Modulation Operation
Giga-tronics 2500B Series Microwave Signal Generators
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Operation Manual, Part Number 34737, Rev C, June 30, 2011
FM Menus
Submenu
Parameter
Figure 22: DC FM Menu
DC FM Menu
In DC FM mode, the RF output signal is modulated by an external signal that is
applied to the rear panel FM/φM IN connector. Note the following:
DC FM is available on all models including models with option 17A.
Frequency range for DC FM operation is 500 MHz to the maximum frequency of
the instrument with a fixed maximum deviation of 125 kHz.
DC FM operation is available for frequencies above 500 MHz; however,
maximum deviation is limited to the frequency band maximum deviation of the
output frequency.
There is one settable item in this submenu:
DC FM
Enables or disables DC frequency modulation. The active menu, (the menu
currently displayed), determines the FM mode that is used. Pressing the adjacent
soft key or the Step Up or Step Down buttons toggle the FM state.