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Trigger Mode and Slice Level «See 4.3 for the operating procedure»
When measuring the pulse width or time difference of a single pulse, you can select the
level of the data signal at which to make the measurement (activate the trigger). Slice
level refers to the level at which the RF signal is binarized. The trigger is activated at this
slice level.
Auto mode
The RF signal is binarized using the slice level that is detected by the auto slice
function.
Slice level that is detected
by the auto slice function
RF signal
Data signal
Center value of the amplitude
Trigger is activated
(When the polarity or slope setting is )
Manual mode
The RF signal is binarized using the slice level that is specified in the range from –5 V
to 5 V (–1 V to 1 V when the equalizer is in operation).
The specified slice level
RF signal
Data signal
Center value of the amplitude
Trigger is activated
(When the polarity or slope setting is )
Auto + manual mode
The RF signal is binarized using the slice level obtained by superimposing the offset
level that is specified in the range from –1V to 1V on the slice level that is detected by
the auto slice function. This offset level is set separately from the slice level of the
manual mode described above.
Slice level that is detected
by the auto slice function
RF signal
Data signal
Center value of the amplitude
Trigger is activated
(When the polarity or slope setting is )
(Offset) level that is superimposed
Slice level for auto + manual mode
1.4 Acquisition Conditions for the Input Signal Being Measured
