HP HP 8753E, User Manual, Page: 427 / 699

Test sequencing is an analyzer function that allows you to automate repetitive tasks. You can
create a sequence as you are making a measurement. Then when you want to make that same
measurement again, you can recall the sequence and the analyzer will repeat the previous
keystrokes.
The following is a list of some of the key test sequencing features available on the
HP 8753E network analyzer:
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Limited decision-making functions increase the versatility of the test sequences you create by
allowing you to jump from one sequence to another.
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A function that allows you to call other sequences as sub-routines.
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You can create, title, save, and execute up to six sequences.
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You can save your sequences to a disk using the internal disk drive.
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You can use the parallel port as a general purpose input/output (GPIO) bus to read five
input bits in a decision making function, and send eight output bits to control a
peripheral.
Note
Product note 8753-3 “RF Component Measurements Applications of the
Test Sequence Function” provides practical applications examples for test
sequencing. This note was written for the HP but also applies to the
HP 8753E.
In-Depth Sequencing Information
Features That Operate Differently When Executed In a Sequence
The analyzer does not you to use the following keys in a sequence:
Commands That Sequencing Completes Before the Next Sequence Command
The analyzer completes all operations related to the following commands before continuing
with another sequence command:
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single sweep
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number of groups
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auto scale
marker search
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marker function
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data memory
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recall or save (internal or external)
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copy list values and operating parameters
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Wait
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Application and Operation Concepts