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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
MDO3000 Series offers both limit and mask testing capability useful for
long-term signal monitoring, characterizing signals during design, or testing
on a production line. 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 mask, conducting pass/fail tests in search of waveform anomalies
such as glitches has never been easier.
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.
Standard passive voltage probes
The MDO3000 Series include passive voltage probes with industry best
capacitive loading of only 3.9 pF. The included TPP probes minimize the
impact on devices under test and accurately deliver signals to the
oscilloscope for acquisition and analysis. The following table shows which
TPP probes come standard with each MDO3000 model.
MDO3000 model
Included probe
MDO3012, MDO3014,
MDO3022, MDO3024
TPP0250: 250 MHz, 10x passive voltage
probe. One per analog channel
MDO3032, MDO3034,
MDO3052, MDO3054
TPP0500B: 500 MHz, 10x passive
voltage probe. One per analog channel
MDO3102, MDO3104 TPP1000: 1 GHz, 10x passive voltage
probe. One per analog channel
TekVPI
®
probe interface
The TekVPI probe interface sets the standard for ease of use in probing. In
addition to the secure, reliable connection that the interface provides,
TekVPI probes feature status indicators and controls, as well as a probe
menu button right on the comp box itself. This button brings up a probe
menu on the oscilloscope display with all relevant settings and controls for
the probe. The TekVPI interface enables direct attachment of current
probes without requiring a separate power supply. TekVPI probes can be
controlled remotely through USB, GPIB, or LAN, enabling more versatile
solutions in ATE environments. The TekVPI inputs provide up to 25 W of
power to the front panel connectors from the internal power supply.
TekVPI probe interface simplifies connecting your probes to the oscilloscope.
Remote connectivity and instrument control
Exporting data and measurements is as simple as connecting a USB cable
from the oscilloscope to your PC. Key software applications –
OpenChoice
®
Desktop, and Microsoft Excel and Word toolbars – are
included standard with each oscilloscope to enable fast and easy direct
communication with your Windows PC.
The included OpenChoice Desktop enables fast and easy communication
between the oscilloscope and your PC through USB or LAN for transferring
settings, waveforms, and screen images.
The embedded e*Scope
®
capability enables fast control of the oscilloscope
over a network connection through a standard web browser. Simply enter
the IP address or network name of the oscilloscope and a web page will be
served to the browser. Transfer and save settings, waveforms,
measurements, and screen images or make live control changes to settings
on the oscilloscope directly from the web browser.
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