This article explains how the inductance of passive probe ground leads can dramatically reduce effective bandwidth, distort measurements, and introduce resonance and frequency-response errors.
This tutorial explains a robust oscilloscope-based method for measuring clock jitter using period statistics, track and histogram analysis, and sample-rate verification techniques.
This article introduces the RP2060 and RP4060 power rail probes, designed for modern 48 V power architectures with high offset capability, low-noise measurements, and high-bandwidth power integrity analysis.
Eric is a professor in the EE department at Colorado University, Boulder and a Fellow at Teledyne LeCroy. He has a BS in Physics from MIT and a PhD in Physics from the University of Arizona, Tucson. He enjoys DesignCon and writing for SI Journal.
Understanding how return currents create inductive switching noise and low-frequency resistive crosstalk is essential to designing low-noise ground planes.
A simple 50-ohm source series termination enables accurate, low-cost power rail measurements without the reflections caused by direct coax connections.
A real-time oscilloscope can help engineers identify EMI sources and reduce radiated emissions before submitting products for costly FCC compliance testing.
Understanding Thevenin source impedance and oscilloscope termination reveals why reflections distort rise time measurements in unmatched transmission line setups.
