
Chapter 4 155
Analog Modulation
Configuring the LF Output
Configuring the LF Output
The signal generator has a low frequency (LF) output. The LF output’s source can be switched
between an internal modulation source or an internal function generator.
Using internal modulation (Internal Monitor) as the LF output source, the LF output provides a
replica of the signal from the internal source that is being used to modulate the RF output.
The specific modulation parameters for this signal are configured through the AM, FM, or
ΦM
menus.
Using function generator as the LF output source, the function generator section of the
internal modulation source drives the LF output directly. Frequency and waveform are
configured from the LF output menu, not through the AM, FM, or
ΦM menus. You can select
the waveform shape from the following choices:
Sine sine wave with adjustable amplitude and frequency
Dual-Sine dual-sine waves with individually adjustable frequencies and a percent-of-
peak-amplitude setting for the second tone (available from function
generator only)
Swept-Sine a swept-sine wave with adjustable start and stop frequencies, sweep time,
and sweep trigger settings (available from function generator only)
Triangle triangle wave with adjustable amplitude and frequency
Ramp ramp with adjustable amplitude and frequency
Square square wave with adjustable amplitude and frequency
Noise noise with adjustable amplitude generated as a peak-to-peak value (RMS
value is approximately 80% of the displayed value)
DC direct current with adjustable amplitude
NOTE The LF Out Off On softkey controls the operating state of the LF output.
However when the LF output source selection is
Internal Monitor, you have three
ways of controlling the output. You can use the modulation source (AM, FM, or
ΦM) on/off key, the LF output on/off key, or the Mod On/Off softkey.
The RF On/Off hardkey does not apply to the LF OUTPUT connector.
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