SENSe:MIXer:SEGMent Commands

Configures Mixer Segments.

SENSe:MIXer:SEGMent

ADD

BWIDth

CALCulate

COUNt?

DELete

       | ALL

IF:FREQ:SIDeband

INPut:FREQ:

       | FIXed

       | MODE

       | STARt

       | STOP

INPut:POWer

LO:FREQ:

       | FIXed

       | ILTI

       | MODE

       | STARt

       | STOP

LO:POWer

OUTPut:FREQ:

       | FIXed

       | MODE

       | SIDeband

       | STARt

       | STOP

OUTPut:POWer

POINts

STATe

Click on a red keyword to view the command details.

See Also

Scratch vs Applied Mixer Properties

Each mixer configuration has two sets of properties:

  1. Scratch mixer contains the properties that have been set, but NOT YET applied. Send the SENSe<ch>:MIXer:APPLy command to copy these properties to the Applied mixer.

  2. Applied mixer contains the properties that makeup the current mixer configuration.

Power settings are immediately applied to both the Scratch and Applied mixer.

A successful Calculate also perform an Apply.

Note: Queries always return the Applied mixer properties. Therefore, first send SENSe<ch>:MIXer:APPLy before querying new settings.

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:ADD <value>

Applicable Models: All

(Write only) Adds the specified number of segments to the scratch mixer beginning at the last segment position.  All segments are added with default settings.

Parameters

 

<ch>

Channel number of the mixer measurement. If unspecified, value is set to 1.

<n>

Position at which to add segments. Valid range is between 1 and the current segment count +1. Using count +1 adds segments to the end of the segment table. Use SENS:MIX:SEGM:COUN? to read the current count in the Applied Mixer.

<value>

Optional argument. Number of segments to add. If unspecified, 1 segment is added.

Examples

SENS:MIX:SEGM1:ADD 3 'Adds 3 segments beginning at position 1. For a preset state, this results in a total of 4 segments.

Query Syntax

Not Applicable

Return Type

Numeric

Default

Not Applicable

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:BWIDth <value>

Applicable Models: All

(Read/Write) Sets and returns the IF Bandwidth for the sweep segment.

Parameters

 

<ch>

Channel number of the mixer measurement. If unspecified, value is set to 1.

<n>

Existing segment for which IF Bandwidth is to be set.

Use SENS:MIX:SEGM:COUN? to read the current count in the Applied Mixer.

<value>

IF Bandwidth in Hz. The list of valid IF Bandwidths is different depending on the VNA model. (Click to see the lists.) If an invalid number is specified, the analyzer will round up to the closest valid number.

This parameter supports MIN and MAX as arguments. Learn more.

Examples

SENS:MIX:SEGM1:BWID 1e3

Query Syntax

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:BWIDth?

Send Apply before sending this query. Learn more.

Return Type

Numeric

Default

100 kHz

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:CALCulate <char>

Applicable Models: All

(Write only) Calculates the Input, IF, or Output frequencies of the mixer setup and updates the channel settings.

Parameters

 

<ch>

Any existing channel number. If unspecified, value is set to 1

<n>

Existing segment to calculate. Use SENS:MIX:SEGM:COUN? to read the current count in the Applied Mixer.

<char>

Mixer port to be calculated. Choose from:

<char>

1st or only stage requires:

In addition, 2nd stage requires:

INPut

  • Output Start and Stop frequencies

  • LO frequency

  • Output sideband (High or Low)

  • IF Start and Stop frequencies

  • 2nd LO frequency

  • IF sideband (High or Low)

BOTH

NA

  • IF Start and Stop frequencies

  • Both LO frequencies

OUTPut

  • Input Start and Stop frequencies

  • LO frequency

  • Output sideband (High or Low)

  • IF Start and Stop frequencies

  • 2nd LO frequency

  • IF sideband (High or Low)

LO_1

  • Input Start and Stop frequencies

  • Output frequency

  • Output sideband (High or Low)

  • IF Start and Stop frequencies

  • 2nd LO frequency

  • IF sideband (High or Low)

LO_2

NA
  • Input Start and stop frequencies
  • 1st LO start and stop frequencies
  • Output frequency
  • IF sideband(High or Low
  • Output sideband(High or Low)

Examples

SENS:MIX:SEGM2:CALC Output

Query Syntax

Not Applicable

Default

Not Applicable

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent:COUNt?

Applicable Models: All

(Read-only) Returns the number of segments on the Applied mixer.

Parameters

 

<ch>

Channel number of the mixer measurement. If unspecified, value is set to 1.

Examples

SENS:MIX:SEGM:COUN?

Return Type

Numeric

Default

Not Applicable

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:DELete <value>

Applicable Models: All

(Write only) Removes the specified number of segments from the scratch mixer starting at the index position.  

Parameters

 

<ch>

Channel number of the mixer measurement. If unspecified, value is set to 1.

<n>

Position at which to start removing segments. Valid index range is between 1 and the current segment count. Use SENS:MIX:SEGM:COUN? to read the current count in the Applied Mixer.

<value>

Optional argument. Number of segments to remove. If unspecified, 1 segment is removed.

Examples

SENS:MIX:SEGM1:DEL 5 'Removes 5 segments beginning at the first position.

Query Syntax

Not Applicable

Default

Not Applicable

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent:DELete:ALL

Applicable Models: All

(Write only) Removes all segments from the scratch mixer.

Parameters

 

<ch>

Channel number of the mixer measurement. If unspecified, value is set to 1.

Examples

SENS:MIX:SEGM:DEL:ALL

Query Syntax

Not Applicable

Default

Not Applicable

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:DWELI

Applicable Models: All

(Read-Write) Sets or returns the Input sweep mode of the segment.

Parameters

 

<ch>

Channel number of the mixer measurement. If unspecified, value is set to 1.

<n>

Existing segment for which Input frequency mode is to be set.

Use SENS:MIX:SEGM:COUN? to read the current count in the Applied Mixer.

Examples

SENS:MIX:SEGM2:DWELI

Query Syntax

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:DWELI?

Send Apply before sending this query. Learn more.

Return Type

Character

Default

Swept

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:IF:FREQuency:SIDeband <char>

Applicable Models: All

(Read-Write)  When two LO stages are used, sets or returns whether to select the sum or difference for the IF1 product. (Input + or - LO1 = IF1)

Parameters

 

<ch>

Channel number of the mixer measurement. If unspecified, value is set to 1.

<n>

Existing segment for which IF Sideband is to be set.

Use SENS:MIX:SEGM:COUN? to read the current count in the Applied Mixer.

<char>

Sideband value. Choose from

LOW - Difference (-)

HIGH - Sum (+)

Examples

SENS:MIX:SEGM2:IF:FREQ:SID LOW

Query Syntax

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:IF:FREQuency:SIDeband?

Send Apply before sending this query. Learn more.

Return Type

Character

Default

LOW

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:INPut:FREQuency:FIXed <value>

Applicable Models: All

(Read-Write) Sets or returns the Input fixed frequency of the segment. Also, set SENS:MIX:SEGM:INP:FREQ:MODE FIXED.

Parameters

 

<ch>

Channel number of the mixer measurement. If unspecified, value is set to 1.

<n>

Existing segment for which input fixed frequency is to be set.

Use SENS:MIX:SEGM:COUN? to read the current count in the Applied Mixer.

<value>

Input fixed frequency. Choose a value between the start and stop frequency of the VNA.

Examples

SENSe2:MIXer:SEGMent2:INPut:FREQ:FIX 1e9

Query Syntax

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:INPut:FREQuency:FIXed?

Send Apply before sending this query. Learn more.

Return Type

Numeric

Default

Start frequency of the VNA.

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:INPut:FREQuency:MODE <char>

Applicable Models: All

(Read-Write) Sets or returns the Input sweep mode of the segment.

Parameters

 

<ch>

Channel number of the mixer measurement. If unspecified, value is set to 1.

<n>

Existing segment for which Input frequency mode is to be set.

Use SENS:MIX:SEGM:COUN? to read the current count in the Applied Mixer.

<char>

Input sweep mode. Choose either FIXED or SWEPT

Examples

SENS:MIX:SEGM2:INP:FREQ:MODE FIXED

Query Syntax

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:INPut:FREQuency:MODE?

Send Apply before sending this query. Learn more.

Return Type

Character

Default

Swept

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:INPut:FREQuency:STARt <value>

Applicable Models: All

(Read-Write) Sets or returns the Input start frequency value of the segment. Also, set SENS:MIX:SEGM:FREQ:MODE SWEPT.

Parameters

 

<ch>

Channel number of the mixer measurement. If unspecified, value is set to 1.

<n>

Existing segment for which Input start frequency is to be set.

Use SENS:MIX:SEGM:COUN? to read the current count in the Applied Mixer.

<value>

Input Start frequency. Choose a value between the start and stop frequency of the VNA.

Examples

SENSe2:MIXer:SEGMent2:INPut:FREQ:STARt 1000000000

Query Syntax

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:INPut:FREQuency:STARt?

Send Apply before sending this query. Learn more.

Return Type

Numeric

Default

Start frequency of the VNA.

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:INPut:FREQuency:STOP <value>

Applicable Models: All

(Read-Write) Sets or returns the Input stop frequency value of the segment.

Parameters

 

<ch>

Channel number of the mixer measurement. If unspecified, value is set to 1.

<n>

Existing segment for which Input stop frequency is to be set.

Use SENS:MIX:SEGM:COUN? to read the current count in the Applied Mixer.

<value>

Input Stop frequency. Choose a value between the start and stop frequency of the VNA.

Examples

SENSe2:MIXer:SEGMent2:INPut:FREQ:STOP 1000000000

Query Syntax

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:INPut:FREQuency:STOP?

Send Apply before sending this query. Learn more.

Return Type

Numeric

Default

Stop frequency of the VNA.

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:INPut:POWer <value>

Applicable Models: All

(Read-Write) Sets or returns the Input power value of the segment.

Parameters

 

<ch>

Channel number of the mixer measurement. If unspecified, value is set to 1.

<n>

Existing segment for which Input power is to be set.

Use SENS:MIX:SEGM:COUN? to read the current count in the Applied Mixer.

<value>

Input power level in dBm. Choose a value within the power range of the VNA.

Examples

SENSe2:MIXer:SEGMent2:INPut:POWer 0

Query Syntax

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:INPut:POWer?

Send Apply before sending this query. Learn more.

Return Type

Numeric

Default

-15 dBm

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:LO<x>:FREQuency:FIXed <value>

Applicable Models: All

(Read-Write) Sets or returns the LO1 and LO2 fixed frequency value of the segment.

Parameters

 

<ch>

Channel number of the mixer measurement. If unspecified, value is set to 1.

<n>

Existing segment for which the LO1 and LO2 fixed frequency value is to be set.

Use SENS:MIX:SEGM:COUN? to read the current count in the Applied Mixer.

<x>

LO stage number for which the fixed frequency is to be set. Choose 1 or 2.

Set number of stages for the mixer using SENSe<ch>:MIXer:STAGe.

<value>

The LO1 and LO2 fixed frequency value in Hz. Choose a value within the frequency range of the source.

Examples

SENSe2:MIXer:SEGMent2:LO1:FREQ:FIX 1e9

Query Syntax

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:LO<x>:FREQuency:FIXed?

Send Apply before sending this query. Learn more.

Return Type

Numeric

Default

0 Hz

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:LO<x>:FREQuency:ILTI <bool>

Applicable Models: All

(Read-Write) Specifies whether to use the Input frequency that is greater than the LO or less than the LO. To learn more, see the mixer setup dialog box help.  

Parameters

 

<ch>

Channel number of the mixer measurement. If unspecified, value is set to 1.

<n>

Existing segment for which the LO1 and LO2 fixed frequency value is to be set.

Use SENS:MIX:SEGM:COUN? to read the current count in the Applied Mixer.

<x>

LO stage number for which ILT is to be set. Choose 1 or 2.

Set number of stages for the mixer using SENSe<ch>:MIXer:STAGe.

<bool>

ON (1) - Use the Input that is Greater than the specified LO.

OFF (0) - Use the Input that is Less than the specified LO.

Examples

SENSe2:MIXer:SEGMent2:LO1:FREQ:ILTI 1

Query Syntax

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:LO<x>:FREQuency:ILTI?

Send Apply before sending this query. Learn more.

Return Type

Boolean

Default

OFF

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:LO<x>:FREQuency:MODE <char>

Applicable Models: All

(Read-Write) Sets or returns the LO1 or LO2 sweep mode of the segment.

Parameters

 

<ch>

Channel number of the mixer measurement. If unspecified, value is set to 1.

<n>

Existing segment for which LO frequency mode is to be set.

Use SENS:MIX:SEGM:COUN? to read the current count in the Applied Mixer.

<x>

LO stage number for which ILT is to be set. Choose 1 or 2.

Set number of stages for the mixer using SENSe<ch>:MIXer:STAGe.

<char>

LO sweep mode. Choose either FIXED or SWEPT

Examples

SENS:MIX:SEGM2:LO1:FREQ:MODE FIXED

Query Syntax

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:LO<n>:FREQuency:MODE?

Send Apply before sending this query. Learn more.

Return Type

Character

Default

Fixed

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:LO<x>:FREQuency:STARt <value>

Applicable Models: All

(Read-Write) Sets or returns the LO start frequency value of the segment.

Parameters

 

<ch>

Channel number of the mixer measurement. If unspecified, value is set to 1.

<n>

Existing segment for which LO start frequency is to be set.

Use SENS:MIX:SEGM:COUN? to read the current count in the Applied Mixer.

<x>

LO stage number. Choose 1 or 2.

Set number of stages for the mixer using SENSe<ch>:MIXer:STAGe.

<value>

LO Start frequency. Choose a value between the start and stop frequency of the VNA.

Examples

SENSe2:MIXer:SEGMent2:LO1:FREQ:STARt 1000000000

Query Syntax

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:LO<x>:FREQuency:STARt?

Send Apply before sending this query. Learn more.

Return Type

Numeric

Default

Start frequency of the VNA.

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:LO<x>:FREQuency:STOP <value>

Applicable Models: All

(Read-Write) Sets or returns the LO stop frequency value of the segment.

Parameters

 

<ch>

Channel number of the mixer measurement. If unspecified, value is set to 1.

<n>

Existing segment for which LO stop frequency is to be set.

Use SENS:MIX:SEGM:COUN? to read the current count in the Applied Mixer.

<x>

LO stage number. Choose 1 or 2.

Set number of stages for the mixer using SENSe<ch>:MIXer:STAGe.

<value>

LO Stop frequency. Choose a value between the start and stop frequency of the VNA.

Examples

SENSe2:MIXer:SEGMent2:LO<x>:FREQ:STOP 1000000000

Query Syntax

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:LO<x>:FREQuency:STOP?

Send Apply before sending this query. Learn more.

Return Type

Numeric

Default

Stop frequency of the VNA.

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:LO<x>:POWer <value>

Applicable Models: All

(Read-Write) Sets or returns the LO power of the segment.

Parameters

 

<ch>

Channel number of the mixer measurement. If unspecified, value is set to 1.

<n>

Existing segment for which LO power is to be set.

Use SENS:MIX:SEGM:COUN? to read the current count in the Applied Mixer.

<x>

LO stage number. Choose 1 or 2.

Set number of stages for the mixer using SENSe<ch>:MIXer:STAGe.

<value>

LO power level in dBm. Choose a value within the power range of the VNA.

Examples

SENSe2:MIXer:SEGMent2:INPut:POWer 0

Query Syntax

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:INPut:POWer?

Send Apply before sending this query. Learn more.

Return Type

Numeric

Default

-10 dBm

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:OUTPut:FREQuency:FIXed <value>

Applicable Models: All

(Read-Write) Sets or returns the Output fixed frequency of the segment. Also, set SENS:MIX:SEGM:INP:FREQ:MODE FIXED.

Parameters

 

<ch>

Channel number of the mixer measurement. If unspecified, value is set to 1.

<n>

Existing segment for which Output fixed frequency is to be set.

Use SENS:MIX:SEGM:COUN? to read the current count in the Applied Mixer.

<value>

Output fixed frequency. Choose a value between the start and stop frequency of the VNA.

Examples

SENSe2:MIXer:SEGMent2:OUTP:FREQ:FIX 1e9

Query Syntax

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:OUTPut:FREQuency:FIXed?

Send Apply before sending this query. Learn more.

Return Type

Numeric

Default

Start frequency of the VNA.

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:OUTPut:FREQuency:MODE <char>

Applicable Models: All

(Read-Write) Sets or returns the Output sweep mode of the segment.

Parameters

 

<ch>

Channel number of the mixer measurement. If unspecified, value is set to 1.

<n>

Existing segment for which Output frequency mode is to be set.

Use SENS:MIX:SEGM:COUN? to read the current count in the Applied Mixer.

<char>

Output sweep mode. Choose either FIXED or SWEPT

Examples

SENS:MIX:SEGM2:OUTP:FREQ:MODE FIXED

Query Syntax

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:OUTPut:FREQuency:MODE?

Send Apply before sending this query. Learn more.

Return Type

Character

Default

Swept

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:OUTPut:FREQuency:SIDeband <char>

Applicable Models: All

(Read-Write)  When two LO stages are used, sets or returns whether to select the sum or difference for the Output product. Use for both 1 or 2 stage mixers.

  • This setting corresponds to the buttons on the Output on the Mixer Frequency dialog.

  • Also set SENS:MIX:IF:FREQ:SID  to LOW or HIGH to determine the IF frequency for 2-stage mixers.

Parameters

 

<ch>

Channel number of the mixer measurement. If unspecified, value is set to 1.

<n>

Existing segment for which Output Sideband is to be set.

Use SENS:MIX:SEGM:COUN? to read the current count in the Applied Mixer.

<char>

Sideband value. Choose from

LOW - Difference (-)

HIGH - Sum (+)

Examples

SENS:MIX:SEGM2:OUTP:FREQ:SID LOW

Query Syntax

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:OUTPut:FREQuency:SIDeband?

Send Apply before sending this query. Learn more.

Return Type

Character

Default

LOW

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:OUTPut:FREQuency:STARt <value>

Applicable Models: All

(Read-Write) Sets or returns the Output start frequency value of the segment. Also, set SENS:MIX:SEGM:FREQ:MODE SWEPT.

Parameters

 

<ch>

Channel number of the mixer measurement. If unspecified, value is set to 1.

<n>

Existing segment for which Output start frequency is to be set.

Use SENS:MIX:SEGM:COUN? to read the current count in the Applied Mixer.

<value>

Output Start frequency. Choose a value between the start and stop frequency of the VNA.

Examples

SENSe2:MIXer:SEGMent2:OUTPut:FREQ:STARt 1000000000

Query Syntax

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:OUTPut:FREQuency:STARt?

Send Apply before sending this query. Learn more.

Return Type

Numeric

Default

Start frequency of the VNA.

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:OUTPut:FREQuency:STOP <value>

Applicable Models: All

(Read-Write) Sets or returns the Output stop frequency value of the segment.

Parameters

 

<ch>

Channel number of the mixer measurement. If unspecified, value is set to 1.

<n>

Existing segment for which Output stop frequency is to be set.

Use SENS:MIX:SEGM:COUN? to read the current count in the Applied Mixer.

<value>

Output Stop frequency. Choose a value between the start and stop frequency of the VNA.

Examples

SENSe2:MIXer:SEGMent2:OUTPut:FREQ:STOP 1000000000

Query Syntax

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:OUTPut:FREQuency:STOP?

Send Apply before sending this query. Learn more.

Return Type

Numeric

Default

Stop frequency of the VNA.

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:OUTPut:POWer <value>

Applicable Models: All

(Read-Write) Sets or returns the Output power value of the segment.

Parameters

 

<ch>

Channel number of the mixer measurement. If unspecified, value is set to 1.

<n>

Existing segment for which Output power is to be set.

Use SENS:MIX:SEGM:COUN? to read the current count in the Applied Mixer.

<value>

Output power level in dBm. Choose a value within the power range of the VNA.

Examples

SENSe2:MIXer:SEGMent2:OUTPut:POWer 0

Query Syntax

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:OUTPut:POWer?

Send Apply before sending this query. Learn more.

Return Type

Numeric

Default

-10 dBm

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:POINts <value>

Applicable Models: All

(Read/Write) Sets and returns the number of data points for the sweep segment.

Parameters

 

<ch>

Channel number of the mixer measurement. If unspecified, value is set to 1.

<n>

Existing segment for which number of points is to be set.

Use SENS:MIX:SEGM:COUN? to read the current count in the Applied Mixer.

<value>

Number of data points. Choose any number between 1 and the VNA maximum number of points.

This parameter supports MIN and MAX as arguments. Learn more.

Examples

SENS:MIX:SEGM1:POIN 3

Query Syntax

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:POINts?

Send Apply before sending this query. Learn more.

Return Type

Numeric

Default

21

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:STATe <bool>

Applicable Models: All

(Read/Write) Sets and returns the ON/OFF state for the segment.

Parameters

 

<ch>

Channel number of the mixer measurement. If unspecified, value is set to 1.

<n>

Existing segment to be set ON or OFF.

Use SENS:MIX:SEGM:COUN? to read the current count in the Applied Mixer.

<bool>

Segment state. Choose from:

ON (or 1) - Turns the segment ON.

OFF (or 0) - Turns the segment OFF

Examples

SENS:MIX:SEGM1:STATe 1

Query Syntax

SENSe<ch>:MIXer:SEGMent<n>:STATe?

Send Apply before sending this query. Learn more.

Return Type

Boolean

Default

ON