Rohde & Schwarz SMW200A - How to Access the Functions in the RF Domain

Configuring the Signal in the RF Domain
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SMW200A
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RF signal output modes:
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Fixed
The RF signal as it is, that means modulated or unmodulated.
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Sweep
An RF frequency or RF level sweep signal.
Either continuously processed, step-by-step or individually, with various selectable
trigger modes (external, internal or automatic). Note, that you cannot simultane-
ously run several sweeps.
Find details of sweeps in Chapter 7.6, "Varying the RF Signal in List or Sweep
Mode", on page 457.
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List Mode
Generates the RF signal based on a list of predefined frequency / level values
pairs and step widths.
See Chapter 7.6, "Varying the RF Signal in List or Sweep Mode", on page 457 for
detailed information.
7.1 How to Access the Functions in the RF Domain?
Access:
► Select the config button in the corresponding "RF x" block and then the desired
function in the RF menu list.
The RF block comprises all functions and settings concerning the RF signal. These
include the RF frequency and level settings with all enhanced functions for improv-
ing the signal characteristics, the analog modulations, list and sweep mode set-
tings as well as connector assignments and measurement functions of the RF sig-
nal.
The following overview provides information on where to find the descriptions of all
functions accessed via the RF block menu in successive order.
Table 7-1: RF Block Menu
Menu item Content Described in ...
RF Frequency
RF On Activates RF signal output. Chapter 7.2.1, "Activating RF Sig-
nal Output", on page 429
Connectors
The instrument's customizable
input and output interfaces:
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Global connectors
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Local connectors
Chapter 11.2, "Configuring the
Local and Global Connectors",
on page 661
Frequency / Phase
●
RF signal frequency and
phase settings
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The various possibilities for
accessing the frequency set-
tings
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Impact of a downstream
instrument to the frequency
display
Chapter 7.3, "Configuring RF Fre-
quency and Level", on page 430
How to Access the Functions in the RF Domain?