:SYSTem:SIGNal:TYPE?

Instrument:
N1010A
N1000A
DCA-M
Meas. mode:
Scope
Eye
Jitter
TDR
Flex Apps:
FlexDCA
FlexRT
Setup Commands

Query Syntax

:SYSTem:SIGNal:TYPE? <waveform>

Where the <waveform> can be selected from a channel, differential channel, function, waveform memory, or jitter memory:

CHAN{1:8}{A:D}. For example, CHAN2B.

DIFF{1:8}{A | C}. For example, DIFF4C.

CMODe{1:8}{A|C}. For example, CMODe2C.

WMEMory{1:8}. For example, WMEMory2.

JMEMory1

Description

This query returns the current signal type that is assigned or detected for the specified waveform. The command serves the same purpose as the :CHANnel:SIGNal:TYPE? and :DIFF:SIGNal:TYPE? queries. The following responses can be returned:

NRZ
NRZ signal type.
PAM4
PAM4 signal type.
UNSPecified
Undetermined signal type.

The signal type is automatic detected when the following commands are turned on, which is the default mode:

The PAM4 argument is only available if options 9FP or 9TP PAM-N Analysis software license is installed.

Requires FlexDCA revision A.05.60 and above.