Agilent Technologies 222A Instruction Manual

SS1Agilent 81101A 50 MHz Pulse GeneratorReference Guide

10 About this BookConventions Used in this BookThis book uses certain conventions to indicate elements of the Agilent 81101A’s user interface. The fol

100 SpecificationsAgilent 81101A SpecificationsTrigger ModesContinuousGenerate continuous pulses, double pulses, or bursts.Externally TriggeredEach ac

101SpecificationsAgilent 81101A SpecificationsTrigger and Strobe SpecificationsTrigger OutputStrobe OutputTrigger Output Specifications Agilent 81101

102 SpecificationsAgilent 81101A SpecificationsTypical DelaysMode from totyp. valueExternal Width Ext Input Strobe/Trigger OutOUTPUT8.5 ns22.5 nsTrigg

103SpecificationsAgilent 81101A SpecificationsHuman InterfaceOverprogrammingParameter values can be entered exceeding the specified range.Warnings an

104 SpecificationsAgilent 81101A SpecificationsRemote ControlOperates according to IEEE standard 488.2, 1987 and SCPI 1992.0.Function CodeSH1, AH1, T6

105SpecificationsPulse Parameter DefinitionsPulse Parameter Definitions Here you find the pulse parameter definitions of terms used in the instrument

106 SpecificationsPulse Parameter DefinitionsTime Reference PointThe time reference point is at the median of the amplitude (50% amplitude point on pu

107SpecificationsPulse Parameter Definitionspractice, start points may shift with changes in transition time) when transition times are varied. This

108 SpecificationsPulse Parameter DefinitionsTransition TimeInterval between the 10% and 90% amplitude points on the leading/trailing edge:LinearityPe

109SpecificationsPulse Parameter DefinitionsJitterShort-term instability of one edge relative to a reference edge. Usually specified as rms value, wh

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110 SpecificationsPulse Parameter DefinitionsPreshoot, Overshoot, RingingPreshoot and overshoot are peak distortions preceding/following an edge. Ring

111SpecificationsPulse Parameter DefinitionsRepeatabilityWhen an instrument operates under the same environmental conditions and with the same settin

112 SpecificationsPulse Parameter Definitions

113IndexSymbols% of Per 57, 58AAcoustic Noise Emission 92Amplitudecurrent 48definition 109voltage 70BBurstlength 84mode 84CCertificationmet specifica

114 IndexJJitterdefinition 109KKey-Code Reference 80LLast Key Pressed 79Leading Edgecommand 65definition 108Linearitydefinition 108List of Commands 26

115IndexSSafetysymbols 8SCPICommand Dictionary 38Version 83Settingload into memory ’n’ 46Settling Timedefinition 110Simulating Key Presses 79Skewdefi

116 Index

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and CEN/CENELEC EN 45014 Revision: C Issue Date: 2001-May-02 Manufacturer’s Name: Ag

1311General Programming AspectsThis chapter provides general information on writing GP-IB/SCPI programs for instruments like the Agilent 81101A.Detai

14 General Programming AspectsThe GP-IB Interface BusThe GP-IB Interface BusThe General Purpose Interface Bus is the interface used for communication

15General Programming AspectsAgilent 81101A Remote ControlAgilent 81101A Remote ControlGP-IB Address You can only set the GP-IB address from the fron

16 General Programming AspectsProgramming RecommendationsProgramming RecommendationsHere are some recommendations for programming the instrument: • St

17General Programming AspectsProgramming RecommendationsWhen you have found the correct setting, then use this to create the program. In the program

18 General Programming AspectsCommon Command SummaryCommon Command SummaryThis table summarizes the IEEE 488.2 common commands supported by the Agilen

19General Programming AspectsStatus ModelStatus ModelThe instrument has a status reporting system conforming to IEEE 488.2 and SCPI. The above figure

Per 1.000µµµµs NormalOUTPUT TRG-LEVLIMITSMODE/TRGOFFDelay1 0psWidthLeadETraiE100.0ns 5.00ns =LeadEOffsetAmplit +0.0mV 1.00V50ΩΩΩΩ into 50.0ΩΩΩ

20 General Programming AspectsStatus ModelCondition RegisterA condition register contains the current status of the hardware and firmware. It is conti

21General Programming AspectsStatus ModelEnable RegisterThe enable register defines which bits in an event register are included in the logical OR in

22 General Programming AspectsStatus ModelStatus ByteThe status byte summarizes the information from all other status groups. The summary bit for the

23General Programming AspectsStatus ModelOPERation Status GroupThis Status Group is not used in the instrument.Bit Description0 Unused, always 01 Unu

24 General Programming AspectsStatus ModelQUEStionable Status GroupThe QUEStionable Status group is used to report warning conditions amongst the volt

2522Programming ReferenceThis chapter provides reference information on the following topics: • “Agilent 81101A SCPI Command Summary” on page 26 • “D

26 Programming ReferenceAgilent 81101A SCPI Command SummaryAgilent 81101A SCPI Command SummaryCommand Parameter Descriptionsee page:ARM(Trigger mode a

27Programming ReferenceAgilent 81101A SCPI Command Summary:OUTPut[1][:NORMal][:STATe]OFF|ON|1|0 Set/read normal output state:IMPedance47[:INTernal]&l

28 Programming ReferenceAgilent 81101A SCPI Command Summary:DOUBle[1][:STATe]OFF|ON Enable/disable double pulses per pulse period59:DELay<value>

29Programming ReferenceAgilent 81101A SCPI Command Summary:OFFset<value> Set/read channel offset voltage71:HIGH<value> Set/read channel h

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30 Programming ReferenceAgilent 81101A SCPI Command Summary[:STATe]ON|OFF Switch security on and off82:SETBlock data Set/read complete instrument sett

31Programming ReferenceDefault Values, Standard SettingsDefault Values, Standard SettingsParameter *RST, Default Values:ARM : EWIDth:STATe OFF:FREQue

32 Programming ReferenceDefault Values, Standard Settings:LOW –10.0mA:STATe OFF:FREQ [:CW|:FIXed] 1.00MHz:AUTO not applicable:HOLD VOLT:PHASe[1][:ADJu

33Programming ReferenceDefault Values, Standard Settings[:SOURce]:VOLTage[1]:LEVel][IMMediate] [:AMPLitude] 1.0V:OFFSet 0.0V:HIGH 500mV:LOW –500mV:LI

34 Programming ReferenceDefault Values, Standard Settings:LEVel 1.0V:SLOPe POSitive:SOURce IMMediateParameter *RST, Default Values

35Programming ReferenceProgramming the Instrument Trigger ModesProgramming the Instrument Trigger ModesThe following figure shows the instrument’s ar

36 Programming ReferenceProgramming the Instrument Trigger ModesUse the :ARM subsystem to select the overall triggering mode of the instrument (CONTIN

37Programming ReferenceProgramming the Instrument Trigger ModesExternal WidthSet External Width mode using the :EWIDth[:STATe] command::ARM:EWIDth ON

38 Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListSCPI Instrument Command ListThe following reference sections list the instrument commands in alpha

39Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListCommand :ARM:EWID Long:ARM[:SEQuence[1]|STARt][:LAYer]:EWIDth[:STATe]Form Set & QueryParameter

4 NoticeNoticeCopyright 1998 Agilent Technologies 1998, 2000. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any mea

40 Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListCommand :ARM:IMPLong:ARM[:SEQuence[1]|STARt][:LAYer]:IMPedanceForm Set & QueryParameter Numeri

41Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListCommand :ARM:PERLong:ARM[:SEQuence[1]|STARt][:LAYer]:PERiodForm Set & QueryParameter NumericPa

42 Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListCommand :ARM:SENSLong:ARM[:SEQuence[1]|STARt][:LAYer]:SENSeForm Set & QueryParameterEDGE | LEV

43Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListCommand :ARM:SOURLong:ARM[:SEQuence[1]|STARt][:LAYer]:SOURceForm Set & QueryParameterIMMediate

44 Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListCommand :MMEM:CAT?Long:MMEMory:CATalog?Form QueryParameter["A:"]*RST value Not applicabl

45Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListCommand :MMEM:COPYLong:MMEMory:COPYForm EventParameter"filename"[,"A:"],"

46 Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListCommand :MMEM:LOAD:STATLong:MMEMory:LOAD:STATeForm EventParameter<n>,"filename"[,&

47Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListCommand :OUTP[1]Long:OUTPut[1][:NORMal][:STATe]Form Set & QueryParameterON | OFF | 1 | 0*RST v

48 Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListSpecified Limits 0.1 Ω to 1 MΩ Description Use this command to set the expected load impedance of

49Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListValue couplingRange coupling OffsetDescription Use this command to program the amplitude current o

5NoticeAgilent Technologies warrants that its software and firmware designated by Agilent Technologies for use with an instrument will execute its pr

50 Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListRange coupling AmplitudeDescription Use this command to program the offset current of the OUTPUT s

51Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command Listhave to execute [:SOURCE]:HOLD CURRent command to enable the [:SOURCE]:CURRent subsystem.The avail

52 Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command List • Specified Voltage limits • Actual OUTPUT Impedance setting :OUTPut:IMPedance • Actual Expect

53Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListCommand :CURR[1]:LIM:LOWLong[:SOURce]:CURRent[1]:LIMit:LOWForm Set & QueryParameter NumericPar

54 Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListExample To set and activate the current limits for the output:Command :FREQLong[:SOURce]:FREQuency

55Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListCommand :FREQ:AUTOLong[:SOURce]:FREQuency[:CW|:FIXed]:AUTOForm EventParameterONCE*RST value Not ap

56 Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListCommand :PHAS[1]Long[:SOURce]:PHASe[1][:ADJust]Form Set & QueryParameter NumericParameter suff

57Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListCommand :PULS:DCYC[1]Long[:SOURce]:PULSe:DCYCle[1]Form Set & QueryParameter NumericValue coupl

58 Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListSpecified limits 0.00 ns to 999 s (limited by period – 20 ns)Description Use this command to set/r

59Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListCommand :PULS:DEL[1]:UNITLong[:SOURce]:PULSe:DELay[1]:UNITForm Set & QueryParameterS | SEC | P

6 Safety SummarySafety SummaryThe following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation of this instrument. Failure to

60 Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListCommand :PULS:DOUB[1]:DELLong[:SOURce]:PULSe:DOUBle[1]:DELayForm Set & QueryParameter NumericP

61Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListCommand :PULS:DOUB[1]:DEL:HOLDLong[:SOURce]:PULSe:DOUBle[1]:DELay:HOLDForm Set & QueryParamete

62 Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListCommand :PULS:HOLD[1]Long[:SOURce]:PULSe:HOLD[1]Form Set & QueryParameterWIDTh | DCYCle | TDEL

63Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListYou cannot set the pulse period if you have selected the CLK-IN connector as the frequency source

64 Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListExample To program the pulse width by means of the delay parameters:Command :PULS:TRAN[1]:HOLDLong

65Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListCommand :PULS:TRAN[1]:UNITLong[:SOURce]:PULSe:TRANsition[1]:UNITForm Set & QueryParameterS | S

66 Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListCommand :PULS:TRAN[1]:TRALong[:SOURce]:PULSe:TRANsition[1]:TRAilingForm Set & QueryParameter N

67Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListCommand :PULS:TRAN[1]:TRA:AUTOLong:[SOURce]:PULSe:TRANsition[1]:TRAiling:AUTOForm Set & QueryP

68 Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListCommand :PULS:WIDT[1]Long[:SOURce]:PULSe:WIDTh[1]Form Set & QueryParameter NumericParameter su

69Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListExample To set up the external PLL reference:Command :ROSC:EXT:FREQLong[:SOURce]:ROSCillator:EXTer

7Safety SummaryGround the InstrumentTo minimize shock hazard, the instrument chassis and cover must be connected to an electrical protective earth gr

70 Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListCommand :VOLT[1]Long[:SOURce]:VOLTage[1][:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]Form Set & QueryParame

71Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListCommand :VOLT[1]:OFFSetLong[:SOURce]:VOLTage[1][:LEVel][:IMMediate]:OFFSetForm Set & QueryPara

72 Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListCommand :VOLT[1]:HIGHLong[:SOURce]:VOLTage[1][:LEVel][:IMMediate]:HIGHForm Set & QueryParamete

73Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListCommand :VOLT[1]:LOWLong[:SOURce]:VOLTage[1][:LEVel][:IMMediate]:LOWForm Set & QueryParameter

74 Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListCommand :VOLT[1]:LIMLong[:SOURce]:VOLTage[1]:LIMit[:HIGH]Form Set & QueryParameter NumericPara

75Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListCommand :VOLT[1]:LIM:STATLong[:SOURce]:VOLTage[1]:LIMit:STATeForm Set & QueryParameterON | OFF

76 Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListCommand :STATus:PRESetLong:STATus:PRESetForm Event*RST value Not ApplicableDescription This comman

77Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command List1. :STATus:QUEStionable[:EVENt]?2. :STATus:QUEStionable:CONDition?3. :STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle4.

78 Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListCommand :SYST:CHECLong:SYSTem:CHECk[:ALL][:STATe]Form Set & QueryParameterOFF | ON*RST valueON

79Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListThe above message is an example of a customized description. Generic descriptions are available in

8 Safety SummarySafety SymbolsCaution (refer to accompanying documents)Protective earth (ground) terminalIn the manuals:WARNINGThe WARNING sign denote

80 Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListDescription In query form, this command reads the last key pressed. The buffer is emptied by *RST

81Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command List • In remote mode only the softkeys below the display and the SHIFT (LOCAL) key are active. Becaus

82 Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListCommand :SYST:SECLong:SYSTem:SECurity[:STATe]Form Set & QueryParameterON|OFF*RST valueOFFDescr

83Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListCommand :SYST:SETLong:SYSTem:SETForm Set & QueryParameter Block data*RST value Not applicableD

84 Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListCommand :SYST:WARN:STR?Long:SYSTem:WARNing:STRing?Form Query*RST value Not applicableDescription U

85Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListExamples To set up a triggered burst of 16 Single Pulses at Out1, each burst triggered by a positi

86 Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListCommand :TRIG:LEVLong:TRIGger:LEVelForm Set & QueryParameter NumericParameter SuffixV with eng

87Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command ListPulse period sources set by :TRIG:SOURPulse period source:TRIG:SOURceinternal oscinternal PLLCLK-I

88 Programming ReferenceSCPI Instrument Command List

8933SpecificationsIn this chapter you will find the specifications of the Agilent 81101A Pulse Generator.At the end of this chapter, “Pulse Parameter

9About this BookAbout this BookThis guide provides reference information primarily for programming the Agilent 81101A via remote control.Chapter 1 “G

90 SpecificationsDeclaration of ConformityDeclaration of ConformityManufacturerAgilent Technologies Deutschland GmbHBoeblingen Verification SolutionsH

91SpecificationsAgilent 81101A SpecificationsAgilent 81101A SpecificationsGeneralEnvironmental ConditionsSafety IEC1010, CSA1010Power requirements

92 SpecificationsAgilent 81101A SpecificationsWeight Net8.5 kg Single Channel9.2 kg Dual ChannelShipping13.8 kg Dual ChannelRecalibration period 1

93SpecificationsAgilent 81101A SpecificationsTiming SpecificationsPeriod Period can also be entered as frequency. There are 2 period generation sourc

94 SpecificationsAgilent 81101A SpecificationsWidthCan be entered as absolute width, duty cycle or trailing edge delay.Duty cycle values from 0.1% to

95SpecificationsAgilent 81101A SpecificationsDouble Pulse DelayDouble pulse delay and delay are mutually exclusive. Double Pulse delay is the delay b

96 SpecificationsAgilent 81101A SpecificationsLeading and trailing edges can be programmed independently within the following ranges (Maximum ratio 1:

97SpecificationsAgilent 81101A SpecificationsLevel ParametersLevel parameters can be entered as high/low level in terms of voltage or current or offs

98 SpecificationsAgilent 81101A SpecificationsClock / PLL Reference InputRear panel BNC connector used as: • External system clock input: pulse freque

99SpecificationsAgilent 81101A SpecificationsExternal Clock • The output period is determined by the signal at clock input. Frequency accuracy can be