Atec Agilent-81150A-81160A - Manual (Page 15)

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Modes of Operation There are four components to the mode of operation:
• Coupling between channels
• Trigger mode
• Waveform type
• Advanced modes
The two channel version has two distinct modes of operation:
• Coupling off: The two channels operate independently. Frequency generation for both
channels is based on the same clock reference, but can be selected independently.
• Coupling on: The frequency, trigger mode, waveform type and advanced mode are
identical for both channels. The fix delay of channel 1 and channel 2 is the same.
• Continuous: Continuous waveform, burst, sweep or modulation. The external in is not
used in continuous mode.
• Externally triggered: Each active transition at the external in (rising, falling or both)
generates a single waveform, burst or sweep.
• Externally gated: The active level (high or low) at the external in enables waveforms,
bursts or sweeps. The last waveform, burst or sweep is always completed.
• Internally triggered: The internal clock replaces the external trigger source. This can
be applied for waveform, burst, or sweep.
• Manual: This generates a single trigger. The source is either a button on the front
panel or a remote command.
Trigger rate (internally triggered)
81150A: 1 µHz to 120 MHz
81160A: 1 µHz to 330 MHz
Trigger rate (externally triggered)
81150A: DC to 120 MHz
81160A: DC to 330 MHz
Coupling between channel 1 and 2
Trigger modes