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HP 75000 Series C
HP E1441A
Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator
User's and SCPI Programming Manual
Where to Find it - Online and Printed Information:
System installation (hardware/software) ............VXIbus Configuration Guide*
HP VIC (VXI installation software)*
Module configuration and wiring .......................This Manual
SCPI programming .............................................This Manual
SCPI example programs .....................................This Manual, Driver Disk
SCPI command reference ..................................This Manual
Register-Based Programming.............................This Manual
VXIplug&play programming ............................VXIplug&play Online Help
VXIplug&play example programs .....................VXIplug&play Online Help
VXIplug&play function reference......................VXIplug&play Online Help
Soft Front Panel information ..............................VXIplug&play Online Help
VISA language information................................HP VISA User's Guide
HP VEE programming information....................HP VEE User's Manual
*Supplied with HP Command Modules , Embedded Controllers, and VXLink.
Manual Part Number: E1441-90002
Printed in U.S.A. E1197
Contents
HP E1441A Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator SCPI User's Manual
Edition 1
HEWLETT-PACKARD WARRANTY STATEMENT .............................................. 7
Safety Symbols ............................................................................................................. 8
WARNINGS ................................................................................................................. 8
Declaration of Conformity............................................................................................ 9
Reader Comment Sheet .............................................................................................. 11
Chapter 1
HP E1441A
Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator Module Setup ....................................... 13
General Information.................................................................................................... 13
Setting the Module Address Switch............................................................................ 14
Interrupt Priority ......................................................................................................... 15
Installing into the Mainframe ..................................................................................... 15
Faceplate Indicators and Connectors .......................................................................... 16
Initial Operation......................................................................................................... 17
Chapter 2
HP E1441A Application Information ........................................................................ 19
Functional Capabilities ............................................................................................... 19
Output Configuration .......................................................................................... 19
Amplitude Modulation (AM) .............................................................................. 28
Frequency Modulation (FM) ............................................................................... 30
FM Carrier Waveform Shape .............................................................................. 31
Burst Modulation ................................................................................................. 33
Frequency-Shift Keying (FSK) Modulation ....................................................... 40
Frequency Sweep ................................................................................................ 43
Arbitrary Waveforms .......................................................................................... 46
Built-In Arbitrary Waveforms ............................................................................. 48
Phase-Lock Capabilities (Opt 001) ..................................................................... 49
Triggering the Function Generator ...................................................................... 52
System-Related Operations......................................................................................... 55
Error Conditions .................................................................................................. 55
Self-Test .............................................................................................................. 55
Memory Locations .............................................................................................. 56
Firmware Revision Query ................................................................................... 56
SCPI Language Version Query ........................................................................... 56
Power-On and Reset State ................................................................................... 57
Application Program Examples .................................................................................. 58
C Language Programs ......................................................................................... 58
Compiling and Linking a C Program .................................................................. 58
Example Programs .............................................................................................. 58
Contents 3
Chapter 3
HP E1441A SCPI Command Reference .................................................................... 65
Command Index by Function ..................................................................................... 65
Command Fundamentals ............................................................................................ 70
Common Command Format ................................................................................ 70
SCPI Command Format ...................................................................................... 70
Linking Commands ............................................................................................. 71
SCPI Command Reference ......................................................................................... 72
Command Guides ................................................................................................ 72
CALibration ................................................................................................................ 73
DATA ......................................................................................................................... 77
FORMat ...................................................................................................................... 84
MEMory...................................................................................................................... 85
OUTPut....................................................................................................................... 87
PHASe ........................................................................................................................ 90
[SOURce:] .................................................................................................................. 92
Amplitude Modulation (AM) Commands .................................................................. 93
APPLy Commands ..................................................................................................... 96
BURST MODULATION COMMANDS ................................................................. 102
FM COMMANDS .................................................................................................... 104
Frequency-Shift Keying (FSK) Commands ............................................................. 108
Selecting an Arbitrary Waveform............................................................................. 110
STATus ..................................................................................................................... 117
SYSTem.................................................................................................................... 120
TRIGger .................................................................................................................... 121
IEEE 488.2Common CommandReference .............................................................. 124
HP E1441A Power-On and Reset State .................................................................... 130
SCPI Command Quick Reference ............................................................................ 131
Appendix A
HP E1441A Specifications ......................................................................................... 135
Appendix B
HP E1441A Error Messages ..................................................................................... 141
Execution Errors ....................................................................................................... 141
Self-Test Errors......................................................................................................... 147
Calibration Errors ..................................................................................................... 147
Arbitrary Waveform Errors ...................................................................................... 149
Option 001 Phase-Lock Errors ................................................................................. 151
Appendix C
HP E1441A Function Generator Tutorial ............................................................... 153
Direct Digital Synthesis ............................................................................................ 153
Signal Imperfections ................................................................................................. 155
Output Amplitude Control ........................................................................................ 156
Floating Signal Generators ....................................................................................... 157
Attributes of AC Signals........................................................................................... 157
Modulation................................................................................................................ 158
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Appendix D
Calibration Procedures ............................................................................................. 163
Closed-Case Electronic Calibration.......................................................................... 164
Hewlett-Packard Calibration Services ...................................................................... 164
Calibration Interval ................................................................................................... 164
Time Required for Calibration.................................................................................. 164
Automating Calibration Procedures.......................................................................... 164
Recommended Test Equipment ................................................................................ 165
Test Considerations................................................................................................... 165
Performance Verification Tests ................................................................................ 166
Self-Test ............................................................................................................ 166
Quick Performance Check ................................................................................ 166
Performance Verification Tests ......................................................................... 167
Frequency Verification ............................................................................................. 167
Function Gain and Linearity Verification................................................................. 168
DC Function Offset Verification .............................................................................. 168
AC Amplitude Verification ...................................................................................... 169
Amplitude Flatness Verification ............................................................................... 171
AM Modulation Depth Verification ......................................................................... 172
Optional Performance Verification Tests ................................................................. 172
Square Wave Duty Cycle Verification .............................................................. 172
Distortion Verification ...................................................................................... 173
Calibration Security Code......................................................................................... 174
Unsecuring the Function Generator (Lost Security Code) ................................ 175
Calibration Count...................................................................................................... 176
Calibration Message ................................................................................................. 176
General Calibration/Adjustment Procedure.............................................................. 177
Aborting a Calibration in Progress ........................................................................... 178
Frequency and Burst Rate Adjustment ..................................................................... 178
Function Gain and Linearity Adjustment ................................................................. 179
AC Amplitude Adjustment (High-Z)........................................................................ 180
Modulation Adjustment ............................................................................................ 181
AC Amplitude Adjustment (50 Ohms) ..................................................................... 182
DC Output Adjustment ............................................................................................. 185
Duty Cycle Adjustment ............................................................................................ 186
AC Amplitude Flatness Adjustment ......................................................................... 186
Output Amplifier Adjustment (Optional) ................................................................. 189
Error Messages ......................................................................................................... 190
Index .............................................................................................................................. 193
Contents 5
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Certification
Hewlett-Packard Company certifies that this product met its published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory. Hewlett-
Packard further certifies that its calibration measurements are traceable to the United States National Institute of Standards and
Technology (formerly National Bureau of Standards), to the extent allowed by that organization's calibration facility, and to the
calibration facilities of other International Standards Organization members.
HEWLETT-PACKARD WARRANTY STATEMENT
HP PRODUCT: HP E1441A DURATION OF WARRANTY: 3 years
1. HP warrants HP hardware, accessories and supplies against defects in materials and workmanship for the period specified above. If
HP receives notice of such defects during the warranty period, HP will, at its option, either repair or replace products which prove to be
defective. Replacement products may be either new or like-new.
2. HP warrants that HP software will not fail to execute its programming instructions, for the period specified above, due to defects in
material and workmanship when properly installed and used. If HP receives notice of such defects during the warranty period, HP will
replace software media which does not execute its programming instructions due to such defects.
3. HP does not warrant that the operation of HP products will be interrupted or error free. If HP is unable, within a reasonable time, to
repair or replace any product to a condition as warranted, customer will be entitled to a refund of the purchase price upon pro mpt return
of the product.
4. HP products may contain remanufactured parts equivalent to new in performance or may have been subject to incidental use.
5. The warranty period begins on the date of delivery or on the date of installation if installed by HP. If customer schedules or delays HP
installation more than 30 days after delivery, warranty begins on the 31st day from delivery.
6. Warranty does not apply to defects resulting from (a) improper or inadequate maintenance or calibration, (b) software, interfacing, parts
or supplies not supplied by HP, (c) unauthorized modification or misuse, (d) operation outside of the published environmental
specifications for the product, or (e) improper site preparation or maintenance.
7. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND NO OTHER
WARRANTY OR CONDITION, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AND HP SPECIFICALLY
DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
8. HP will be liable for damage to tangible property per incident up to the greater of $300,000 or the actual amount paid for t he product
that is the subject of the claim, and for damages for bodily injury or death, to the extent that all such damages are determined by a court
of competent jurisdiction to have been directly caused by a defective HP product.
9. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THE REMEDIES IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT ARE CUSTOMER'S
SOLE AND EXLUSIVE REMEDIES. EXCEPT AS INDICATED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL HP OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE
LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING LOST PROFIT OR
DATA), OR OTHER DAMAGE, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE.
FOR CONSUMER TRANSACTIONS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND: THE WARRANTY TERMS CONTAINED IN THIS
STATEMENT, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT LAWFULLY PERMITTED, DO NOT EXCLUDE, RESTRICT OR MODIFY AND ARE
IN ADDITION TO THE MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THIS PRODUCT TO YOU.
U.S. Government Restricted Rights
The Software and Documentation have been developed entirely at private expense. They are delivered and licensed as "commercial
computer software" as defined in DFARS 252.227- 7013 (Oct 1988), DFARS 252.211-7015 (May 1991) or DFARS 252.227-7014 (Jun
1995), as a "commercial item" as defined in FAR 2.101(a), or as "Restricted computer software" as defined in FAR 52.227-19 (Jun
1987)(or any equivalent agency regulation or contract clause), whichever is applicable. You have only those rights provided for such
Software and Documentation by the applicable FAR or DFARS clause or the HP standard software agreement for the product involved
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