Can I control the 8643A/44B/64A/65A/65B high performance signal generators from the N897xA noise figure analyzers (NFA)?
Can I control the 8643A/44B/64A/65A/65B high performance signal generators from the N897xA noise figure analyzers (NFA)?
The 8643A/44B/64A/65A/65B sources support the standard commands for programmable instruments (SCPI) language set. The N897x NFA family includes an option for LO control via the SCPI command set. However, the RF OUPUT ON/OFF SCPI command is different between the sources and the embedded setting with the NFA. If you utilize the default SCPI command set, an "Invalid data mnemonic" message is indicated in the display of the source. To correct this anomaly, change the default within the NFA via the following steps:System key > GPIB > External LO Address > 19 (or enter the Address of the source)System key > External LO > Settling Time > 100msSystem key > External LO > Min Freq > 100kHz System key > External LO > Max Freq > 6GHz (or the stop frequency of the source)System key > External LO > Command Set > Custom > LO Commands > Auxiliary > Clear Prefix > Change Prefix > "POW:STAT ON"