Reads various capabilities of the analyzer.
SYSTem:CAPability: ALC:POWer: DELay | TRIGger | MAX? | MIN? FREQuency | MAXimum? | MINimum? HARDware: | ATTenuator:RECeiver: | EXISts? | MAXimum? | ATTenuator:SOURce: | MAXimum? | DC:RECeiver | DC:SOURce | IF | MAXimum? | MINimum? | LFEXtension | EXISts? | PORTs: | CATalog? | COUNt? | INTernal | CATalog? | COUNt? | PNUMber? | SOURce | CATalog? | COUNt? | INTernal | CATalog? | COUNt? | DISCrete | FREQuency | LIST | MAXimum? | LIST? | MINimum? | LIST? | PATH | CONFig | ELEMent | CATalog? | [:STATe] | VALue | CATalog? | PORT | RANGe | FREQuency | STARt | STOP | MAXimum? | MINimum? | RESet | TYPE | RECeiver: | INTernal | COUNt? | DACCess? IFBW | MAXimum? | MINimum? LICenses: | CATalog? NBW: POINts: | MAXimum? | MINimum? PRESet:FREQuency: | MAXimum? | MINimum? WINDows
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These commands provide access to data sheet specified and typical, max and min power levels (in dBm). Max power refers to the maximum leveled source power at the specified port. Min power is calculated by subtracting the power sweep range from the max leveled power. This information is stored by frequency band in a power specification file. These commands provide access to the file’s contents and provide an interface to configure the port number and RF signal path of interest.
Power data is available as either the most restrictive value across a range of frequencies (when SYST:CAP:HARD:POW:RANG:MAX and SYST:CAP:HARD:POW:RANG:MIN are used) or for discrete CW frequencies (when SYST:CAP:HARD:POW:DISC:MAX and SYST:CAP:HARD:POW:DISC:MIN are used).
No measurement of instrument-specific dynamic range is performed; all power levels are equivalent to power data published in device data sheets. Power levels are valid only for measurement configurations where the front panel jumpers are in their standard positions, as originally shipped. Internal source attenuation and any calibrated external path loss/gain due to cables, fixtures, switches or booster amplifiers are not included in the reported min/max leveled power values. It remains the users’ responsibility to transform the reported factory power range data to a value corresponding to the specific calibration plane of their setups.
The power range data files contain both specified min/max leveled power values and the corresponding “typical” values. Some paths, that are not part of the specifications of the instrument may only have typical data. Only the “Specified” power range data is guaranteed for an instrument with an up-to-date calibration certificate.
See Also
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB, E5080A (Read-only) Returns the maximum trigger delay of the analyzer. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:DEL:TRIG:MAX? |
Return Type |
Numeric |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB, E5080A (Read-only) Returns the minimum trigger delay of the analyzer. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:DEL:TRIG:MIN? |
Return Type |
Numeric |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB, M937xA, E5080A, P937xA (Read-only) Returns the maximum leveled source power setting in dB. Learn more about leveled source power. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:ALC:POW:MAX? |
Return Type |
Numeric |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB, M937xA, E5080A, P937xA (Read-only) Returns the minimum leveled source power setting in dB with 0 dB attenuation. Learn more about leveled source power. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:ALC:POW:MIN? |
Return Type |
Numeric |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns the maximum possible number of channels. Learn more about Channels. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:CHAN:MAX? |
Return Type |
Numeric |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns whether or not the analyzer has FOM installed. Learn more. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:FOM:EXIS? |
Return Type |
Boolean 1 - Yes, FOM is installed. 0 - No, FOM is NOT installed. |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns the maximum frequency of the analyzer, including any over-sweep. Over-sweep frequencies can be set but are not specified. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:FREQ:MAX? |
Return Type |
Numeric |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns the minimum frequency of the analyzer, including any under-sweep. Under-sweep frequencies can be set but are not specified. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:FREQ:MIN? |
Return Type |
Numeric |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB, M937xA, E5080A, P937xA (Read-only) Returns whether or not there is a receiver attenuator on the specified port. |
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Parameters |
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<portNum> |
Port number. Choose from the number of test ports on the analyzer. |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:HARD:ATT:REC:EXIS? 2 |
Return Type |
Boolean 1 - Yes, the test port has a receiver attenuator. 0 - No, the test port does NOT have a receiver attenuator. |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB, M937xA, E5080A, P937xA (Read-only) Returns the maximum amount of receiver attenuation on the specified port. |
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Parameters |
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<portNum> |
Port number. Choose from the number of test ports on the analyzer. |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:HARD:ATT:REC:MAX? 2 |
Return Type |
Numeric |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB, M937xA, E5080A, P937xA (Read-only) Returns the step size of the receiver attenuator on the specified port. |
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Parameters |
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<portNum> |
Port number. Choose from the number of test ports on the analyzer. |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:HARD:ATT:REC:STEP? 2 |
Return Type |
Numeric |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB, M937xA, E5080A, P937xA (Read-only) Returns the maximum amount of source attenuation on the specified port. |
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Parameters |
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<portNum> |
Port number. Choose from the number of test ports on the analyzer. |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:HARD:ATT:SOUR:MAX? 2 |
Return Type |
Numeric |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB, M937xA, E5080A, P937xA (Read-only) Returns the step size of the source attenuator on the specified port. |
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Parameters |
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<portNum> |
Port number. Choose from the number of test ports on the analyzer. |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:HARD:ATT:SOUR:STEP? 2 |
Return Type |
Numeric |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB, M937xA, E5080A, P937xA (Read-only) Returns a list of names of the internal DC receivers. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:HARD:DC:REC:INT:CAT? |
Return Type |
String of internal DC receivers separated by commas. For example, "AI1,AI2,AIG,AOS1,AOS2" |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB, M937xA, E5080A, P937xA (Read-only) Returns the number of internal DC receivers in the analyzer. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:HARD:DC:REC:INT:COUN? |
Return Type |
Numeric |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB, M937xA, E5080A, P937xA (Read-only) Returns a list of names of the internal DC sources. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:HARD:DC:SOUR:INT:CAT? |
Return Type |
String of internal DC sources separated by commas. For example, "AO1,AO2" |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB, M937xA, E5080A, P937xA (Read-only) Returns the number of internal DC sources in the analyzer. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:HARD:DC:SOUR:INT:COUN? |
Return Type |
Numeric |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB (Read-only) Returns the maximum IF frequency the instrument supports. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:HARD:IF:MAX? |
Return Type |
Numeric |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB (Read-only) Returns the minimum IF frequency the instrument supports. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:HARD:IF:MIN? |
Return Type |
Numeric |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: N5222B, N5227B, N5242B, N5247B, N5290A, N5291A (Read-only) Returns whether or not the VNA has the low frequency extension (LFE) installed. Learn more. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:HARD:LFEX:EXISts? |
Return Type |
Boolean |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB, M937xA, E5080A, P937xA (Read-only) Returns a list of test port names including external testset ports. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:HARD:PORT:CAT? |
Return Type |
String of port names separated by commas. For example, "Port 1,Port 2,Port 3,Port 4". |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns the number of test ports including external testset ports. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:HARD:PORT:COUN? |
Return Type |
Numeric |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns a list of internal test port names. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:HARD:PORT:INT:CAT? |
Return Type |
String of port names separated by commas. For example, "Port 1,Port 2,Port 3,Port 4". |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns the number of internal test ports. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:HARD:PORT:INT:COUN? |
Return Type |
Numeric |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns the port number associated with the specified port name. |
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Parameters |
None |
<portName> |
String. Port name. Use SYST:CAP:HARD:PORT:CAT? to return a list of valid port names. |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:HARD:PORT:PNUM? "Port 1" |
Return Type |
Numeric |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns a list of source port names, including any configured external sources. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:HARD:PORT:SOUR:CAT? |
Return Type |
String of source port names separated by commas. For example, "Port 1,Port 2,Port 3,Port 4, Port 1 Src 2". |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns the number of source ports, including any configured external sources. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:HARD:PORT:SOUR:COUN? |
Return Type |
Numeric |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: NAll (Read-only) Returns a list of internal source port names. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:HARD:PORT:SOUR:INT:CAT? |
Return Type |
String of internal source port names separated by commas. For example, "Port 1,Port 2,Port 3,Port 4, Port 1 Src 2" |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns the number of internal source ports. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:HARD:PORT:SOUR:INT:COUN? |
Return Type |
Numeric |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB (Read-Write) Sets or returns the list of discrete frequencies corresponding to the powers returned by the discrete min and max power list functions. |
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Parameters |
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<freqList> |
List of frequencies for which power is returned. |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:HARD:POW:DISC:FREQ:LIST 1e9,2e9,3e9,4e9 system:capability:hardware:power:discrete:frequency:list 10e6,100e6,1e9,10e9 |
Query Syntax |
SYSTem:CAPability:HARDware:POWer:DISCrete:FREQuency:LIST? |
Return Type |
Array |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB (Read-only) Returns a single max leveled power value (in dBm) indicating the most restrictive maximum for all discrete maximum powers (the minimum of all max leveled powers). |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:HARD:POW:DISC:MAX? System:capability:hardware:power:discrete:maximum? |
Return Type |
Double |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB (Read-only) Returns an array of max leveled power values (in dBm), where each element corresponds to the maximum leveled power possible for CW stimulus at the corresponding frequency set by the SYSTem:CAPability:HARDware:POWer:DISCrete:FREQuency:LIST command. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:HARD:POW:DISC:MAX:LIST? system:capability:hardware:power:discrete:maximum:list? |
Return Type |
Array |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB (Read-only) Returns a single minimum power value (in dBm) indicating the most restrictive minimum for all discrete minimum powers (the maximum of all minimum powers). |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:HARD:POW:DISC:MIN? system:capability:hardware:power:discrete:minimum? |
Return Type |
Double |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB (Read-only) Returns an array of minimum power values (in dBm), where each element corresponds to the minimum power possible for CW stimulus at the corresponding frequency set by the SYSTem:CAPability:HARDware:POWer:DISCrete:FREQuency:LIST command. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:HARD:POW:DISC:MIN:LIST? System:capability:hardware:power:discrete:minimum:list? |
Return Type |
Array |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB (Read-only) Returns a string with the names of all valid RF path configuration elements. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:HARD:POW:PATH:CONF:ELEM:CAT? syst:capability:hardware:power:path:conf:element:catalog? |
Return Type |
String |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB (Read-Write) Returns the name of the value for the given path element name or sets the value of a path element. |
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Parameters |
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<element> |
String - Choose from all path elements listed with SYST:CAP:HARD:POW:PATH:CONF:ELEM:CAT?. |
<setting> |
String - Choose from all element settings listed with SYST:CAP:HARD:POW:PATH:CONF:ELEM:VAL:CAT?. |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:HARD:POW:PATH:CONF:ELEM “Src1Out1LowBand”,“HiPwr” SYST:CAP:HARD:POW:PATH:CONF:ELEM:STAT “Port1Bypass”,“Thru” |
Query Syntax |
SYSTem:CAPability:HARDware:POWer:PATH:CONFig:ELEMent:STATe? “Src2Out1LowBand” Returns the setting for the specified element. |
Return Type |
String |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB (Read-only) Returns all valid values for the given path configuration element. |
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Parameters |
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<PathElementName> |
(String) Chose from all path elements (see PATH:CONF:ELEM:CAT?) |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:HARD:POW:PATH:CONF:ELEM:VAL:CAT? syst:capability:hardware:power:path:conf:element:value:catalog? |
Return Type |
String |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB (Read-Write) Sets and reads the port number for power range data. When two sources are available in combiner mode, refer to the portNum selections below. |
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Parameters |
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<portNum> |
Port number. Choose from: 1 - Port 1. 2 - Port 2. 3 - Port 3 (4-port instrument) or Src2-Out1 (2-port instrument with option 224). 4 - Port 4 (4-port instrument) or Src2-Out2 (2-port instrument with option 423). 5 - Src2Out1LowBand (2-port with option 224 or 4-port with option 423). |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:HARD:POW:PORT 1 |
Query Syntax |
SYSTem:CAPability:HARDware:POWer:PORT? |
Return Type |
Integer |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB (Read-Write) Sets or returns the lower bound of the frequency range used for range based power min and max. |
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Parameters |
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<num> |
Start frequency. Choose a number within the frequency limits of the analyzer. Units are Hz. |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:HARD:POW:RANG:FREQ:STAR 1e9 system:capability:hardware:power:range:frequency:start 1e9 |
Query Syntax |
SYSTem:CAPability:HARDware:POWer:RANGe:FREQuency:STARt? |
Return Type |
Double |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB (Read-Write) Sets or returns the upper bound of the frequency range used for range based power min and max. |
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Parameters |
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<num> |
Stop frequency. Choose a number within the frequency limits of the analyzer. Units are Hz. |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:HARD:POW:RANG:FREQ:STOP 2e9 |
Query Syntax |
SYST:CAP:HARD:POW:RANG:FREQ:STOP? |
Return Type |
Double |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB (Read-only) Returns the minimum of all max leveled power values (in dBm) from range start frequency to stop frequency (inclusive). |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:HARD:POW:RANG:MAX? |
Return Type |
Double |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB (Read-only) The maximum of all min power values (in dBm) from range start frequency to stop frequency (inclusive). |
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Parameters |
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Examples |
SYST:CAP:HARD:POW:RANG:MIN? |
Return Type |
Double |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB (Write-only) Resets all power range properties to default values, as if the instrument had been preset. Power range type is set to SPECified, port number is set to 1 with all path configuration elements in their default states. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:HARD:POW:RES system:capability:hardware:power:reset |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB (Read-Write) Sets and reads the type of power range data (specified or typical) to be returned. |
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Parameters |
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<enum> |
Choose from: SPECified - Warranted performance. TYPical - Typical performance. |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:HARD:POW:TYPE SPEC system:capability:hardware:power:type typical |
Query Syntax |
SYSTem:CAPability:HARDware:POWer:TYPE? |
Return Type |
Enumeration |
SPECified |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns whether or not the specified port number has a reference bypass switch. |
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Parameters |
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<portNum> |
Port number. Choose from the number of test ports on the analyzer. |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:HARD:RBSW:EXIS? 2 |
Return Type |
Boolean 1 - Yes, the test port has a reference bypass switch. 0 - No, the test port does NOT have a reference bypass switch. |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns the number of receivers in the analyzer. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:HARD:REC:INT:COUN? |
Return Type |
Numeric |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB, E5080A (Read-only) Returns whether or not the analyzer has direct receiver access (front-panel jumpers). |
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Parameters |
None |
<bool> |
Choose from: 1 - Yes, the analyzer has direct receiver access. 0 - No, the analyzer does NOT have direct receiver access. |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:HARD:REC:DACC? |
Return Type |
Boolean |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns the number of sources in the analyzer. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:HARD:SOUR:COUN? |
Return Type |
Numeric |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns the list of supported IFBW values. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:IFBW:CAT? |
Return Type |
Variant array of string values |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB, E5080A (Read-only) Returns the maximum IFBW for the standard IF filter. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:IFBW:MAX? |
Return Type |
Numeric |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB, E5080A (Read-only) Returns the minimum IFBW for the standard IF filter. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:IFBW:MIN? |
Return Type |
Numeric |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns the list of licenses. See a list of common licenses. |
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Parameters |
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<selection> |
Choose from: VALID - Return a list of licenses which have enabled VNA software features. ALL - Return a list of all installed licenses including the ones not related to the VNA software. IGNORED - Return a list of VNA software licenses which are either invalid or ignored. This can occur when a transportable license is transported to an instrument that does not support the license feature. In addition, this can occur when multiple licenses for the same base feature are installed and only the least restrictive license is used (the more restrictive licenses are ignored). For example, when transporting multiple Spectrum Analyzer licenses to the same instrument, the license with the greatest frequency range is used and the other licenses are ignored. Note: Licenses not related to the VNA software but installed on the instrument are not reported as ignored when using IGNORED. |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:LIC:CAT? ALL “N5242B-423,N5242B-020,N5242B-021,N5242B-022,S93029A-1FP” |
Return Type |
Variant array of string values |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB, M937xA, P937xA (Read-only) Returns the list of supported Noise Bandwidth values when using a noise receiver (option 029). Learn more about Opt. 029. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:NBW:NOIS:CAT? |
Return Type |
Variant array of string values |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB, M937xA, P937xA (Read-only) Returns the list of supported Noise Bandwidth values when using the NA receiver for noise measurements (option 028). Learn more about Opt 028. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:NBW:STD:CAT? |
Return Type |
Variant array of string values |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns the maximum number of points. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:POIN:MAX? |
Return Type |
Numeric |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns the minimum number of points. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:POIN:MIN? |
Return Type |
Numeric |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns the maximum specified frequency of the analyzer. Does not include any over-sweep. See also: SYST:CAP:FREQ:MAX? |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:PRES:FREQ:MAX? |
Return Type |
Numeric |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns the minimum specified frequency of the analyzer. Does not include any under-sweep. See also: SYST:CAP:FREQ:MIN? |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:PRES:FREQ:MIN? |
Return Type |
Numeric |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB, M937xA, P937xA (Read-only) Returns the list of supported Resolution BW values for the IMSpectrum channel. Learn more about IMSpectrum. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:RBW:IMS:CAT? |
Return Type |
Variant array of string values |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: N522xB, N523xB, N524xB (Read-only) Returns the list of supported Resolution BW values for the SA channel. Learn more about the SA application. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:RBW:SA:CAT? |
Return Type |
Variant array of string values |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns the maximum number of windows. Learn more. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:WIND:MAX? |
Return Type |
Numeric |
Not Applicable |
Applicable Models: All (Read-only) Returns the maximum number of traces per window. Learn more. |
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Parameters |
None |
Examples |
SYST:CAP:WIND:TRAC:MAX? |
Return Type |
Numeric |
Not Applicable |