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1. Oscilloscopes

2. Signal Sources & Analysers

3. Electrical Measurements

4. Optical Fibre Construction & Test


 

 1. Oscilloscopes

 

 

ABCs of Probes

60W-6053-14 Primer

Probes are vital to oscilloscope measurements. To understand how vital, disconnect the probes from an oscilloscope and try to make a measurement. It can’t be done. There has to be some kind of electrical connection, a probe of some sort between the signal to be measured and the oscilloscope’s input channel.

Tektronix, June 2018

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Applicable Products: Oscilloscopes

 

 2. Signal Sources & Analysers

 

 

XYZs of Signal Generators

76W_16672 Primer

Many engineers look at tasks like troubleshooting and design verification as purely “measurement” challenges, and tend to think reflexively of their oscilloscope or logic analyzer as the whole solution to the problem. But these acquisition instruments have an important partner in their work: the stimulus instrument – the signal generator.

Tektronix, July 2016

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Applicable Products: Analog/Vector RF Signal Generators, Arbitrary Function GeneratorsArbitrary Waveform Generators

 

 

25 Common Things You Can Do with an Arbitrary Function Generator

75W-23806 Primer

The arbitrary function generator (AFG) serves a wide range of stimulus needs and is actually the prevailing signal generator architecture in the industry today. The AFG offers unique strengths, and, moreover, it offers a way to modulate the signal from internal or external sources, generate frequency sweeps or output signal bursts. This Tektronix primer shows 25 common applications for which an AFG can be used.

Tektronix, 2020

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Applicable Products: Arbitrary Function Generators

 

 

Fundamentals of RealTime Spectrum Analysis

37W_17249 Primer

This document describes how the RealTime Spectrum Analyser works and provides a basic understanding of how it can be used to solve many measurement problems associated with modern RF signals.

Tektronix, March 2018

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Applicable Products: RSA306RSA500A Series, RSA600A SeriesRSA5000 SeriesRSA7100A Series

 

 

Fundamentals of Radar Measurements

37Z_22065 Primer

Modern radar design has created complicated pulses that present significant measurement challenges. Improvements to range, resolution and immunity to interference have required phase modulated pulses, frequency chirped pulses and very narrow pulses, with many of these exhibiting high bandwidth. This primer addresses the needs for pulse generation and measurements, the automated measurements that are available, explanation of just how the automated measurements are made, and how pulses are generated.

Tektronix, 2016

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Applicable Products: AWG70000 Series, AWG5200 SeriesRSA5000 SeriesRSA7100A Series

 

 

Analysing Radar Signals

76W-61318 Primer

Analyzing modern radar signals requires careful attention to test set-up. This primer will help you understand more about analysing radar signals and the measuring methods involved.

Tektronix, January 2018

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Applicable Products: AWG70000 SeriesAWG5200 SeriesRSA5000 SeriesRSA7100A Series

 

 

Introduction to VNA Basics

85W_60918 Primer

This paper discusses why VNAs are used and how they are unique compared to other RF test equipment. S-Parameters, the fundamental VNA measurement, are defined along with how best to use them when evaluating your Device-Under-Test or DUT. Various VNA calibration techniques are reviewed showing how VNA user calibrations help achieve the best accuracy possible. Finally, the paper reviews typical VNA measurements such as swept frequency measurements, time domain measurements, and swept power measurements and how they're used and why they are important.

Tektronix, March 2017

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Applicable Products: TTR500 Series

 

 3. Electrical Measurements

 

 

Data Acquisition Primer: An Introduction to Multi-Channel Measurement Systems

1KW-61325 Primer

The purpose of this document is to explain signal generators, their contribution to the measurement solution as a whole and their applications. Understanding the many types of signal generators and their capabilities is essential to your work as a researcher, engineer or technician. Selecting the right tool will make your job easier and will help you produce fast, reliable results.

Tektronix (Keithley), April 2018

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Applicable Products: Data Acquisition Systems

 

 

Low Level Measurements Handbook

1KW-1559 Handbook

Precision DC Current, Voltage and Resistance Measurements.


Tektronix, February 2016

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Applicable Products: Sensitive Electrical Measurement InstrumentsDMMsSMUs

 

 4. Optical Fibre Construction & Test

 

 

Reference Guide to Fibre Optics, Vol. 1

30149054 902 Reference Guide

Volume 1 is aimed at fiber optic installers, project managers, technicians and engineers that need to understand, apply, and correctly measure and record the performance of fiber infrastructures. This volume reviews the basics in systems, standards, and network architectures and focuses on how to make the most of Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDRs) to install, turn-up, and maintain fiber optic networks. The book covers:

  • Basic system and fiber infrastructure design
  • Basic fiber infrastructure testing
  • Basic OTDR testing
  • Advanced OTDR testing

VIAVI Solutions, May 2018

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Applicable Products:  Fibre Optics Test Tools

 

 

Reference Guide to Fibre Optics, Vol. 2

30162885 902 Reference Guide

Volume 2 is aimed at fiber optic installers, project managers, technicians and engineers that need to understand, apply, and correctly measure and record the performance of fiber infrastructures. This volume reviews basics of the three main Fiber Characterization parameters as well as associated methods for measurement and reporting. The book covers:

  • Fiber Characterization Chromatic Dispersion (CD) – definition, cause, effects & measurement
  • Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD) – definition, cause, effects & measurement
  • Attenuation Profile (AP) – definition & measurement
  • Characterizing fiber links and networks – definition, measurement & reporting

VIAVI Solutions, May 2018

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Applicable Products:  Fibre Optics Test Tools