Using Oscilloscope Histograms, Part 1: Analyze Random Variation and Jitter
Learn how oscilloscope histograms visualize measurement variation, identify distribution shapes, and quantify rare events in waveform timing and amplitude data.
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Using Oscilloscope Histograms, Part 1: Analyze Random Variation and Jitter
Learn how oscilloscope histograms visualize measurement variation, identify distribution shapes, and quantify rare events in waveform timing and amplitude data.
Making On-Die Power-Rail Measurements, Part 1
Instrumented microcontroller boards and active voltage-rail probes make it possible to directly observe on-die power rail behavior, including sag, noise, and ground bounce.
Measuring Dead Time for a MOSFET Bridge in 48 V Power Conversion Systems, Part 2: Dynamic Measurements
A primary engineering task for 48 Volt power conversion systems using bridge topologies is to ensure adequate dead time to
What Is SENT SPC?
SENT SPC is a half-duplex variation of SENT that uses Master Trigger Pulses to let one controller request data from multiple automotive sensors on a shared wire.
Ground Bounce Questions Answered
Dr. Eric Bogatin answers common ground bounce questions covering dI/dt, quiet-low measurements, return path discontinuities, via placement, TDR, and differential probing.
Inter-Symbol Interference and Leaky Bits
Learn how inter-symbol interference causes bits to leak into later unit intervals through reflections, group delay dispersion, and channel losses.
How Tip Inductance Affects Oscilloscope Probe Bandwidth
Learn how tip inductance from mini-grabbers and long ground leads reduces 10x passive probe bandwidth and adds peaking and ringing to measurements.
Measuring Dead Time for a MOSFET Bridge in 48 V Power Conversion Systems, Part 1: Static Measurements
This article introduces methods for measuring static dead time in 48 V power conversion systems to prevent shoot-through, covering inverter topologies, oscilloscope and probe setup, dead-time measurement using delta-time-at-level parameters, and pass/fail testing for continuous dead-time monitoring.
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.