Analog Modulation

Configuring Pulse Modulation

Configuring Pulse Modulation

In this example, you will learn how to create a pulse-modulated RF carrier.

To Set the RF Output Frequency

1.Press Preset.

2.Press Frequency > 2 > GHz.

To Set the RF Output Amplitude

Press Amplitude > 0 > dBm.

To Set the Pulse Period and Width

1.Press Pulse > Pulse Period > 100 > usec.

2.Press Pulse > Pulse Width > 24 > usec.

The signal generator is now configured to output a 0 dBm, pulse-modulated carrier at 2 GHz with a

100-microsecond pulse period and 24-microsecond pulse width. The pulse source is set to Internal Free Run. (Notice that Internal Free Run is the default for the Pulse Source softkey.)

To Activate Pulse Modulation

Follow these remaining steps to output the pulse-modulated signal.

1.Press Pulse Off On to On.

2.Press RF On/Off.

The Pulse and RF ON annunciators are now displayed. This indicates that you have enabled pulse modulation and the signal is now being transmitted from the RF OUTPUT connector.

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