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State Saved
Key Path
Limit Mask 1 (upper) or Limit Mask 2 (Lower)
Limit Mask 1 (upper) access the upper limit mask keys.
Limit Mask 2 (Lower) access the lower limit mask keys.
You can define a limit mask that matches your maximum or minimum measurement requirements.
This mask can then be compared with the measured trace data to determine pass/fail conditions.
Limit Trace
Selects the trace to which the currently selected limit mask (1 or 2) will be applied. The limit masks can be
applied to separate traces. Only 2 traces are available in the Stimulus Response mode (compared to 4 traces in
the Spectrum Analyzer Mode).
Mode
Dependencies /
Couplings
Preset
State Saved
Range
Key Path
Segment (Center, 1st or 2nd)
Selects the Center, 1st or, 2nd segment for limit mask 1 or 2. With each segment setting, the Limits menu is
updated to show the span and level settings available for the currently selected segment
Mode
Dependencies /
Couplings
Preset
State Saved
Range
Key Path
Chapter 3
Saved in instrument state.
Meas Setup, Limit Masks, Limit Masks
Stimulus / Response
The limit mask is always displayed when the center segment is
turned on; even if the trace to which it is being applied is
blanked ('Show' set to Off).
1
Saved in instrument state.
1 | 2
Meas Setup, Limit Masks, Limit Mask 1, Limit Mask Trace
Stimulus / Response
Key menu structure is dependant on selected segment.
Center
Saved in instrument state.
Center | 1st | 2nd
Meas Setup, Limit Mask 1, Segment (Center, 1st or 2nd)
Mode
Return Loss
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