/signal_control

Little script for operating an old signal generator.

Primary LanguagePythonGNU General Public License v3.0GPL-3.0

Sources

https://hackaday.com/2016/11/16/how-to-control-your-instruments-from-a-computer-its-easier-than-you-think/

2022-12-08 Operation Notes

  • 0 dBm setting on signal generator + {20 dBm + 10 dBm} attenuators hooked up --> measured -33 dBm on power meter (extra attenuation may come from the wire)
  • 7 power settings * 100 frequencies = 700 samples desired
  • 707 samples total including gaps for power change
  • for 0.5 s integration time, 2.5 s delay after each power change & after each frequency change --> total time is ~29.5 min
  • for 1.0 s integration time, 3.0 s delay after each power change & after each frequency change --> total time is ~35.4 min