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global limit check result. Typically, the handler will insert the device to be tested into a
test fixture, provide a trigger pulse to initiate the measurement, remove and replace the
device after the measurement is complete and sort it into pass/fail bins. A sample flow
diagram for this process is shown below.
Figure 10-1: Possible stages of an automated test
Preparation of the network analyzer and the part handler
The network analyzer configuration depends on the measurement to be made. Starting
from the preset state, you will usually have to adjust the following settings:
1. Enable external trigger: "CHANNEL > TRIGGER > Trigger > External"
2. (Optional:) Select single sweep mode: "CHANNEL > SWEEP > Sweep Control >
Single"
3. Define limit lines and enable the limit check: "TRACE > LINES > Limit Test > ..."
The Universal Interface connector must be connected to the part handler using an
appropriate cable. If required, configure the data ports to ensure that the network ana-
lyzer and the part handler are compatible.
10.2.4.1
Control Signals
Most of the signals in the figure below are controlled by the measurement. It is possible
though to query the transitions of the "Input 1" signal, to configure the "Output 1", "Out-
Interfaces and Connectors
