Peripheral Devices

N5102A Digital Signal Interface Module

Configuring the Clock Signal

1. Press the Clock Setup softkey, as shown in Figure 11- 17.

Figure 11-17

Clock Setup Menu Location

Accesses the Clock Setup Menu

From this softkey menu, set all of the clock parameters that synchronize the data between the N5102A module and the device. From this menu, the clock signal phase can be changed so the clock occurs during the valid portion of the data. Figure 11- 18 shows the clock setup menu.

If the device or external clock does not match the frequency, one of the following error messages will appear on the PSG:

803Digital module input FIFO overflow error; There are more samples being produced than can be consumed at the current clock rate. Verify that the digital module clock is set up properly.

This error is reported when the digital module clock setup is not synchronized with the rate the samples are entering the digital module. Verify that the input clock rate matches the specified clock rate under the clock setup menu.

804Digital module input FIFO underflow error; There are not enough samples being produced for the current clock rate. Verify that the digital module clock is set up properly.

This error is reported when the digital module clock setup is not synchronized with the rate the samples are entering the digital module. Verify that the input clock rate matches the specified clock rate under the clock setup menu.

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Agilent Technologies E8257D PSG, E8267D PSG manual Press the Clock Setup softkey, as shown

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