N5161A/62A/81A/82A/83A MXG Signal Generators User's Guide

Basic OperationConfiguring a Swept OutputList SweepList sweep enables you to enter frequencies and amplitudes at unequal intervals in nonlinearascending, descending, or random order. List sweep also enables you to copy the current step sweepvalues, include a waveform in a sweep (on a vector instrument), and save list sweep data in the filecatalog (page 68). Dwell time is editable at each point. For fastest switching speeds, use list sweep.Figure 3-10 List Sweep Configuration Softkeys and DisplayFor details on each key, use key helpas described on page 42.Displays the selectedsweep type parameters(see page 58)Available only on vector models,andonly when Sweep Type = List.page 49Available only whenwaveform entry is selectedEach line defines thecorresponding point inthe sweep. For example,line 1 defines point 1.Vector models onlysee page 58The selected sweep determines which dwell time the signal generator uses. Step Sweep dwelltime is the same at each point; List Sweep dwell time can be different at each point.Dwell Time = the time that the signal is settled and you can make a measurement before thesweep moves to the next point.Point–to–Point Time = the sum of the value set for the dwell plus processing time, switchingtime, and settling time.page 49Agilent N5161A/62A/81A/82A/83A MXG Signal Generators User’s Guide 57