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Instrument Functions: A - L
Auto Couple
Instrument Functions: A - L
Remote Command:
Use [:SENSe]:ADC:DITHer[:STATe] AUTO
Example: ADC:DITH AUTO
2.1.6.2 On
When ADC Dither is On, the linearity of low-level signals is improved. However, the ADC
dynamic range is reduced to make room for the dither. As a result, the noise floor of the
analyzer is somewhat compromised. So making measurements with ADC dither on gives
you better amplitude linearity, but turning ADC dither off gives you a lower noise floor
(better sensitivity).
Key Path: Auto Couple
State Saved: Saved in instrument state
Remote Command:
[:SENSe]:ADC:DITHer[:STATe] ON
Example: ADC:DITH ON
2.1.6.3 Off
When ADC Dither is Off, the instrument noise floor is improved. If ADC dither is on the ADC
dynamic range is reduced to make room for the dither. As a result, the noise floor of the
analyzer is somewhat compromised. So making measurements with ADC dither on gives
you improved amplitude linearity. but turning ADC dither off gives you a lower noise floor
(better sensitivity).
Key Path: Auto Couple
State Saved: Saved in instrument state
Remote Command:
Use [:SENSe]:ADC:DITHer[:STATe] OFF
Example: :ADC:DITH OFF
2.1.7 ADC Ranging
AccessesthekeystosettheADCrangingtoprovideforthebestsignaltonoiseratio
(Bypass), or for the best FFT speed (Autorange).
Key Path: Auto Couple
State Saved: Saved in Instrument State