RF Signal Generators Python Instrument Drivers

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Release Date Version Version Description
2024-02-13 1.0.0 Initial public release of RF Signal Generators Python Instrument Drivers
Release Date Version
2024-02-13 1.0.0
Version Description
Initial public release of RF Signal Generators Python Instrument Drivers

Driver type: Python (32-bit/64-bit)

Python Version Support: 3.6 - 3.10

 

Driver Download Options

  1. Binary Packages for supported Python versions
  2. Source Package

 

 

How to Download

  1. Click the Download button.
  2. Download the package.

How to Install

  • Binary Package
    1. Copy the downloaded package (archive file) to a temp folder
    2. Unzip it
    3. Use pip install to install the driver
      • “pip install keysight_ktrfsiggen-1.0.0-cp38-cp38-win32.whl” 
  • Source Package
    1. Distributed source package means when the user runs pip install <package_name>, the binary package is built and installed from the source package, compatible with the user’s environment. Important to note users cannot modify python driver APIs. 
    2. Prerequisites 
      • Python 3.6 to 3.9 
      • C++ Compiler: MSVC compiler. Install Visual Studio (any edition) with "Desktop development with C++" workload selected  OR  if full VS ADE not needed, Build Tools for Visual Studio (command line interface) with "C++ build tools" workload selected. 
      • CMake 3.16 or newer: CMake tools are used to build and install the driver Python module. If needed, install the latest stable binary distribution for Windows or Linux from CMake.org.  
      • VISA: The driver module uses VISA to communicate with the instrument. Any compliant implementation is acceptable. The latest version of Keysight IO Libraries Suite is recommended, includes VISA. 
    3. Copy the downloaded package to a temp folder 
    4. Unzip it 
    5. Use pip install to install the driver 
      • “pip install keysight_ktrfsiggen-1.0.0.tar.gz”.

Licensing

  • Does Not Require a License

Supporting Documentation

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Installs on: PC

Operating System

  • Windows 11
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 8.1/8
  • Windows 7 SP1

Note: Python 3.9 is NOT supported on Windows 7.

Prerequisites

Supported Instruments

  • E4428C, E4438C,N5181A, N5182A, N5183A, N5171B, N5181B, N5172B, N5182B, N5182N, N5173B, N5183B, E8241A, E8244A, E8251A, E8254A, E8247C, E8257C, E8267C, E8257D, E8267D, E8257N, E8663B, E8663D, N5166B, N5183N

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