Functions and Measurements 3
N9342C/43C/44C User’s Guide 41
Trace  Averaging
Averaging is a digital process in which each trace 
point is averaged with the previous sweep’s data 
average for the same trace point.
Selecting averaging, when the analyzer is auto 
coupled, changes the detection mode to sample, 
smoothing the displayed noise level.
1 Refer to the first procedure “Reducing Input 
Attenuation"  on page 37,  and follow steps 1, 2, 
and 3.
2 Press [TRACE] > {Average} (On) to turn average on.
3 Press 50 > [ENTER] to set the average number to 
50.
As the averaging routine smooths the trace, low 
level signals become more visible.
Figure 3-11
    Trace averaging
NOTE
This is a trace processing function and is not the same as 
using the average detector (as described on page 40).