Pulse Modulation (Option R&S SML-B3)  R&S®SML / R&S®SMV03 
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Pulse Modulation (Option R&S SML-B3) 
The pulse modulator can be controlled from an external source or by an internal pulse generator. With 
external control, the external source feeds the pulse modulator directly. The envelope of the RF is 
identical to the control signal. With control by the internal pulse generator, the pulse shape of the pulse 
generator determines the envelope of the RF. The pulse delay, pulse width and pulse period can be set. 
 
The polarity of pulse modulation is selectable. With Pulse Polarity = Normal, the RF level is switched on 
if HIGH level is present at the PULSE modulation input.  
 
Settings for the pulse modulation and the pulse generator can be made in the Modulation - Pulse menu. 
Menu selection:  Modulation – Pulse 
Fig. 4-12  Modulation - Pulse menu (preset setting), equipped with option R&S SML-B3 
Pulse Mod Source 
Selection of modulation source. Off, Ext and Pulse Gen are available. 
IEC/IEEE-bus commands  :SOUR:PULM:SOUR EXT; STAT ON 
Pulse Mod Polarity 
Selection of polarity of modulation signal. 
Normal  The RF signal is on with HIGH level present. 
Inverse  The RF signal is suppressed with HIGH level present. 
IEC/IEEE-bus command  :SOUR:PULM:POL NORM 
Pulse Period 
Input value of pulse period.  
IEC/IEEE-bus command  :SOUR:PULS:PER 10us 
Pulse Width 
Input value of pulse width. 
IEC/IEEE-bus command  :SOUR:PULS:WIDT 1us 
 
Pulse Delay 
Input value of single pulse delay. This value is indicated only if Double Pulse 
State is set to Off. 
IEC/IEEE-bus command  :SOUR:PULS:DEL 1us