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Using the Trigger Menu
Managing Memory
To set the sampling rates (Timing only)
A timing analyzer samples the data based on its own internal clock. A
short sample period provides more detail about the device under test; a
long sample period allows more time before memory is full. However, if
the sample period is too large, some information may be missed.
1In the Analyzer Trigger menu, select Acquisition Control.
The Acquisition Control menu pops up. If the acquisition mode is set to
Automatic, the menu contains a single field and an explanation. If
Acquisition has been customized, it has 3 or 4 fields and a picture
showing where the trigger is currently placed in memory.
2If the mode is Automatic, select the field and toggle it to Manual.
The menu now shows three fields and a picture.
3Set the Sample Period field using the knob, or select it to use
the keypad to enter the period.
4Select Done.
Next time you take a measurement, the analyzer will sample at the rate
you entered.