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Signal Generators and MATLAB
Control Signal Generators and Create Custom Waveforms
You can control a signal generator's modulation capabilities directly fromMATLABusingInstrument Control Toolbox. You can also create a custom waveform in MATLAB, and then use the toolboxto upload the waveform to the signal generator. MATLAB and the toolbox also provide tools to create graphical interfaces for visualizing custom waveforms, comparing real-world data to models created in MATLAB orSimulink,and automating tests.
By using theSCPIcommands described in the operating or programming manual for your signal generator, you can control and generate data using any signal generator over any of these supported interfaces:
Control Signal Generators with Instrument Driver Software
Many signal generator manufacturers supply industry-standardinstrument driversthat you can use directly from MATLAB. Instrument Control Toolbox provides connectivity through instrument drivers such as:
Resources
- AgilentWaveform Download Assistantfor MXG X-Series, PSG, and ESG Signal Generators Using MATLAB
- Generating Arbitrary and Standard Waveforms on Agilent MXG, ESG, PSG Signal Sources using MATLAB(Code example)
- MATLAB Toolkit for R&S®Signal Generators(Application Note)