26 Agilent N5181A/82A MXG Signal Generators User’s Guide
Basic Operation
Setting Frequency and Power (Amplitude)
Setting Frequency and Power (Amplitude)
Figure 3-1 Frequency and Amplitude Softkeys
Example: Configuring a 700 MHz, −20 dBm Continuous Wave Output
1. Preset the signal generator.
The signal generator displays its maximum specified frequency and minimum power level (the
front panel display areas are shown on page 7).
2. Set the frequency to 700 MHz: Press Freq > 700 > MHz.
The signal generator displays 700 MHz in both the FREQUENCY area of the display and the active
entry area.
3. Set the amplitude to −20 dBm: Press Amptd > –20 > dBm.
The display changes to −20 dBm in the AMPLITUDE area of the display, and the amplitude value
becomes the active entry. Amplitude remains the active function until you press another function
key.
4. Turn on the RF Output: Press RF On/Off.
The RF Output LED lights, and a 700 MHz, −20 dBm CW signal is available at the RF OUTPUT
connector.
See
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Option
1ER only
To display the next menu, press More.
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For details on each key, use key help
as described on page 23.