172 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators User’s Guide
Basic Digital Operation (Option 653/655/656/657)
Using Waveform Markers
Using the RF Blanking Marker Function
While you can set a marker function (described as Marker Routing on the softkey label in the Marker
Utilities menu) either before or after setting the marker points (page 168), setting a marker function
before you set marker points may change the RF output. RF Blanking includes ALC hold (described
on page 163, note Caution regarding unleveled power). The signal generator blanks the RF output
when the marker signal goes low. This example is a continuation of the previous example, Viewing a
Marker Pulse.
1. Using the factory–supplied segment SINE_TEST_WFM, set Marker 1 across points 1−180 (page 168).
2. From the Marker Routing softkey menu, assign RF Blanking to Marker 1:
In the second Arb menu (page 166), press Marker Utilities > Marker Routing > Pulse/RF Blank > Marker
1.