HP 34811A Performing Waveform Math, Add, Subtract, Multiply

Chapter 3 Using HP BenchLink/Arb

Performing Waveform Math

Performing Waveform Math

The Math menu contains several mathematical functions to be performed
on arbitrary waveforms. The first three (add, subtract, and multiply)
combine two operands while the remaining functions are performed on a
single operand. All of the mathematical operations can be undone if
necessary. Choose Edit Undo from the Menu Bar to return the
waveform to its original shape.	3

Add

The Math Add... command performs a point-by-point addition of the selected waveforms.

Subtract

The Math Subtract... command performs a point-by-point subtraction of the selected waveforms.

Multiply

The Math Multiply... command performs a point-by-point multiplication of the selected waveforms.

To perform addition, subtraction, and multiplication operations, one of two sequences must be followed:

∙Select two operands (segments or parts of the waveform) on which to perform a mathematical operation. The Clipboard is used to store the first operand.

∙Select a segment or part of the waveform as the first operand and use a standard waveshape as the second operand.

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