Specifications

7-20

Softkey Menu Descriptions

Misc Menu

Miscellaneous configuration window below the instrument's

firmware versions. Should the MMS signal generator require a

firmware update then the procedure will be described in the

operating manual for the signal generator.

Use this key to select or .

Enables the instrument to self-test the processor ROM and

RAM. Instrument settings are not affected by this self-test.

Provides fine adjustment of the bit length of the main data and

data outputs across the full frequency range. The bit lengths of

the outputs track each other, there is no independent control. At

10 GHz the bit length adjustment is typically ± 10%. Use the

two step (Up/Down) keys, the display knob or numeric keypad

to enter the desired amount. The setting range is between -100

and +100. Setting to 0 will leave the bit length

at the calibrated value. A unit reset will also set the bit length to

it’s default of 0. The following screen shots show the effect of

changing the bit length setting on a 10 GHz, PRBS 2^23 signal.

Bit Length set to 0

service SELF TEST BIT LENGTH

SELF TEST

BIT LENGTH