Datasheet

Safe operating area measurement. Automated power measurements enable quick and

accurate analysis of common power parameters.

Limit/Mask testing (optional)

A common task during the development process is characterizing the

behavior of certain signals in a system. One method, called limit testing, is

to compare a tested signal to a known good or "golden" version of the

same signal with user-defined vertical and horizontal tolerances. Another

common method, called mask testing, is to compare a tested signal to a

mask, looking for where a signal under test violates the mask. The MSO/

DPO4000B Series offers both limit and mask testing capability useful for

long-term signal monitoring, characterizing signals during design, or testing

on a production line. A robust set of telecommunications and computer

standards are provided to test for compliance to a standard. Additionally,

custom masks can be created and used for characterizing signals. Tailor a

test to your specific requirements by defining test duration in number of

waveforms or time, a violation threshold that must be met before

considering a test a failure, counting hits along with statistical information,

and actions upon violations, test failure, and test complete. Whether

specifying a mask from a known good signal or from a custom or standard

mask, conducting pass/fail tests in search of waveform anomalies such as

glitches has never been easier. The optional limit/mask test functionality is

offered free for a 30-day trial period. This free trial period starts

automatically when the instrument is powered on for the first time.

Limit Test showing a mask created from a golden waveform and compared against a live

signal. Results showing statistical information about the test are displayed.

Video design and development

Many video engineers have remained loyal to analog oscilloscopes,

believing the intensity gradations on an analog display are the only way to

see certain video waveform details. The fast waveform capture rate,

coupled with its intensity-graded view of the signal, provides the same

information-rich display as an analog oscilloscope, but with much more

detail and all the benefits of digital scopes.

Standard features such as IRE and mV graticules, holdoff by fields, video

polarity, and an Autoset smart enough to detect video signals, make these

the easiest to use oscilloscopes on the market for video applications. And

with high bandwidth and four analog inputs, the oscilloscope provides

ample performance for analog and digital video use.

The video functionality is further extended with an optional video application

module, which provides the industry's most complete suite of HDTV and

custom (nonstandard) video triggers, as well as a video picture mode

enabling you to see the picture of the video signal you are viewing - for

NTSC and PAL signals. The optional video analysis functionality is offered

free for a 30- day trial period. This free trial period starts automatically when

the instrument is powered on for the first time.

Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes — MSO4000B, DPO4000B Series