Agilent Technologies Multiple Channel Controller 85330A - Manual (Page 52)

4-2 85330A Multiple Channel Controller
General Information
Product Description The Agilent 85330A multiple channel controller adds high-speed
multiple-channel measurement capability to Agilent 8530A-based
automated measurement systems, using high-isolation solid state microwave
switch modules. The 85330A is a run time controller that orchestrates the
sequencing and synchronizing of all the required functions for
multiple-channel and multiple-frequency measurements, to allow very fast
data acquisition speed and data throughput of the measurement system.
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Option 908 - Rack Mount Kit Without Handles
Multiple Channel Controller rack mount kit without handles. To obtain
this item after receiving the 85330A, order part number 5062-3978.
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Option 913 - Rack Mount Kit With Handles
Multiple Channel Controller rack mount kit with handles. To obtain this
item after receiving the 85330A, order part number 5062-3984.
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Option 910 - Additional Manual
This provides an additional manual. To obtain this item after receiving
the 85330A, order part number 85330-90019.
In-depth Information Measurement Speed Advantages
The multiple channel controller, when used with the Autoranged Fast Data
Acquisition mode, provides very fast measurement speeds. Even faster
measurements can be made when the RF/LO sources are controlled using
the direct TTL source control capabilities of the multiple channel controller.
Frequency states can be downloaded to the Agilent 8360 series of frequency
synthesizers. The multiple channel controller sends TTL triggers to the
sources (in two-source systems) at the appropriate time to change their
frequency. This method maximizes the frequency agility of the system by
allowing the sources to switch at their fastest rate.
Triggering
The 85330A receives triggers from the positioning system, and synchronizes
the data acquisition to the positioning system. It also controls the triggering
of the microwave receiver, and sequencing of the multiple channel data into
the receiver.
Lowering the Workload on the Computer Controller
When using 85330A as the system controller, the demands of the computer
are decreased during run-time. The computer is free to collect data from the
receiver and perform data manipulation, display, and storage.