3152B User Manual
Publication No. 980935 Rev. A
Figure 4-56, Pulse Editor Download Summary
Interpreting the
Download Summary
It is important to understand that when you download a pulse
waveform from the Pulse Composer, the parameters and mode of
operation of the 3152B might be altered. The download summary
shows what the new mode of operation will be so that you can
reject the new settings if you do not agree to the changes. Once
you press the Accept button, the waveform will be downloaded to
the generator and the modes and parameters will be updated as
shown in the dialog box.
If you are already familiar with the changes and do not wish to see
the download summary every time you download a pulse waveform,
you can check the box and it will not be shown on future
downloads. You can restore this summary by selecting the
View>>Download Summary menu item.
Mode of Operation –
This describes mode of operation setting to
be used after completion of the pulse download. This field could
display one of two options: Arbitrary or Sequenced. Pay attention to
the note (*) that says “Select from the menu View>>Options” Since,
for this example, we checked the Force Pulse Train to Single
Segment (see Figure 4-49), so that the generator forces the
waveform mode to be Arbitrary and thus only one segment can be
loaded with the pulse train.
Memory Management –
By selecting the arbitrary mode of
operation, the pulse train is forced to a single segment. This
summary shows which segment has been populated and how much
memory is needed to build the required pulse train.
Instrument Settings –
Shows the amplitude, offset, and sample
clock settings that will be changed on the generator. The settings in
this summary cannot be affected from the Pulse Editor options
settings. These are computed and modified automatically for the
current pulse train pattern and will change from pattern to pattern.
Accept/Reject –
These buttons are the final checks before you
download the pulse train to the instrument. If you are unhappy with
the instrument setting and want to change some of the options,
there is still time click on the Reject button and do more changes.
Click on the Accept button to complete the download process.
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