Chapter 3

Using the HP E1366A/E1367A

RF Multiplexer Module

Using This Chapter

This chapter provides examples to switch multiplexer channels and to scan multiplexer channels. As required see Chapter 4, Understanding the RF Multiplexers, to modify the examples for your application. Also, see Chapter 5, RF Multiplexers Command Reference, for command information. Chapter contents are:

∙ Multiplexer Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 25

∙ Switching Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 25

∙ Scanning Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 29

Multiplexer Commands

Table 3-1. RF Multiplexer Commands Used in Chapter 3

Command

Description

 

 

CLOS <channel_list>

Close channels

OPEN <channel_list>

Open channels

 

 

TRIG:SOUR BUS EXT HOLD IMM

Set scanning trigger source

SCAN <channel_list>

Define channels to be scanned

INIT

Start scan, close first channel

 

 

Switching Channels

∙Switching channels consists of closing or opening a channel. Close channels 00-03 by connecting a channel to com 00 or close channels 10-13 by connecting a channel to com 10. Only one channel per bank can be closed at a time.

∙ Use CLOSe <channel_list> to close channels use

OPEN <channel_list> to open channels. channel_list has the form (@ccnn) for a single channel, (@ccnn,ccnn,...) for two or more channels, or (@ccnn:ccnn) for a set of channels where cc = card number, nn = channel number.

∙Switching configurations include standard, matrix, and tree. See Chapter 2 for configuration details.

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