Keysight E4428C ESG RF - User Manual

Keysight
Signal Generators
E4428C/38C ESG RF
E8663B/E8663D PSG RF Analog
N5161A/62A/81A/82A MXG RF
E8257D/67D PSG Microwave
N5183A MXG Microwave
Programming
Guide
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Keysight E4428C ESG RF Specifications

General

Brand	Keysight
Model	E4428C ESG RF
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English

Summary

Getting Started with Remote Operation

Programming and Software;Hardware Layers

Explains the different interfaces supported by Keysight signal generators and their layers.

Interfaces

Details the GPIB and LAN interfaces, including their characteristics and protocols.

IO Libraries and Programming Languages

Discusses the role of IO libraries and common programming languages for instrument control.

Using IO Interfaces

Using GPIB

Covers the setup and verification of the GPIB interface for instrument communication.

Using LAN

Explains how to set up and verify LAN connectivity for remote signal generator control.

Using RS-232 (ESG and PSG Only)

Details the setup and verification of the RS-232 serial interface for specific models.

Programming Examples

GPIB Programming Interface Examples

Provides examples of programming using GPIB with various libraries like VISA and NI-488.2.

LAN Programming Interface Examples

Offers examples of programming using LAN interfaces like VXI-11, Sockets, and Telnet.

RS-232 Programming Interface Examples (ESG;PSG Only)

Presents programming examples for RS-232 communication with ESG/PSG signal generators.

Programming the Status Register System

Overview

Introduces the status register system for monitoring signal generator conditions and errors.

Accessing Status Register Information

Explains how to monitor status and determine when conditions or bits have changed.

Status Byte Group

Details the Status Byte Register and Service Request Enable Register.

Creating and Downloading Waveform Files

Waveform Data Requirements

Outlines the necessary format and specifications for creating waveform data files.

Understanding Waveform Data

Explains binary data format, bits, bytes, and endian order for waveform data.

Waveform Structure

Details the components of waveform files: header, marker, and I/Q files.

Downloading Waveform Data

Covers methods for downloading I/Q waveform data using simulation software or programming languages.

Creating and Downloading User-Data Files

Signal Generator Memory

Describes the volatile and non-volatile memory types available on signal generators.

User File Data (Bit;Binary) Downloads (E4438 C and E8267 D)

Explains how to download bit and binary user files for real-time modulation formats.

Pattern RAM (PRAM) Data Downloads (E4438 C and E8267 D)

Details the process of transferring user-generated PRAM data for modulation schemes.

FIR Filter Coefficient Downloads (N5162 A, N5182 A, E4438 C and E8267 D)

Covers downloading FIR filter coefficients for digital communications standard filtering.

Save and Recall Instrument State Files

Explains how to save and recall instrument state settings using SCPI commands or VISA/C#.