10Msps 20 ns

Creating and Downloading User-Data Files

Pattern RAM (PRAM) Data Downloads (E4438C and E8267D)

32QAM (5 bits per symbol)

bit rate = bits per symbol x symbol rate

10.000001 Msps

100 ns

NOTE: The pulse widths values are only for example purposes. The actual width may vary from the above values.

Pattern RAM (PRAM) Data Downloads (E4438C and E8267D)

NOTE This section applies only to the E4438C with Option 001, 002, 601, or 602, and the E8267D with Option 601 or 602.

If you encounter problems with this section, refer to “Data Transfer Troubleshooting (N5182A, E4438C and E8267D Only)” on page 340.

To verify the SCPI parser’s responsiveness when remotely using the :MEM:DATA SCPI command to upload files, the file’s upload should be verified using the *STB? command. Refer to the SCPI Command Reference.

This section contains information to help you transfer user- generated PRAM data from a system controller to the signal generator’s PRAM. It explains how to download data directly into PRAM and modulate the carrier signal with the data.

The control bits included in the PRAM file download, control the following signal functions:

•bursting

•timing signal at the EVENT 1 rear panel connector

•data pattern reset

PRAM data downloads apply to only real- time Custom and TDMA modulation formats. In the TDMA formats, PRAM files are available only while using the unframed data selection. The following table on page 310 shows which signal generator models support these formats.

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

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