As a follow-on to the topic of dealing with noise, let’s look at the opposite end of the spectrum (literally). In the previous post, we started out looking at noise coupling from an inexpensive power ...

In the process of debugging and validating both digital and RF designs, the oscilloscope Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) function and a variety of other math functions can prove valuable to designers ...

Modern oscilloscopes and digitizers are getting better and better. Higher bandwidth, better vertical resolution, and longer acquisition memories. Not to mention more firmware tools for ...

Oscilloscopes are time-domain instruments, but because they digitize waveforms, oscilloscopes can process time-domain signals into the frequency domain. The FFT (Fast Fourier Transform), spectrum ...

Ok, you want to get an oscilloscope. Where do you start? This TechXchange includes content that will be useful for the operation of a scope in your test environment. This includes considerations like ...

This article originally appeared in TV Technology. RF simulation software can provide a graphic display of RF fields; however, measuring them usually involves large anechoic chambers and structures on ...

For use with the DPO7000 and DPO/DSA70000 digital oscilloscopes, SignalVu vector signal analysis software promises to easily characterize and validate wideband and microwave spectral events. Of note, ...

How to use DC-coupling for RF sampling ADCs. How to improve system linearity. Higher data rates in wireless communication systems and the use of narrower pulses in radars to resolve close targets ...

Making ripple measurements has traditionally been using an oscilloscope. For a number of technical reasons, an oscilloscope, in general, is not necessarily the best choice for measuring ripple. These ...

The modern oscilloscope is no longer just a time-domain measurement tool, as test equipment vendors integrate logic, protocol, and spectrum analysis functions. (Image courtesy of Thinkstock). As ...

Tektronix, Inc. has released its new 6 Series B mixed signal oscilloscope (MSO) that extends the performance of its mainstream scope portfolio to 10 GHz and 50 GS/s sample rates. The 6 Series B MSO ...

You always hear about them, but they are hard to find: Tech talks on YouTube that are fun and interesting. Well, stop searching for test and measurement titles and check out Alan Wolke's channel. Alan ...