off On Remarks The RF carrier is modulated when you have set the signal generator’s modulation state to ON, see :MODulation[:STATe] command for more information. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 260: Am[1]|2:Type
AM Path 1 2 WB AM Off On Key Entry Remarks Instruments that have 9kHz as their lowest frequency cannot have wideband AM at frequencies from 9kHz up to 5MHz. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 261: Frequency Modulation Subsystem-Option Unt ([:Source])
This choice selects 1 MOhm input impedance. *RST 50 Ohm Ext Impedance Key Entry 50 Ohm 600 Ohm 1 MOhm :FM[1]|2:INTernal:DUAL:FUNCtion2:AMPLitude:PERCent Supported All Models with Options UNT and 303 [:SOURce]:FM[1]|2:INTernal:DUAL:FUNCtion2:AMPLitude:PERCent <value><unit> [:SOURce]:FM[1]|2:INTernal:DUAL:FUNCtion2:AMPLitude:PERCent? Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 262: Fm[1]|2:Internal:dual:function2:Poffset
*RST 400.0 Hz Range 100.0 mHz to 6.25 MHz FM Tone 1 Freq FM Tone 2 Freq Key Entry :FM[1]|2:INTernal:DUAL:FUNCtion[1]|2:SHAPe Supported All Models with Options UNT and 303 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 263: Fm[1]|2:Internal:dual:function[1]|2:Shape:ramp
DOWN choices for the FM frequency setting. Refer to :FM[1]|2:INTernal:FUNCtion[1]|2:FREQuency command for more information. The setting enabled by this command is not affected by signal generator power-on, preset, or *RST. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 264: Fm[1]|2:Internal:function[1]|2:Frequency
-6.290 to 6.290 rad -360.4 to 360.4 deg Key Entry FM Phase Offset :FM[1]|2:INTernal:FUNCtion[1]|2:SHAPe Supported All Models with Option UNT [:SOURce]:FM[1]|2:INTernal:FUNCtion[1]|2:SHAPe SINE|SQUare|RAMP|PULSe [:SOURce]:FM[1]|2:INTernal:FUNCtion[1]|2:SHAPe? This command sets the FM waveform type. *RST SINE Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 265: Fm[1]|2:Internal:function[1]|2:Shape:ramp
This command sets the start frequency for the swept function generator. *RST 400.0 Hz Range 100 mHz to 6.250 MHz Key Entry FM Start Freq :FM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:FUNCtion:FREQuency:STOP Supported All Models with Options UNT and 303 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 266: Fm[1]|2:Internal:sweep:function:shape
This command sets the sweep rate for the FM swept–sine waveform. The sweep rate function is only available for internal source 1. *RST +4.00000000E+002 Range 0.5 Hz to 100 kHz Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 267: Fm[1]|2:Internal:sweep:shape
Start -> Stop softkeys. OFF|0 This choice disables sweep time couplings. *RST FM Sweep Times Coupled Off On Key Entry :FM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:TIME[1]|2 Supported All Models with Options UNT and 303 [:SOURce]:FM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:TIME[1]|2 <val><unit> [:SOURce]:FM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:TIME[1]|2? Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 268: Fm[1]|2:Internal:sweep:trigger
With external triggering, the selected bi-directional BNC is configured as an input. TRIGger1 This choice selects the TRIG 1 BNC as the external trigger source for triggering sweep, point and function generator sweeps. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 269: Fm[1]|2:Internal:sweep:trigger:internal:source
Pulse Video or Pulse Sync signal (see :FM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:TRIGger:INTernal:SOURce) that will trigger a list or step sweep. POSitive The signal generator triggers an event when it detects a rising edge on the source signal Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 270: Fm[1]|2:Source
> ±3% of 1 V :FM[1]|2:STATe Supported All Models with Option UNT [:SOURce]:FM[1]|2:STATe ON|OFF|1|0 [:SOURce]:FM[1]|2:STATe? Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 271: Fm[1]|2[:Deviation]
This command sets the step increment for the FM deviation of the signal generator. *RST +5.00000000E+003 Key Entry Incr Set Remarks The setting enabled by this command is not affected by signal generator power-on, preset, or *RST. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 272: Low Frequency Output Subsystem ([:Source]:Lfoutput)
This command sets the phase offset in degrees or radians of tone 2 in relation to tone 1 of the internal dual function generator source. *RST 0.000 rad Range -6.290 to 6.290 rad -360.4 to 360.4 deg Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 273: Dual:function[1]|2:Frequency
This command sets the ramp direction of the selected tone (1 or 2) of the internal dual function generator source when :DUAL:FUNCtion[1]|2:SHAPe is set to RAMP. *RST Pos Ramp Neg Ramp Key Entry Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 274: Function[1]|2:Frequency
LF Out Period :FUNCtion[1]|2:POFFset Supported All Models with Options UNT and 303 [:SOURce]:LFOutput:FUNCtion[1]|2:POFFset <value><unit> [:SOURce]:LFOutput:FUNCtion[1]|2:POFFset? This command sets the phase offset in degrees or radians of internal function generator source. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 275: Function[1]|2:Pwidth
This command selects the waveform type. Function Generator 1 must be the source for the dual–sine or the swept–sine waveform. Refer to the :SOURce command for more information. *RST SINE Sine Triangle Square Ramp Pulse Key Entry Noise Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 276: Function[1]|2:Shape:ramp
All Models with Options UNT and 303 [:SOURce]:LFOutput:NOISe[1]|2:TYPe UNIForm|GAUSsian [:SOURce]:LFOutput:NOISe[1]|2:TYPe? This command sets the noise type when :SOURce is set to NOISe[1] or NOISe2. *RST Uniform Gaussian Key Entry :OFFset Supported All Models with Option UNT Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 277: Source
Selects a DC voltage level as the LF output BNC source. *RST MONitor Func Gen 1 Dual Func Gen Key Entry Monitor Func Gen 2 Swept Func Gen Noise Gen 1 Noise Gen 1 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 278: Source:monitor
Only FUNC1 is available without Option 303. :STATe Supported All Models [:SOURce]:LFOutput:STATe ON|OFF|1|0 [:SOURce]:LFOutput:STATe? This command enables or disables the low frequency output. *RST Key Entry LF Out Off On Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 279: Sweep:function:frequency:start
LF Out Sweep Waveform :SWEep:FUNCtion:SHAPe:RAMP Supported All Models with Options UNT and 303 [:SOURce]:LFOutput:SWEep:FUNCtion:SHAPe:RAMP POSitive|NEGative [:SOURce]:LFOutput:SWEep:FUNCtion:SHAPe:RAMP? This command sets the ramp direction for the swept function generator when :SWEep:FUNCtion:SHAPe is set to RAMP. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 280: Sweep:rate[1]|2
This command sets the couplings between start-to-stop values and stop-to-start values for low-frequency output sweep times and rates. The sweep times coupled to on. Use this command when :SWEep:SHAPe is set to TRIangle. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 281: Sweep:time[1]|2
This choice enables the triggering of a sweep event by an internal Pulse Video or Pulse Sync signal. This choice enables GPIB triggering using the *TRG or GET command or LAN and RS-232 triggering using the *TRG command. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 282: Sweep:trigger:external:source
PSYNc This choice selects Pulse Sync as the internal trigger source for triggering sweep, point and function generator sweeps. *RST PSYN Key Entry Pulse Video Pulse Sync Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 283: Sweep:trigger:slope
NEGative The signal generator triggers an event when it detects a falling edge on the source signal *RST Key Entry Int/Ext Trigger Polarity Neg Pos Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 284: Phase Modulation Subsystem-Option Unt ([:Source])
All Models with Option UNT [:SOURce]:PM[1]|2:EXTernal[1]|2:IMPedance 50|600|1000000 [:SOURce]:PM[1]|2:EXTernal[1]|2:IMPedance? This command sets the input impedance for the externally-applied phase-modulated input signal. This choice selects 50 Ohm input impedance. This choice selects 600 Ohm input impedance. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 285: Pm[1]|2:Internal:dual:function2:Amplitude:percent
0.000 rad Range -6.290 to 6.290 rad -360.4 to 360.4 deg Key Entry ΦM Tone 2 Phase Offset :PM[1]|2:INTernal:DUAL:FUNCtion[1]|2:FREQuency Supported All Models with Option UNT and 303 [:SOURce]:PM[1]|2:INTernal:DUAL:FUNCtion[1]|2:FREQuency <value><unit> [:SOURce]:PM[1]|2:INTernal:DUAL:FUNCtion[1]|2:FREQuency? Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 286: Pm[1]|2:Internal:dual:function[1]|2:Shape
All Models with Option UNT [:SOURce]:PM:INTernal:FREQuency:STEP[:INCRement] <num> [:SOURce]:PM:INTernal:FREQuency:STEP[:INCRement]? This command sets the step increment of the phase modulation internal frequency. The variable <num> sets the entered value in units of Hertz. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 287: Pm[1]|2:Internal:function[1]|2:Frequency
[:SOURce]:PM[1]|2:INTernal:FUNCtion[1]|2:POFFset <value><unit> [:SOURce]:PM[1]|2:INTernal:FUNCtion[1]|2:POFFset? This command sets the phase offset in degrees or radians of internal function generator source. *RST 0.000 rad Range -6.290 to 6.290 rad -360.4 to 360.4 deg Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 288: Pm[1]|2:Internal:function[1]|2:Shape
This command sets the noise type when “:PM[1]|2:SOURce” on page 293 set to NOISe[1] or NOISe2. *RST Key Entry Noise Gen 1 Noise Gen 2 :PM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:FUNCtion:FREQuency:STARt Supported All models with Option UNT and 303 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 289: Pm[1]|2:Internal:sweep:function:frequency:stop
ΦM Sweep Waveform :PM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:FUNCtion:SHAPe:RAMP Supported All Models with Option UNT and 303 [:SOURce]:PM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:FUNCtion:SHAPe:RAMP POSitive|NEGative [:SOURce]:PM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:FUNCtion:SHAPe:RAMP? This command sets the ramp direction for the swept function generator when :PM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:FUNCtion:SHAPe is set to RAMP. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 290: Pm[1]|2:Internal:sweep:rate[1]|2
*RST SAWTooth Key Entry ΦM Sweep Shape :PM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:TIME:COUPled Supported All Models with Option UNT and 303 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 291: Pm[1]|2:Internal:sweep:time[1]|2
This choice enables GPIB triggering using the *TRG or GET command or LAN and RS-232 triggering using the *TRG command. IMMediate This choice enables immediate triggering of the sweep event. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 292: Pm[1]|2:Internal:sweep:trigger:external:source
Trigger 1 Trigger 2 Pulse Key Entry :PM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:TRIGger:INTernal:SOURce Supported All Models with Option UNT and 303 [:SOURce]:PM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:TRIGger:INTernal:SOURce PVIDeo|PSYNc [:SOURce]:PM[1]|2:INTernal:SWEep:TRIGger:INTernal:SOURce? This command selects the internal trigger source for the phase-modulated swept-sine waveform. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 293: Pm[1]|2:Internal:sweep:trigger:slope
Selects function generator 1 as the modulation source. FUNCtion[2] Selects function generator 2 as the modulation source. SWEep Selects the swept function generator as the modulation source. DUAL Selects the dual function generator as the modulation source. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 294: Pm[1]|2:State
The RF carrier is modulated when you set the signal generator’s modulation state to ON, see :MODulation[:STATe] command for more information. Whenever phase modulation is enabled, the ΦM annunciator is turned on in the display Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 295: Pm[1]|2[:Deviation]
DOWN choices for the FM deviation command. Refer to :PM[1]|2[:DEViation] command for more information. The setting enabled by this command is not affected by signal generator power-on, preset, or *RST. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 296: Pulse Modulation Subsystem-Option Unu And Unw And Option 320 ([:Source])
The preceding example sets the pulse delay step value to 10 nanoseconds. Range 10nS to (pulse period – 20 nS) Key Entry Incr Set :PULM:INTernal:DELay[1]|2 Supported All with Option UNW [:SOURce]:PULM:INTernal:DELay[1]|2 <value><unit>|UP|DOWN [:SOURce]:PULM:INTernal:DELay[1]|2 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 297: Pulm:internal:frequency
UP and DOWN choices. This command is used when SQUare is the pulse modulation type. Refer to :PULM:SOURce command for the pulse modulation type selection. Example :PULM:INT:FREQ 1MHz Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 298: Pulm:internal:frequency:step
<value><units>. The command, used with the UP|DOWN parameters, will change the pulse period by a user–defined step value. Refer to the :PULM:INTernal:PERiod:STEP[:INCRement] command for setting the value associated with the UP and DOWN choices. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 299: Pulm:internal:period:step[:Increment]
30 nS – 42S Key Entry Incr Set :PULM:INTernal:PWIDth:STEP Supported All with Option UNW [:SOURce]:PULM:INTernal:PWIDth:STEP <value><unit>|MAXimum|MINimum|DEFault [:SOURce]:PULM:INTernal:PWIDth:STEP? This command sets the step increment for the pulse width using the variables <value><unit>. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 300: Pulm:internal:pwidth[1]|2
The preceding example sets the pulse width to 100 milliseconds. *RST +2.00000000E−006 Range 20 nS to (pulse period - 10 nS) Key Entry Pulse Wid th :PULM:INTernal:TRAin:LIST:PRESet Supported All with Options UNW and 320 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 301: Pulm:internal:train:offtime
Off Time or the Repetition list. The query returns the count of pulse cycle elements in the list of on times. Refer to :PULM:INTernal:TRAin:OFFTime and :PULM:INTernal:TRAin:REPetition. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 302: Pulm:internal:train:ontime:points
The preceding example repeats the first pulse cycle 100 times, the second cycle to be repeated 20 times, and the third cycle 3 times. Range 1 to 2047 total pulse repetitions Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 303: Pulm:internal:train:repetition:points
This command will cause the pulse train to run once. If the pulse train is already running or off, then this SCPI command has no effect. Key Entry Trigger Immed iately :PULM:INTernal:VIDeo:POLarity Supported All with Option UNW Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 304: Pulm:source
There is one external source: Ext Pulse selected by :PULM:SOURce command. SQUare This command sets Square as the pulse modulation source. This is an internal free-run pulse with a 50% duty cycle. The period is determined by the rate. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 305: Pulm:state
*RST FRUN (Int Free–Run) Key Entry Square Free-Run Triggered Trigger Doublet Gated Pulse Train Ad justable Doublet :PULM:STATe Supported All with Option UNW Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 306 When pulse modulation is enabled, the PULSE annunciator appears on the signal generator’s front-panel display. Example :PULM:STAT ON The preceding example enables the pulse modulation. *RST Key Entry Pulse Off On Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 307: Arb Commands
SCPI Command Reference Arb Commands This chapter provides arb signal generation SCPI command descriptions for use in either component or receiver test using Keysight X-Series signal generator and EXG X-series vector signal generators. This chapter contains the following major sections: —...
Page 308: All Subsystem-N5172B/82B ([:Source])
Arb Commands All Subsystem–N5172B/82B ([:SOURce]) All Subsystem–N5172B/82B ([:SOURce]) :RADio:ALL:OFF Supported N5172B/82B [:SOURce]:RADio:ALL:OFF This command turns off all digital modulation formats. Remarks This command does not affect analog modulation. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 309: ([:Source]:Radio:dmodulation:arb)
DAC overrange errors from occurring by scaling the signal down by 1/square root of 2. Key Entry Baseband Frequency Offset Phase Reset :FILTer Supported N5172B/82B with Option 431 [:SOURce]:RADio:DMODulation:ARB:FILTer RNYQuist|NYQuist|GAUSsian| RECTangle|IS95|IS95_EQ|IS95_MOD|IS95_MOD_EQ|EDGE|EWIDe|EHSR| WCDMa|AC4Fm|"<user FIR>" [:SOURce]:RADio:DMODulation:ARB:FILTer? Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 310 FIR: or /USER/FIR. The command assumes the FIR directory. For more information on file names, refer to “File Name Variables” on page Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 311: Filter:alpha
Range 0.100 to 1.000 Key Entry Filter BbT Remarks This command is effective only after choosing a Gaussian filter. It does not have an effect on other types of filters. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 312: Filter:channel
Key Entry Save Setup To Header Remarks The Digital Modulation Off On softkey must be set to On for this command to function. :IQ:MODulation:ATTen Supported N5172B/82B with Option 431 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 313: Iq:modulation:atten:auto
This command routes the selected marker to the Alternate Amplitude function. The NONE parameter clears the marker for the Alternate Amplitude function. *RST NONE None Marker Marker Marker Marker Key Entry :MDEStination:ALCHold Supported N5172B/82B with Option 431 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 314 These are the marker choices. The ALC hold feature uses only one marker at a time. Example :RAD:DMOD:ARB:MDES:ALCH M1 The preceding example routes marker 1 to the ALC Hold function. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 315: Mdestination:pulse
The marker signal has a minimum of a two–sample delay in its response relative to the waveform signal response. To compensate for the marker signal delay, offset marker points from the waveform sample point at which you want Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 316: Modulation:ask[:Depth]
0 to 100 Key Entry ASK Depth 100% Remarks The modulation is applied to the I signal, the Q value is always kept at zero. :MODulation:FSK[:DEViation] Supported N5172B/82B with Option 431 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 317: Modulation[:Type]
This command sets the modulation type for the digital modulation personality. *RST QPSK Unbalanced IS–95 Key Entry QPSK QPSK OQPS IS–95 16PS D8PS π/4 OQPSK DQPSK 2–Lvl 4–Lvl 8–Lvl 16–Lvl Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 318: Modulation:ufsk
This command selects the user FSK file to use when the :MODulation[:TYPE] is set to UIQ. For more information on the file name syntax, see “File Name Variables” on page Key Entry Select User I/Q :MODulation:UQPSk[:GAIN] Supported N5172B/82B with Option 431 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 319: Mpolarity:marker1|2|3|4
This command selects the flat noise bandwidth value of the real–time noise for an ARB waveform. Typically, this value is set slightly wider than the carrier bandwidth. *RST +1.00000000E+000 Range Option 653 1 sa to 75 Msa Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 320: Noise:cbrate
The carrier bandwidth is typically the symbol rate. For more information refer “:NOISe[:STATe]” on page 324. *RST 1.000000000 MHz Range 1 Hz to 125 MHz Key Entry Carrier Band wid th Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 321: Noise:cn
–100 to 100 dB of C/N. This value is only effective when Eb/N0 has been enabled by the :NOISe:CNFormat command. The query returns the value of Eb/N0. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 322: Noise:mux
In the TOTal control mode, this will adjust the total power once for the specified carrier power level, after which the carrier power could change if any noise parameters are adjusted or the total power is adjusted. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 323: Noise:power:control[:Mode]
C/N at their last specified values. Default TOTal Key Entry Total Carrier Total Noise :NOISe:POWer:NOISe:CHANnel? Supported N5172B/82B with Option 431 and 403 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 324: Noise:power:noise:total
(AWGN) to the carrier modulated by the waveform being played by the Dual ARB waveform player. For more information on AWGN, see the User’s Guide. Example :RAD:ARB:NOIS ON The preceding example applies real–time AWGN to the carrier. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 325: Phase:noise:f1
The actual value may vary logarithmically, which is more noticeable at higher frequency offset values. For more information, see the User’s Guide. *RST +3.00000000E+004 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 326: Phase:noise:f2:Actual
This query returns the actual Lmid in use with the current set of desired values. This value may vary if the desired f2 value is changed, and may or may not vary when Lmid is varied, based on the capabilities of the hardware. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 327: Phase:noise[:State]
The samples are taken at logarithmic frequency steps and the output is in dBc/Hz. Range <startFreq> 1 Hz to 100 <stopFreq> 1 Hz to 100 <numSamples> 1 to 8192 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 328: Play:completed
OFF (0) This choice specifies that if a trigger occurs while a waveform is playing, the trigger will be ignored. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 329: Sclock:rate
The MCARrier choice selects multicarrier and turns it on. Selecting any other setup such as GSM or CDPD turns multicarrier off. To select the multicarrier setup, see the “:SETup:MCARrier” on page 330. *RST NADC APCO 25 Key Entry w/C4FM Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 330: Setup:mcarrier
<num carriers>: 2 <freq spacing>: +1.0000000000000E+06 Range <num carriers>: 2–100 <freq spacing>: 2 ÷ (<num carriers> − 1) × 80 MHz NADC DECT Key Entry CDPD EDGE TETRA # of Carriers Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 331: Setup:mcarrier:phase
The setting enabled by this command is not affected by signal generator power–on, preset, or *RST. For information on the file name syntax, refer to “File Name Variables” on page :SETup:MCARrier:TABLe Supported N5172B/82B with Option 431 [:SOURce]:RADio:DMODulation:ARB:SETup:MCARrier:TABLe INIT|APPend| <carrier_num>,GSM|NADC|PDC|PHS|DECT|AC4Fm|ACQPsk|CDPD|PWT|ED Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 332 Key Entry NADC DECT APCO 25 w/C4FM APCO w/CQPSK TETRA CDPD EDGE Custom Digital Mod State Remarks For information on the file name syntax, refer to “File Name Variables” on page Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 333: Setup:mcarrier:table:ncarriers
50 sps to 37.5 Msps Option 655 50 sps to 75 Msps Option 656 50 sps to 50 Msps Option 657 50 sps to 100 Msps Key Entry Symbol Rate Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 334: Trigger:type
— CONTinuous and SINGle see “:TRIGger[:SOURce]:EXTernal:SLOPe” on page 339 — GATE, see “:TRIGger:TYPE:GATE” on page 336 For more information on triggering, see the User’s Guide. The following list describes the trigger type command choices: Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 335 The gate mode works only with an external trigger source. The ARB gating behavior described above is opposite to the gating behavior for real–time custom mode. *RST CONT Continuous Single Gated Key Entry Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 336: Trigger:type:continuous[:Type]
For example, when you select HIGH, the active state occurs during the high of the trigger signal. When the active state occurs, the X-Series signal generator starts the waveform playback at the last played Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 337: Trigger[:Source]
“:TRIGger[:SOURce]:EXTernal[:SOURce]” on page 339. For more information on the connectors and on connecting the cables, see the User’s Guide. — The trigger signal polarity: — gating mode, see “:TRIGger:TYPE:GATE” on page 336 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 338: Trigger[:Source]:External:delay
For more information on configuring an external trigger source and to select external as the trigger source, see “:TRIGger[:SOURce]” on page 337. The unit of measurement for the variable <val> is in seconds (nsec–sec). *RST +1.00000000E−003 Range 1E–8 to 4E1 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 339: Trigger[:Source]:External:delay:state
For more information on configuring an external trigger source and to select external as the trigger source, see “:TRIGger[:SOURce]” on page 337. *RST Key Entry Ext Polarity Neg Pos :TRIGger[:SOURce]:EXTernal[:SOURce] Supported N5172B/82B with Option 431 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 340: [:State]
Key Path Mode > ARB Custom Mod ulation > Digital Modulation Off On Remarks When On is selected, the I/Q state is activated and the I/Q source is set to internal. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 341: Dual Arb Subsystem-N5172B/82B ([:Source]:Radio:arb)
Baseband Frequency Offset Phase Reset :CLIPping Supported N5172B/82B Clipping cannot be undone (i.e. restoring clipping value to 100% will have no effect on a previously clipped waveform.) [:SOURce]:RADio:ARB:CLIPping "<file name>",IJQ|IORQ,<value>[,<value>] Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 342: Doprotection
The automatic protection feature is not enabled. To correct a DAC over–range condition, reduce the waveform runtime scaling value (see “:RSCaling” on page 373). *RST Key Entry DAC Over–range Protection Off On :FILTer:ALPHa Supported N5172B/82B Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 343: Filter:bbt
This command optimizes the Nyquist and Root Nyquist Real-Time Modulation filters to minimize error vector magnitude (EVM) or to minimize adjacent channel power (ACP). This choice provides the most ideal passband. This choice improves stopband rejection. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 344: Filter:type
This choice selects an EDGE spectrally wide pulse shape filter as per 3GPP TS 45.004. EDGE EHSR This choice selects an EDGE high symbol rate spectrally narrow pulse shape filter as per 3GPP TS 45.004. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 345: Filter[:State]
This means that the filter must have an oversample ratio of two or more. When this feature is active, the Sample Clock Rate is actually the Symbol Rate. Default Key Entry Modulation Filter Off On :GENerate:SINE Supported N5172B/82B [:SOURce]:RADio:ARB:GENerate:SINE ["<file_name>"][,<osr>],[<scale>], [I|Q|IQ][<phasedeg>] Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 346: Generate:test:waveforms
OSR Option 65x: 4E0 to 32E6 OSR Option 021: 4E0 to 256E6 OSR Option 022: 4E0 to 512E6 OSR Option 023: 4E0 to 1E9 Scale: 0 to 1 :GENerate:TEST:WAVeforms Supported N5172B/82B Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 347: Header:clear
WFM1, NVWFM, or SEQ directories. For information on the file name syntax, refer to “File Name Variables” on page <value> This variable is the user–measured RMS noise value for the specified carrier. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 348: Header:rms
The file name variable can designate a file in the WFM1, NVWFM, or SEQ directories. For information on the file name syntax, refer to “File Name Variables” on page Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 349: Header:save
This command saves the Dual ARB state information to the header of the currently selected waveform. Key Entry Save Setup To Header Remarks A waveform must be selected for this command to function. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 350: Iq:modulation:atten
(WFM1). For information on the file name syntax, see “File Name Variables” on page <marker> This variable selects the marker number; an integer value from one to four. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 351 <first_Point>: 1–number of waveform points <last_point>: <first_Point>–number of waveform points Key Entry Set Marker Off Range Of Points Marker 1 2 3 4 Key Entry First Mkr Point Last Mkr Point Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 352: Marker:clear:all
To set the marker points in a waveform, refer to “:MARKer[:SET]” on page 353. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 353: Marker[:Set]
For waveforms generated on the signal generator (baseband generator), the Keysight X-Series signal generator automatically places a marker point at the first waveform sample for markers one and two. You can set markers for either positive or negative polarity. The following discussions for this command assume positive marker polarity.
Page 354 <skip_count> value. The gaps begin after the first marker point. Each marker point in the pattern, which is only one point wide, produces a marker pulse. Example :RAD:ARB:MARK "Test_Data",1,40,100,2 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 355: Mbsync
Prior to selecting MASTer, ensure that the trigger type is something other than shown above. If not, the X-Series signal generator generates a settings conflict error and changes the trigger type to TRIGger (continuous play once triggered). Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 356: Mbsync:naslaves
BBG synchronization setup. This value is required for both the master and slave signal generators and is used to calculate the internal compensation values to minimize synchronization delay. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 357: Mbsync:nslaves
For signal generators designated as slaves in the multiple BBG synchronization setup, this command enables them to receive a one–time baseband synchronization event trigger initiated by the master. The signal generator receives the trigger signal through the PAT TRIG connector. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 358: Mbsync:sreference
For the signal generator designated as the master in the multiple BBG synchronization setup, this command initiates the trigger to synchronize the baseband generators. The trigger signal is output through the EVENT 1 connector. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 359: Mdestination:aamplitude
ALC sample over an amplitude that accounts for the high power levels within the signal. [:SOURce]:RADio:ARB:MDEStination:ALCHold NONE|M1|M2|M3|M4 [:SOURce]:RADio:ARB:MDEStination:ALCHold? This command enables the marker ALC hold function for the selected marker. For setting markers, see “:MARKer[:SET]” on page 353. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 360 Example :RAD:ARB:MDES:ALCH M1 The preceding example routes marker 1 to the ALC Hold function. *RST NONE Key Entry None Marker Marker Marker Marker 4 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 361: Mdestination:pulse
This could create the situation where there is no RF output signal, because the previous waveform used RF blanking. For more information on the marker RF blanking function, see the User’s Guide. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 362: Mpolarity:marker1|2|3|4
This command selects the flat noise bandwidth value of the real–time noise for an ARB waveform. Typically, this value is set slightly wider than the signal bandwidth. The minimum increment value is 0.001 Hz. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 363: Noise:cbrate
(C/N). The minimum increment value is 0.001 Hz. For more information, refer to the “:NOISe[:STATe]” command and the “:NOISe:BANDwidth”command. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 364: Noise:cn
The preceding example sets the carrier to noise ratio format to EbNo. Default Carrier to Noise Ratio Format C/N Key Entry Carrier to Noise Ratio Format C/N Eb/No :NOISe:EBNO Supported N5172B/82B with Option 403 [:SOURce]:RADio:ARB:NOISe:EBNO <ebno in dB> [:SOURce]:RADio:ARB:NOISe:EBNO? Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 365: Noise:mux
A change to the total power will change the carrier power setting appropriately to maintain the C/N ratio. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 366: Noise:power:control[:Mode]
C/N at their last specified values. Default Total Key Entry Total Carrier Total Noise Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 367: Noise:power:noise:channel
This command enables or disables adding real-time additive white gaussian noise (AWGN) to the carrier modulated by the waveform being played by the dual ARB waveform player. Example :RAD:ARB:NOIS ON Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 368: Phase:noise:f1
The actual value may vary logarithmically, which is more noticeable at higher frequency offset values. For more information, see the User’s Guide. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 369: Phase:noise:f2:Actual
The range values are expressed in units of dBc/Hz. *RST − 7.00000000E+001 Range − 300 to 100 Key Entry Desired Flat Amplitude (Lmid) :PHASe:NOISe:LMID:ACTual? Supported N5172B/82B with Option 432 [:SOURce]:RADio:ARB:PHASe:NOISe:LMID:ACTual? Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 370: Phase:noise[:State]
It returns a 0 if the waveform has not completed and a 1 if the waveform has completed at least one time. After this query, the value will be reset to 0 until another completion occurs. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 371: Play:wcompleted
Dual ARB is off Dual ARB is on Trigger is not armed Trigger is armed and the Dual ARB is waiting for a trigger to start the play-back of the waveform Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 372: Retrigger
This choice (Restart on Trigger) specifies that if a trigger occurs while a waveform is playing, the waveform will reset and replay from the start immediately upon receiving a trigger. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 373: Rscaling
Scaling up, after scaling down, typically results in a slightly different waveform from the original, as some data is lost in the scale–down process. For more information about waveform file scaling, refer to the User’s Guide. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 374: Sclock:rate
Option 655: 1 Hz to 150MHz Option 656: 1 Hz to 100 MHz Option 657: 1 Hz to 200 MHz Key Entry ARB Sample Clock :SEQuence[:MWAVeform] Supported N5172B/82B [:SOURce]:RADio:ARB:SEQuence[:MWAVeform] <filename>,<waveform1>,<reps>,NONE|M1|M2| M3|M4|M1M2|M1M3|M1M4|M2M3|M2M4|M3M4|M1M2M3|M1M2M4|M1M3M4|M2M 3M4|M1M2M3M4| ALL,,<waveform2>,<reps>,NONE|M1|M2|M3|M4|M1M2|M1M3|M1M4|M2M3 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 375 A sequence is stored in the catalog of SEQ files USER/SEQ or SEQ: directory. When you create a waveform sequence, the Keysight X-Series signal generator also creates a file header for the sequence. This file header takes priority over segment or nested sequence file headers.
Page 376 The waveform is stored in the signal generator’s SEQ: directory. — The first segment, ramp_test_wfm, has 25 repetitions with markers 1 and 4 enabled. — The second segment, sine_test_wfm, has 100 repetitions with all four markers enabled. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 377: Trigger:type
RF output until you trigger the waveform. This is because the Keysight X-Series signal generator sets the I and Q signals to zero volts prior to the first trigger event, which suppresses the carrier. After the first trigger event, the waveform’s final I and Q levels determine whether you will...
Page 378: Trigger:type:continuous[:Type]
— Selecting the trigger source (see “:TRIGger[:SOURce]” on page 381), which determines how the Keysight X-Series signal generator receives its trigger signal, internally or externally. The GATE choice requires an external trigger. — Setting the trigger polarity when using an external source: —...
Page 379: Trigger:type:gate
For example, when you select HIGH, the active state occurs during the high of the trigger signal. When the inactive state occurs, the Keysight X-Series signal generator stops the waveform playback at the last played sample point, then restarts the playback at the next sample point when the active state occurs.
Page 380: Trigger:type:sadvance[:Type]
— When the waveform receives a trigger either during or after the last segment in a sequence plays, the sequence resets and the first segment plays to completion. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 381: Trigger:type:single:repeat
This command sets the trigger source.With the multi–baseband generator synchronization slave selection, this command is unavailable (see page 355 more information). For more information on triggering, see “:TRIGger:TYPE” on page 377. The following list describes the command choices: Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 382: Trigger[Source]:External:delay
This choice enables triggering over the GPIB or LAN using the *TRG or GET commands or the AUXILIARY INTERFACE (USB) using the *TRG command. *RST Trigger Key Key Entry :TRIGger[SOURce]:EXTernal:DELay Supported N5172B/82B [:SOURce]:RADio:ARB:TRIGger[:SOURce]:EXTernal:DELay <value> [:SOURce]:RADio:ARB:TRIGger[:SOURce]:EXTernal:DELay? Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 383: Trigger[:Source]:External:delay:state
Arb Commands Dual ARB Subsystem–N5172B/82B ([:SOURce]:RADio:ARB) This command sets the amount of time to delay the Keysight X-Series signal generator’s response to an external trigger. The delay is a path (time) delay between when the Keysight X-Series signal generator receives the trigger and when it responds to the trigger. For...
Page 384: Trigger[:Source]:External[:Source]
(negative) states of the external trigger signal. For example, when you select POSitive, the waveform responds (plays) during the high state of the trigger signal. When the Keysight X-Series signal generator receives multiple trigger occurrences when only one is required, the signal generator uses the first trigger and ignores the rest.
Page 385: Waveform:nheaders
"SEQ:filename" This variable names a sequence file residing in the catalog of sequence files. For more information on the file name syntax, see “File Name Variables” on page Example :RAD:ARB:WAV:NHE "Test_Data" Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 386: Waveform:segments
— Dual ARB state (off or on) — Trigger arming — Waveform play–back — Multiple BBG synchronization To use the register, see “:REGister[:STATus]” on page 371. *RST Key Entry ARB Off On Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 387: Larb Subsystem-N5172B/82B ([:Source]:Radio:larb)
*RST Key Entry Waveform Off On Remarks The Sweep Type softkey must be set to List for this command to function. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 388: Multitone Subsystem-N5172B/82B ([:Source]:Radio:mtone:arb)
The X-Series signal generator provides automatic DAC over–range protection when the offset value is something other than 0 Hz. It scales down the playing I/Q data by 1/square root of 2. *RST 0.000 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 389: Baseband:frequency:offset:phase:reset
This command saves the header information to the file header used by this modulation format. Key Entry Save Setup To Header Remarks The Multitone Off On softkey must be set to On for this command to function. :IQ:MODulation:ATTen Supported N5172B/82B Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 390: Iq:modulation:atten:auto
This command routes the selected marker to the Alternate Amplitude function. The NONE parameter clears the marker for the Alternate Amplitude function. *RST NONE Marker Marker Marker Mark Key Entry er 4 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 391: Mdestination:alchold
For more information on the marker ALC hold function, see the User’s Guide. NONE This terminates the marker ALC hold function. M1–M4 These are the marker choices. The ALC hold feature uses only one marker at a time. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 392: Mdestination:pulse
The marker signal has a minimum of a two–sample delay in its response relative to the waveform signal response. To compensate for the marker signal delay, offset marker points from the waveform sample point at which you want Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 393: Mpolarity:marker1|2|3|4
Supported N5172B/82B with Option 403 [:SOURce]:RADio:MTONe:ARB:NOISe:BANDwidth <val><unit> [:SOURce]:RADio:MTONe:ARB:NOISe:BANDwidth? This command sets the flat noise bandwidth value for the multitone waveform. This value is typically set wider than the carrier bandwidth. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 394: Noise:cbrate
The query returns the current carrier bit rate setting. Default 1.000 bps Range 1 bps to 999 Mbps Key Entry Carrier Bit Rate :NOISe:CBWidth Supported N5172B/82B with Option 403 [:SOURce]:RADio:MTONe:ARB:NOISe:CBWidth <1Hz-80MHz> [:SOURce]:RADio:MTONe:ARB:NOISe:CBWidth? Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 395: Noise:cn
:RAD:MTON:ARB:NOIS:CNF EBNO The preceding example sets the carrier to noise ratio format to EbNo. Default Carrier to Noise Ratio Format C/N Key Entry Carrier to Noise Ratio Format C/N Eb/No Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 396: Noise:ebno
Default Carrier+Noise Key Entry Carrier+Noise | Carrier | Noise :NOISe:POWer:CARRier Supported N5172B/82B with Option 403 [:SOURce]:RADio:MTONe:ARB:NOISe:POWer:CARRier <carrierPower> [:SOURce]:RADio:MTONe:ARB:NOISe:POWer:CARRier? This command sets the current carrier power level if noise is on. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 397: Noise:power:control[:Mode]
In this mode the total noise power and C/N are independent variables and the total power and carrier power are dependent variables set by the total noise power, C/N and the rest of the noise settings. The total Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 398: Noise:power:noise:channel
Default The appropriate value given the current total power and the current Carrier to Noise (C/N). Key Entry Total Noise Power :NOISe[:STATe] Supported N5172B/82B with Option 403 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 399: Phase:noise:f1
This query returns the actual f1 in use with the current set of desired values. This value may vary if the desired f2 value is changed, and may or may not vary when f1 is varied, based on the capabilities of the hardware. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 400: Phase:noise:f2
400). As f2 increases in value, the range for Lmid decreases. If the current Lmid setting is too high for the new f2 value, the signal generator changes the Lmid value and generates an error. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 401: Phase:noise:lmid:actual
The samples are taken at logarithmic frequency steps and the output is in dBc/Hz. Range <startFreq> 1 Hz to 100 MHz <stopFreq> 1 Hz to 100 MHz <numSamples> 1 to 8192 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 402: Sclock:rate
MTONE files. This information is held in memory until you send the command that turns the waveform on. For information on the file name syntax, refer to “File Name Variables” on page Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 403: Setup:store
+0.00000000E+000 Tone 8 +35000 +0.00000000E+000 Range <freq_spacing> (2 tones): 1E1 to Option 65x bandwidth <num_tones>: 2–64 <freq_spacing> (>2 tones): 1E1 to (Option 65x bandwidth ÷ (num_tones − 1)) <phase>: 0–359 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 404: Setup:table:fspacing
This command is the second step in creating a multitone waveform. Refer to “Creating a Multitone Waveform” on page 388 for all four steps. :SETup:TABLe:NTONes Supported N5172B/82B [:SOURce]:RADio:MTONe:ARB:SETup:TABLe:NTONes <num_tones> [:SOURce]:RADio:MTONe:ARB:SETup:TABLe:NTONes? Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 405: Setup:table:phase:initialize
“:SETup:TABLe:PHASe:INITialize:SEED” on page 406. This command is the first step in creating a multitone waveform. Refer to “Creating a Multitone Waveform” on page 388 for all four steps. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 406: Setup:table:phase:initialize:seed
This command is the final step in creating a multitone waveform. Refer to “Creating a Multitone Waveform” on page 388 for all four steps. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 407: [:State]
Key Entry Goto Row Ed it Item Toggle State [:STATe] Supported N5172B/82B [:SOURce]:RADio:MTONe:ARB[:STATe] ON|OFF|1|0 [:SOURce]:RADio:MTONe:ARB[:STATe]? This command enables or disables the multitone waveform generator function. *RST Key Entry Multitone Off On Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 408: Two Tone Subsystem-N5172B/82B ([:Source]:Radio:ttone:arb)
0 Hz. It scales down the playing I/Q data by 1/square root of 2. *RST 0 Hz Range +5.0E7 to –5.0E7 MHz Key Entry Baseband Frequency Offset Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 409: Baseband:frequency:offset:phase:reset
Refer to the User’s Guide for information on file headers. For this command to function, two tone must be on. To turn two tone on, see “[:STATe]” on page 424. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 410: Header:save
This command enables or disables the modulator attenuator auto mode. The auto mode will be switched to manual if the signal generator receives an AUTO OFF or AUTO ON command. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 411: Mdestination:alchold
“:MPOLarity:MARKer1|2|3|4” on page 414. For more information on markers, “:MARKer[:SET]” on page 353. Do not use the ALC hold for more than 100 ms, because it can affect the waveform’s output amplitude. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 412 Example :RAD:TTON:ARB:MDES:ALCH M2 The preceding example routes marker two to the ALC hold function. *RST NONE None Marker Marker Marker Marker 4 Key Entry Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 413: Mdestination:pulse
To compensate for the marker signal delay, offset marker points from the waveform sample point at which you want the RF blanking to begin. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 414: Mpolarity:marker1|2|3|4
“:MARKer:ROTate” on page 352. — For information on markers and setting marker points, see “:MARKer[:SET]” on page 353. Example :RAD:TTON:ARB:MPOL:MARK1 POS The preceding example sets the polarity for marker one to positive. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 415: Noise:bandwidth
When the carrier to noise ratio format is set to Eb/N0 (refer to the :NOISe:CNFormat command), the adjustment of the carrier bit rate will have an immediate impact on the carrier to noise ratio as specified by Eb/N0. The Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 416: Noise:cbwidth
“:NOISe[:STATe]” on page 420. Range 1 Hz to 125 MHz (Minimum increment is .001 MHz) *RST +1.00000000E+000 Key Entry Carrier Band wid th :NOISe:CN Supported N5172B/82B with Option 403 [:SOURce]:RADio:TTONe:ARB:NOISe:CN <val><unit> [:SOURce]:RADio:TTONe:ARB:NOISe:CN? Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 417: Noise:cnformat
The preceding example sets the carrier to noise ratio format to EbNo. Default Carrier to Noise Ratio Format C/N Key Entry Carrier to Noise Ratio Format C/N Eb/No :NOISe:EBNO Supported N5172B/82B with Option 403 [:SOURce]:RADio:TTONE:ARB:NOISe:EBNO <ebno in dB> [:SOURce]:RADio:TTONE:ARB:NOISe:EBNO? Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 418: Noise:mux
A change to the total power will change the carrier power setting appropriately to maintain the C/N ratio. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 419: Noise:power:control[:Mode]
C/N at their last specified values. Default Total Key Entry Total Carrier Total Noise Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 420: Noise:power:noise:channel
This command enables the Two-Tone modulation mode. To configure the AWGN, refer to the following sections located in the Two Tone subsystem: — To set the AWGN noise bandwidth, refer to “:NOISe:BANDwidth” on page 415. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 421: Phase:noise:f1
:PHASe:NOISe:F2 Supported N5172B/82B with Option 432 [:SOURce]:RADio:TTONe:ARB:PHASe:NOISe:F2 <value><unit> [:SOURce]:RADio:TTONe:ARB:PHASe:NOISe:F2? This command sets the stop frequency value of the flat area for the phase noise impairment. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 422: Phase:noise:f2:Actual
Lmid setting is too high for the new f2 value, the signal generator changes the Lmid value and generates an error. The range values are expressed in units of dBc/Hz. *RST –7.00000000E+001 Range –300 to 100 Key Entry Desired Flat Amplitude (Lmid) Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 423: Phase:noise:lmid:actual
Range <startFreq> 1 Hz to 100 <stopFreq> 1 Hz to 100 <numSamples> 1 to 8192 :SCLock:RATE Supported N5172B/82B [:SOURce]:RADio:TTONe:ARB:SCLock:RATE <sample_clock_rate> [:SOURce]:RADio:TTONE:ARB:SCLock:RATE? This command sets the ARB sample clock rate. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 424: [:State]
This command enables or disables the on/off operational state of the two–tone waveform generator function. Example :RAD:TTON:ARB ON The preceding example turns on the two–tone generator. *RST Key Entry Two Tone Off On Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 425: Digital Signal Interface Module Commands
Keysight X-Series Signal Generators N5171B/72B/73B EXG and N5181B/82B/83B MXG SCPI Command Reference Digital Signal Interface Module Commands This chapter provides SCPI descriptions for commands available with the N5102A Digital Signal Interface Module. Refer to the X-Series Signal Generators User’s Guide for more information on the N5102A module.
Page 426: Digital Subsystem-Option 003 And 004 ([:Source])
If this command is executed when the clock rate is less than 10 MHz or greater than 200 MHz, the resolution changes to 180 degrees, and the maximum phase defaults to 180 degrees. Example :DIG:CLOC:PHAS 90DEG Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 427: Digital:clock:polarity
0 or 180 degrees are valid for a clock rate setting below 10 MHz. The variable <value> is a expressed in hertz. Example :DIG:CLOC:RATE 100MHZ The preceding example sets the clock rate to 100 megahertz. *RST +1.00000000E+008 Range 1 kHz–200 MHz Key Entry Clock Rate Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 428: Digital:clock:reference:frequency
10 megahertz. The variable <value> is a expressed in nanoseconds. Example :DIG:CLOC:SKEW 2NS The preceding example sets the clock skew to 2 nanoseconds. *RST +0.00000000E+000 Range –5ns to 5ns Key Entry Clock Skew Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 429: Digital:clock:source
This command selects the bit order for data transmitted through the N5102A module. Data can be in least significant (LSB) bit first or most significant (MSB) bit first. Example :DIG:DATA:BORD MSB The preceding example specifies data in MSB first format. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 430: Digital:data:direction
65535 in offset binary or -32768 to +32767 in 2’s complement mode. Example :DIG:DATA:INEG ON The preceding example enables negation of the I data. *RST Key Entry Negate I Data Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 431: Dmodulation Subsystem-N5172B/82B With Option
The preceding example sets the input attenuation to 100 mV. *RST Default Range 50.0 to 1.000 V Key Entry Input Atten Level :DIGital:DATA:INPut:BASeband:FREQuency:OFFSet Supported N5172B/82B with option 004 :DIGital:DATA:INPut:BASeband:FREQuency:OFFSet <value><unit> :DIGital:DATA:INPut:BASeband:FREQuency:OFFSet? Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 432: Digital:data:input:baseband:frequency:offset:phase:reset
1/square root of 2. Key Entry Baseband Frequency Offset Phase Reset :DIGital:DATA:INPut:FILTer:ALPHa Supported N5172B/82B with option 004 :DIGital:DATA:INPut:FILTer:ALPHa <value> :DIGital:DATA:INPut:FILTer:ALPHa? This command changes the Nyquist or root Nyquist filter’s alpha value. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 433: Digital:data:input:filter:bbt
(0.100) and maximum level by using fractional numeric values (0.101–0.999). Example :DIG:DATA:INP:INP:FILT:BBT 1 The preceding example sets the filter BbT value to the maximum value of 1. *RST 0.500 Range 0.000 to 1.000 Key Entry Filter Alpha Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 434: Digital:data:input:filter
EDGE This choice selects a linearized Gaussian filter as defined in GSM 05.04. EDGE_Wide This choice selects an EDGE spectrally wide pulse shape filter as per 3GPP TS 45.004. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 435: Digital:data:input:filter:channel
This choice provides the most ideal passband. This choice improves stopband rejection. Example :DIG:DATA:INP:FILT:CHAN EVM The preceding example selects error vector magnitude. *RST Key Entry Optimize FIR for EVM :DIGital:DATA:INPut:IQ:SCALe Supported N5172B/82B with option 004 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 436: Digital:data:input:mdestination:aamplitude
Example :DIGital:DATA:INPut:MDES:AAMP M1 The preceding example routes marker 1 to Alternate Amplitude. *RST None Key Entry Alternate Amplitude :DIGital:DATA:INPut:MDEStination:ALCHold Supported N5172B/82B with option 004 :DIGital:DATA:INPut:MDEStination:ALCHold NONE|M1 :DIGital:DATA:INPut:MDEStination:ALCHold? Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 437: Digital:data:input:mdestination:pulse
N5172B/82B with option 004 :DIGital:DATA:INPut:MPOLarity:MARKer1 NORMal|INVerted :DIGital:DATA:INPut:MPOLarity:MARKer1? Selects whether marker 1 polarity is inverted or not. Example :DIG:DATA:INP:MPOL:MARK NORM The preceding example sets the marker 1 polarity as not inverted. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 438 Digital Signal Interface Module Commands Digital Subsystem—Option 003 and 004 ([:SOURce]) *RST Normal Key Entry Marker 1 Polarity Normal/Invert Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 439: Digital:data:input:noise:bandwidth
The query returns the current carrier bit rate setting. Example :DIG:DATA:INP:NOIS:CBR 5 The preceding example sets the carrier bit rate to 5 bps. Default 1.000 bps Range 1 bps to 999 Mbps Key Entry Carrier Bit Rate Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 440: Digital:data:input:noise:cbwidth
This command selects either the Carrier to Noise Ratio (C/N) or energy per bit over noise power density at the receiver (Eb/N0) as the variable controlling the ratio of carrier power to noise power in the carrier bandwidth. Example Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 441: Digital:data:input:noise:ebno
The system will still behave as if both the noise and the carrier are present on the output when it comes to determining the Auto Modulation Attenuation and the RMS level for RMS Power Search. Example :DIG:DATA:INP:NOIS:MUX CARR Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 442: Digital:data:input:noise:power:carrier
Carrier to Noise (C/N). Key Entry Carrier Power :DIGital:DATA:INPut:NOISe:POWer:CONTrol[:MODE] Supported N5172B/82B with option 004 :DIGital:DATA:INPut:NOISe:POWer:NOISe:CONTrol[:MODE]TOTal|CA RRier| NOISe|NCHannel :DIGital:DATA:INPut:NOISe:POWer:NOISe:CONTrol[:MODE]? This command sets the power control to one of the three following modes: Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 443: Digital:data:input:noise:power:noise:channel
Power Control mode is set to channel noise power. The variable <value> is expressed in units of dBm. The query returns the current noise power across the carrier bandwidth in dBm. Example Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 444: Digital:data:input:noise:power:noise:total
Ensure that this value is less than or equal to the stop frequency value (see the :DIGital:DATA:INPut:PHASe:NOISe:F2 command). If the value is set greater than the stop frequency value, the signal generator resets the stop value to equal the start value. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 445: Digital:data:input:phase:noise:f1:Actual
For more information, see the User’s Guide. The phase noise is added to the base phase noise of the instrument. *RST +3.00000000E+004 Range 1 Hz to 77.500524490 MHz Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 446: Digital:data:input:phase:noise:f2:Actual
Lmid value and generates an error. The phase noise is added to the base phase noise of the instrument. The range values are expressed in units of dBc/Hz. *RST 7.00000000E+001 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 447: Digital:data:input:phase:noise:lmid:actual
This SCPI query returns the theoretical phase noise amplitude mask applied with the current settings if the phase noise feature is on. This mask does not take the natural phase noise of the instrument into account, only the Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 448: Digital:data:input:phase:noise[:State]
The range varies based on the bounds of the total power that results from the noise settings. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 449: Digital:data:input:noise[:State]
I data is sent to the N5102A’s Q bus and the Q data is sent to the I bus. Example :DIG:DATA:IQSW ON The preceding example enables swapping of I and Q data. *RST Key Entry Swap IQ Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 450: Digital:data:nformat
:DIG:DATA:OUTP:IG 90 The preceding example sets the I data gain to 90%. *RST +0.00000000E+000 Range 87.5 to 112.5% Key Entry I Gain :DIGital:DATA:OUTPut:IOFFset Supported N5172B/82B with option 003 :DIGital:DATA:OUTPut:IOFFset <value> :DIGital:DATA:OUTPut:IOFFset? Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 451: Digital:data:output:polarity:frame
1. The offset is an adjustment to the analog level that is represented by the digital sample. The analog voltage is limited to a 16-bit data sample. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 452: Digital:data:output:qoffset
N5102A output mode. The variable <value> is expressed in degrees with a range from 0 to 360. Example :DIG:DATA:OUTP:ROT 45 The preceding example rotates the IQ constellation 45 degrees. *RST +0.00000000E+000 Range 0 to 360 Key Entry Rotation Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 453: Digital:data:output:scaling
This command sets the expected time between the DMCS output being asserted and the first TXFS input (during which time the TXFS signal is ignored) for SSI output. Example :DIG:DATA:OUTP:SSI:SDEL 250 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 454: Digital:data:output:stype
This choice selects a logic high level as digital one. This choice selects a logic low level as a digital one. Example :DIG:DATA:POL:IQ NEG The preceding example sets low level logic. *RST Key Entry IQ Polarity Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 455: Digital:data:qnegate
Word Size :DIGital:DATA:TYPE Supported N5172B/82B with option 003 or 004 or both :DIGital:DATA:TYPE SAMPles|PFSamples :DIGital:DATA:TYPE? This command selects filtered baseband data or unfiltered baseband data as the transmitted data type. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 456: Digital:diagnostic:loopback
The preceding example runs the diagnostic test on the Single Ended IO Dual 40 Pin device and returns a pass or fail condition. *RST Device Intfc Key Entry Loop Back Test Type Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 457: Digital:logic[:Type]
This command selects the data transmission type used for communication between the N5102A module and the device under test. PARallel This choice selects parallel data transmission. SERial This choice selects serial data transmission. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 458: Digital:preset:pthrough
:DIGital[:STATe]? This command enables or disables the operating state of the N5102A module. Example :DIG ON The preceding example turns on the N5102A module. *RST Key Entry N5102A Off On Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 459 Keysight X-Series Signal Generators N5171B/72B/73B EXG and N5181B/82B/83B MXG SCPI Command Reference Bit Error Rate Test (BERT) Commands This chapter provides SCPI description for commands dedicated to BERT testing using the N5172B EXG or N5182B MXG Vector Signal Generator. This chapter contains the following sections: —...
Page 460: Bit Error Rate Test (Bert) Commands
The variable <value> is a decimal notation representing a percentage value. *RST +1.00000000E-002 Range 0.0000001–1.00 Key Entry Pass/Fail Limits Remarks This command is valid only while the BER pass/fail command is active. Refer to “:COMParator[:STATe]” on page 461. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 461: Comparator[:State]
CONT This choice selects the continuous mode and the display shows the real-time intermediate results during that BER measurement cycle. *RST CONT Key Entry Update Display Cycle End Cont Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 462: Data Subsystem (:Data)
A signal at this pin indicates the number of the error bits. The output is normally low. One pulse signal (pulse width matches the input clock) indicates one error bit. Pulses for the error bits of one measurement cycle are Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 463: Bert[:Baseband][:Data]
This query returns the data measurement for the selected variable. This choice provides the intermediate bit error count result. BITC This choice provides the intermediate bit count result. This choice provides the intermediate bit error rate result. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 464 This choice provides the total bit count at the end of each cycle. TBER This choice provides the total bit error rate at the end of each cycle. JUDGe This choice provides the pass or fail string. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 465: Input Subsystem (:Input:bert[: Baseband])
Gate Mode Time Clk Remarks The gate state and gate delay state must be enabled for this command to work. Refer to “:CGATe[:STATe]” on page 467 “:CGATe:DELay[:STATe]” on page 466. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 466: Cgate:delay:time
The gate must be enabled for this command to work. To enable the gate, refer to “:CGATe[:STATe]” on page 467. :CGATe:POLarity Supported N5172B or N5182B with Option UN7 :INPut:BERT[:BASeband]:CGATe:POLarity POSitive|NEGative :INPut:BERT[:BASeband]:CGATe:POLarity? Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 467: Cgate[:State]
Refer to “:CLOCk:DELAy[:STATe]” on page 468 “:CGATe:DELay[:STATe]” on page 466. A change in the resolution value can affect both the clock and the gate delay time automatically. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 468: Clock:delay:time
With this choice, the signal is valid when the clock signal is high. With this choice, the signal is valid when the clock signal is low. *RST Key Entry Clock Polarity Neg Pos Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 469: Data:polarity
With this choice, the signal is valid when the data signal is high. With this choice, the signal is valid when the data signal is low. *RST Key Entry Data Polarity Neg Pos Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 470: Route Subsystem (:Route:line:bert)
Marker to EVENT 1 will turn off the BERT functionality for this connector.) Use this command to re-enable the BERT data source. Refer to the X-Series Signal Generators User’s Guide for rear panel connector configurations. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 471: Gate:bnc:source
BERT functionality for this connector.) Use this command to re-enable the BERT gate source. Refer to the X-Series Signal Generators User’s Guide for rear panel connector configurations. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 472: Sense Subsystem (:Sense:bert[:Baseband])
Spcl Pattern Ignore Off On Remarks This command is valid only when 2 Mbps mode is selected for the maximum data rate, and when the special pattern ignore function is enabled (On). Refer to Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 473: Prbs[:Data]
:SENSe:BERT[:BASeband]:RSYNc[:STATe]? This command sets the operating state of the resynchronization function. This choice enables the resynchronization function. This choice disables the resynchronization function. *RST Key Entry BERT Resync Off On Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 474: State
This command determines which threshold criteria is used to prematurely stop the measurement. EBIT This choice enables a specified number of bit errors to prematurely stop the measurement. NONE This choice disables the stop measurement threshold criteria function. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 475: Tbits
This command sets the operating state of the trigger delay function. This choice enables the trigger delay function. This choice disables the trigger delay function. *RST Key Entry Bit Delay Off On Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 476: Trigger:count
Key Entry BERT Trigger EXT Trigger 1 Trigger 2 Pulse :TRIGger:POLarity Supported N5172B or N5182B with Option UN7 :SENSe:BERT[:BASeband]:TRIGger:POLarity POSitive|NEGative :SENSe:BERT[:BASeband]:TRIGger:POLarity? This command selects the polarity of the trigger signal. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 477: Trigger[:Source]
This choice triggers an event using the rear panel AUX I/O connector pin #19. Refer to the X-Series Signal Generators User’s Guide. *RST Immed iate Trigger Key Aux I/O Key Entry Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 478 Bit Error Rate Test (BERT) Commands Sense Subsystem (:SENSe:BERT[:BASeband]) Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 479 N5171B/72B/73B EXG and N5181B/82B/83B MXG SCPI Command Reference Real–Time Commands This chapter provides real–time signal generation SCPI command descriptions for use in either component or receiver test using Keysight X-Series signal generator. This chapter contains the following major sections: —...
Page 480: Real-Time Commands
Real–Time Commands All Subsystem–N5172B/82B ([:SOURce]) All Subsystem–N5172B/82B ([:SOURce]) :RADio:ALL:OFF Supported N5172B/82B [:SOURce]:RADio:ALL:OFF This command turns off all digital modulation formats. Remarks This command does not affect analog modulation. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 481: Awgn Real-Time Subsystem-Option 403 ([:Source]:Radio:awgn:rt)
Key Entry Band wid th :IQ:MODulation:ATTen Supported N5172B/82B with Option 403 [:SOURce]:RADio:AWGN:RT:IQ:MODulation:ATTen <value> [:SOURce]:RADio:AWGN:RT:IQ:MODulation:ATTen? This command attenuates the I/Q signals being modulated through the signal generator’s RF path. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 482: Iq:modulation:atten:auto
The channel noise power is only settable from the front panel when the Power Control mode is set to channel noise power. *RST TOTal Key Entry Power Control Mode Total Nchannel :POWer:NOISe:CHANnel Supported N5172B/82B with Option 403 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 483: Ratio
Band wid th Ratio [:STATe] Supported N5172B/82B with Option 403 [:SOURce]:RADio:AWGN:RT[:STATe] ON|OFF|1|0 [:SOURce]:RADio:AWGN:RT[:STATe]? This command enables or disables the operating state of real–time AWGN. *RST Key Entry Real-Time AWGN Off On Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 484: Custom Subsystem-Option 431([:Source]:Radio:custom)
When the Baseband Frequency Offset is non–zero, the hardware rotator accumulates phase–shift of the baseband signal. This residual phase remains even after the offset value is returned to zero. While there is a non–zero Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 485: Bbt
When the bit rate is changed, the signal generator reconfigures the baseband generator. The time required to reconfigure the baseband generator is inversely proportional to the bit rate: lower bit rates require more time. *RST +2.00000000E+006 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 486 900 Mbps 10 bps 375 Mbps 750 Mbps 500 Mbps 1000 Mbps The bits per symbol are determined by the modulation type: Bits/Symbol Modulation Type 2-Lvl FSK, ASK, BPSK, MSK Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 487: Burst:shape:fall:delay
For concept information on burst shaping, refer to the User’s Guide. :BURSt:SHAPe:FALL:TIME Supported N5172B/82B with Option 431 [:SOURce]:RADio:CUSTom:BURSt:SHAPe:FALL:TIME <val> [:SOURce]:RADio:CUSTom:BURSt:SHAPe:FALL:TIME? This command sets the burst shape fall time. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 488: Burst:shape:fdelay
For concept information on burst shaping, refer to the User’s Guide. :BURSt:SHAPe:FTIMe Supported N5172B/82B with Option 431 [:SOURce]:RADio:CUSTom:BURSt:SHAPe:FTIMe <val> [:SOURce]:RADio:CUSTom:BURSt:SHAPe:FTIMe? This command sets the burst shape fall time. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 489: Burst:shape:rdelay
For concept information on burst shaping, refer to the User’s Guide. :BURSt:SHAPe:RISE:DELay Supported N5172B/82B with Option 431 [:SOURce]:RADio:CUSTom:BURSt:SHAPe:RISE:DELay <val> [:SOURce]:RADio:CUSTom:BURSt:SHAPe:RISE:DELay? This command sets the burst shape rise delay. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 490: Burst:shape:rise:time
For concept information on burst shaping, refer to the User’s Guide. :BURSt:SHAPe:RTIMe Supported N5172B/82B with Option 431 [:SOURce]:RADio:CUSTom:BURSt:SHAPe:RTIMe <val> [:SOURce]:RADio:CUSTom:BURSt:SHAPe:RTIMe? This command sets the burst shape rise time. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 491: Burst:shape[:Type]
(EVM) or to minimize adjacent channel power (ACP). This choice provides the most ideal passband. This choice improves stopband rejection. *RST Key Entry Optimize FIR For EVM ACP Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 492: Data
#B0000 Range #B0000–#B1111 or 0–15 Key Entry FIX4 Remarks FIX4 must be already be defined as the data type. To change the data type, refer to “:DATA” on page 492. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 493: Data:pram
RF OUTPUT connector. Remarks When the format is turned off, the delay value is unchanged; the query will return the same delay value if the format is on or off. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 494: Edclock
IS-95 error function (for improved adjacent channel performance), with lower passband rejection. AC4Fm This choice selects a predefined Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO) specified compatible 4-level frequency modulation (C4FM) filter. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 495: Iq:modulation:atten
[:SOURce]:RADio:CUSTom:IQ:MODulation:ATTen:AUTO ON|OFF|1|0 [:SOURce]:RADio:CUSTom:IQ:MODulation:ATTen:AUTO? This command enables or disables the I/Q attenuation auto mode. ON (1) This choice enables the attenuation auto mode which optimizes the modulator attenuation for the current conditions. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 496: Iq:scale
The modulation is applied to the I signal, the Q value is always kept at zero. :MODulation:FSK[:DEViation] Supported N5172B/82B with Option 431 [:SOURce]:RADio:CUSTom:MODulation:FSK[:DEViation] <val> [:SOURce]:RADio:CUSTom:MODulation:FSK[:DEViation]? This command sets the symmetric FSK frequency deviation value. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 497: Modulation:msk[:Phase]
Refer to “:MODulation[:TYPE]” on page 498 to change the current modulation type. Refer to “File Name Variables” on page 43 information on the file name syntax. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 498: Modulation:uiq
This command sets the modulation type for the Custom personality. *RST P4DQPSK BPSK QPSK Unbalanced Key Entry QPSK IS–95 Gray Coded OQPSK QPSK QPSK IS–95 16PSK π/4 OQPSK DQPSK D8PS Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 499: Noise:bandwidth
The carrier bit rate is a saved instrument state that is recorded in the waveform header. The query returns the current carrier bit rate setting. Example :RAD:ARB:NOIS:CBR 5 The preceding example sets the carrier bit rate to 5 bps. Default 1.000 bps Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 500: Noise:cbwidth
The preceding example sets the carrier to noise ratio to 50 dB. *RST +0.00000000E+000 Range –100 to 100 dB Key Entry Carrier to Noise Ratio :NOISe:CNFormat Supported N5172B/82B with Option 431 and 403 [:SOURce]:RADio:CUSTom:NOISe:CNFormat CN|EBNO [:SOURce]:RADio:CUSTom:NOISe:CNFormat? Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 501: Noise:ebno
The system will still behave as if both the noise and the carrier are present on the output when it comes to determining the Auto Modulation Attenuation and the RMS level for RMS Power Search. Example :RAD:CUST:NOIS:MUX CARR Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 502: Noise:power:carrier
C/N and the rest of the noise settings. The carrier power and total noise power will change as any noise parameter is adjusted to keep the total power and the C/N at their last specified values. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 503: Noise:power:noise:channel
In the CARRier control mode, this will adjust the carrier power once for the specified total noise power level, after which the total noise power could change if any noise parameters are adjusted or the carrier power is adjusted. See also :NOISe:POWer:CONTrol[:MODE] command. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 504: Noise[:State]
This behavior is more noticeable at higher frequency values. For more information, see the User’s Guide. *RST +1.00000000E+003 Range 0 Hz to 77.500524490 MHz Key Entry Desired Start Freq (f1) Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 505: Phase:noise:f1:Actual
This phase noise is added to the base phase noise of the signal generator. The signal generator has an automatic DAC over-range protection feature that is always on for this subsystem. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 506: Phase:noise:lmid:actual
This query returns the theoretical phase noise amplitude mask applied with the current settings if the phase noise feature is on. This mask does not take the natural phase noise of the instrument into account, only the impairment from Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 507: Polarity[:All]
This choice (Restart on Trigger) specifies that if a trigger occurs while a waveform is playing, the waveform will reset and replay from the start immediately upon receiving a trigger. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 508: Srate
N5182B Opt 656 N5182B Opt 657 Symbol Max Symbol Max Symbol Max Symbol Max Symbol Rate Rate Rate Rate Rate 1 sps 37.5 Msps 57 Msps 50 Msps 100 Msps Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 509 8-Lvl FSK, 8PSK, D8PSK, EDGE 16-Lvl FSK, 16PSK, 16QAM, VSA 16QAM 32QAM, VSA 32QAM 64QAM, VSA 64QAM 128QAM, VSA 128QAM 256QAM, VSA 256QAM VSA 512QAM 1024QAM, VSA 1024QAM Key Entry Symbol Rate Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 510: Standard:select
To customize continuous triggering, refer to “:TRIGger:TYPE:CONTinuous[:TYPE]” on page 511. SINGle The framed data sequence plays once for every trigger received. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 511: Trigger:type:continuous[:Type]
*RST FREE Free Run Trigger & Run Reset & Run Key Entry :TRIGger:TYPE:GATE:ACTive Supported N5172B/82B with Option 431 [:SOURce]:RADio:CUSTom:TRIGger:TYPE:GATE:ACTive LOW|HIGH [:SOURce]:RADio:CUSTom:TRIGger:TYPE:GATE:ACTive? Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 512: Trigger[:Source]
TRIG IN connector or the PATT TRIG IN 2 pin on the rear-panel AUXILIARY I/O connector. To make the connector selection, see “:TRIGger[:SOURce]:EXTernal[:SOURce]” on page 515. For more information on the connectors and on connecting the cables, see the User’s Guide. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 513: Trigger[:Source]:External:delay
For more information on configuring an external trigger source and to select external as the trigger source, see “:TRIGger[:SOURce]” on page 512. *RST Range 0–1048575 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 514: Trigger[:Source]:External:delay:state
For more information on configuring an external trigger source and to select external as the trigger source, see “:TRIGger[:SOURce]” on page 512. *RST Key Entry Ext Polarity Neg Pos Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 515: Trigger[:Source]:External[:Source]
Key Entry Custom Off On Remarks Although the Custom modulation is enabled with this command, the RF carrier is not modulated unless you also activate the front-panel Mod On/Off hardkey. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 516: Phase Noise Subsystem-Option 432
Ensure that this value is less than or equal to the stop frequency value (see :F1). If the value is set less than the start frequency value, the signal generator resets the start value to equal the stop value. Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 517: F2:Actual
*RST –7.00000000E+001 Range –300 to 100 Key Entry Desired Flat Amplitude (Lmid) Key Path Mode > More 2 of 2 > Real-Time Phase Noise Impairment > Desired Flat Amplitude (Lmid) Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 518: Lmid:actual
The samples are taken at logarithmic frequency steps and the output is in dBc/Hz. Range <startFreq> 1 Hz to 100 MHz <stopFreq> 1 Hz to 100 MHz <numSamples> 1 to 8192 Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators SCPI Command Reference...
Page 519 Index Index Symbols See Dmodulation subsystem keys 16 1’s & 16 0’s softkey ΦM Dev See custom subsystem keys FM ΦM Normal High BW 16PSK softkey ΦM Off On See custom subsystem keys ΦM Sweep Time See Dmodulation subsystem keys ΦM Sweep Time softkey 16QAM softkey *CLS...
Page 520 list/step sweep AM Tone 2 Waveform Activate Restricted Display softkey AM Type LIN EXP Activate Secure Display softkey AM Waveform Add Comment To Seq[n] Reg[nn] softkey Adjust Phase softkey Int/Ext Trigger Polarity Neg Pos softkey Neg Ramp Noise Gen 1 Auto Noise Gen 2 Off, On...
Page 521 Index Pulse Auxiliary Software Options softkey Pulse Sync AWGN Pulse Video carrier bandwidth Trigger 1 carrier bit rate Trigger 2 setting Trigger Key carrier power Amplitude softkeys setting ALC BW Auto carrier to noise ratio Ampl Start setting Ampl Stop carrier to noise ratio format AMPTD selecting...
Page 522 Bit Order softkey Bit softkey Carrier+Noise Bluetooth softkey Carrier+Noise (output mux) boolean SCPI parameters CDPD softkey boolean, numeric response data channel number BPSK softkey channels See custom subsystem keys Clear Header softkey See Dmodulation subsystem keys clearing markers Brightness softkey Clipping Type |I+jQ| |I|,|Q| softkey Buffered Trig softkey Clock Delay Off On softkey...
Page 523 Index Restore LAN Settings to Default Values 32 1’s & 32 0’s web description command 32QAM communication subsystem keys 4 1’s & 4 0’s Connection Type 4-Lvl FSK Connection Type USB device 4QAM Default Gateway 64 1’s & 64 0’s DNS Server 64QAM Dynamic DNS Naming Off On...
Page 524 π/4 DQPSK calibration register Patt Trig In 1 condition register Patt Trig In 2 event register Phase Dev frequency condition register Phase Polarity Normal Invert frequency event register PN11 power condition register PN15 power event register PN20 status group summary bit PN23 data subsystem keys Error Out...
Page 525 Index Delta Ref Set softkey Int Phase Polarity Normal Invert Desired Delta softkey Internal Desired Flat Amplitude (Lmid) softkey Modulator Atten Manual Auto Q Offset Desired Flat Amplitude(Lmid) softkey Quadrature Angle Adjustment Desired Start Freq (f1) softkey Quadrature Skew Desired Start Freq(F1) softkey Summing Ratio (SRC1/SRC2) x.xx dB Desired Start Freq(F2) softkey digital signal interface module...
Page 526 display subsystem DECT display subsystem Desired Flat Amplitude (Lmid) amplitude state, setting Desired Start Freq (f1) amplitude units, setting Desired Stop Freq (f2) color palette, setting Digital Modulation Off On date format, setting EDGE digital clock, setting EDGE EHSR display blanking, setting EDGE wide display capture frequency state, setting...
Page 527 Index OQPSK status register π/4 DQPSK dual ARB subsystem keys Patt Trig In 1 # Skipped Points Patt Trig In 2 APCO 25 C4FM Apply to Waveform Phase Noise Off On ARB Off On ARB Sample Clock Power Control Mode Baseband Frequency Offset Baseband Frequency Offset Phase Reset QPSK...
Page 528 Last Mkr Point Root Nyquist Listen for Sync Dual-Sine softkey Marker 1 DWELl Marker 1 2 3 4 dwell time, list sweep Marker 2 list sweep, dwell time Marker 3 dwell time, list sweep points Marker 4 dwell time, querying number of points Marker Polarity Neg Pos Dwell Type List Step softkey Markers...
Page 529 Index See custom subsystem keys memory size Ext Delay Off On softkey Filter Alpha softkey See custom subsystem keys See custom subsystem keys See Dmodulation subsystem keys See Dmodulation subsystem keys See dual ARB subsystem keys See dual ARB subsystem keys Ext Delay Time softkey Filter BbT softkey Ext Detector Coupling Factor softkey...
Page 530 Trigger 2 Freq Spacing ΦM softkeys Freq Start Freq Stop ΦM Phase Offset frequency ΦM Source internal modulation ΦM Start Freq Frequency Deviation softkey ΦM Stop Freq Frequency hardkey ΦM Sweep Shape frequency modulation subsystem ΦM Sweep Times Coupled Off On Sine ΦM Sweep Waveform frequency modulation subsystem keys...
Page 531 Index Freq See Dmodulation subsystem keys Freq & Ampl See dual ARB subsystem keys Freq Multiplier Gaussian softkey Freq Offset See custom subsystem keys Freq Ref Off On See Dmodulation subsystem keys Freq Ref Set See dual ARB subsystem keys Freq Span generate sine Freq Start...
Page 532 Incr Set hardkey IS-95 Mod softkey See fm modulation subsystem keys See custom subsystem keys See frequency modulation subsystem keys See Dmodulation subsystem keys See phase modulation subsystem keys See dual ARB subsystem keys Initialize Phase Fixed Random softkey IS-95 Mod w/EQ softkey Initialize Table softkey See custom subsystem keys Input Strobe Free Run User softkey...
Page 533 Index LF Out Phase Offset Preset List LF Out Source Step Dwell LF Out Start Freq Step Spacing LF Out Stop Freq Sweep Direction Down Up LF Out Sweep Rate Sweep Retrace Off On LF Out Sweep Shape Sweep Type List Step LF Out Sweep Times Coupled Off On Listen for Sync softkey LF Out Sweep Waveform...
Page 534 Load Impedance 50 Ohm 1 MOhm Marker 1 softkey Neg Ramp two tone subsystem Negative Marker 2 Polarity Neg Pos softkey Noise multitone subsystem Pos Ramp two tone subsystem Positive Marker 2 softkey Pulse two tone subsystem Pulse Sync Marker 3 Polarity Neg Pos softkey Pulse Video multitone subsystem Ramp...
Page 535 Index Dmodulation subsystem Delete File dual ARB subsystem DMOD two tone subsystem setting shifting points List mass memory subsystem Load From Selected File RF output blanking MDMOD waveform ID MTONE mass memory subsystem keys Oversample Ratio Binary Rename File Clear Header Copy File SHAPE Delete All BBG Segments...
Page 536 Carrier+Noise (output mux) Clear Header Normal Inverted Polarity Desired Flat Amplitude (Lmid) number of MXG-A slaves Desired Start Freq (f1) number of slaves Desired Stop Freq (f2) Number Of Tones softkey Freq Spacing numeric boolean response data Goto Row Numeric Format Initialize Phase Fixed Random Numeric Format softkey Load From Selected File...
Page 537 Index Free Run Incr Set π/4 DQPSK softkey Int/Ext Trigger Polarity Neg Pos See custom subsystem keys Neg Ramp See Dmodulation subsystem keys Noise Gen 1 parameter types. See SCPI commands parameter Noise Gen 2 types Pos Ramp Pass Through Preset softkey Pulse Pass/Fail Limits softkey Pulse Sync...
Page 538 replaced by command Set Atten replaced command Signal to Noise Off On softkey Span Type User Full Power Meter softkey Start Frequency Power On Last Preset softkey SWEEP Amptd Off On Power Search Manual Auto softkey Trigger 1 Power Search Manual Level softkey Trigger 2 Power Search Reference Fixed Mode softkey Trigger and Run...
Page 539 Index Pulse Width softkey ramp sweep Pulse/RF blanking range pulse/RF blanking markers span Dmodulation subsystem ramp, low frequency dual ARB subsystem Random Seed Fixed Random softkey two tone subsystem real response data PWT softkey Real-Time AWGN Off On Real-time AWGN Off On Real-Time AWGN Off On softkey Q Gain softkey Real-time AWGN Off On subsystem keys...
Page 540 Resync Limits softkey waveform files Revert to Default Cal Settings softkey Scaling softkey rf blanking SCPI RF blanking/pulse markers power meter Dmodulation subsystem replaced by command dual ARB subsystem reference content two tone subsystem SCPI command subsystems RF During Power Search softkey power subsystem keys amplitude modulation RF On/Off hardkey...
Page 541 Index parameter types PN20 boolean PN23 discrete extended numeric Resync Limits numeric Spcl Pattern 0’s 1’s string Spcl Pattern Ignore Off On response data types Total Bits discrete Trigger Key integer SEQ softkey numeric boolean sequence, creating real sequence, selecting string service root command...
Page 542 Step Spacing softkey license, install Stop Frequency softkey license, internal lists Storage Type Int Ext Auto softkey license, Keysight Upgrade Service Store Custom Dig Mod State softkey license, lock waveform slot Store To File softkey license, replace waveform slot contents...
Page 543 Index USB media querying Trigger & Run softkey system subsystem keys See custom subsystem keys 3410 See Dmodulation subsystem keys 8662 or 8663 See dual ARB subsystem keys 8663B Trigger 1 softkey Activate Restricted Display See power subsystem keys Activate Secure Display See trigger subsystem keys E4428C or E4438C Trigger 2 softkey...
Page 544 tsweep subsystem keys single sweep dBuV Turn Off Markers softkey dBuVemf two tone markers, See markers Two Tone Off On mVemf two tone subsystem keys Alignment Left Cent Right uVemf Apply Settings unspecified RMS ARB Sample Clock unspecified RMS noise Baseband Frequency Offset Update Display Cycle End Cont softkey Baseband Frequency Offset Phase Reset...
Page 545 Index Integration Bandwidth Multiplexed Noise Power In Channel Operating Mode Output Strobe Polarity Neg Pos Signal Power Trigger Key View Next Error Message softkey waveform sequence, dual ARB waveform ID waveform license time remaining Waveform Licenses add license clear license free slots license ID license used...
Page 546 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2012-2016 Edition 1, April 2016 N5180-90057 www.keysight.com...

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