
Automatic Measurement Prerequisites
This section gives you some helpful pointers to help you make
automatic measurements easier.
Measurement Setup Requirements
Measurements typically should be made at the fastest possible sweep speed
in order to obtain the most accurate measurement possible. You can only
make automatic measurements with data that is currently being displayed in
the waveform display area. Keep the following in mind when making
measurements:
•
At least one full cycle of the waveform, with at least two like edges, must
be displayed for Period and Freq measurements.
•
A complete positive pulse must be displayed to make a +Width
measurement.
•
A complete negative pulse must be displayed to make a
−
Width
measurement.
•
The leading (rising) edge of the waveform must be displayed for Risetime,
and rising edge Preshoot and Overshoot measurements.
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The trailing (falling) edge of the waveform must be displayed for Falltime,
and falling edge Preshoot and Overshoot measurements.
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Risetime, Falltime, Preshoot, and Overshoot measurements will be more
accurate if you expand the edge of the waveform by selecting a faster
sweep speed.
•
If the signal is clipped, the automatic measurements cannot be made.
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Summary of Contents for 16533A
Page 6: ...vi ...
Page 11: ...1 Run Stop Options ...
Page 15: ...2 Autoscale ...
Page 21: ...3 The Channel Menu ...
Page 23: ...Channel Field Menu Map The Channel Menu 3 3 ...
Page 29: ...4 Time Base Functions ...
Page 42: ...4 14 ...
Page 43: ...5 The Marker Menu ...
Page 45: ...Markers Field Menu Map The Marker Menu 5 3 ...
Page 46: ...Markers Field Menu Map Continued The Marker Menu 5 4 ...
Page 65: ...6 The Trigger Menu ...
Page 67: ...Trigger Field Menu Map The Trigger Menu 6 3 ...
Page 84: ...6 20 ...
Page 85: ...7 The Display Menu ...
Page 87: ...Display Field Menu Map The Display Menu 7 3 ...
Page 94: ...7 10 ...
Page 95: ...8 The Auto Measure Menu ...
Page 97: ...Auto Measure Menu Map The Auto Measure Menu 8 3 ...
Page 105: ...9 The Waveform Selection Menu ...
Page 107: ...Waveform Selection Menu Map The Waveform Selection Menu 9 3 ...
Page 116: ...9 12 ...
Page 117: ...10 Specifications and Characteristics ...
Page 125: ...11 Installation and Operator s Service ...
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Page 148: ...Glossary 4 ...