Series 8650A Universal Power Meters
3-30
Manual 31470, Rev. E, April 2001
Triggering Notes
Refer to Instrument Triggering in Section 3.2.12 for more information.
EXT triggering is performed with the front panel BNC connector and will work only in BURSt and
SWIFt Modes. EXT triggering is not available in NORMal Mode. Provision has been made for a
hardware ready type handshaking capability using the analog output. This feature can be used as a loop
back test when performing troubleshooting procedures.
BUS triggering is available for all operating modes, BURSt, SWIFt and NORMal.
IMMediate triggering is not compatible with BURSt and SWIFt Modes. If you send the CALC#:MODE
BURS command to enter the BURSt Mode, IMM instrument triggering for NORMal Mode will
automatically be switched to TRIG:SOUR BUS. If you use the CALC#:MODE SWIF command to
enter the SWIFt Mode, IMM instrument triggering will remain IMM, but a device-specific error will be
generated whenever you specify a TRIG:COUN # higher than 1. Using the FETCh#? measurement
query, you can take accurate measurements anyway; do not set TRIG:COUN.
Using FETCh#? when you have time-dependent measurement processes can be a little tricky unless you
use SRQs. If the 8650A has not had enough time to process the measurement or has not received a
trigger, it will return an abnormally large number — 9.e40 is common, but other obviously invalid
readings can occur. Not using SRQs is fastest for measurement speed, but you will have to manage the
measurement/triggering timing problem closely.
Measurement Level Notes
The SWIFt Mode should not be used for measuring power in the bottom 10 dB of the CW dynamic
range. At low power levels, the NORMal mode reduces the measurement speed to account for the
effects of noise.
Example programs for High Speed Measurements are contained in Appendix A.
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