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Section 4: Setup Basics Model 3390 Arbitrary Waveform Generator User’s Manual
Editing parameter values and settings
Use the keypad, cursor keys, and navigation wheel to adjust the Model 3390 settings. The liquid
crystal display (LCD) will update as changes are made.
Numerical entry
Enter a desired value with the numeric keypad, or use the cursor keys to move the cursor on the
display and increase or decrease the digit by turning the navigation wheel.
When you use the numeric keypad for an entry, all the available units for that parameter will be
shown on the display. Press the soft key under the desired unit to finish the entry, or press Cancel
to cancel the changes. In some cases, you may need to select the soft key under DONE to finish
the entry.
Alphabetical entry
For the entry of a string of letters, turn the navigation wheel until the desired letter appears on the
display. Use the cursor keys to move the cursor to the next letter or modify the letter previously
entered. You can also use the +/- key to delete the letter previously entered.
General functions and settings
Selecting output function
Waveforms
The Model 3390 has five standard waveforms: Sine, square, ramp, pulse, and noise. To select a
desired output function, press the corresponding front-panel key, and then set related parameters
(refer to Section 5, Waveform Output Operations for detailed information). The default waveform
output is sine waveform.
There are also five built-in arbitrary waveforms. You can create a custom waveform with the
KiWAVE™ waveform editor software provided with the instrument. Refer to Section 7, KiWAVE™
software installation for software installation instructions.
Modulation, Sweep, and Burst operations
•Mod: The Model 3390 has modulation for sine, square, ramp, and arbitrary waveforms
using amplitude modulation (AM), frequency modulation (FM), phase modulation (PM), or
frequency-shift keying (FSK). You can also use pulse width modulation (PWM) for a pulse
waveform.
•Sweep: Linear and logarithmic frequency sweeping modes are included for sine, square,
ramp, and arbitrary waveforms.
•Burst: Burst waveforms can be generated with any one of the standard or arbitrary
waveforms (except DC).
To select the output function from a remote interface:
FUNCtion {SINusoid|SQUare|RAMP|PULSe|NOISe|DC|USER|PATTern}
You may also use the APPLy command to select the function, frequency, amplitude, and offset in
one command.