4 Input/Output Functions
Input/Output
to Sense and there is a valid external reference present) this information is used by the analyzer to
determine the internal settings needed to lock to that particular external reference signal.
For the instrument to stay locked, the value entered must be within 5 ppm of the actual external reference
frequency. So it is important to get it close, or you risk an unlock condition.
Note that this value only affects the instrument’s ability to lock. It does not affect any calculations or
measurement results. See "Freq Offset" in the Frequency section for information on how to offset
frequency values.
Key Path
Input/Output, Freq Ref In
Remote Command
[:SENSe]:ROSCillator:EXTernal:FREQuency <freq>
[:SENSe]:ROSCillator:EXTernal:FREQuency?
Example ROSC:EXT:FREQ 20MHz sets the external reference frequency to 20MHz, but does not select the
external reference.
ROSC:SOUR:TYPE EXT selects the external reference.
Dependencies Still available with Internal or Pulse selected, to allow setup for when External is in use. However, the
setting has no effect if the Internal Reference is in use (Freq Ref In set to Internal, Pulse, or
SENSE:INT or SENSE:PULSE).
Preset This is unaffected by a Preset but is set to 10MHz on a "Restore Input/Output Defaults" or "Restore
System Defaults->All"
Min
CXA: 10MHz
EXA: 10MHz
MXA: 1MHz
PXA: 1 MHz
N8973B, N8974B, N8975B, or N8976B: 10 MHz
Max
CXA: 10MHz
EXA: 10MHz
EXA with option R13: 20 MHz
MXA: 50MHz
PXA: 50MHz
N8973B, N8974B, N8975B, or N8976B: 10 MHz
Default Unit Hz
Initial S/W Revision Prior to A.02.00
Modified at S/W Revision A.14.00
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