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Instrument
Architecture
RIS Repetitive signals can be acquired and stored at a Random
Interleaved Sampling (RIS) rate of 10 GS/s. RIS is a high-
precision digitizing technique that enables measurement of
repetitive signals to the instrument's full bandwidth, with an
effective sampling interval of 100 ps and measurement
resolution of 10 ps. (See Chapter 7).
Trigger System The Trigger System offers an extensive range of capabilities,
selected according to the character of the signal, using on-
screen menus and front-panel controls. In standard trigger mode
these menus and controls enable the selection and setting of
parameters such as pre- and post-trigger recording, as well as
special modes. The trigger source can be any of the input
channels, line (synchronized to the scope’s main input supply) or
external. The coupling is selected from AC, LF REJect, HF
REJect, HF, and DC; the slope from positive and negative. (See
Chapter 8.)
Automatic Calibration The oscilloscope’s automatic calibration ensures an overall
vertical accuracy of typically 1% of full scale. Vertical gain and
offset calibration take place each time the volts/div setting is
modified. In addition, periodic calibration is performed to ensure
long-term stability at the current setting.
Display System The display’s interactive, user-friendly interface is controlled by
push-buttons and knobs (see Chapter 4).
The large, 12.5 × 17.5 cm (nine-inch diagonal) screen shows
waveforms and data with enhanced resolution on a variety of
grid styles (see Chapter 11). Up to four waveforms can be
displayed at once, while the parameters controlling signal
acquisition are simultaneously reported. The screen presents
internal status and measurement results, as well as operational,
measurement, and waveform-analysis menus.
Printing or copying the screen on plotter, printer or to a
recording medium is done by pressing the front-panel SCREEN-
DUMP button(See Chapter 12).
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