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Operator’s Manual Simple AFG Application
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Rev 1.1
Baseline
Offset[V]
Defines the DC offset value added to the output signal respect to the ground level.
The range is between -2.5 V to 2.5 V on 50 Ohm load and it depends on the
selected load impedance (i.e. -5V to 5V into open load).
Note:
This parameter is available only for the instruments with single-ended
outputs.
Vocm[V]
Controls the common mode voltage of the differential channel. The range is
between -2 V to 2 V on 50 Ohm load and it depends on the selected load
impedance.
Note:
This parameter is available only for the instruments with differential outputs.
Noise Level [V]
Use this setting to add noise to the output signal. The voltage shown in the textbox
defines the peak voltage of the noise level. The range is 0V to 2.5 Vpk (i.e. 0V to
5Vpp) for single-ended Models and 0V to 750 mVpk for differential Models. The
Noise is generated by hardware using a pseudo random algorithm.
Note:
When you set the Noise amplitude please pay attention that Noise
does not exceed the amplitude of 5Vpp (single-ended Models) or 1.5Vpp
(differential Models).
Internal Noise
Use this control to enable or disable the noise added to the output signal.
Polarity
This control allows you to invert the polarity of the output signal.
High Limit
Sets the maximum voltage that the channel can generate. This limit is verified
during the generation, but it doesn’t take into account the Baseline Offset or Vocm
level.
The constraint High Limit > Low Limit must be met. This feature can be used to
ensure that the load will not be damaged.
Note:
The High Limit doesn’t force the voltages parameter settings to stay below
the limit, but during the generation the part of the waveform that exceeds the limit
will be clamped at the High Limit.
Low Limit
Sets the maximum voltage that the channel can generate. This limit is verified
during the generation, but it doesn’t take into account the Baseline Offset or Vocm
level.
The constraint Low Limit < High Limit must be met. This feature can be used to
ensure that the load will not be damaged.
Note:
The Low Limit doesn’t force the voltages parameter settings to stay above
the limit, but during the generation the part of the waveform that exceeds the limit
will be clamped at the Low Limit.