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Step 6: Installation is Complete
Step 6: Installation is Complete
Proceed to program your product by means of the application programming interface (API) for the supplied driv-
ers.
API Overview
IVI Drivers
Agilent's IVI drivers simplify the creation and maintenance of instrument control applications in a variety of devel-
opment environments; they allow programmatic control of instrumentation while providing a greater degree of
instrument interchangeability and code reuse. IVI drivers currently come in two basic types: IVI-COM and IVI-C.
Although the functionality offered by both types of drivers is often very similar, the fundamental differences in
interface technology results in a very different end-user experience. The IVI drivers support compiling application
programs for 32- or 64-bit platforms.
Supported ADEs: Arguably the most important consideration in comparing IVI-COM and IVI-C drivers is the
end user experience in various ADEs. Since IVI-COM drivers are based on Microsoft COM technology, it's not
surprising that IVI-COM drivers offer the richest user experience in Microsoft ADEs. Users working in Visual
C++, Visual C#, Visual Basic.NET, and Visual Basic 6 enjoy a host of features, such as object browsers, Intel-
liSense, and context-sensitive help.
When you install the product software, the IVI driver files are installed in the standard IVI Foundation directories
(for example, C:\Program Files\IVI Foundation\IVI\Drivers\AgM9302). Example programs are provided to dem-
onstrate most driver functionality (for example, C:\Program Files\IVI Foundation\IVI\Drivers\AgM9302\Exa-
mples). The reference material for the driver functions (a Microsoft HTML Help .chm file) is installed with the
IVI driver and is available for Microsoft Visual Studio's IntelliSense context linking. In addition, you can directly
access the chm file (AgM9302.chm) from this Start menu location: Start > All Programs > Agilent IVI Drivers
> AgM9302 > Documentation.
LabVIEW Driver
In addition to the IVI drivers, Agilent provides a LabVIEW driver that includes all the functionality of the IVI-C
driver. When you install the product software, the LabVIEW driver is installed to each LabVIEW instr.lib direc-
tory for each version of LabVIEW you have on your computer. Example programs are provided to demonstrate
most driver functionality. The reference information for the driver (a Microsoft HTML Help .chm file) is also
installed with the driver and the content is available from LabVIEW's Context Help window. In addition, you can
directly access the chm file (AgM9302_LabVIEW_Help.chm\) from this Start menu location: Start > All Pro-
grams > Agilent > M9392 > AgM9302 LabVIEW Help.
M9302A Specifications
The Data Sheet for the M9302A is included on the Agilent M9392A VSA Software and Product Information CD
that came with your module. This document contains specification information. To find the latest update, go to
http://cp.literature.agilent.com/litweb/pdf/5990-6053EN.pdf.
Agilent M9302A PXI Local Oscillator Startup Guide
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