Contents

Generating a Swept Signal Using VISA and Visual C++ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Saving and Recalling States Using VISA and C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Reading the Data Questionable Status Register Using VISA and C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Reading the Service Request Interrupt (SRQ) Using VISA and C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Using 8757D Pass- Thru Commands (PSG with Option 007 Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

LAN Programming Interface Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 VXI- 11 Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 VXI- 11 Programming Using SICL and C++ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 VXI- 11 Programming Using VISA and C++. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Sockets LAN Programming and C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Queries for Lan Using Sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Sockets LAN Programming Using Java . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Sockets LAN Programming Using PERL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

RS- 232 Programming Interface Examples (ESG/PSG/E8663B Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Before Using the Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Interface Check Using HP BASIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Interface Check Using VISA and C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Queries Using HP Basic and RS- 232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Queries for RS- 232 Using VISA and C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

4 Programming the Status Register System

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Overall Status Byte Register Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Status Register Bit Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Example: Enable a Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Example: Query a Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Accessing Status Register Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Determining What to Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Deciding How to Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Status Register SCPI Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Status Byte Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Status Byte Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Service Request Enable Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Status Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Standard Event Status Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Standard Operation Status Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Baseband Operation Status Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Data Questionable Status Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Data Questionable Power Status Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Data Questionable Frequency Status Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

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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.

The Agilent N5181A and N5182A, part of the MXG family, are highly versatile signal generators known for their exceptional frequency performance and flexibility. The N5181A operates from 100 kHz to 6 GHz, while the N5182A extends that range up to 12 GHz. They provide high fidelity signals with low phase noise, making them ideal for the development and testing of RF components and systems. These generators support a wide variety of modulation formats, including AM, FM, PM, and pulse modulation, catering to diverse application needs.

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