Eye-Diagram Analyzer Reference
Saving to Mass Storage
Saving to Mass Storage
Use the Mass Storage menu, to save and recall files to a mass storage device.
The mass storage device is normally a memory card that has been inserted
into the front-panel card slot. You can also store data to a GPIB disk drive, and
to internal random-access memory (RAM) disk, refer to “Selecting and For-
matting Memory” on page 3-34.
Each file that you save has a name that consists of a prefix followed by a cus-
tom name that you enter. The analyzer assigns a prefix according to the type
of data. Refer to “Working with Files” on page 3-40.
The following list shows the types of data that can be saved as files:
• Traces
• Measurement states
• Histograms
• Masks
• Limit lines
• Calibrations
• User corrections
• User menus
• Downloadable programs (DLPs)
• Jitter template and calibration files
Selecting and Formatting Memory
When first turned on, the microwave transition analyzer module automatically
selects the memory card as the mass-storage device. You can format memory
and save, recall, erase, and list (catalog) files using the mass-storage menu
located in the States menu.
Memory Cards
Memory cards must be formatted before use. Formatting erases any previ-
ously stored files and initializes memory for storing data. RAM memory cards
have a built-in battery to retain memory data. Data stored in the card remain
