Operator`s manual

Operator's Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TF-DSQ Overview .................................................................................... 6
Probe Calibration with the TF-DSQ Fixture .............................................. 6
Probe Calibration Steps with the TF-DSQ Fixture .................................... 7
TF-DSQ Connections ................................................................................ 8
TF-DSQ Fixture Overview ......................................................................... 8
TF-DSQ Fixture Elements ......................................................................... 9
Assembling the TF-DSQ fixture .............................................................. 10
TF-DSQ Oscilloscope Connection ........................................................... 11
Probe Connection to TF-DSQ ................................................................. 12
Probe Calibration .................................................................................. 14
Probe Calibration Menu......................................................................... 14
Accessing the Probe Calibration Menu .................................................. 14
Probe Calibration Menu Description ..................................................... 14
Basic Probe Calibration .......................................................................... 17
Advanced Mode Probe Calibration Menu ............................................. 17
Gain/Offset Only Calibration ................................................................. 17
Deskew Only .......................................................................................... 18
The Advanced Menu .............................................................................. 18
Rise Time Skew Correction .................................................................... 18
Deskew All (or Common Skew) .............................................................. 18
Common Mode Voltage Selection ......................................................... 19
Advanced Probe Calibration .................................................................. 19
Theory of Operation .............................................................................. 19
Deskew Theory of Operation ................................................................. 19
Deskew Risetime Adjustment Theory .................................................... 22
DC Calibration Theory ............................................................................ 24
Probing Basics ....................................................................................... 25
Single-Ended and Differential Probe Basics ........................................... 25
Operating Environment ......................................................................... 28