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R

RAM

Random access memory. Used for

 

temporary storage of information.

Rasterizer

A device that converts an image

 

sequentially line by line, instead of by

 

vector.

Reset

To return components to a specified

 

static state.

RG62 A/U

Standard coaxial cable interface used by

 

host systems.

Right margin

The last column at which data can be

 

printed on a page.

RM

Right margin.

ROM

Read-only memory.

RTS

Ready to send. A hardware

 

handshaking method in serial

 

interfacing.

S

SCS

SNA character string. EBCDIC control

 

codes that are used to format data.

Sense codes

An SNA code that describes an

 

exception condition.

Serial interface

A type of interface in which bytes are

 

transmitted one bit at a time over a

 

single wire, and which can function

 

over great distances.

Set horizontal format

The SCS command that describes left

 

and right margins and horizontal tab

 

stops.

Set vertical format

The SCS command that describes top

 

and bottom margins and vertical tab

 

stops.

SHF

Set horizontal format.

SLD

Set line density.

Slow poll mode

A device connected to an establishment

 

controller may enter this mode when

 

communication with the EC has ceased.

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Agilent Technologies 6287 manual Ram, Rom, Rts, Shf, Sld

6287 specifications

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The Agilent 6287 boasts a frequency range extending from 10 MHz to 6 GHz, which allows users to perform tests across a broad spectrum of applications, including RF and microwave devices. Its excellent output power levels provide a significant advantage when dealing with devices requiring high signal strengths for accurate testing. Additionally, the unit supports various modulation techniques, including AM, FM, PM, and pulse modulation. This versatility ensures that engineers can evaluate the performance of devices under different signal conditions, crucial for real-world applications.

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