Keysight Technologies InfiniiVision 3000 X Series, User Manual

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Measurements
• "Delay" on page 229
• "Phase" on page 230
• "X at Min Y" on page 232
• "X at Max Y" on page 232
Period
Period is the time period of the complete waveform cycle. The time is measured
between the middle threshold points of two consecutive, like-polarity edges. A
middle threshold crossing must also travel through the lower and upper threshold
levels which eliminates runt pulses. The X cursors show what portion of the
waveform is being measured. The Y cursor shows the middle threshold point.
Frequency
Frequency is defined as 1/Period. Period is defined as the time between the
middle threshold crossings of two consecutive, like-polarity edges. A middle
threshold crossing must also travel through the lower and upper threshold levels
which eliminates runt pulses. The X cursors show what portion of the waveform is
being measured. The Y cursor shows the middle threshold point.
See Also • "To isolate an event for frequency measurement" on page 226
To isolate an event for frequency measurement
The following figure shows how to use Zoom mode to isolate an event for a
frequency measurement.
You may need to change the measurement window setting so that the
measurement is made in the lower, Zoom window. See "Measurement Window
with Zoom Display" on page 236.
If the waveform is clipped, it may not be possible to make the measurement.