2 Agilent N518xA, E8663B, E44x8C, and E82x7D Signal Generators Programming Guide
Getting Started with Remote Operation
Programming and Software/Hardware Layers
Programming and Software/Hardware Layers
Agilent MXG, ESG, PSG, and E8663B signal generators support the following
interfaces:
Use these interfaces, in combination with IO libraries and programming languages, to remotely
control a signal generator. Figure 1-1 uses GPIB as an example of the relationships between the
interface, IO libraries, programming language, and signal generator.
Instrument Interfaces Supported
Agilent MXG GPIB, LAN, and USB 2.0
Agilent E8663Ba
a.The PSG and E8663B’s AUXILIARY INTERFACE connector is compatible with ANSI/EIA232
(RS-232) serial connection but GPIB and LAN are recommended for making faster measurements
and when downloading files. Refer to “Using RS-232 (ESG, PSG, and E8663B Only)” on page45
and the User’s Guide.
GPIB, LAN, and ANSI/EIA232 (RS-232) serial
connection
Agilent ESG GPIB, LAN, and ANSI/EIA 232 (RS-232) serial
connection
Agilent PSGaGPIB, LAN, and ANSI/EIA232 (RS-232) serial
connection