Using Finite Impulse Response (Fir) Filters In The Dual Arb Real-Time Modulation Filter - Agilent Technologies X Series User Manual

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Using Finite Impulse Response (FIR) Filters in the Dual ARB Real-Time Modulation Filter

Using Finite Impulse Response (FIR) Filters in the Dual ARB Real-Time Modulation
Filter
Finite Impulse Response filters can be used to compress single carrier I/Q waveforms down to just
the I/Q constellation points and then define the transitions similar to the modulation filter in Arb
Custom (refer to "Using Finite Impulse Response (FIR) Filters with Custom Modulation" on
page 353). The key difference for dual ARB real- time modulation is that a filter is applied as the
waveform plays, rather than in the waveform data itself.
Figure 8-17 Filter Menu
Mode > Dual ARB > Arb Setup > More > Real-Time Modulation Filter >
Enables or disables the Modulation Filter. This filter is typically applied to an Arb Waveform
containing just the I/Q symbol decision points. The Modulation Filter then effectively
defines the transitions between the symbol decision points. This means that the filter must
have an oversample ratio of 2 or more. When this feature is active, the Sample Clock Rate
is actually the Symbol Rate. Also, the filter must be real (refer to
For details on each key, use key help as described on
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Available only when the filter selected =
Root Nyquist or Nyquist
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This softkey changes, depending
on the selected filter–type.
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Available only when the
filter selected = Gaussian
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Opens the IS–95
filter selection
menu.
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