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AFG-2000 Series User Manual
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Amplitude Modulation (AM) Commands
AM Overview
To successfully create an AM waveform, the following commands
must be executed in order.
Enable AM
Modulation
Configure Carrier
Select
Modulation
Source
Select Shape
Set Modulating
Frequency
Set Modulation
Depth
1. Turn on AM modulation using the
SOURce[1]:AM:STAT ON command
2. Use the APPLy command to select a carrier
waveform. Alternatively the equivalent
FUNC, FREQ, AMP, and DCO commands
can be used to create a carrier waveform with
a designated frequency, amplitude and offset.
Sine, square or ramp can be used as the
carrier wave.
3. Select an internal or external modulation
source using the SOURce[1]:AM:SOUR
command.
4. Use the SOURce[1]:AM:INT:FUNC command
to select a Sine, Square or Ramp modulating
waveform. For internal sources only.
5. Set the modulating frequency using the
SOURce[1]:AM:INT:FREQ command. For
internal sources only.
6. Set the modulation depth using the
SOURce[1]:AM:DEPT command.