The Effects of Passive Probe Ground Leads
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.
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The Effects of Passive Probe Ground Leads
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.
A Robust Method for Measuring Clock Jitter with Oscilloscopes
This tutorial explains a robust oscilloscope-based method for measuring clock jitter using period statistics, track and histogram analysis, and sample-rate verification techniques.
60 V Power Rail Probes for 48 V Power Integrity Analysis
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.
How 10X Attenuating Probes Kill Signal-to-Noise Ratio
This article explains how 10X attenuating probes reduce signal-to-noise ratio, amplify oscilloscope noise-floor limitations, and compromise low-level power-rail measurements.
Oscilloscope Basics: When to Use Trend to Graph Oscilloscope Measurements
This article explains how the oscilloscope Trend function differs from Track, and how it can be used for long-term measurement analysis, data logging, and monitoring evolving signal behavior across multiple acquisitions.
Oscilloscope Basics: When to Use Track to Graph Oscilloscope Measurements
This article explains how the oscilloscope Track function can be used for anomaly detection and waveform demodulation by graphing synchronized measurement values directly against the input waveform.
What Is Differential Manchester Encoding?
This article explains the fundamentals of Differential Manchester Encoding, including self-clocking behavior, transition-based data representation, and its role in Automotive Ethernet applications.
Using Tracks to Demodulate Frequency/Phase Modulated Signals
This article explains how oscilloscope Track functions can demodulate frequency- and phase-modulated RF signals by graphing instantaneous Frequency and TIE measurements over time.
Setting Up Your Oscilloscope for ESD Pulse Testing
This article explains how to properly configure an oscilloscope for ESD pulse testing, covering rise-time thresholds, EMC pulse measurements, parameter limiting, and automated trend capture for compliance testing.
Setting Up Your Oscilloscope for EFT Testing
This article explains how to properly configure an oscilloscope for EFT testing, covering sample rates, parameter acceptance, EMC pulse measurements, energy calculations, and efficient burst acquisition techniques.
Setting Up Your Oscilloscope for Surge Testing
This article explains how to properly configure an oscilloscope for surge testing, including attenuation setup, measurement threshold adjustments, and calculating pulse area and transferred charge.
On-Die Power Rail Measurements: Setup and Best Practices
Accurate on-die power rail measurements depend on proper sense-line design, differential probing, and careful test setup at the package level.