Setting The Video Averaging - Agilent Technologies N1911A User Manual

2 General Power Meter Functions

Setting the Video Averaging

This feature is only available when a P-Series or an E-Series E9320 power sensor is
N O T E
connected.
Video averaging uses a digital filter to average repetitions of a triggered
signal. The number of acquisitions averaged can range from 1 to 256, in
multiples of 2
acquisitions is calculated to smooth the displayed trace and reduce
apparent noise. The measurement requires a continuously repeating signal.
Increasing the value of this filter reduces noise but increases the time
required to make the measurement.
Procedure
Set the video average as follows:
1 Press
2 Use the
3 Press
4 Use the
5 Press
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. With video averaging the average of a number of
. On dual channel meters select the required channel.
and keys to select the Video Avg setting field.
to check the video averaging to on or off.
key to select the Video Avg: value field.
to display the Video Avg Count pop- up.
N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User's Guide