RF signals historically are measured using spectrum analyzers, at least that was before oscilloscopes offered sufficient bandwidth for those measurements. With oscilloscope bandwidths over 100 GHz, RF ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

In oscilloscopes, banner specifications are marquee items, and for its new 6 Series B mixed-signal oscilloscopes, Tektronix can festoon the marquee with some appealing ones: bandwidths up to 10 GHz ...

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 ...