Frequency Sweep
- Updated2023-02-17
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Frequency Sweep
You can generate sweep signals with the Function and Arbitrary Waveform Generator (FGen/Arb). During a frequency sweep, the frequency of the sweep signal changes continuously from the minimum to the maximum or vice versa, at the interval you specify.
The following table shows an example of configuring the FGen/Arb to generate a swept sine wave.
| Control | Value |
|---|---|
| Mode | Sweep |
| Waveform | Sine |
| Start frequency | 1.0 Hz |
| Stop frequency | 4.0 Hz |
| Step | 1.0 Hz |
| Step interval | 1.0 s |
| Generation mode | Run once |
When you configure the FGen/Arb as in the previous table, the instrument generates a waveform as follows:
The following figure explains how the frequency increases from 1.0 Hz to 4.0 Hz at the interval of 1.0 Hz. The frequency changes every one second, as specified in Step interval.
If Generation mode is set to Loop, the instrument generates the waveform continuously. The frequency first increases from 1.0 Hz to 4.0 Hz, and then goes back to 1.0 Hz and increases to 4.0 Hz again. The sweep continues until the instrument stops running.
Related Information
- Configuration Options (FGen/Arb)
Use configuration options on the Function and Arbitrary Waveform Generator (FGen/Arb) Soft Front Panel (SFP) to control the type and parameters of the waveform you want to generate. For example, you can configure symmetry to generate symmetric waveforms.