Measurement Basics
R&S
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FSW-K40
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Figure 4-9: Possible looks of a normal limit line
4.10 Analyzing Several Traces - Trace Mode
If several sweeps are performed one after the other, or continuous sweeps are per-
formed, the trace mode determines how the data for subsequent traces is processed.
After each sweep, the trace mode determines whether:
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the data is frozen (View)
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the data is hidden (Blank)
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the data is replaced by new values (Clear Write)
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the data is replaced selectively (Max Hold, Min Hold, Average)
Each time the trace mode is changed, the selected trace memory is cleared.
The R&S
FSW provides the following trace modes:
Table 4-1: Overview of available trace modes
Trace Mode
Description
Blank
Hides the selected trace.
Clear Write
Overwrite mode: the trace is overwritten by each sweep. This is the default setting.
Max Hold
The maximum value is determined over several sweeps and displayed. The
R&S
FSW saves the sweep result in the trace memory only if the new value is greater
than the previous one.
Min Hold
The minimum value is determined from several measurements and displayed. The
R&S
FSW saves the sweep result in the trace memory only if the new value is lower
than the previous one.
Average
The average is formed over several sweeps. The sweep count determines the number
of averaging procedures.
View
The current contents of the trace memory are frozen and displayed.
Analyzing Several Traces - Trace Mode