
3151 And 3151A User Manual
Getting Started 1-7
Operating Modes
There are a number of operating modes that the Model 3151/3151A
can be programmed to operate in: continuous mode, triggered mode,
gated mode and burst mode. These operating modes are described
below.
Continuous Mode
In continuous mode, the selected waveform is output continuously at
the selected frequency, amplitude and offset.
Triggered Mode
In triggered mode, the Model 3151/3151A circuits are armed to
generate one output waveform. The trigger circuit is sensitive to
transitions at the trigger input. Select between positive or negative
transitions to trigger the instrument. When triggered, the generator
outputs the waveform and remains idle at the last point of the
waveform. The Model 3151/3151A can be armed to receive a trigger
signal from a front panel BNC connector, a VXI backplane
TTLTRG<n> or from an internal, programmable trigger generator.
The trigger signal, whether it comes from the front panel or from the
VXIbus, has to pass through some circuits. These circuits cause a
small delay known as system delay. System delay cannot be
eliminated completely. It is, however, minimized in the Model
3151/3151A to approximately 200ns maximum. System delay is a
factor that must be considered when applying a trigger signal. It
defines how long it will take from a valid trigger edge to the moment
that the output reacts.
While system delay cannot be controlled, the Model 3151/3151A
offers a controllable trigger delay parameter. When utilized, delay
from trigger signal to output waveform may be programmed from 0
clocks to one Million clocks. This delay is additional to the system
delay.
Burst Mode
The burst mode is an extension of the triggered mode where the
Model 3151/3151A can be armed to output a counted number of
waveforms following a triggered signal. Like trigger mode, burst can
be triggered from a front panel BNC connector, a VXI backplane
TTLTRG<n> or from an internal, programmable trigger generator.
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