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Log Freq
In a "Log Freq" sweep, the stimulus frequency is swept on a logarithmic scale over the
continuous frequency range. The frequency range (sweep range) and the internal gen-
erator power can be specified in the "Stimulus" settings (see
on page 311). The sweep points are calculated from the "Span" and the specified
"Number of Points" (n > 1) with the condition that the step width is constant on the log-
arithmic scale.
"Log Freq" sweeps are suitable for the analysis of a DUT over a large frequency range,
e.g. over several octaves. In a Cartesian diagram, the measurement result is displayed
as a trace over a logarithmic frequency scale. The following example shows a "Log
Freq" sweep with the forward transmission parameter S
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as measured quantity, and a
"dB Mag" scaled y-axis.
Tip:
In "Log Freq" representation, limit lines and ripple limit lines appear as exponential
curves; see
Chapter 9.4.1.1, "Rules for limit line definition"
Remote command:
[SENSe<Ch>:]SWEep:TYPE LOGarithmic
Segmented
In a "Segmented" (linear) frequency sweep, the sweep range can be composed of sev-
eral continuous frequency sub-ranges or single frequency points. The sub-ranges are
termed sweep segments and are defined in the
.
Sweep segments can overlap. The segment list must contain at least 2 distinct fre-
quency points before a segmented frequency sweep can be started.
Instrument settings such as the internal generator power, the measurement (IF) band-
width, and the frequency band of the local oscillator can be set independently for the
individual segments.
Due to this flexibility, segmented frequency sweeps are suitable for any detailed analy-
sis of a DUT at specified frequencies. In a Cartesian diagram, the measurement result
is displayed as a trace over a linear frequency scale ranging from the lowest to the
highest frequency point of all segments. The following example shows a segmented
frequency sweep with 2 segments. The forward transmission parameter S
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is mea-
sured, and a "dB Mag" scaled y-axis is used. In the frequency range between the
sweep segments, the trace is displayed as a straight line.
Sweep Softtool