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Quick-Control Interfaces

Communicate with IVI-C-based instruments using Quick-Control Oscilloscope, Function Generator, and RF Signal Generator

The Quick-Control interfaces are used to control oscilloscopes, function generators, or RF signal generators that use an underlying IVI-C driver. You do not have to deal directly with the driver in these easy-to-use interfaces.

Functions

oscilloscopeCreate Quick-Control Oscilloscope object
fgenCreate Quick-Control Function Generator object
rfsiggenCreate Quick-Control RF Signal Generator object
readWaveformReturns waveform displayed on scope
configureChannelReturn or set specified oscilloscope control on selected channel
downloadDownloads arbitrary waveform to RF signal generator
startEnables RF signal generator signal output and modulation output
resourcesList of available instrument resources for Quick-Control interfaces
driversList of available instrument drivers for Quick-Control interfaces
connectConnect device object to instrument
disconnectDisconnect device object from instrument

Topics

Quick-Control Oscilloscope

Quick-Control Oscilloscope Requirements

You can use the Quick-Control Oscilloscope for any oscilloscope that uses an underlying IVI-C driver.

Read Waveforms Using the Quick-Control Oscilloscope

This example shows the general workflow to use for the Quick-Control Oscilloscope.

Read a Waveform Using a Tektronix Scope

Reading a waveform with a Tektronix® scope using Quick-Control Oscilloscope is basically the same workflow as described in the Read Waveforms Using Quick-Control Oscilloscope example using a Keysight™ scope with VISA.

Quick-Control Oscilloscope Functions

The oscilloscope function can use the following special functions, in addition to standard functions such as connect and disconnect.

Quick-Control Oscilloscope Properties

The Quick-Control Oscilloscope oscilloscope function can use the following properties.

Quick-Control Function Generator

Quick-Control Function Generator Requirements

You can use the Quick-Control Function Generator for simplified fgen control and waveform generation without having to directly deal with the underlying driver.

Generate Standard Waveforms Using the Quick-Control Function Generator

This example shows how to use the Quick-Control Function Generator to generate a standard waveform.

Generate Arbitrary Waveforms Using Quick-Control Function Generator

This example shows how to use Quick-Control Function Generator to generate an arbitrary waveform.

Quick-Control Function Generator Functions

The fgen function uses the following functions, in addition to standard functions such as connect and disconnect.

Quick-Control Function Generator Properties

The fgen function can use the following properties.

Quick-Control RF Signal Generator

Quick-Control RF Signal Generator Requirements

You can use the Quick-Control RF Signal Generator for simplified rfsiggen control and waveform generation without having to directly deal with the underlying driver.

Quick-Control RF Signal Generator Functions

The rfsiggen function uses the following functions.

Quick-Control RF Signal Generator Properties

The rfsiggen function uses the following properties.

Download and Generate Signals with RF Signal Generator

These examples show how to create the rfsiggen object, download waveforms, and generate signal and modulation output.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting IVI and Quick-Control Interfaces

Try these tips if you have problems using the toolbox with the IVI and Quick-Control interfaces. Includes information about supported platforms, adaptor requirements, configuration and connection, and other interface-specific tips.

Featured Examples

Reading Waveforms from an Oscilloscope Using a Quick-Control Oscilloscope Object

Reading Waveforms from an Oscilloscope Using a Quick-Control Oscilloscope Object

Use the Quick-Control Oscilloscope to acquire waveforms from an oscilloscope.

Creating and Downloading an Arbitrary Waveform to a Function Generator

Creating and Downloading an Arbitrary Waveform to a Function Generator

Use the Quick-Control Function Generator to generate arbitrary waveforms.

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LTE Waveform Generation and Transmission Using Quick Control RF Signal Generator

LTE Waveform Generation and Transmission Using Quick Control RF Signal Generator

How an over-the-air LTE waveform can be generated and transmitted using LTE Toolbox™, Instrument Control Toolbox™ and Keysight Technologies® RF instruments.

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Creating and Downloading an IQ Waveform to a RF Signal Generator

Creating and Downloading an IQ Waveform to a RF Signal Generator

Use the Quick-Control RF Signal Generator to generate and transmit RF waveforms.

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