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3.8.5 Creating an Arbitrary Waveform
You can create an arbitrary waveform using the following methods:
* Enter individual data points
* Draw lines between data points
* Create a predefined waveform
* Combine any of these methods
You can program any number of waveforms into waveform memory, keeping in mind the addresses
where one waveform ends and the other begins.
The waveform's frequency and amplitude are influenced by the number of data points and their value
in the waveform.
3.8.6 Entering Individual Data Points
The most basic way to program an arbitrary waveform is to enter data points for the waveform, one
data point at a time. While this can become tedious the auto-increment function helps this process.
To enter individual data points into waveform memory, follow these steps:
1. Press ARB main key to display the selection menu.
2. Press F4:ARB to display the Arbitrary menu.
3. Press F3:EDIT to display the Edit menu.
4. Press F1:POINT, to select the point by point programming mode.
5. Press F1:ADDRESS.
6. Use the rotary knob or the numerical keys to enter the address.
7. Press F2:DATA.
8. Use the rotary knob or the numerical keys to enter the value for the data point. Valid
entries range from –8191 to 8191.
9. Repeat steps 5 through 9 until you finish programming your arbitrary waveform.
NOTE:
Each time you press ENTER to complete a data point entry in numerical mode, the auto-increment
address advances by one.
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