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Getting Started 1-2
Besides its normal continuous mode, the Model 3152 offers a
variety of interrupted modes. The output waveform may be gated,
triggered, or may generate a counted burst of waveforms. A built-in
trigger generator with a programmable period can replace an
external trigger.
The Model 3152 generates arbitrary waveforms with 12 bits of
resolution. There are nine standard waveforms which are memory-
resident. Other waveforms may be generated, either manually or
downloaded from the controller to the instrument using shared
memory or standard data bus transfer. Waveforms may also be
generated using the WaveCAD program.
The Model 3152 waveform synthesizer is a digital instrument.
Besides its standard waveforms, any waveform it generates must
first be loaded into the arbitrary waveform memory. The arbitrary
waveform memory is a bank of 8-bit words. Each word represents
a point on the waveform. Each word has a horizontal address that
can range from 0 to 64536 (optionally 523288) and a vertical
address that can range from -2047 to +2048 (12 bits). Using a high
speed clocking circuit, the digital contents of the arbitrary waveform
memory are extracted and routed to the D/A converter. The D/A
converts the digital data to an analog signal, and the output
amplifier completes the task by amplifying or attenuating the signal
at the output connector
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The Model 3152 is fully programmable using SCPI commands and
syntax. There are two ways to program the Model 3152, the first
being low level programming of each individual parameter. The
second alternative is to use the VXIplug&play soft front panel for
high level programming. The VXIplug&play soft front panel
simulates a mechanical front panel with the necessary push
buttons, displays and dials to operate the Model 3152 as a bench-
top instrument. The Model 3152 will not operate without being
programmed. Therefore, it is recommended that the user become
familiar with its basic features, functions and programming concepts
as described in this and the following chapters.
Options
A number of options are offered with the Model 3152. Compare the
option number with the number that is printed on the instrument to
verify which of the options is installed in your instrument. Note that
all Model 3152 options are installed in the factory. Contact your
nearest Racal representative if the number printed on the case does
not reflect the correct version ordered. The list of available Model
3152 options is given below:
1.
407510-001 - Model 3152 - 100MS/s Waveform
Synthesizer, w/64K RAM
2.
407510-002 - Model 3152 - 100MS/s Waveform
Synthesizer, w/256K RAM
3.
407510-011 - Model 3152 - 100MS/s Waveform
Synthesizer, w/512K RAM
4.
407510-021 - Model 3152 - 100MS/s Waveform
Synthesizer, w/64K RAM, 1PPM
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