Keysight N9020A User Manual

X-Series Programmers Guide
Contents
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction to Programming X-Series Applications
How to Use this Manual 9
X-Series Programming Options 10
Hardware Connection Formats 11
Interchangeable Virtual Instruments (IVI-COM, IVI-C) Drivers 11
VISA Driver Options 12
Keysight VEE Pro 13
Programming Documentation Roadmap 14
2 SCPI Programming Fundamentals
SCPI Language Basics 16
Command Keywords, Separators and Syntax 16
Creating Valid Commands 17
Special Characters in Commands 17
Parameters in Commands 19
Variable Parameters 19
Block Program Data 21
Writing Multiple Commands on the Same Line 21
SCPI Termination and Separator Syntax Examples 21
Where to find X-Series SCPI Command Definitions 23
Help System Features for SCPI Programmers 23
Help System Contents Pane 23
Help Topic Content 24
List of SCPI Commands 25
Simple SCPI Communication Methods 26
Communicating SCPI Using Telnet 26
Determining Instrument IP Address 27
Enabling Telnet in Windows 28
Communicating SCPI using Keysight Connection Expert 28
Techniques for Improving Measurement Performance 31
Turn off Display Updates 31
Use Binary Data Format instead of ASCII 31
Minimize the Number of Bus Transactions 31
Use USB or LAN Connection instead of GPIB 32
Minimize DUT/instrument Setup changes 32
Avoid Unnecessary Use of *RST 32
Avoid Automatic Attenuator Setting 32
Avoid using RFBurst trigger for Single Burst Signals 32
Making a Single Burst Measurement 33

Keysight N9020A Specifications

General

Brand	Keysight
Model	N9020A
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English