Signal Generators and MATLAB
Control Signal Generators and Create Custom Waveforms
You can control a signal generator's modulation capabilities directly from MATLAB using Instrument Control Toolbox. You can also create a custom waveform in MATLAB, and then use the toolbox to 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 or Simulink, and automating tests.
By using the SCPI commands 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-standard instrument drivers that you can use directly from MATLAB. Instrument Control Toolbox provides connectivity through instrument drivers such as:
Resources
- Agilent Waveform Download Assistant for 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)
MATLAB Videos – Application Examples of Using MATLAB and Instrument Control Toolbox with Signal Generators
Agilent Signal Generators: Performing Pulse Generation with MATLAB
Generate pulse waveforms and other signals for Agilent X-Series signal generators using MATLAB and Instrument Control Toolbox.
Agilent M8190A: Using IQTools and MATLAB
Generate waveforms and perform amplitude correction for Agilent M8190a AWGs using MATLAB and Instrument Control Toolbox.
Signal Impairments and Playback: IQ Modulation with MATLAB
Generate signal impairments and play back waveforms for Agilent signal generators and analyzers using MATLAB .
