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Agilent X-Series Signal Generators User’s Guide 127

Optimizing Performance

Using Free Run, Step Dwell, and Timer Trigger

depending on options) plus the minimum settled time that is needed to make the measurement.

If the measurement requires external equipment synchronization, consider using hardware triggers.

Figure 5-26 Free Run, Set Dwell, and Timer Trigger Softkeys

Sweep > Configure Step

Sweep > More

Use Step Dwell with Free Run when additional measurement wait

time is desired after settling.

If the signal is to be settled for a minimum specific time at each point

and it is not important if the point to point time is consistent, use

Step Dwell and Free Run time.

Sweep > More

If the signal’s point to point time

requires consistency but the

specific settling time at each point

can vary, then use the Timer

Trigger. Avoid using too fast of a

sweep which does not allow the

signal generator to settle.

If the signal needs to be settled for

a specific minimum time and

consistent point to point time is

required, then you should set the

Timer Trigger to be the sum of the

switching time (900 us (Option

UNZ) or 5 ms (Standard)) plus the

minimum settled time that is

needed to make the measurement.

Example: If you need the signal to

remain settled for 3 ms, and you

have Option UNZ which settles in

0.9 ms, then set the time trigger to

the sum which is 3.9 ms.

For details on each key, use key help as described on see page 44.

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