Agilent Technologies E8267C PSG, E8247C PSG CW, E8257C PSG manual Configuring the LF Output

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Configuring the LF Output

Configuring the LF Output

The signal generator has a low frequency (LF) output (described on page 9). The LF output’s source can be switched between Internal 1 Monitor, Internal 2 Monitor, Function Generator 1, or Function Generator 2.

Using Internal 1 Monitor or Internal 2 Monitor as the LF output source, the LF output provides a replica of the signal from the internal source that is being used to modulate the RF output. The specific modulation parameters for this signal are configured through the AM, FM, or FM menus.

Using Function Generator 1 or Function Generator 2 as the LF output source, the function generator section of the internal modulation source drives the LF output directly. Frequency and waveform are configured from the LF output menu, not through the AM, FM, or FM menus. You can select the waveform shape from the following choices:

Sine

sine wave with adjustable amplitude and frequency

Dual-Sine

dual-sine waves with individually adjustable frequencies and a percent-of-

 

peak-amplitude setting for the second tone (available from function generator 1 only)

Swept-Sine

a swept-sine wave with adjustable start and stop frequencies, sweep rate, and sweep

 

trigger settings (available from function generator 1 only)

Triangle

triangle wave with adjustable amplitude and frequency

Ramp

ramp with adjustable amplitude and frequency

Square

square wave with adjustable amplitude and frequency

Noise

noise with adjustable amplitude generated as a peak-to-peak value (RMS value is

 

approximately 80% of the displayed value)

DC

direct current with adjustable amplitude

 

 

NOTE

The LF Out Off On softkey controls the operating state of the LF output. However when the

 

LF output source selection is Internal Monitor, you have three ways of controlling the output.

 

You can use the modulation source (AM, FM, or FM) on/off key, the LF output on/off key,

 

or the Mod On/Off softkey.

 

The RF On/Off hardkey does not apply to the LF OUTPUT connector.

 

 

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Agilent Technologies E8267C PSG, E8247C PSG CW, E8257C PSG manual Configuring the LF Output

E8267C PSG, E8247C PSG CW, E8257C PSG specifications

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