Configuring A Swept Output - Keysight Technologies N5171B EXG User Manual

Basic Operation

Configuring a Swept Output

Configuring a Swept Output

The signal generator has two methods of sweeping through a set of frequency and amplitude
points:
Step sweep (page 47) provides a linear or logarithmic progression from one selected frequency,
amplitude, or both, to another, pausing at linearly or logarithmically spaced points (steps) along
the sweep. The sweep can progress forward, backward, or manually.
List sweep (page 49) enables you to enter frequencies and amplitudes at unequal intervals, in
nonlinear ascending, descending, or random order. List sweep also enables you to copy the current
step sweep values, include an Arb waveform in a sweep (on a vector instrument), and save list
sweep data in the file catalog
Figure 3-4 Sweep Softkeys
During a sweep, the swept parameter (frequency, amplitude, or both) turns grey and changes as the parameter sweeps.
page 49
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For details on each key, use key help as described on
46
(page 61).
The selected sweep type determines the displayed parameter.
Selecting step sweep also displays the step spacing (Lin or Log).
Sweep without waiting for
a trigger at each point.
Point Trigger pauses for the dwell
time prior to the first sweep. See
page 110
Trigger on a remote command.
Apply a TTL/CMOS signal to the
Trigger In connector.
Periodically issue a trigger event to
whatever selects it as a source.
Using timer trigger with single
sweep results in a delay prior to the
first sweep. See
page 40
.
Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators User's Guide
Progress Bar: Note that very fast sweeps
can appear to sweep randomly or
backward.
page 47
On vector models:
Available when
Sweep Type = List
.
page 110
.
Down sweeps from
stop to start
frequency/amplitude.
Up sweeps from start
to stop
frequency/amplitude.
page 47