Sweeps ...................................39
Sweep Fundamentals ..........................40
Settings and Readings.........................40
Source Range, Steps, and Spacing ..................41
Data Display Range ..........................42
Example Sweep: Frequency Response .................42
Example Sweep: Amplitude Linearity ..................43
DSP Analysis ................................45
The FFT Spectrum Analyzer ........................45
Real-Time vs. Batch-Mode Instruments .................46
The FFT Concept ............................46
Setting up an FFT ............................47
Panel Fields ..............................47
Time vs. Frequency ..........................47
Quick Sweep Setup ..........................48
Fine-Tuning the Display ........................49
Saving and Loading Tests .........................50
The Next Step ...............................50
Chapter 6
Specifications ............................51
Analog Signal Outputs ...........................51
D/A Generated Analog Signals .......................55
Analog Analyzer ..............................58
Option Filters ................................64
Option S-AES17 ..............................69
DSP Analysis of Analog Signals ......................70
Digital Signal Generator ..........................75
Digital Analyzer...............................80
Digital Interface Analyzer.........................81
Graphs of Typical Digital Domain Performance .............85
Front Panel Auxiliary Signals ........................86
Rear Panel Auxiliary Signals ........................87
Miscellaneous Digital I/O.........................88
General/Environmental ..........................89
Chapter 7
GPIB Configuration .........................91
Introduction .................................91
APIB or GPIB? ..............................92
LabVIEW pro ject files............................92
The GPIB Software Development Process .................92
Using both GPIB and APIB for Software Development .........94
Establishing GPIB Communication....................96
GPIB Connection ...........................96
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