Parameter
Description
Step <n>
Each step of the sequence includes a step number, an arbitrary waveform, step time, and pacing option. The total
number of steps determines the length. Use the ▲ ▼ navigation keys to scroll through the steps.
Name
The name of the Arb. Select an Arb from the dropdown list. Select Edit or Properties to edit the waveform. The
Pulse waveform edit fields are shown above.
Time
Displays the total time that is allocated to the step in the Edit function. This time does not include the number of
repeat counts
Pacing
Displays the pacing of the step. Dwell-paced transitions to the next step when the dwell time has elapsed. Trigger-
paced transitions to the next step when an external trigger is received. If the step time completes before the trigger
occurs, the step remains at the last Arb value while waiting for the trigger.
Add
Inserts a step below the selected step; values are copied from the previous step. Continue to Add steps until your
sequence is complete.
Delete
Deletes the presently selected step.
Clear
Clears the presently selected step.
Edit
Edits the selected Arb. The Pulse waveform edit fields are shown above. Move to the next step specifies the step
pacing, either dwell or trigger-paced. Repeat Count specifies how many times the Arb repeats. Continuous can
only be selected if the Arb is trigger-paced.
Up
Move up through the steps.
Down
Move down through the steps.
Load (.seq format)
Loads a previously created sequence file (see below).
Save (.seq format)
Saves the present voltage or current sequence (see below).
Total time
Indicates the total run-time of the sequence.
Waveform Quality
Indicates the number of points allocated to the continuously changing portion of the following waveforms: sine,
trapezoid, ramp, and exponential. Normally, each continuous section is approximated using 100 points, but in an
Arb sequence this could result in exceeding the 511-point limit as more waveforms are added. The more of these
waveforms that are added to the sequence, the fewer points will be allocated, down to a minimum of 16 points.
Advanced
Lets you edit the common properties that apply to the entire sequence. Refer to
mon to all Arbs
Step 3. Save or load Arb Sequences:
Keysight N6705C User's Guide
at the end of this section.
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