Agilent Technologies E8267D User Manual

Programming Guide
(With Remote Operation and File Downloads)
Agilent Technologies
Signal Generators
This guide applies to the following signal generator models:
Due to our continuing efforts to improve our products through firmware and hardware revisions, signal generator design
and operation may vary from descriptions in this guide. We recommend that you use the latest revision of this guide to
ensure you have up-to-date product information. Compare the print date of this guide (see bottom of page) with the latest
revision, which can be downloaded from the following websites:
N5181A/82A MXG RF Signal Generators N5183A MXG Microwave Analog Signal Generator
E4428C/38C ESG RF Signal Generators E8663B RF Analog Signal Generator
E8257D/67D PSG Microwave Signal Generators
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http://www.agilent.com/find/psg http://www.agilent.com/find/e8663b
Manufacturing Part Number: E8251- 90355
Printed in USA
February 2008
© Copyright 2006- 2008 Agilent Technologies, Inc.

Agilent Technologies E8267D Specifications

General

Brand	Agilent Technologies
Model	E8267D
Category	Inverter
Language	English

Summary

1 Getting Started with Remote Operation

Programming and Software/Hardware Layers

Describes the layers supporting remote operation for signal generators.

Interfaces

Details the communication interfaces (GPIB, LAN, RS-232, USB) supported by signal generators.

IO Libraries and Programming Languages

Explains the role of IO libraries and common programming languages for instrument control.

Error Messages

2 Using IO Interfaces

Using GPIB

Details the GPIB interface, its setup, and verification for instrument communication.

Using LAN

Explains LAN communication protocols (VXI-11, Sockets, Telnet, FTP) for signal generator control.

3 Programming Examples

Using the Programming Interface Examples

GPIB Programming Interface Examples

Provides examples for instrument control and verification using GPIB.

LAN Programming Interface Examples

Offers examples for controlling the signal generator via LAN interfaces.

4 Programming the Status Register System

Overview

Status Register Bit Values

Explains how bits represent decimal values within registers and how to enable/query them.

Accessing Status Register Information

Details methods for monitoring signal generator status, conditions, and events.

Status Byte Group

Status Groups

5 Creating and Downloading Waveform Files

Overview of Downloading and Extracting Waveform Files

Explains the process of creating, downloading, and extracting waveform files.

Understanding Waveform Data

Details the structure and format of waveform data, including bits, bytes, and endian order.

Waveform Structure

Creating Waveform Data

Code Algorithm

Commands for Downloading and Extracting Waveform Data

Loading, Playing, and Verifying a Downloaded Waveform

Loading a File from Non-Volatile Memory

Playing the Waveform

C++ Programming Examples

Creating and Storing Offset I/Q Data—Big and Little Endian Order

Creating and Storing I/Q Data—Little Endian Order

Creating and Downloading I/Q Data—Big and Little Endian Order

Importing and Downloading I/Q Data—Big Endian Order

Importing and Downloading Using VISA—Big Endian Order

Importing, Byte Swapping, Interleaving, and Downloading I and Q Data—Big and Little Endian Order

MATLAB Programming Examples

Creating and Storing I/Q Data

Visual Basic Programming Examples

Creating I/Q Data—Little Endian Order

Downloading I/Q Data

Troubleshooting Waveform Files

ERROR 224, Text file busy

ERROR 628, DAC over range

ERROR 629, File format invalid

ERROR -321, Out of memory

No RF Output

Undesired output signal

6 Creating and Downloading User-Data Files

User File Data (Bit/Binary) Downloads (E4438C and E8267D)

Details user file data types, download requirements, and troubleshooting for E4438C/E8267D.

Pattern RAM (PRAM) Data Downloads (E4438C and E8267D)

Explains PRAM data download processes, control bits, and modulation formats for E4438C/E8267D.

FIR Filter Coefficient Downloads (N5182A, E4438C and E8267D)

Covers FIR filter coefficient download requirements, limitations, and selection for modulation.

Save and Recall Instrument State Files

Guides on saving and recalling instrument states and associated settings using SCPI commands.

User Flatness Correction Downloads Using C++ and VISA

Demonstrates downloading user flatness correction data using C++ and VISA.

Data Transfer Troubleshooting (N5182A, E4438C and E8267D Only)

Provides troubleshooting steps for data transfer issues on specific models.

Signal Generator Memory

Volatile

Non-volatile

User File Data (Bit/Binary) Downloads (E4438C and E8267D)

User File Download Problems

Provides troubleshooting for user file download issues, covering data requirements and symptoms.

PRAM Download Problems

Addresses troubleshooting for PRAM download issues, including pattern reset and memory capacity.

User FIR Filter Coefficient File Download Problems

Offers troubleshooting for FIR filter coefficient file download problems, covering memory and symbol limits.

Selecting a Downloaded User File as the Data Source

Modulating and Activating the Carrier

Pattern RAM (PRAM) Data Downloads (E4438C and E8267D)

Understanding PRAM Files

FIR Filter Coefficient Downloads (N5182A, E4438C and E8267D)

Data Requirements

Downloading FIR Filter Coefficient Data

Selecting a Downloaded User FIR Filter as the Active Filter

Save and Recall Instrument State Files

Save and Recall SCPI Commands

Details SCPI commands (*SAV, *RCL) for saving and recalling instrument states.

Save and Recall Programming Example Using VISA and C#

Provides a C# programming example for saving and restoring instrument states.

User Flatness Correction Downloads Using C++ and VISA