List Sweep - Keysight Technologies N5171B EXG User Manual

A continuous sweep begins, from the start frequency/amplitude to the stop
frequency/amplitude. The SWEEP annunciator displays, and sweep progress is shown in the
frequency display, the amplitude display, and the progress bar.
5. Turn the RF output on: Press RF On/Off.
The RF LED lights, and the continuous sweep is available at the RF Output connector.

List Sweep

List sweep 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 a waveform in a sweep (on a vector instrument), and save list sweep data in
the file catalog (page 61). Dwell time is editable at each point. For fastest switching speeds, use list
sweep.
Figure 3-7 List Sweep Configuration Softkeys and Display
Displays the selected
sweep type parameters
(see
page 47
The selected sweep determines which dwell time the signal generator uses. Step Sweep dwell
time is the same at each point; List Sweep dwell time can be different at each point.
Dwell Time = the time that the signal is settled and you can make a measurement before the
sweep moves to the next point.
Point–to–Point Time = the sum of the value set for the dwell plus processing time, switching
time, and settling time.
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Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators User's Guide
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)
Each line defines the
corresponding point in
the sweep. For example,
line 1 defines point 1.
Configuring a Swept Output
For details on each key, use key help
as described on
Available only on vector models,
and
only when Sweep Type = List.
Vector models only
page 50
see
Basic Operation
page 40
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