Creating and Downloading Waveform Files

Creating Waveform Data

For more examples of get command usage refer to Table 5- 14.

Table 5-14 Get Command Examples

Command

Local

Remote

Notes

Results

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incorrect

get /user/waveform/file

file1

Results in file1 containing only the

 

get /user/marker/file

file1

marker data.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Correct

get /user/waveform/file

file1.wfm

Creates a waveform file and a

 

get /user/marker/file

file1.mkr

compatible marker file. It is easier to

 

keep files associated by varying the

 

 

 

 

 

 

extenders.

 

 

 

 

6.At the ftp prompt, type: bye

7.At the command prompt, type: exit

Using the Signal Generator’s Internal Web Server

1.Enter the signal generator’s hostname or IP address in the URL. http://<host name> or <IP address>

2.Click the Signal Generator FTP Access button located on the left side of the window. The signal generator files appear in the web browser’s window.

3.Drag and drop files between the PC and the browser’s window

For more information on the web server feature, see Chapter 1.

Creating Waveform Data

This section examines the C++ code algorithm for creating I/Q waveform data by breaking the programming example into functional parts and explaining the code in generic terms. This is done to help you understand the code algorithm in creating the I and Q data, so you can leverage the concept into your programming environment. The SCPI Command Reference, contains information on how to use SCPI commands to define the markers (polarity, routing, and other marker settings). If you do not need this level of detail, you can find the complete programming examples in “Programming Examples” on page 231.

You can use various programming environments to create ARB waveform data. Generally there are two types:

•Simulation software— this includes MATLAB, Agilent Technologies EESof Advanced Design System (ADS), Signal Processing WorkSystem (SPW), and so forth.

•Advanced programming languages—this includes, C++, VB, VEE, MS Visual Studio.Net, Labview, and so forth.

No matter which programming environment you use to create the waveform data, make sure that the data conforms to the data requirements shown on page 185. To learn about I/Q data for the signal generator, see “Understanding Waveform Data” on page 185.

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N5183A, N5183A MXG, E8663B, N5181A/82A specifications

Agilent Technologies is renowned for its innovative solutions in electronic test and measurement equipment. Among its offerings are several signal generators including the N5181A, N5182A, E8663B, and N5183A MXG. These models are distinguished not only by their performance but also by their versatility across various applications in communications, aerospace, and electronics.

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