SetRFAttenuationStepSize(string, double)
- Updated2025-10-13
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Sets the step size for the RF attenuation level. This value is expressed in dB. The actual RF attenuation is coerced up to the next highest multiple of the specified step size. If the mechanical attenuators are not available to implement the coerced RF attenuation, the solid state attenuators are used.
Syntax
Namespace: NationalInstruments.RFmx.InstrMX
public int SetRFAttenuationStepSize(string channelName, double value)
Remarks
This method sets the value of RFAttenuationStepSize attribute.Supported devices: PXIe-5663, PXIe-5665, PXIe-5668Default values:PXIe-5601/5663/5663E0.0PXIe-5603/5665 (3.6 GHz)1.0PXIe-5605/5665 (14 GHz), PXIe-5606/56685.0Valid values: PXIe-5601/5663/5663E0.0 to 93.0, continuousPXIe-5603/5665 (3.6 GHz)1.0 to 74.0, in 1 dB stepsPXIe-5605/5665 (14 GHz) (low band), PXIe-5606/5668 (low band)1.0 to 106.0, in 1 dB stepsPXIe-5605/5665 (14 GHz) (high band), PXIe-5606/5668 (high band)5.0 to 75.0, in 5 dB steps
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| channelName | string | Pass an empty string. |
| value | double | Specifies the step size for the RF attenuation level. This value is expressed in dB. The actual RF attenuation is coerced up to the next highest multiple of the specified step size. If the mechanical attenuators are not available to implement the coerced RF attenuation, the solid state attenuators are used. |
Returns
Returns the status code of this method. The status code either indicates success or describes a warning condition.