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Connecting to Keysight E8267D PSG by Keysight in Python

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The E8267D PSG Vector Signal Generator is the highest performance, fully-integrated microwave vector signal generator from 100 kHz to 44 GHz, allowing you to create realistic wideband radar, electronic warfare (EW), and satellite communications (SATCOM) waveforms.

Device Specification: here

Manufacturer card: KEYSIGHT

Keysight Technologies, or Keysight, is an American company that manufactures electronics test and measurement equipment and software

  • Headquarters: USA
  • Yearly Revenue (millions, USD): 5420
  • Vendor Website: here

Connect to the Keysight E8267D PSG in Python

PROTOCOLS > SCPI

To connect to a Keysight E8267D PSG RF Signal Generator using Qcodes Community, you can use the following Python script:

from qcodes.instrument.visa import VisaInstrument
from qcodes.instrument_drivers.Keysight.Keysight_E8267D import Keysight_E8267D


# Create an instance of the Keysight E8267D PSG RF Signal Generator
signal_generator = Keysight_E8267D("signal_generator", "TCPIP0::192.168.1.1::inst0::INSTR")


# Connect to the signal generator
signal_generator.connect()


# Now you can use the instrument to control the signal generator
# For example, to set the frequency:
signal_generator.frequency(1e9)


# To get the current frequency:
frequency = signal_generator.frequency()


# To set the power:
signal_generator.power(-10)


# To get the current power:
power = signal_generator.power()


# Disconnect from the signal generator
signal_generator.disconnect()

Please note that you need to replace "TCPIP0::192.168.1.1::inst0::INSTR" with the actual VISA address of your Keysight E8267D PSG RF Signal Generator.