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System Overview
R&S
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SGU100A
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5 System Overview
The R&S SGU is an instrument intended either for the modulation of IQ signals or as
an upconverter in the frequency range of 10 MHz to 40 GHz.
Optimized for use in automated test equipment (ATE), the instrument offers very fast
settling times in an exceptionally small formfactor and low power consumption. The
R&S
SGU can be equipped optionally with a mechanical step attenuator.
5.1 Setups for Instrument Control
The R&S SGU is an instrument designed for the automated test equipment (ATE)
needs. To maintain the small size, the instrument is not equipped with a display and
hence additional equipment is required to control the instrument.
This section provides an overview of the possible configuration setups for controlling
the R&S
SGU.
5.1.1 Manual Operation from the R&S SGMA-GUI
The following example represents a basic configuration of the R&S SGU, operated
manually by the configuration software R&S SGMA-GUI. The configuration software is
installed on a remote PC and controls several instruments. The instruments are con-
nected to the remote PC over different remote control interfaces. Any combination of
the used interfaces is possible.
Figure 5-1: Configuration example: manual control from R&S SGMA-GUI
For information about the manual control, refer to:
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Chapter 6, "Understanding the R&S SGMA-GUI Software" , on page 48
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Chapter 7, "Upconverter Settings" , on page 73
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Chapter 8, "General Instrument Settings and Instrument Setup" , on page 89
5.1.2 Remote Control from a Controller
The remote control provides access to the instrument's settings from a remote com-
puter (external controller) by means of remote commands. To automate often repeating
settings and settings sequences, these are grouped in the remote control programs,
i.e. application programs.
Setups for Instrument Control