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Figure 1-41. The TRIG Trigger Configuration
Description of
The HP 8360 series synthesizers follow the SCPI model of triggering.
Triggering in the HP
It is a layered model with the structure shown in Figure l-42.
8360 Series
Synthesizers
Idle State
4
Sweep Initiated
Waiting for the
Trigger Signal
to be True
Sweep Started
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Sweep State
Perform a Sweep
(Frequency, Power,
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Stepped, List, or Analog)
Figure l-42. HP 8360 Simplified Trigger Model
The process of sweeping involves all 3 of these states. The IDLE
state is where the sweep begins. The IDLE state is left when
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