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Chapter 2 31
Basic Operation
Configuring the RF Output
Configuring a Swept RF Output
A PSG signal generator has up to three sweep types: step sweep, list sweep, and ramp sweep (Option 007).
NOTE List sweep data cannot be saved within an instrument state, but can be saved to the memory
catalog. For instructions on saving list sweep data, see “Storing Files to the Memory
Catalog” on page 53.
During swept RF output, the FREQUENCY and AMPLITUDE areas of the signal generator’s
display are deactivated, depending on what is being swept.
Step sweep (see page 32) and ramp sweep (see page 34) provide a linear progression through the
start-to-stop frequency and/or amplitude values, while list sweep enables you to create a list of arbitrary
frequency, amplitude, and dwell time values and sweep the RF output based on that list.
The list sweep example uses the points created in the step sweep example as the basis for a new list sweep.
Ramp sweep (see page 37) is faster than step or list sweep, and is designed to work with an 8757D scalar
network analyzer.