SOA Mask definition controls and fields
Use the SOA Mask dialog to configure the parameters to add point, delete point, save mask, and recall mask.
Use the parameters to define the linear mask for an SOA measurement.
Define Mask fields and controls
Field or control Description
X (Volts) Define voltage values for the mask point.
Y (Amps) Define current values for the mask point.
Insert Point Add voltage and current points to define mask. Points are added to the end of the
existing list.
Delete Point Deletes the selected point data row.
Save Mask Opens the Save As menu to navigate to and select the location at which to save the
SOA mask data as a .pwrmsk file.
Recall Mask Opens the Open menu to navigate to and select the location from which to recall
(load) the SOA mask data .pwrmsk file.
NOTE. Mask files created with oscilloscope firmware version 1.4.x cannot be used in
firmware version 1.6.x. Use version 1.6.x and later to create and recall mask files.
Clear Table Clears the values of the mask coordinates in the table.
The following image shows the default SOA mask and its associated mask point table.
NOTE. You need to define both internal and external points.
Menus and dialog boxes
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