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Chapter 2 Front-Panel Menu Operation
To Output a Burst Waveform
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3 Set the burst count.
Press the #Cycles softkey and then set the count to “3” using the
numeric keypad or knob.
4 Set the burst period.
Press the Burst Period softkey and then set the period to 20 ms using the
numeric keypad or the knob and arrow keys. The burst period sets the
time from the start of one burst to the start of the next burst (note the
display icon).
At this point, the function generator outputs a continuous three-cycle burst
(if the output is enabled).
5 View the waveform.
Press t
o view the waveform parameters.
To turn off the Graph Mode, press
again
.
You can generate a single burst (with the specified count) by pressing
the key. For more information, see “To Trigger a Sweep or Burst”
on page 42.
You can also use an external gate signal to either turn the output signal
“on” or “off” based on the external signal applied to the rear-panel
Trig In connector. For more information, see “Burst Mode” on page 89.