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Operator's Manual

WSta-OM-E RevA

Generating Modulated Waveforms

Generating Modulated Waveforms Overview

Specific waveform types may be modulated (as carrier waveforms) using

the WaveStation. Sine, Square, Ramp, or Arb waveforms may be

modulated, while Pulse, Noise, and DC cannot.

The first step in creating your modulated waveform is to press the Mod

Function button on the Front Panel. Then, select a modulated waveform

type from the AM, FM, ASK, FSK, PM, and PWM choices on the Mod

operation menu.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

 When using WaveStation (or any signal generator) it's important

to understand the relationship between the Main Waveform Type

buttons, the Waveform Signal Conditioning function buttons, and

the Save/Recall, Utility, and Help function buttons. See Combined

Use of Waveform, Function, and Configuration Buttons (on page

23).

 Default values for many controls can be set using certain options

available on the Utility menu. Learn more in Main Utility

Operations (on page 62).

This section covers details around creating modulated waveforms and

making specific adjustment/selection parameter choices - all of which

vary based on the specific function and carrier waveform selection

made.

For more information on getting to this point, see Navigating Interfaces,

Adjusting Parameters, and Making Selections (on page 16).

Generating an AM (Amplitude Modulation)

Modulated Waveform

After selecting the Mod → AM modulated waveform operator button as

explained in the Generating Modulated Waveforms Overview (above),

the WaveStation shows the AM Operation menu and corresponding

Display and Detail dialogs.