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Instrument Memory & Document of Volatility
Memory in the Frequency Reference
Memory in the Frequency Reference
This section contains information on the memory components used in the M9300A PXIe Frequency
Reference.
The table provides details of the size of each memory component, its type, how it is used, its location,
volatility, and the sanitization procedure.
Table 5-2 Summary of frequency reference instrument memory
Memory
Component,
Type and Size
User Modifiable (Y/N)? Volatile (Y/N)?
Purpose/Contents/Remarks Location in
Controller
Sanitization
Procedure
1. Flash
Memory
128 Mbit
No No Stores Module Model Number, Serial
Number, Manufacturing Number, PCB
Part and Version Numbers, Cal Verify
Date, Max Module Temperature, and
Calibration Data.
Reference PC
board
None; this is
not user
accessible.
2. Flash
Memory
128 Mbit
No No Device firmware. Images can be
changed using the Agilent Soft Front
Panel firmware update utility.
Reference PC
board
None; this is
not user
accessible.
3. Flash
Memory 128
Mbit
Yes No Stores Calibration Preferences: Due
Date, Subject to Periodic Cal, Module
Cal Warnings, Cal Due Reminder,
Module Cal Reminder and Passphrase.
Reference PC
board
All values can
be reset using
the Soft Front
Panel.
4. FPGA Yes Yes Reference Output selections, External
Reference and Frequency selections,
Time Shift and Self Test results.
Reference PC
board
Cycle power.
5. Flash
Memory 128
Mbit
Yes Yes Stores User Customizable Asset
Number and System Identification.
Reference PC
board
All values can
be reset using
IVI driver.