Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations  RIGOL 
DG1000Z User’s Guide  2-65 
Burst 
 
DG1000Z can output waveform with specified number of cycles (called Burst) from a 
single channel or from dual channels at the same time. DG1000Z supports control of 
burst output by internal, manual or external trigger source; supports three kinds of 
burst types including N cycle, infinite and gated. The generator can generate burst 
using Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse, Noise (only for gated burst) or arbitrary waveform 
(except DC). 
 
To Enable Burst Function 
 
Press Burst at the front panel to enable Burst function (the backlight of the key 
turns on), and Mod or Sweep function will be automatically disabled (if currently 
enabled). The generator will output burst waveform from the corresponding channel 
(if currently turned on) according to the current configuration. You can also reset the 
burst function menu. Please refer to the introduction in the following text for details.  
 
 
Burst Type 
 
DG1000Z can output three types of bursts including N cycle, infinite and gated. The 
default is N cycle. 
 
Table 2-3 Relations among burst type, trigger source and carrier waveform 
N Cycle   Int/Ext/Manual 
Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse,  
Arbitrary waveform (except DC) 
Infinite  Ext/Manual 
Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse,  
Arbitrary waveform (except DC) 
Gated  Ext 
Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse, Noise,  
Arbitrary waveform (except DC) 
 
 
N Cycle Burst 
 
In N Cycle mode, the generator will output waveform with specified number of cycles 
after receiving trigger signal. Waveform functions that support N cycle burst include 
Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse and arbitrary waveform (except DC). 
 
When Burst is enabled, press Type to select “NCycle”. The “Cycles” is highlighted 
on the screen and could be edited. At this point, use the numeric keyboard or 
direction keys and knob to change the Cycles. The default is 1 and the range is from 
1 to 1 000 000 (external or manual trigger) or 1 to 500 000 (internal trigger).