Agilent Technologies E8257C PSG manual Using Ramp Sweep Option, Using Basic Ramp Sweep Functions

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Basic Operation

Configuring the RF Output

Using Ramp Sweep (Option 007)

Ramp sweep provides a linear progression through the start-to-stop frequency and/or amplitude values. Ramp sweep is much faster than step or list sweep, and is designed to work with an 8757D scalar network analyzer. This section describes the ramp sweep capabilities available in PSG signal generators with Option

007.You will learn how to use basic ramp sweep, and how to configure a ramp sweep for a master/slave setup (see page 45).

Refer to the Programming Guide for an example program that uses pass-thru commands in a ramp sweep system (pass-thru commands enable you to temporarily interrupt ramp sweep system interaction so that you can send operating instructions to the PSG).

Using Basic Ramp Sweep Functions

This procedure demonstrates the following tasks (each task builds on the previous task):

“Configuring a Frequency Sweep” on page 38

“Using Markers” on page 40

“Adjusting Sweep Time” on page 42

“Using Alternate Sweep” on page 43

“Configuring an Amplitude Sweep” on page 44

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Agilent Technologies E8257C PSG, E8267C PSG, E8247C PSG CW manual Using Ramp Sweep Option, Using Basic Ramp Sweep Functions

E8267C PSG, E8247C PSG CW, E8257C PSG specifications

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