Specifies the averaging type for averaging multiple spectrum acquisitions. The averaged spectrum is used for the power versus time (PVT) measurement.

You do not need to use a selector string to configure or read this property for the default signal instance. Refer to the Selector Strings topic for information about the string syntax for named signals.

The default value is RMS.

Remarks

The following table lists the characteristics of this property.

Short Name PVT Averaging Type
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Permissions Read/Write
High-level VIs N/A
Resettable Yes
RMS 0

The power spectrum is linearly averaged. RMS averaging reduces signal fluctuations but not the noise floor.
Log 1

The power spectrum is averaged on a logarithmic scale.