Burst Count
The burst count defines the number of cycles to be output per burst. You can select a specific number of cycles or you can also specify an Infinite burst count.
The number of outputs and the parameter choices vary by instrument. Some of the options described may not be available for a particular instrument. The Function Generator application will only list settings and values that are available for the selected instrument type.
- When an Internal trigger source is selected, the specified number of cycles is output continuously at a rate determined by the Burst Period setting. The burst period defines the interval between bursts.
- The function generator will automatically increase the Burst Period up to its maximum value to accommodate the specified Burst Count (but the waveform frequency will not be changed).
- When the Gated burst mode is selected, the Burst Count is ignored. However, if you change the Burst Count from the remote interface while in the gated mode, the function generator remembers the new count and will use it when the triggered mode is selected.