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Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators User’s Guide
Basic Operation
Configuring a Swept Output
Configuring a Swept Output
The signal generator has two methods of sweeping through a set of frequency and amplitude
points:
Step sweep
(
) provides a linear or logarithmic progression from one selected frequency,
amplitude, or both, to another, pausing at linearly or logarithmically spaced points (steps) along
the sweep. The sweep can progress forward, backward, or manually.
List sweep (
) enables you to enter frequencies and amplitudes at unequal intervals, in
nonlinear ascending, descending, or random order. List sweep also enables you to copy the current
step sweep values, include an Arb waveform in a sweep (on a vector instrument), and save list
sweep data in the file catalog (
Figure 3-4
Sweep Softkeys
Sweep without waiting for
a trigger at each point.
Point Trigger pauses for the dwell
time prior to the first sweep. See
Apply a TTL/CMOS signal to the
Trigger In connector.
Periodically issue a trigger event to
whatever selects it as a source.
Using timer trigger with single
sweep results in a delay prior to the
first sweep. See
Trigger on a remote command.
Down
sweeps from
stop to start
frequency/amplitude.
Up
sweeps from start
to stop
frequency/amplitude.
The selected sweep type determines the displayed parameter.
Selecting step sweep also displays the step spacing (Lin or Log).
On vector models:
Available when
Sweep Type
=
List
During a sweep, the swept parameter (frequency, amplitude, or both) turns grey and changes as the parameter sweeps.
Progress Bar: Note that very fast sweeps
can appear to sweep randomly or
backward.
For details on each key, use key help as described on
