SOURce:POWer <num>

(Read-Write)  Set and query the source power level. This command sets SOURce:POWer:ALC[:MODE] to MANual.

• For N9912A and N9923A models: This command changes the source attenuation (dB) to effectively set the power level at the test port.

• All other models: This command directly changes the power level in dBm.

Relevant Modes

CAT, NA, VVM, Power Meter

Parameters

<num>

Source power/attenuator level.

• N9912A: 0 to -31 dB in 1 dB steps

• N9923A: 0 to -47 dB in .5 dB steps

• All other models: Set power level from +3 to -45 dBm in .1 dB steps.

This command also supports sending MIN and MAX power levels as arguments:

• For N9912A and N9923A, MAX is equivalent to the HIGH setting. See the User's Guide for your FieldFox model.

• For all other models, MAX is equivalent to the maximum leveled setting (+3)

Examples

SOUR:POW -10

Source:power max

Query Syntax

:SOURce:POWer?

Return Type

Numeric

Default

0