Electronic Design

Scope FFT and waveform math functions take on RF measurements

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 ...
Electronic Design

Understanding scope-based spectrum analysis

With the ever-expanding adoption of wireless in embedded systems of all types, there’s no question that having spectrum analyzer capability in an oscilloscope is a time-savings convenience for ...
Electronic Design

Using an Oscilloscope

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 ...
EDN

How to make better measurements with your oscilloscope or digitizer

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 ...
EDN

Using oscilloscope filters for better measurements

Most oscilloscopes are fitted with filters to help improve measurement by reducing overall noise in an acquisition to improve signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). Even the most basic oscilloscopes include an ...
Electronic Design

Scope Software Handles RF Up To 20 GHz

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, ...
Radio World

Researchers Use Light to Measure and Image RF Fields

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 ...
EDN

Using Passive Oscilloscope Probe with Spectrum Analyzer

This application note discusses on using a passive probe which is commonly used in an oscilloscope, only in this case, it will be used for a spectrum analyzer. A portion of the preferences and ...
Electronic Design

Bird statistical RF power sensor handles all digital waveforms

October 21, 2014. Bird Technologies, a provider of RF components, subsystems, test equipment, and services, has introduced the Model 7022 Statistical RF power sensor, a thruline RF power-measurement ...
EDN

Measure small LCs with a scope

One of our technicians recently asked for help determining the value of an SMT inductor. It was unmarked, and was many turns of very fine wire on a ferrite core. The resistance measured 26Ω, which for ...
TV Technology

Researchers Use Light to Measure and Image RF Fields

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. RF simulation software can provide a graphic display of RF fields; however, measuring them ...