FAQ: What is the measurement sampling rate/period/interval of the N5700 and N8700 series?

The N5700 and N8700 series employs a single A/D which is sequentially multiplexed between voltage measurement and current measurement. The time required for this is relatively quick compared to the actual conversion time (which is 80ms) for a single measurement/conversion.

The front panel is updated every ~160ms, after each measurement “pair” (voltage/current) is completed. Only a single “sample” (of voltage or current) is made during each A/D measurement cycle

Applies to: N5740A, N5741A, N5742A, N5743A, N5744A, N5745A, N5746A, N5747A, N5748A, N5749A, N5750A, N5751A, N5752A, N5761A, N5762A, N5763A, N5764A, N5765A, N5766A, N5767A, N5768A, N5769A, N5770A, N5771A, N5772A

Applies to: N8731A, N8732A, N8733A, N8734A, N8735A, N8736A, N8737A, N8738A, N8739A, N8740A, N8741A, N8742A, N8754A, N8755A, N8756A, N8757A, N8758A, N8759A, N8760A, N8761A, N8762A

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