User Manual LW120
(NEG)
You may use the gated mode to gate standard waveforms, arbitrary
waveforms, and sequences of waveforms. Observe the limitations
of the gating signal as listed in the specification section of this
manual.
Burst Mode
Burst mode is similar to Triggered mode with the exception that
only one trigger signal is needed to generate a counted number of
output waveforms. In Burst mode, the output remains at a DC level
as long as the trigger signal at the rear panel remains inactive. The
trigger input is sensitive to either the rising edge or the falling edge.
Each time a transition at the trigger input occurs, the LW120
generates predetermined number of waveform cycles. At the end of
the counted burst, the output resumes position at a DC level equal
to the last point of the waveform. The burst count is settable from 1
to 1 million
cycles. There are four parameters you can adjust for
this mode:
1. Slope – Defines edge sensitivity for the trigger input
2. Source – Defines the trigger source. External enables the
trigger input. Internal disables the trigger input and enables an
internal free-running trigger generator that automatically triggers
the output at programmable intervals
3. Timer – Set the intervals for the internal trigger generator, and
4. Start Phase – Defines the start phase for the trigger signal. The
start phase parameter may serve as a trigger delay generator,
where the delay is set in number of waveform points.
You may use the counted burst mode in conjunction with standard
and arbitrary waveforms only. Sequenced waveforms can not be
used in burst mode.
Arm Mode
The Arm mode allows you to stop generating waveforms at specific
breakpoint location, then continuing with generating the waveform
only when you are ready. The arm mode operates in continuous
mode only. There are three parameters for this function:
1. State – Turns arm mode on and off
2. Slope – Defines edge sensitivity for the trigger input, and
3. Breakpoint Position – Defines where the waveform will stop
In continuous mode, the instrument generates waveforms
continuously. Valid trigger transition at the trigger input will stop the
waveform at the selected breakpoint position. The next trigger will
enable continuous operation again and the waveform will start from
the last breakpoint position. A remote trigger command can replace
the external trigger input..
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