Generating Arbitrary Waveforms
Arbitrary Waveform Description
Configuring Step Arbs
Configuring Pulse Arbs
Configuring Ramp Arbs
Configuring Trapezoid Arbs
Configuring Staircase Arbs
Configuring Exponential Arbs
Configuring Sinusiod Arbs
Configuring Constant-Dwell Arbs
Configuring an Arb Sequence
Configuring User-Defined Arbs
Configuring Steps Common to all Arbs
Running the Arb
The Arbitrary waveform function requires
N673xA. N674xA, N675xA, and N677xA.
Arbitrary Waveform Description
Each output on the power system can be modulated by the built-in arbitrary waveform generator
function. This allows the output to act as a DC bias transient generator or an arbitrary waveform
generator. The maximum bandwidth is based on the type of power module that is installed. This is
documented in the
Keysight N6700 Modular Power System Family Specifications
The arbitrary waveform generator has a variable dwell period, where each point in the waveform is
defined by the current, voltage, power, or resistance setting along with the dwell time or duration to
stay at that setting. Waveforms can be generated by specifying only a small number of points. For
example, a pulse would only take three points to define it. However, sine, ramp, trapezoid, and
exponential waveforms have 100 points assigned to the portion of their waveform that continuously
changes. Constant-dwell waveforms can have up to 65,535 points assigned to them.
Each waveform can be set to repeat continuously or repeat a specific number of times. For example, to
generate a pulse train of 10 identical pulses, you can program the parameters for one pulse and then
specify that you want it to repeat 10 times.
Keysight N6700C Series User's Guide
4 Operating the Power System
to be installed on models
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