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Page 3: Infiniivision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes-At A Glance
DSO-X 3024A DSO-X 3034A DSO-X 3054A The Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X- Series oscilloscopes deliver these features: • 100 MHz, 200 MHz, 350 MHz, and 500 MHz bandwidth models. • 2- and 4- channel digital storage oscilloscope (DSO) models. • 2+16- channel and 4+16- channel mixed- signal oscilloscope (MSO) models.
Page 4 Quick Help. Complete instructions for using the quick help system are given in “Access the Built- In Quick Help" on page 43. For more information about InfiniiVision oscilloscopes, see: "www.agilent.com/find/scope" Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 5: In This Guide
23, “I2C/SPI Triggering and Serial Decode,” starting on page 325 • Chapter 24, “I2S Triggering and Serial Decode,” starting on page 345 • Chapter 25, “UART/RS232 Triggering and Serial Decode,” starting on page 355 Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 6 [Key1], then pressing Softkey2, then pressing Softkey3 are abbreviated as follows: Press [Key1]> Softkey2 > Softkey3. The keys may be a front panel [Key] or a Softkey. Softkeys are the six keys located directly below the oscilloscope display. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Use Auto Scale Compensate Passive Probes Learn the Front Panel Controls and Connectors Front Panel Overlays for Different Languages Learn the Rear Panel Connectors Learn the Oscilloscope Display Access the Built-In Quick Help Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 8 To adjust the vertical scale To adjust the vertical position To specify channel coupling To specify channel input impedance To specify bandwidth limiting To change the vertical scale knob's coarse/fine adjustment setting To invert a waveform Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 9 FFT Spectral Leakage Units for Math Waveforms Reference Waveforms To save a waveform to a reference waveform location To display a reference waveform To scale and position reference waveforms To adjust reference waveform skew Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 10 To display digital channels as a bus Digital channel signal fidelity: Probe impedance and grounding Input Impedance Probe Grounding Best Probing Practices To replace digital probe leads Serial Decode Serial Decode Options Lister Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 11 To reset the label library to the factory default Triggers Adjusting the Trigger Level Forcing a Trigger Edge Trigger Pulse Width Trigger Pattern Trigger Hex Bus Pattern Trigger Rise/Fall Time Trigger Nth Edge Burst Trigger Runt Trigger Setup and Hold Trigger Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 12 Maximum voltage at oscilloscope external trigger input Acquisition Control Running, Stopping, and Making Single Acquisitions (Run Control) Overview of Sampling Sampling Theory Aliasing Oscilloscope Bandwidth and Sample Rate Oscilloscope Rise Time Oscilloscope Bandwidth Required Memory Depth and Sample Rate Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 13 Saving Data from Segmented Memory Cursors To make cursor measurements Cursor Examples Measurements To make automatic measurements Measurements Summary Snapshot All Voltage Measurements Peak-Peak Maximum Minimum Amplitude Base Overshoot Preshoot Average DC RMS Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 14 Rising Edge Count Falling Edges Count Mixed Measurements Area Measurement Thresholds Measurement Window with Zoom Display Measurement Statistics Mask Testing To create a mask from a "golden" waveform (Automask) Mask Test Setup Options Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 15 To navigate storage locations To enter file names Recalling Setups, Masks, or Reference Waveforms To recall setup files To recall mask files To recall reference waveform files from a USB storage device Recalling Default Setups Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 16 To perform user calibration To perform hardware self test To perform front panel self test To display oscilloscope information To display the user calibration status To clean the oscilloscope To check warranty and extended services status Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 17 Instrument Utilities Setting a Password Reference Specifications and Characteristics Measurement Category Oscilloscope Measurement Category Measurement Category Definitions Transient Withstand Capability Maximum input voltage at analog inputs Maximum input voltage at digital channels Environmental Conditions Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 18 CAN/LIN Triggering and Serial Decode Setup for CAN Signals CAN Triggering CAN Serial Decode Interpreting CAN Decode CAN Totalizer Interpreting CAN Lister Data Searching for CAN Data in the Lister Setup for LIN Signals Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 19 I2S Triggering and Serial Decode Setup for I2S Signals I2S Triggering I2S Serial Decode Interpreting I2S Decode Interpreting I2S Lister Data Searching for I2S Data in the Lister UART/RS232 Triggering and Serial Decode Setup for UART/RS232 Signals Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 20 UART/RS232 Triggering UART/RS232 Serial Decode Interpreting UART/RS232 Decode UART/RS232 Totalizer Interpreting UART/RS232 Lister Data Searching for UART/RS232 Data in the Lister Index Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 21: Getting Started
Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide Getting Started Inspect the Package Contents Tilt the Oscilloscope for Easy Viewing Power-On the Oscilloscope Connect Probes to the Oscilloscope Input a Waveform Recall the Default Oscilloscope Setup Use Auto Scale Compensate Passive Probes...
Page 22 InfiniiVision 3000 X- Series oscilloscope. • Power cord (country of origin determines specific type). • Oscilloscope probes: • Two probes for 2- channel models. • Four probes for 4- channel models. • Documentation CD- ROM. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 23 N6450-61601 16-channel cable (qyt 1) 01650-82103 2-inch probe ground leads (qyt 5) 5090-4832 Grabber (qyt 20) Digital probe replacement parts are listed in the "Digital Channels" chapter. See Also • “Accessories Available" on page 294 Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 24: Install The Optional Lan/Vga Or Gpib Module
The LAN/VGA or GPIB module must be installed before powering on the oscilloscope. N O T E Tilt the Oscilloscope for Easy Viewing There are tabs under the oscilloscope's front feet that can be flipped out to tilt the oscilloscope. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 25: Power-On The Oscilloscope
1 Connect the power cord to the rear of the oscilloscope, then to a oscilloscope suitable AC voltage source. Route the power cord so the oscilloscope's feet and legs do not pinch the cord. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 26: Connect Probes To The Oscilloscope
The 50 input protection only functions when the oscilloscope is powered on. With 10073C 10:1 probe: CAT I 500 Vpk, CAT II 400 Vpk With N2862A or N2863A 10:1 probe: 300 Vrms Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 27: Do Not Float The Oscilloscope Chassis
Recall the Default Oscilloscope Setup To recall the default oscilloscope setup: 1 Press [Default Setup]. The default setup restores the oscilloscope's default settings. This places the oscilloscope in a known operating condition. The major default settings are: Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 28: Use Auto Scale
Use Auto Scale Use [Auto Scale] to automatically configure the oscilloscope to best display the input signals. 1 Press [Auto Scale]. You should see a waveform on the oscilloscope's display similar to this: Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 29 25 Hz, a duty cycle greater than 0.5%, and an amplitude of at least 10 mV peak- to- peak. Any channels that do not meet these requirements are turned off. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 30: Compensate Passive Probes
On the N2862/63/90 probes, the trimmer capacitor is the yellow adjustment on the probe tip. On other probes, the trimmer capacitor is located on the probe BNC connector. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 31: Learn The Front Panel Controls And Connectors
The legend for these keys is directly above them, on the display. Their functions change as you navigate through the oscilloscope's menus. For the following figure, refer to the numbered descriptions in the table that follows. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 32 You can vary the intensity control to bring out signal detail, much like an analog oscilloscope. Digital channel waveform intensity is not adjustable. More details about using the Intensity control to view signal detail are on “To adjust waveform intensity" on page 117. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 33 16, “Waveform Generator,” starting on page 231. Trigger controls These controls determine how the oscilloscope triggers to capture data. Chapter 10, “Triggers,” starting on page 129 and Chapter 11, “Trigger Mode/Coupling,” starting on page 159. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 34 For more information, see “Running, Stopping, and Making Single Acquisitions (Run Control)" on page 167. [Default Setup] Press this key to restore the oscilloscope's default settings (details on “Recall the Default Oscilloscope Setup" on page 27). Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 35 • Multiplexed position knob — This position knob is used with Math, Ref, or Digital waveforms, whichever has the illuminated arrow to the left. For math and reference waveforms, the position knob acts like an analog channel vertical position knob. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 36 18, “Print (Screens),” starting on page 251. [Help] key Opens the Help Menu where you can display overview help topics and select the Language. See also “Access the Built-In Quick Help" page 43. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 37 3, “Vertical Controls,” starting on page 59. Analog channel Attach oscilloscope probes or BNC cables to these BNC connectors. inputs With the InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series oscilloscopes, you can set the input   impedance of the analog channels to either 50 or 1 M .
Page 38: Front Panel Overlays For Different Languages
To install a front panel overlay: 1 Gently pull on the front panel knobs to remove them. 2 Insert the overlay's side tabs into the slots on the front panel. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 39 4 Channel Overlay French 75019-94324 75019-94316 German 75019-94326 75019-94318 Italian 75019-94323 75019-94331 Japanese 75019-94311 75019-94312 Korean 75019-94329 75019-94321 Portuguese 75019-94327 75019-94319 Russian 75019-94322 75019-94315 Simplified Chinese 75019-94328 75019-94320 Spanish 75019-94325 75019-94317 Traditional Chinese 75019-94330 75019-94310 Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 40: Learn The Rear Panel Connectors
The video output connector is always active. For optimal video quality and performance, we recommend you use a shielded video cable with ferrite cores. A DSOXGPIB GPIB module may be ordered and installed separately. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 41: Learn The Oscilloscope Display
PC to the oscilloscope via the USB device port. See “Remote Programming with Agilent IO Libraries" on page 278. Learn the Oscilloscope Display The oscilloscope display contains acquired waveforms, setup information, measurement results, and the softkey definitions. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 42 117. Information area The information area normally contains acquisition, analog channel, automatic measurement, and cursor results. Menu line This line normally contains menu name or other information associated with the selected menu. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 43: Access The Built-In Quick Help
Press and hold front panel key or softkey (or right-click softkey when using web browser remote front panel). Quick Help remains on the screen until another key is pressed or a knob is turned. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 44 2 Repeatedly press and release the Language softkey or rotate the Entry language knob until the desired language is selected. The following languages are available: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, and Traditional Chinese. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 45 Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide Horizontal Controls To adjust the horizontal (time/div) scale To adjust the horizontal delay (position) Panning and Zooming Single or Stopped Acquisitions To change the horizontal time mode (Normal, XY, or Roll) To display the zoomed time base...
Page 46: Horizontal Controls
The current sample rate is displayed in the right- side information area. To adjust the horizontal (time/div) scale 1 Turn the large horizontal scale (sweep speed) knob marked change the horizontal time/div setting. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 47: To Adjust The Horizontal Delay (Position)
The horizontal position knob works (in the Normal time mode) while acquisitions are running or when they are stopped. When running, adjusting the horizontal scale knob changes the sample rate. When Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 48: Panning And Zooming Single Or Stopped Acquisitions
The screen will still contain a relatively good display if you zoom-in horizontally by a factor of 1000 and zoom-in vertically by a factor of 10 to display the information from where it was acquired. Remember that you can only make automatic measurements on displayed data. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 49: To Change The Horizontal Time Mode (Normal, Xy, Or Roll)
To clear the display and restart an acquisition in Roll mode, press the [Single] key again. Use Roll mode on low- frequency waveforms to yield a display much like a strip chart recorder. It allows the waveform to roll across the display. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 50: Xy Time Mode
(assuming the amplitude is the same on both channels): sin = Signal must be centered in “ X” Measuring Signals 90 degrees Signals phase difference out of phase in phase Figure 3 XY time mode signals, centered on display Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 51 7 Calculate the phase difference using the formula below. For example, if the first Y value is 1.688 and the second Y value is 1.031: sin = second Y 1.031 first Y = 1.688 ; = 37.65 degrees of phase shift Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 52: To Display The Zoomed Time Base
You can use Zoom to locate and horizontally expand part of the normal window for a more detailed (higher- resolution) analysis of signals. To turn on (or off) Zoom: 1 Press the zoom key (or press the [Horiz] key and then the Zoom softkey). Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 53 The delay value, which is the time displayed relative to the trigger point) is momentarily displayed in the upper- right portion of the display when the delay time ( ) knob is turned. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 54: To Change The Horizontal Scale Knob's Coarse/Fine Adjustment Setting
A small hollow triangle () at the top of the display grid marks the position of the time reference. When delay time is set to zero, the trigger point indicator ( ) overlays the time reference indicator. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 55: Searching For Events
3 Press Settings, and use the Search Settings Menu to set up the selected search type. Setting up searches is similar to setting up triggers: • For setting up Edge searches, see “Edge Trigger" on page 132. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 56: To Copy Search Setups
Navigating the Time Base You can use the [Navigate] key and controls to navigate through: Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 57: To Navigate Time
• The Auto zoom softkey specifies whether the waveform display is automatically zoomed to fit the marked row as you navigate. • Pressing the Scroll Lister softkey lets you use the Entry knob to scroll through data rows in the Lister display. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 58: To Navigate Segments
In the Auto play mode: • Press the navigation keys to play backward, stop, or play forward in time. You can press the keys multiple times to speed up the playback. There are three speed levels. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 59 Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide Vertical Controls To turn waveforms on or off (channel or math) To adjust the vertical scale To adjust the vertical position To specify channel coupling To specify channel input impedance To specify bandwidth limiting...
Page 60: Vertical Controls
1 and channel 2 are turned on and the menu for channel 2 is being displayed, to turn channel 1 off, press [1] to display the channel 1 menu; then, press [1] again to turn channel 1 off. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 61: To Adjust The Vertical Scale
(see “To choose "expand about" center or ground" page 261). To specify channel coupling Coupling changes the channel's input coupling to either AC (alternating current) or DC (direct current). Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 62: To Specify Channel Input Impedance
50 Ohm — matches 50 ohm cables commonly used in making high • frequency measurements, and 50 ohm active probes. When 50 Ohm input impedance is selected, it is displayed with the channel information on- screen. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 63: To Specify Bandwidth Limiting
Fine softkey in the Channel Menu) to toggle between fine and coarse adjustment of the vertical scale. When Fine adjustment is selected, you can change the channel's vertical sensitivity in smaller increments. The channel sensitivity remains fully calibrated when Fine is on. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 64: To Invert A Waveform
Probe Menu. This menu lets you select additional probe parameters such as attenuation factor and units of measurement for the connected probe. The Channel Probe Menu changes depending on the type of probe connected. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 65: To Specify The Channel Units
1 Press the channel key. 2 Press the Probe softkey until you have selected how you want to specify the attenuation factor, choosing either Ratio or Decibels. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 66: To Specify The Probe Skew
200 ns difference. The skew setting is not affected by pressing [Default Setup] or [Auto Scale]. To calibrate a probe The Calibrate Probe softkey guides you through the process of calibrating probes. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 67 10:1 (+12 dB Atten) differential browser. • 10:1 (+20 dB Atten) single- ended browser. • 10:1 (+20 dB Atten) differential browser. 6 Press the Calibrate Probe softkey and follow the instructions on the display. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 68 Vertical Controls For more information on InfiniiMax probes and accessories, see the probe's User's Guide. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 69: Math Waveforms
Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide Math Waveforms To display math waveforms To perform a transform function on an arithmetic operation To adjust the math waveform scale and offset Add or Subtract Multiply Differentiate Integrate Square Root FFT Measurement Units for Math Waveforms Math functions can be performed on analog channels.
Page 70: To Display Math Waveforms
The result is displayed. 6 To re- size and re- position the math waveform, see “To adjust the math waveform scale and offset" on page 71. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 71: To Perform A Transform Function On An Arithmetic Operation
If the arrow to the left of the [Math] key is not illuminated, press the key. 2 Use the multiplexed scale and position knobs just to the right of the [Math] key to re- size and re- position the math waveform. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 72: Multiply
Multiply is useful for seeing power relationships when one of the channels is proportional to the current. Figure 5 Example of Multiply Channel 1 by Channel 2 See Also • “Units for Math Waveforms" on page 86 Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 73: Add Or Subtract
Figure 6 Example of Subtract Channel 2 from Channel 1 See Also • “Units for Math Waveforms" on page 86 Differentiate d/dt (differentiate) calculates the discrete time derivative of the selected source. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 74 • d = differential waveform. • y = channel 1, 2, 3, or 4, or g(t) (internal arithmetic operation) data points. • i = data point index. • t = point- to- point time difference. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 75: Integrate
 dt plots the integral of the source using the "Trapezoidal Rule". The equation is: ∑ + Δ Where: Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 76 • t = point- to- point time difference. • y = channel 1, 2, 3, or 4, or g(t) (internal arithmetic operation). • co = arbitrary constant. • i = data point index. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 77 Math Waveforms 0 V level 0 V level Figure 8 Integrate and Signal Offset See Also • “To perform a transform function on an arithmetic operation" page 71 Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 78: Square Root
FFT takes the digitized time record of the specified source and transforms it to the frequency domain. When the FFT function is selected, the FFT spectrum is plotted on the Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 79 Rectangular — good frequency resolution and amplitude accuracy, • but use only where there will be no leakage effects. Use on self- windowing waveforms such as pseudo- random noise, impulses, sine bursts, and decaying sinusoids. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 80 Pressing the FFT Preset softkey will automatically rescale the waveform and span and center will again automatically track the horizontal scale setting. 3 To make cursor measurements, press the [Cursors] key and set the Source softkey to Math: f(t). Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 81 See Also • “To perform a transform function on an arithmetic operation" page 71 • “FFT Measurement Hints" on page 82 • “FFT Units" on page 83 • “FFT DC Value" on page 83 Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 82: Fft Measurement Hints
• Make sure the probe attenuation is set correctly. The probe attenuation is set from the Channel Menu if the operand is a channel. • Set the source sensitivity so that the input signal is near full screen, but not clipped. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 83: Fft Units
• Adjust frequency span for better cursor placement. • Return to the Cursors Menu to fine tune the X cursor. For more information on the use of FFTs please refer to Agilent Application Note 243, The Fundamentals of Signal Analysis at "http://cp.literature.agilent.com/litweb/pdf/5952-...
Page 84 100 kSa/s, and the oscilloscope displays the spectrum. The displayed waveform shows the components of the input signal above the Nyquist frequency to be mirrored (aliased) on the display and reflected off the right edge. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 85: Fft Spectral Leakage
FFT. The FFT Menu provides four windows: Hanning, Flat Top, Rectangular, and Blackman- Harris. For more information on leakage, see Agilent Application Note 243, The Fundamentals of Signal Analysis at "http://cp.literature.agilent.com/litweb/pdf/5952- 8898E.pdf." Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 86: Units For Math Waveforms
A scale unit of U (undefined) will be displayed for math functions when two source channels are used and they are set to dissimilar units and the combination of units cannot be resolved. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 87: Reference Waveforms
Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide Reference Waveforms To save a waveform to a reference waveform location To display a reference waveform To scale and position reference waveforms To adjust reference waveform skew To display reference waveform information To save/recall reference waveform files to/from a USB storage...
Page 88: To Display A Reference Waveform
2 In the Reference Waveform Menu, press the Ref softkey and turn the Entry knob to select the desired reference waveform location. 3 Then, press the Ref softkey again to enable/disable the reference waveform display. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 89: To Scale And Position Reference Waveforms
2 Turn the upper multiplexed knob to adjust the reference waveform scale. 3 Turn the lower multiplexed knob to adjust the reference waveform position. To adjust reference waveform skew Once reference waveforms are displayed, you can adjust their skew. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 90: To Display Reference Waveform Information
You can recall a reference waveform file from a USB storage device into one of the reference waveform locations. See “To recall reference waveform files from a USB storage device" on page 248. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 91: To Connect The Digital Probes To The Device Under Test
Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide Digital Channels To connect the digital probes to the device under test Acquiring waveforms using the digital channels To display digital channels using AutoScale Interpreting the digital waveform display To switch all digital channels on or off...
Page 92: Probe Cable For Digital Channels
You do not need to power- off the oscilloscope. Probe cable for digital channels C A U T I O N Use only the Agilent logic probe and accessory kit supplied with the mixed-signal oscilloscope (see “Accessories Available" on page 294).
Page 93 4 Connect a grabber to one of the probe leads. (Other probe leads are omitted from the figure for clarity.) Grabber 5 Connect the grabber to a node in the circuit you want to test. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 94 Signal Ground Grabber 7 Repeat these steps until you have connected all points of interest. Signals Ground Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 95: Acquiring Waveforms Using The Digital Channels
When signals are connected to the digital channels — be sure to connect the ground leads — AutoScale quickly configures and displays the digital channels. • To configure the instrument quickly, press the [AutoScale] key. Figure 11 Example: AutoScale of digital channels (MSO models only) Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 96: Interpreting The Digital Waveform Display
“How AutoScale Works" page 29. To set the instrument to the factory- default configuration, press the [Default Setup] key. Interpreting the digital waveform display The following figure shows a typical display with digital channels. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 97: To Change The Displayed Size Of The Digital Channels
To change the displayed size of the digital channels 1 Press the [Digital] key. 2 Press the size ( ) softkey to select how the digital channels are displayed. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 98: To Switch A Single Channel On Or Off
Each time you press the softkey, the softkey's mode toggles between Turn on and Turn off. To change the logic threshold for digital channels 1 Press the [Digital] key so that the Digital Channel Menu is displayed. 2 Press the Thresholds softkey Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 99: To Reposition A Digital Channel
Dnn designation (where nn is a one or two digit channel number) to D*. The "*" indicates that two channels are overlaid. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 100: To Display Digital Channels As A Bus
“Using cursors to read bus values" on page 101). The Base softkey lets you choose to display the bus values in hex or binary. The buses are shown at the bottom of the display. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 101 3 Press the Source softkey and select Bus1 or Bus2. 4 Use the Entry knob and the X1 and X2 softkeys to position the cursors where you want to read the bus values. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 102 — rising edge ( ) or falling edge ( ) — are included in the pattern specification. A byte that consists of all don't cares (X) will be displayed in the bus as a don't care (X). Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 103: Digital Channel Signal Fidelity: Probe Impedance And Grounding
The design of the probes minimizes the first problem, while the second is easily addressed by good probing practices. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 104: Input Impedance
This high- frequency model takes into account pure tip capacitance to ground as well as series tip resistance, and the cable's characteristic impedance (Z Figure 12 DC and Low-Frequency Probe Equivalent Circuit Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 105 The stray tip capacitance, which is generally small (1 pF), sets the final break point on the impedance chart. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 106: Probe Grounding
Increased length in this path will, at high frequencies, create large common mode voltages at the probe input. The voltage generated behaves as if this path were an inductor according to the equation: Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 107 LC circuit at the input of the probe, is also increased. Because the digital channels display reconstructed waveforms, they do not show ringing and perturbations. You will not find ground problems through examination of the waveform display. In fact, it is likely Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 108: Best Probing Practices
If you need to remove a probe lead from the cable, insert a paper clip or other small pointed object into the side of the cable assembly, and push to release the latch while pulling out the probe lead. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 109 Replacement 2-inch probe grounds (qty 5) 5959-9335 Replacement pod ground leads (qty 5) 5090-4833 Grabbers (qty 20) 01650-94309 Package of probe labels For other replacement parts, consult the InfiniiVision 2000/3000 X- Series Oscilloscopes Service Guide. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 110 Digital Channels Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 111: Serial Decode
The threshold level for each serial signal can be set in the Signals Menu. Press the [Serial] key, then the Signals softkey. Serial Decode Options Agilent's hardware- accelerated serial decode options can be installed when the oscilloscope is manufactured, or added later. The following serial decode licenses are available: •...
Page 112: Lister
268. To order serial decode licenses, go to "www.agilent.com" and search for the product number (for example, DSOX3AUTO) or contact your local Agilent Technologies representative (see "www.agilent.com/find/contactus)." Lister Lister is a powerful tool for investigating protocol failures. You can use Lister to view large amounts of packet level serial data in a tabular format, including time tags and specific decoded values.
Page 113 Lister row and automatically set the horizontal scale setting. 7 Press the Undo Zoom softkey to return to the horizontal scale and delay settings before the last Zoom to Selection. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 114: Searching Lister Data
The Search softkey lets you specify events to find. It is similar to specifying protocol triggers. Events found are marked in orange in the far left Lister column. The total number of events found is displayed above the softkeys. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 115 “Searching for SPI Data in the Lister" on page 342 if you have Option LSS (or the DSOX3EMBD upgrade). • “Searching for UART/RS232 Data in the Lister" on page 363 if you have Option 232 (or the DSOX3COMP upgrade). Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 116 Serial Decode Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 117: Display Settings
Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide Display Settings To adjust waveform intensity To set or clear persistence To clear the display To adjust the grid brightness To freeze the display To adjust waveform intensity You can adjust the intensity of displayed waveforms to account for various signal characteristics, such as fast time/div settings and low trigger rates.
Page 118 Display Settings Figure 16 Amplitude Modulation Shown at 100% Intensity Figure 17 Amplitude Modulation Shown at 40% Intensity Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 119: To Set Or Clear Persistence
When variable persistence is selected, press the Time softkey and use the Entry knob to specify the amount of time that previous acquisitions are to be displayed. The display will begin accumulating multiple acquisitions. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 120: To Clear The Display
Each major horizontal division in the grid corresponds to the time/div shown in the status line at the top of the display. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 121: To Freeze The Display
2 To un- freeze the display, press [Quick Action] again. Manual cursors can be used on the frozen display. Many activities, such as adjusting the trigger level, adjusting vertical or horizontal settings, or saving data will un- freeze the display. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 122 Display Settings Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 123: Labels
Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide Labels To turn the label display on or off To assign a predefined label to a channel To define a new label To load a list of labels from a text file you create...
Page 124: To Assign A Predefined Label To A Channel
To assign a predefined label to a channel 1 Press the [Label] key. 2 Press the Channel softkey, then turn the Entry knob or successively press the Channel softkey to select a channel for label assignment. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 125: To Define A New Label
The channel does not have to be turned on to have a label assigned to it. If the channel is turned on, its current label will be highlighted. 3 Press the Spell softkey; then, turn the Entry knob to select the first character in the new label. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 126: To Load A List Of Labels From A Text File You Create
1 Use a text editor to create each label. Each label can be up to ten characters in length. Separate each label with a line feed. 2 Name the file labellist.txt and save it on a USB mass storage device such as a thumb drive. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 127: To Reset The Label Library To The Factory Default
Defaulting labels without erasing the default library N O T E Pressing [Default Setup] sets all channel labels back to the default labels but does not erase the list of user-defined labels in the library. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 128 Labels Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 129: Triggers
Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide Triggers Adjusting the Trigger Level Forcing a Trigger Edge Trigger Pulse Width Trigger Pattern Trigger Rise/Fall Time Trigger Nth Edge Burst Trigger Runt Trigger Setup and Hold Trigger Video Trigger USB Trigger Serial Trigger A trigger setup tells the oscilloscope when to acquire and display data.
Page 130 (horizontal position) setting (see “To adjust the horizontal delay (position)" on page 47). Trigger Event Post-Trigger Buffer Pre-Trigger Buffer Acquisition Memory Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 131: Adjusting The Trigger Level
Trigger] to force a trigger and see what the input signals look like. In the Auto trigger mode, when the trigger condition is not met, triggers are forced and the "Auto?" indicator is displayed. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 132: Edge Trigger
W = Waveform generator. • 4 Press the Slope softkey and select rising edge, falling edge, alternating edges, or either edge. The selected slope is displayed in the upper- right corner of the display. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 133 You can then pan and zoom through the data using the Horizontal and Vertical knobs to find a stable trigger point. AutoScale often produces a triggered display. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 134: Pulse Width Trigger
The source can be any analog or digital channel available on your oscilloscope. 4 Adjust the trigger level: • For analog channels, turn the Trigger Level knob. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 135 For example, for a positive pulse, if you set t>10 ns: Trigger 10 ns 10 ns • Within a range of time values (><). For example, for a positive pulse, if you set t>10 ns and t<15 ns: Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 136: Pattern Trigger
2 In the Trigger Menu, press the Trigger softkey; then, turn the Entry knob to select Pattern. 3 Press the Qualifier softkey; then, turn the Entry knob to select from the pattern duration qualifier options: Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 137 5 For each channel you select, press the Pattern softkey; then, turn the Entry knob to set the condition for that channel in the pattern. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 138 If no edge is specified, the oscilloscope will trigger on the last edge that makes the pattern true. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 139: Hex Bus Pattern Trigger
0 or 1, the "$" sign will be displayed for the digit. For information regarding digital bus display when Pattern triggering see “Bus values are displayed when using Pattern trigger" on page 102. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 140: Rise/Fall Time Trigger
Rise/Fall Time. 3 Press the Source softkey, and turn the Entry knob to select the input channel source. 4 Press the Rising Edge or Falling Edge softkey to toggle between edge types. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 141: Nth Edge Burst Trigger
1 Press the [Trigger] key. 2 In the Trigger Menu, press the Trigger softkey; then, turn the Entry knob to select Nth Edge Burst. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 142: Runt Trigger
6 Press the Edge softkey; then, turn the Entry knob to which edge number to trigger on. Runt Trigger The Runt trigger looks for pulses that cross one threshold but not another. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 143 2 In the Trigger Menu, press the Trigger softkey; then, turn the Entry knob to select Runt. 3 Press the Source softkey, and turn the Entry knob to select the input channel source. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 144: Setup And Hold Trigger
To trigger on setup & hold violations: 1 Press the [Trigger] key. 2 In the Trigger Menu, press the Trigger softkey; then, turn the Entry knob to select Setup and Hold. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 145 Level knob. 8 Press the < Setup softkey, and turn the Entry knob to select the setup time. 9 Press the < Hold softkey, and turn the Entry knob to select the hold time. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 146: Video Trigger
The oscilloscope is sensitive to this and will not trigger if the probe is not properly compensated, especially for progressive formats. 1 Press the [Trigger] key. 2 In the Trigger Menu, press the Trigger softkey; then, turn the Entry knob to select Video. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 147 N O T E Many video signals are produced from 75  sources. To provide correct matching to these sources, a 75  terminator (such as an Agilent 11094B) should be connected to the oscilloscope input. 4 Press the sync polarity softkey to set the Video trigger to either positive ) or negative ( ) sync polarity.
Page 148 “To trigger on a specific line of video" on page 149 • “To trigger on all sync pulses" on page 150 • “To trigger on a specific field of the video signal" on page 151 Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 149: To Trigger On A Specific Line Of Video
Field 1 and Field 2. This is a quick way to compare the Field 1 VITS and Field 2 VITS or to check for the correct insertion of the half line at the end of Field 1. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 150: To Trigger On All Sync Pulses
2 In the Trigger Menu, press the Trigger softkey; then, turn the Entry knob to select Video. 3 Press the Settings softkey, then press the Standard softkey to select the appropriate TV standard. 4 Press the Mode softkey and select All Lines. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 151: To Trigger On A Specific Field Of The Video Signal
2 In the Trigger Menu, press the Trigger softkey; then, turn the Entry knob to select Video. 3 Press the Settings softkey, then press the Standard softkey to select the appropriate TV standard. 4 Press the Mode softkey and select Field1 or Field2. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 152: To Trigger On All Fields Of The Video Signal
2 In the Trigger Menu, press the Trigger softkey; then, turn the Entry knob to select Video. 3 Press the Settings softkey, then press the Standard softkey to select the appropriate TV standard. 4 Press the Mode softkey and select All Fields. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 153: To Trigger On Odd Or Even Fields
But this definition of field does not take into consideration the phase of the reference subcarrier. When Field 1 is selected, the trigger system will find any field where the vertical sync Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 154 Repeat until the correct phase is displayed. When holdoff is adjusted using the Field Holdoff softkey and the Entry knob, the corresponding holdoff time will be displayed in the Trigger Mode and Coupling Menu. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 155: Usb Trigger
Reset Complete (RC), Enter Suspend (Suspend), or Exit Suspend (Exit Sus) on the differential USB data lines (D+ and D- ). USB Low Speed and Full Speed are supported by this trigger. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 156 SOP (Start of Packet) — triggers at the Sync bit at the beginning of the packet. • EOP (End of Packet) — triggers at the end of the SE0 portion of the EOP. RC (Reset Complete) — triggers when SE0 is > 10 ms. • Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 157: Serial Trigger
309 if you have Option AMS (or the DSOX3AUTO upgrade). • “I2C Triggering" on page 326 if you have Option LSS (or the DSOX3EMBD upgrade). • “I2S Triggering" on page 348 if you have Option SND (or the DSOX3AUDIO upgrade). Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 158 317 if you have Option AMS (or the DSOX3AUTO upgrade). • “SPI Triggering" on page 337 if you have Option LSS (or the DSOX3EMBD upgrade). • “UART/RS232 Triggering" on page 357 if you have Option 232 (or the DSOX3COMP upgrade). Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 159: Trigger Mode/Coupling
Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide Trigger Mode/Coupling To select the Auto or Normal trigger mode To select the trigger coupling To enable or disable trigger noise rejection To enable or disable trigger HF Reject To set the trigger holdoff...
Page 160: To Select The Auto Or Normal Trigger Mode
This may be more likely, for example, when the horizontal scale knob is set to a slow time/div setting, such as 500 ms/div. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 161 Trig'd? to flash (this tells you the pre- trigger buffer is filled). See Also • “Forcing a Trigger" on page 131 • “To set the trigger holdoff" on page 164 Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 162: To Select The Trigger Coupling
Use LF Reject coupling to get a stable edge trigger when your waveform has low frequency noise. TV coupling — is normally grayed- out, but is automatically selected • when TV trigger is enabled in the Trigger Menu. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 163: To Enable Or Disable Trigger Noise Rejection
1 Press the [Mode/Coupling] key. 2 In the Trigger Mode and Coupling Menu, press the HF Reject softkey to enable or disable. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 164: To Set The Trigger Holdoff
Changing the time base settings does not affect the trigger holdoff time. With Agilent's MegaZoom technology, you can press [Stop], then pan and zoom through the data to find where the waveform repeats. Measure this time using cursors;...
Page 165: Maximum Voltage At Oscilloscope External Trigger Input
4 Press the Probe softkey; then, turn the entry knob to specify the probe attenuation. The attenuation factor can be set from 0.1:1 to 1000:1 in a 1- 2- 5 sequence. The probe attenuation factor must be set properly for measurements to be made correctly. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 166 Trigger Mode/Coupling Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 167: Acquisition Control
Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide Acquisition Control Running, Stopping, and Making Single Acquisitions (Run Control) Overview of Sampling Selecting the Acquisition Mode Acquiring to Segmented Memory This chapter shows how to use the oscilloscope's acquisition and run controls.
Page 168 To acquire data with the longest possible record length, press the [Single] key. For more information on settings that affect record length, see “Length Control" on page 243. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 169: Overview Of Sampling
Aliasing Aliasing occurs when signals are under- sampled (f < 2f ). Aliasing is the signal distortion caused by low frequencies falsely reconstructed from an insufficient number of sample points. Figure 24 Aliasing Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 170: Oscilloscope Bandwidth And Sample Rate
(square waves are made up of sine waves at the fundamental frequency and an infinite number of odd harmonics), and typically, for 1 Ghz bandwidths and below, oscilloscopes have a Gaussian frequency response. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 171: Oscilloscope Rise Time
. This way, there is less aliasing, and aliased frequency components have a greater amount of attenuation. See Also Evaluating Oscilloscope Sample Rates vs. Sampling Fidelity: How to Make the Most Accurate Digital Measurements, Agilent Application Note 1587 ("http://cp.literature.agilent.com/litweb/pdf/5989- 5732EN.pdf")
Page 172: Oscilloscope Bandwidth Required
= 1.0 x f knee = 1.3 x f knee = 1.9 x f knee See Also Choosing an Oscilloscope with the Right Bandwidth for your Application, Agilent Application Note 1588 ("http://cp.literature.agilent.com/litweb/pdf/5989- 5733EN.pdf") Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 173: Memory Depth And Sample Rate
1 Press the [Acquire] key on the front panel. 2 In the Acquire Menu, press the Acq Mode softkey; then, turn the Entry knob to select the acquisition mode. The InfiniiVision oscilloscopes have the following acquisition modes: Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 174: Normal Acquisition Mode
4 GSa/s, a sample is taken every 250 ps (sample period). See Also • “Glitch or Narrow Pulse Capture" on page 175 • “Using Peak Detect Mode to Find a Glitch" on page 176 Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 175 Normal acquire mode, making them easier to see. To characterize the glitch, use the cursors or the automatic measurement capabilities of the oscilloscope. Figure 27 Sine With Glitch, Normal Mode Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 176 4 Characterize the glitch with Zoom mode: a Press the zoom key (or press the [Horiz] key and then the Zoom softkey). b To obtain a better resolution of the glitch, expand the time base. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 177: Averaging Acquisition Mode
2 Press the #Avgs softkey and turn the Entry knob to set the number of averages that best eliminates the noise from the displayed waveform. The number of acquisitions being averaged is displayed in the # Avgs softkey. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 178 Acquisition Control Figure 29 Random noise on the displayed waveform Figure 30 128 Averages used to reduce random noise Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 179: High Resolution Acquisition Mode
Acquiring to Segmented Memory You can purchase the oscilloscope with the segmented memory option factory- installed (Option SGM) or you can install a license to enable it (order model number DSOX3SGM "Segmented Memory"). Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 180 If the signal you are measuring has more than about 1 s of inactivity, consider selecting the Normal trigger mode to prevent AutoTriggering. See “To select the Auto or Normal trigger mode" on page 160. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 181: Navigating Segments
To perform measurements and view statistical information, press [Meas] and set up your desired measurements (see Chapter 14, “Measurements,” starting on page 193). Then, press Analyze Segments. Statistical data will be accumulated for the measurements you have chosen. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 182: Segmented Memory Re-Arm Time
Saving Data from Segmented Memory You can save either the currently displayed segment (Save Segment - Current), or all segments (Save Segment - All) in the following data formats: CSV, ASCII XY, and BIN. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 183 When the oscilloscope is busy saving multiple segments, progress is displayed in the upper right area of the display. For more information, see “To save CSV, ASCII XY, or BIN data files" page 240. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 184 Acquisition Control Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 185 Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide Cursors To make cursor measurements Cursor Examples Cursors are horizontal and vertical markers that indicate X- axis values (usually time) and Y- axis values (usually voltage) on a selected waveform source. You can use cursors to make custom voltage or time measurements on oscilloscope signals, and timing measurements on digital channels.
Page 186: To Make Cursor Measurements
The time and voltage positions are shown for the markers. The vertical (Y) and horizontal (X) differences between the markers are shown as X and Y values. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 187 The X1 X2 linked and Y1 Y2 linked selections let you adjust both cursors at the same time, while the delta value remains the same. This can be useful, for example, for checking pulse width variations in a pulse train. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 188: Cursor Examples
The currently selected cursor(s) display brighter than the other cursors. 6 Adjust the selected cursor(s) by turning the Cursors knob. Cursor Examples Figure 31 Cursors used to measure pulse widths other than middle threshold points Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 189 Cursors Figure 32 Cursors measure frequency of pulse ringing Expand the display with Zoom mode, then characterize the event of interest with the cursors. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 190 Cursors Figure 33 Cursors track Zoom window Put the X1 cursor on one side of a pulse and the X2 cursor on the other side of the pulse. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 191 Cursors Figure 34 Measuring pulse width with cursors Press the X1 X2 linked softkey and move the cursors together to check for pulse width variations in a pulse train. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 192 Cursors Figure 35 Moving the cursors together to check pulse width variations Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 193 Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide Measurements To make automatic measurements Measurements Summary Voltage Measurements Time Measurements Count Measurements Mixed Measurements Measurement Thresholds Measurement Window with Zoom Display Measurement Statistics The [Meas] key lets you make automatic measurements on waveforms.
Page 194: To Make Automatic Measurements
"< value", or "> value", or a similar message to indicate that the measurement may not be reliable. 3 Press the Type: softkey; then, rotate the Entry knob to select a measurement to be made. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 195: Measurements Summary
All measurements except Counter are available for reference waveforms and math waveforms other than FFT. A limited set of measurements is available for math FFT waveforms and for digital channel waveforms (as described in the following table). Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 196 199 “Rising Edge Count" page 213 “Falling Edges Count" page 213 “Positive Pulse Count" page 212 “Negative Pulse Count" page 213 “Overshoot" on page 201 “Peak-Peak" on page 199 “Period" on page 206 Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 197: Snapshot All
The resultant units are in Hertz. Use the cursors to make other measurements on FFT. Snapshot All The Snapshot All measurement type displays a popup containing a snapshot of all the single waveform measurements. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 198: Voltage Measurements
Probe Units softkey. See “To specify the channel units" page 65. The units of math waveforms are described in “Units for Math Waveforms" on page 86. • “Peak- Peak" on page 199 Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 199: Peak-Peak
The Top of a waveform is the mode (most common value) of the upper part of the waveform, or if the mode is not well defined, the top is the same as Maximum. The Y cursor shows the value being measured. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 200: Base
The Base of a waveform is the mode (most common value) of the lower part of the waveform, or if the mode is not well defined, the base is the same as Minimum. The Y cursor shows the value being measured. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 201: Overshoot
Maximum − D Top Rising edge overshοot = × 100 Amplitude Falling edge overshοot = Base − D local Minimum × 100 Amplitude Overshoot local Maximum Base local Minimum Overshoot Figure 37 Automatic Overshoot measurement Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 202: Preshoot
The N Cycles measurement interval variation measures the value on an integral number of periods of the displayed signal. If less than three edges are present, the measurement shows "No edges". The X cursors show what interval of the waveform is being measured. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 203: Dc Rms
The standard deviation of a measurement is the amount that a measurement varies from the mean value. The Mean value of a measurement is the statistical average of the measurement. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 204 • N = the number of measurements taken. • x = the ith measurement result. The standard deviation is calculated as follows: ∑ − ¯ where: •  = the standard deviation. • N = the number of measurements taken. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 205: Ratio
“– Width" on page 208 • “Burst Width" on page 208 • “Duty Cycle" on page 208 • “Rise Time" on page 209 • “Fall Time" on page 209 • “Delay" on page 209 Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 206: Period
You may need to change the measurement window setting so that the measurement is made in the lower, Zoom window. See “Measurement Window with Zoom Display" on page 216. If the waveform is clipped, it may not be possible to make the measurement. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 207: Counter
The Y cursor shows the threshold level used in the measurement. Analog and digital channels can be selected as the source. Only one Counter measurement can be displayed at a time. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 208: Width
The X cursors show the time period being measured. The Y cursor shows the middle threshold point. Duty cycle = + Width Period × 100 Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 209: Rise Time
4 Press the Settings softkey to select the second analog channel source and slope for the delay measurement. The default Delay settings measure from the rising edge of channel 1 to the rising edge of channel 2. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 210: Phase
Negative phase shift values indicate that the rising edge of source 1 occurred after the rising edge of source 2. Delay Phase = Source 1 Period × 360 Period Source 1 Delay Source 2 Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 211: At Min Y
Minimum, starting from the left- side of the display. For periodic signals, the position of the minimum may vary throughout the waveform. The X cursor shows where the current X at Min Y value is being measured. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 212: At Max Y
“Rising Edge Count" on page 213 • “Falling Edges Count" on page 213 Positive Pulse Count The Positive Pulse Count measurement is a pulse count for the selected waveform source. Positive pulse count Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 213: Negative Pulse Count
This measurement is available for analog channels. Mixed Measurements • “Area" on page 213 Area Area measures the area between the waveform and the ground level. Area below the ground level is subtracted from area above the ground level. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 214: Measurement Thresholds
You can also open the Measurement Threshold Menu by pressing [Analyze] > Features and then selecting Measurement Thresholds. 2 Press the Source softkey to select the analog channel or math waveform source for which you want to change measurement thresholds. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 215 The middle value is bounded by the values set for lower and upper thresholds. The default middle threshold is 50% or 1.20 V. If threshold Type is set to %, the middle threshold value can be set • from 6% to 94%. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 216: Measurement Window With Zoom Display
1. Select the measurements you desire for the channels you are using (see “Measurements Summary" on page 195). From the Measurement Menu, press the Statistics softkey to enter the Statistics Menu. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 217 When you navigate away from the Measurements Menu, the statistics display will no longer be displayed, but statistical data collection will continue. Return to the Measurements Menu to see the data again. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 218 Segments softkey to accumulate measurement statistics for the acquired segments. You can also turn on infinite persistence (in the Display Menu) and press the Analyze Segments softkey to create an infinite persistence display. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 219: Mask Testing
Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide Mask Testing To create a mask from a "golden" waveform (Automask) Mask Test Setup Options Mask Statistics To manually modify a mask file Building a Mask File One way to verify a waveform's compliance to a particular set of parameters is to use mask testing.
Page 220 (volts or seconds), selectable using the Units softkey. 8 Press the Create Mask softkey. The mask is created and testing begins. Whenever the Create Mask softkey is pressed the old mask is erased and a new mask is created. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 221: Mask Test Setup Options
± Y and ± X settings. They may be set so large that the mask is not visible. Mask Test Setup Options From the Mask Test Menu, press the Setup softkey to enter the Mask Setup Menu. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 222 (which is tied to the amount of failures per test). The sigma value may exceed the selected value when a small sigma value is chosen. The actual sigma is displayed. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 223 The Source softkey in the Mask Setup Menu is the same as the Source softkey in the Automask Menu. Test All When enabled, all displayed analog channels are included in the mask test. When disabled, just the selected source channel is included in the test. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 224: Mask Statistics
• Number of failures (acquisitions in which the signal excursion went beyond the mask). • Failure rate (percentage of failures). • Sigma (the ratio of process sigma to maximum achievable sigma, based on number of waveforms tested). Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 225: To Manually Modify A Mask File
9 Open the .msk file your created using a text editor (such as Wordpad). 10 Edit, save, and close the file. The mask file contains the following sections: • Mask File Identifier. • Mask Title. • Mask Violation Regions. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 226 "MIN" for the first and last points. The top region must be the lowest numbered region in the file. The bottom region must be the highest numbered region in the file. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 227 The oscilloscope setup information contains remote programming language commands that the oscilloscope executes when the mask file is loaded. Any legal remote programming command can be entered in this section. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 228: Building A Mask File
X and Y values in the mask file. The following mask file produced the mask shown above: MASK_FILE_548XX "All Regions" /* Region Number */ 1 /* Number of vertices */ 4 -12.50, -10.00, 1.750 Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 229 /* Number of vertices */ 5 10.00, -1.000 12.50, -0.500 15.00, -0.500 15.00, -1.500 12.50, -1.500 /* Region Number */ 8 /* Number of vertices */ 4 -12.50, -10.00, -1.750 10.00, -1.750 12.50, setup :MTES:ENAB 1 Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 230: How Is Mask Testing Done
The number of acquisitions tested is also logged and displayed as "# of Tests". The mask file allows greater resolution than the 200 X 640 database. Some quantization of data occurs to reduce the mask file data for display on- screen. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 231: Waveform Generator
Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide Waveform Generator To select generated waveform types and settings To output the waveform generator sync pulse To specify the waveform generator output load To use waveform generator logic presets To restore waveform generator defaults A waveform generator is built into the oscilloscope.
Page 232 2 In the Waveform Generator Menu, press the Waveform softkey and turn the Entry knob to select the waveform type. 3 Depending on the selected waveform type, use the remaining softkeys and the Entry knob to set the waveform's characteristics. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 233 Or, you can choose to enter frequency values or period values. Keep pressing the softkey to select the type of adjustment. Turn the Entry knob to adjust the value. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 234: To Output The Waveform Generator Sync Pulse
Sine, Ramp, The Sync signal is a square waveform with a 50% duty cycle. Pulse Square The Sync signal is a square waveform with the same duty cycle as the main output. Noise Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 235: To Specify The Waveform Generator Output Load
3 In the Waveform Generator Settings Menu, press the Logic Presets softkey. 4 In the Waveform Generator Logic Level Presets Menu, press one of the softkeys to set the generated signal's Low and High voltages to logic compatible levels: Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 236: To Restore Waveform Generator Defaults
3 In the Waveform Generator Settings Menu, press the Default Wave Gen softkey. The waveform generator factory default settings (1 kHz sine wave, 500 mVpp, 0 V offset, High- Z output load) are restored. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 237: Save/Recall (Setups, Screens, Data)
PNG formats. Acquired waveform data can be saved to a USB storage device in comma- separated value (CSV), ASCII XY, binary (BIN), and Agilent logic analyzer binary (ALB) formats. There is also a command to securely erase all the oscilloscope's non- volatile internal memory.
Page 238 “To save reference waveform files to a USB storage device" on page 245. ALB data (*.alb) — This creates an Agilent proprietary format file that • can be imported by the Agilent Logic Analyzer application software, using the Agilent B4610A Data Import tool, for offline viewing and analysis.
Page 239: To Save Setup Files
270. To save setup files Setup files can be saved to one of 10 internal (\Agilent Flash) locations or to an external USB storage device. 1 Press [Save/Recall] > Save > Format; then, turn the Entry knob to select Setup (*.scp).
Page 240: To Save Csv, Ascii Xy, Or Bin Data Files
CSV data (*.csv), ASCII XY data (*.csv), or Binary data (*.bin). 2 Press the softkey in the second position and use the Entry knob to navigate to the save location. See “To navigate storage locations" page 246. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 241: To Save Alb Data Files
304 To save ALB data files Agilent logic analyzer binary (ALB) format data files can be viewed and analyzed offline on a PC using the Agilent Logic Analyzer application and the Agilent B4610A Data Import Tool. See the "Agilent Technologies...
Page 242 1 or If you connect your serial bus signals to the oscilloscope as shown in the following table, the bus/signal names in the Agilent Logic Analyzer application will be correct. Otherwise, you must re- map the signals in the Agilent Logic Analyzer application.
Page 243: Length Control
ALB format files. It sets the number of data points that will be output to the file. Only displayed data points are saved. The maximum number of data points depends on these things: Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 244 ASCII XY medium slowest See Also • “Binary Data (.bin) Format" on page 296 • “CSV and ASCII XY files" on page 303 • “Minimum and Maximum Values in CSV Files" on page 304 Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 245: To Save Lister Data Files
A message indicating whether the save was successful is displayed. To save masks Mask files can be saved to one of four internal (\Agilent Flash) locations or to an external USB storage device. 1 Press [Save/Recall] > Save > Format; then, turn the Entry knob to select Mask (*.msk).
Page 246: To Navigate Storage Locations
• The proposed file name is shown in the Save to file = line above the softkeys. • To overwrite an existing file, browse to that file and select it. To create a new file name, see “To enter file names" on page 247. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 247: To Enter File Names
“To recall reference waveform files from a USB storage device" on page 248. You can also recall setups and mask files by loading them using the File Explorer. See “File Explorer" on page 259. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 248: To Recall Setup Files
270. To recall setup files Setup files can be recalled from one of 10 internal (\Agilent Flash) locations or from an external USB storage device. 1 Press [Save/Recall] > Recall > Recall:; then, turn the Entry knob to select Setup (*.scp).
Page 249: Recalling Default Setups
You must confirm the recall because there are no user settings that are left unchanged. Performing a Secure Erase 1 Press the [Save/Recall] key. 2 In the Save/Recall Menu, press Default/Erase. 3 In the Default menu, press Secure Erase. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 250 This performs a secure erase of all non- volatile memory in compliance with National Industrial Security Program Operation Manual (NISPOM) Chapter 8 requirements. You must confirm the secure erase, and the oscilloscope will reboot when finished. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 251: Print (Screens)
Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide Print (Screens) To print the oscilloscope's display To set up network printer connections To specify the print options To specify the palette option You can print the complete display, including the status line and softkeys, to a USB printer or a network printer when the DSOXLAN LAN/VGA module is installed.
Page 252: To Set Up Network Printer Connections
1 Press the [Print] key on the front panel. 2 In the Print Configuration Menu, press the Print to softkey; then, turn the Entry knob to select the network printer you want to configure (either #0 or #1). Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 253: To Specify The Print Options
In the Print Configuration Menu, press the Options softkey to change the following options: • Setup Information — Select this to print oscilloscope setup information on your printout, including vertical, horizontal, trigger, acquisition, math, and display settings. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 254: To Specify The Palette Option
The oscilloscope's print driver cannot print color images to color laser printers, so the Color option is not available when connected to laser printers. • Grayscale — Select this to print the screen in shades of gray rather than in color. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 255: I/O Interface Settings
Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide Utility Settings I/O Interface Settings Setting up the Oscilloscope's LAN Connection File Explorer Setting Oscilloscope Preferences Setting the Oscilloscope's Clock Setting the Rear Panel TRIG OUT Source Performing Service Tasks Configuring the [Quick Action] Key This chapter explains oscilloscope utility functions.
Page 256: Utility Settings
When you connect the oscilloscope to a LAN it is a good practice to limit access to the N O T E oscilloscope by setting a password. By default, the oscilloscope is not password protected. “Setting a Password" on page 283 to set a password. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 257: To Establish A Lan Connection
2 Press [Utility] > I/O. 3 Press the LAN Settings softkey. 4 Press the Config softkey; then, turn the Entry knob to select Automatic, and press the softkey again to disable it. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 258: Stand-Alone (Point-To-Point) Connection To A Pc
LAN configuration settings 4 Connect your PC to the oscilloscope using a cross- over LAN cable such as Agilent part number 5061- 0701, available on the web at "www.parts.agilent.com". 5 Cycle power on the oscilloscope. Wait until the LAN connection is configured: Press [Utility] >...
Page 259: File Explorer
The square receptacle on the rear panel labeled "DEVICE" is provided for controlling the oscilloscope over USB. See the Programmer's Guide for more information. The oscilloscope's internal file system, under "\Agilent Flash", consists of 10 locations for oscilloscope setup files, and four locations for mask files.
Page 260 When the USB mass storage device is connected to the oscilloscope's front or rear USB host port, a small four- color circle icon may be displayed briefly as the USB device is read. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 261: Setting Oscilloscope Preferences
The ground level of the signal is identified by the position of the ground level ( ) icon at the far- left side of the display. The ground level will not move when you adjust the vertical sensitivity (volts/division) control. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 262: To Disable/Enable Transparent Backgrounds
Use the Entry knob to choose a character. Then press the Enter softkey to advance to the next character and repeat the process. The resultant string is displayed in the "Text =" line above the softkeys. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 263: To Set Autoscale Preferences
Press the Acq Mode softkey and turn the Entry knob to select whether • the acquisition mode should be preserved during autoscale: Normal — to make the oscilloscope switch to Normal acquisition • mode whenever the [AutoScale] key is pressed. This is the default mode. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 264: Setting The Oscilloscope's Clock
TRIG OUT.The rising edge is delayed 30 ns from the oscilloscope's trigger point. The output level is 0- 5 V into an open circuit, and 0- 2.5 V into 50 . See Chapter 10, “Triggers,” starting on page 129. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 265: Performing Service Tasks
“To display oscilloscope information" on page 268 • “To display the user calibration status" on page 269 For other information related to oscilloscope maintenance and service, see: • “To clean the oscilloscope" on page 269 Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 266: To Perform User Calibration
Performing User Cal will invalidate your Certificate of Calibration. If NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) traceability is required, perform the "Performance Verification" procedure in the Agilent InfiniiVision 2000/3000 X- Series Oscilloscopes Service Guide using traceable sources. To perform user calibration:...
Page 267 Then connect a BNC(f)- to- BNC(f) (barrel connector) to the tee as shown below. To Channel 1 To Channel 2 To Channel 3 Longer cable to TRIG OUT To Channel 4 Figure 40 User Calibration cable for 4-channel oscilloscope Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 268: To Perform Hardware Self Test
Press [Help] > About Oscilloscope to display information about your oscilloscope: • Model number. • Serial number. • Bandwidth. • Module installed. • Software version. • Installed licenses. See also “Loading Licenses and Displaying License Information" on page 295. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 269: To Display The User Calibration Status
If the system cannot find your product's warranty status, select Contact Us and speak with an Agilent Technologies representative. To contact Agilent Information on contacting Agilent Technologies can be found at: "www.agilent.com/find/contactus" Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 270: To Return The Instrument
Utility Settings To return the instrument Before shipping the oscilloscope to Agilent Technologies, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies sales or service office for additional details. Information on contacting Agilent Technologies can be found at: "www.agilent.com/find/contactus" 1 Write the following information on a tag and attach it to the oscilloscope.
Page 271 160. Quick Clear Display — clears the display, see • “To clear the display" page 120. Once the [Quick Action] key is configured, you simply press it to perform the selected action. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 272 Utility Settings Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 273 Identification Function Instrument Utilities Setting a Password When the Agilent InfiniiVision X- Series oscilloscopes have the DSOXLAN LAN/VGA option module installed, you can access the oscilloscope's built- in web server using a Java- enabled web browser. The oscilloscope's web interface lets you: •...
Page 274: Web Interface
It is possible to use a point- to- point connection, but using a normal LAN connection is the preferred method. 2 Type the oscilloscope's hostname or IP address in the web browser. The oscilloscope's web interface Welcome Page is displayed. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 275: Browser Web Control
If Java is not installed on your PC, you will be prompted to install the Sun Microsystems N O T E Java Plug-in. This plug-in must be installed on the controlling PC for the web interface's Remote Front Panel or Remote Programming operations. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 276: Remote Front Panel
The SCPI Command window is useful for testing commands or entering a few commands interactively. When creating automated programs for controlling the oscilloscope, you will typically use the Agilent IO Libraries from within a programming environment like Microsoft Visual Studio (see “Remote Programming with Agilent IO Libraries"...
Page 277: Remote Programming Via The Web Interface
274). 2 When the oscilloscope's web interface is displayed, select Browser Web Control, then select Remote Programming. 3 On the Remote Programming page, click SCPI Commands..The SCPI Commands applet window appears. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 278: Remote Programming With Agilent Io Libraries
While the SCPI Commands applet window lets you enter and remote programming commands, remote programming for automated test and data acquisition is typically done using the Agilent IO Libraries, which are separate from the instrument's web interface. The Agilent IO Libraries let a controller PC communicate with Agilent...
Page 279: Save/Recall
Web Interface The Agilent IO Libraries Suite connectivity software to enables communication over these interfaces. You can download the Agilent IO Libraries Suite from "www.agilent.com/find/iolib". Information about controlling the oscilloscope through remote commands is contained in the Programmer's Guide, which is included on the documentation CD supplied with this oscilloscope.
Page 280: Recalling Files Via The Web Interface
1 Access the oscilloscope's web interface (see “Accessing the Web Interface" on page 274). 2 When the oscilloscope's web interface is displayed, select the Save/Recall tab from the left side of the Welcome screen. 3 Click the Recall link. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 281: Get Image
3 Right- click on the image and select Save Picture As... (or Print Picture...). 4 Select a storage location for the image file and click Save. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 282: Identification Function
An "Identify" message is displayed on the oscilloscope; you can either select Identification off or press the OK softkey on the oscilloscope to continue. Identification option Instrument Utilities The Instrument Utilities page of the web interface lets you: • View installed options. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 283: Setting A Password
Web browser and changing parameters. Remote users can still view the Welcome screen, view network status, etc., but they can't operate the instrument or change its setup without the password. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 284 2 When the oscilloscope's web interface is displayed, select the Configure Network tab from the instrument's Welcome page. 3 Click the Modify Configuration button. Modify Configuration Configure Network 4 Enter your desired password, and click Apply Changes. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 285 • Using the keys on the front panel of the oscilloscope, press [Utility] > I/O > LAN Reset. • Using the web browser select the Configure Network tab, select Modify Configuration, erase the Password, and select Apply Changes. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 286 Web Interface Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 287: Reference
Or, go to the Agilent home page at "www.agilent.com" and search for "3000 X- Series oscilloscopes data sheet". To order a data sheet by phone, please contact your local Agilent office. The complete list is available at: "www.agilent.com/find/contactus". Measurement Category •...
Page 288: Oscilloscope Measurement Category
Measurement category IV is for measurements performed at the source of the low- voltage installation. Examples are electricity meters and measurements on primary overcurrent protection devices and ripple control units. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 289: Transient Withstand Capability
This product is intended to be powered by MAINS that comply to Overvoltage Category Category II, which is typical of cord-and-plug connected equipment. Pollution Degree The InfiniiVision 2000/3000 X-Series oscilloscopes may be operated in environments of Pollution Degree 2 (or Pollution Degree 1). Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 290: Probes And Accessories
• “Accessories Available" on page 294 AutoProbe Most Agilent single- ended active, differential, and current probes are Interface compatible with the AutoProbe interface. Active probes that do not have their own external power supply require substantial power from the AutoProbe interface.
Page 291: Passive Probes
These probes have a pin on their connector that connects to the ring around the oscilloscope's BNC connector. Therefore, the oscilloscope will automatically set the attenuation factor for recognized Agilent passive probes. Passive probes that do not have a pin that connects to the ring around the BNC connector will not be recognized by the oscilloscope, and you must set the probe attenuation factor manually.
Page 292: Differential Probes
Active probe, 800 MHz (requires 1142A power supply) 1145A Active probe, 750 MHz 2-ch (requires 1142A power supply) N2772A Active differential probe, 20 MHz, 1.2 kVDC + peak AC max (requires N2773A power supply) Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 293: Current Probes
Current probe, 50 MHz, 30 A, AC/DC (use with N2779A power supply) N2783A Current probe, 100 MHz, 30 A, AC/DC (use with N2779A power supply) N2893A Current probe, 100 MHz, 15 A, AC/DC with AutoProbe interface “AutoProbe Interface" on page 290. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 294: Accessories Available
292), and current probes (“Current Probes" on page 293), the following accessories are available for the InfiniiVision 3000 X- Series oscilloscopes. Table 10 Accessories Available for InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes Model/Part # Description DSOXLAN LAN/VGA connection module DSOXGPIB...
Page 295: Loading Licenses And Displaying License Information
Segmented Memory. Order DSOX3SGM. Lets you capture infrequent or burst signals with great resolution by eliminating the capture of your signal's "inactivity". Audio Serial Triggering and Analysis (I2S). Order DSOX3AUDIO. Waveform Generator. Order DSOX3WAVEGEN. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 296: Other Options Available
Agilent Technologies representative or see "www.agilent.com/find/3000X- Series". Software and Firmware Updates From time to time Agilent Technologies releases software and firmware updates for its products. To search for firmware updates for your oscilloscope, direct your web browser to "www.agilent.com/find/3000X- Series- sw".
Page 297: Binary Data In Matlab
Agilent Technologies web site at "www.agilent.com/find/3000X- Series- sw". Agilent provides the .m files, which need to be copied into the work directory for MATLAB. The default work directory is C:\MATLAB7\work. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 298: Binary Header Format
There is only one file header in a binary file. The file header consists of the following information. Cookie Two byte characters, AG, that indicate the file is in the Agilent Binary Data file format. Version Two bytes that represent the file version.
Page 299 A 64-bit double, only used when saving multiple segments (requires segmented memory option). This is the time (in seconds) since the first trigger. Segment Index A 32-bit unsigned integer. This is the segment number. Only used when saving multiple segments. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 300: Example Program For Reading Binary Data
"Example Program for Reading Binary Data". Examples of Binary Files Single The following picture shows a binary file of a single acquisition with Acquisition multiple analog channels. Multiple Analog Channels Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 301 Bytes per Point = 4 12 bytes Voltage Data N buffer size Single The following picture shows a binary file of a single acquisition with all Acquisition All pods for the logic channels saved. Pods Logic Channels Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 302 Bytes per Point = 1 12 bytes Pod 2 Timing Data buffer size Segmented The following picture shows a binary file of a segmented memory Memory acquisition on one analog channel. Acquisition on One Analog Channel Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 303: Csv And Ascii Xy Files
12 bytes Voltage Data N buffer size CSV and ASCII XY files • “CSV and ASCII XY file structure" on page 304 • “Minimum and Maximum Values in CSV Files" on page 304 Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 304: Csv And Ascii Xy File Structure
CSV record is configured to provide a best- estimate of all the samples that each point in the record represents. Therefore, the min and max values may not appear in the CSV file. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 305: Acknowledgements
GNU General Public License for more details. The license is located on the Agilent InfiniiVision Oscilloscopes Documentation CD- ROM. RealVNC source code can be obtained from RealVNC or by contacting Agilent. Agilent will charge for the cost of physically performing the source distribution. HDF5 Reference Waveform files use HDF5.
Page 306 Reference Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 307: Can/Lin Triggering And Serial Decode
Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide CAN/LIN Triggering and Serial Decode Setup for CAN Signals CAN Triggering CAN Serial Decode Setup for LIN Signals LIN Triggering LIN Serial Decode CAN/LIN triggering and serial decode requires Option AMS or the DSOX3AUTO upgrade.
Page 308 9 Press the Sample Point softkey; then, turn the Entry knob to select the point between phase segments 1 and 2 where the state of the bus is measured. This controls the point within the bit's time where the bit value is captured. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 309: Can Triggering
“Setup for CAN Signals" on page 307. The Controller Area Network (CAN) trigger allows triggering on CAN version 2.0A and 2.0B signals. A CAN message frame in CAN_L signal type is shown below: Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 310 Overload Frame — The oscilloscope will trigger on CAN overload • frames. 4 If you select a condition that lets you trigger on ID or data values, use the Bits softkey and the CAN Bits Menu to specify those values. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 311: Can Serial Decode
2 If the decode line does not appear on the display, press the [Serial] key to turn it on. 3 If the oscilloscope is stopped, press the [Run/Stop] key to acquire and decode data. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 312: Interpreting Can Decode
• Frame ID appears in hex digits in yellow. Frames of 11 or 29 bits are automatically detected. • Remote frame (RMT) appears in green. • Data length code (DLC) appears in blue for data frames and green for remote frames. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 313: Can Totalizer
Reset CAN Counters softkey. Types of Frames • Active error frames are CAN frames in which a CAN node recognizes an error condition during a data or remote frame and issues an active error flag. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 314: Interpreting Can Lister Data
ERR counter will be incremented. If a data frame contains an error that is not an active error it is considered a partial frame and no counters are incremented. Interpreting CAN Lister Data Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 315: Searching For Can Data In The Lister
Error Frame — Finds CAN active error frames. • All Errors — Finds any form error or active error. • Overload Frame — Finds CAN overload frames. • Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 316: Setup For Lin Signals
8 Press the Baud Rate softkey to open the LIN Baud Rate Menu. 9 Press the Baud softkey; then, turn the Entry knob to select the baud rate that matches match your LIN bus signal. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 317: Lin Triggering
LIN triggering can trigger on the rising edge at the Sync Break exit of the LIN single- wire bus signal (that marks the beginning of the message frame), the Frame ID, or the Frame ID and Data. A LIN signal message frame is shown below: Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 318 Note that you can enter a "don't care" value for the frame ID and trigger on data values only. • To set up the number of data bytes and enter their values (in hexadecimal or binary), press the Bits softkey to open the LIN Bits Menu. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 319: Lin Serial Decode
Signals" on page 316. For LIN triggering setup see “LIN Triggering" on page 317. N O T E To set up LIN serial decode: 1 Press [Serial] to display the Serial Decode Menu. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 320 You can use the horizontal Zoom window for easier navigation of the decoded data. See Also • “Interpreting LIN Decode" on page 321 • “Interpreting LIN Lister Data" on page 322 • “Searching for LIN Data in the Lister" on page 323 Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 321: Interpreting Lin Decode
Scroll or expand the horizontal scale to view the information. • Unknown bus values (undefined or error conditions) are drawn in red. • If there is an error in the synch field, SYNC will appear in red. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 322: Interpreting Lin Lister Data
• Checksum — (LIN 1.3 only). • Data and Checksum — (LIN 2.0 only). • Errors — highlighted in red. Aliased data is highlighted in pink. When this happens, decrease the horizontal time/div setting and run again. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 323: Searching For Lin Data In The Lister
Errors — Finds all errors. • For more information on searching data, see “Searching Lister Data" page 114. For more information on using the [Navigate] key and controls, see “Navigating the Time Base" on page 56. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 324 CAN/LIN Triggering and Serial Decode Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 325: I2C/Spi Triggering And Serial Decode
Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide I2C/SPI Triggering and Serial Decode Setup for I2C Signals I2C Triggering I2C Serial Decode Setup for SPI Signals SPI Triggering SPI Serial Decode I2C/SPI triggering and serial decode requires Option LSS or the DSOX3EMBD upgrade.
Page 326: I2C Triggering
EEPROM data read, or on a read/write frame with a specific device address and data value. 1 Press [Trigger]; then, select the I2C trigger type. 2 Press [Trigger]. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 327 Data is softkey. When this event occurs, the oscilloscope will trigger on the clock edge for the Ack bit after the data byte. This data byte does not need to occur directly after the control byte. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 328 26th clock edge if all bits in the pattern match. The frame is in the format: Frame (Start: Address byte 1: Write: Address byte 2: Ack: Data) For triggering purposes, a restart is treated as a start condition. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 329 8- bit data pattern on which to trigger. You can select a data value in the range of 0x00 to 0xFF (hexadecimal). The oscilloscope will trigger after the start, address, read/write, acknowledge, and data events occur. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 330: I2C Serial Decode
3 If the decode line does not appear on the display, press the [Serial] key to turn it on. 4 If the oscilloscope is stopped, press the [Run/Stop] key to acquire and decode data. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 331: Interpreting I2C Decode
• Address values appear at the start of a frame. • Write addresses appear in light- blue along with the "W" character. • Read addresses appear in yellow along with the "R" character. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 332: Interpreting I2C Lister Data
In addition to the standard Time column, the I2C Lister contains these columns: • Restart — indicated with an "X". • Address — colored blue for writes, yellow for reads. • Data — data bytes. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 333: Searching For I2C Data In The Lister
26th clock edge if all bits in the pattern match. For more information on searching data, see “Searching Lister Data" page 114. For more information on using the [Navigate] key and controls, see “Navigating the Time Base" on page 56. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 334: Setup For Spi Signals
Press the slope softkey ( ) to select rising edge or falling edge for the selected Clock source. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 335 Press the Threshold softkey; then, turn the Entry knob to select the MISO signal threshold voltage level. The threshold voltage level is used in decoding, and it will become the trigger level when the trigger type is set to the selected serial decode slot. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 336 The framing signal must be valid for the entire data pattern. If the framing signal is set to Timeout, the oscilloscope generates • it's own internal framing signal after it sees inactivity on the serial clock line. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 337: Spi Triggering
1 Press [Trigger]. 2 In the Trigger Menu, press the Trigger softkey; then, turn the Entry knob to select the serial slot (Serial 1 or Serial 2) on which the SPI signals are being decoded. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 338 As you rotate the Entry knob, the bit is highlighted in the Data string shown in the waveform area. b Press the 0 1 X softkey to set the bit selected in the Bit softkey to 0 (low), 1 (high), or X (don't care). Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 339: Spi Serial Decode
Signals" on page 334. For SPI triggering setup see “SPI Triggering" on page 337. N O T E To set up SPI serial decode: 1 Press [Serial] to display the Serial Decode Menu. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 340 You can use the horizontal Zoom window for easier navigation of the acquired data. See Also • “Interpreting SPI Decode" on page 341 • “Interpreting SPI Lister Data" on page 342 • “Searching for SPI Data in the Lister" on page 342 Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 341: Interpreting Spi Decode
Scroll or expand the horizontal scale to view the information. • Aliased bus values (undersampled or indeterminate) are drawn in pink. • Unknown bus values (undefined or error conditions) are drawn in red. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 342: Interpreting Spi Lister Data
(Serial 1 or Serial 2) on which the SPI signals are being decoded. 3 Press Search; then, select from these options: • Master-Out, Slave-In (MOSI) Data — for searching MOSI data. • Master-In, Slave-Out (MISO) Data — for searching MISO data. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 343 For more information on searching data, see “Searching Lister Data" page 114. For more information on using the [Navigate] key and controls, see “Navigating the Time Base" on page 56. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 344 I2C/SPI Triggering and Serial Decode Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 345: I2S Triggering And Serial Decode
Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide I2S Triggering and Serial Decode Setup for I2S Signals I2S Triggering I2S Serial Decode I2S triggering and serial decode requires Option SND or the DSOX3AUDIO upgrade. Only one I2S serial bus can be decoded at a time.
Page 346 (from 4 to 32 bits). 11 Press the Alignment softkey; then, turn the Entry knob to select the desired alignment of the data signal (SDATA). The on- screen diagram changes with your selection. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 347 WS Low indicates Left or Right channel data. The on- screen diagram changes with your selection. WS Low = Left Channel — Left- channel data corresponds to WS=low; right- channel data corresponds to WS=high. WS Low=Left is the oscilloscope's default WS setting. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 348: I2S Triggering
1 Press [Trigger]. 2 In the Trigger Menu, press the Trigger softkey; then, turn the Entry knob to select the serial slot (Serial 1 or Serial 2) on which the I2S signals are being decoded. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 349 2 points shown since there are two instances in which the data increases from a value below (or at) the "Armed" value to a value greater than (or equal to) the specified "Trigger" value. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 350 If the setup does not produce a stable trigger, the I2S signal may be slow enough that the N O T E oscilloscope is AutoTriggering. Press the [Mode/Coupling] key, then press the Mode softkey to set the trigger mode from Auto to Normal. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 351: I2S Serial Decode
Auto to Normal. You can use the horizontal Zoom window for easier navigation of the acquired data. See Also • “Interpreting I2S Decode" on page 352 • “Interpreting I2S Lister Data" on page 353 Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 352: Interpreting I2S Decode
Scroll or expand the horizontal scale to view the data. • Aliased bus values (undersampled or indeterminate) are drawn in pink. • Unknown bus values (undefined or error conditions) are drawn in red. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 353: Interpreting I2S Lister Data
The oscilloscope's search capability lets you search for (and mark) certain types of I2S data in the Lister. You can use the [Navigate] key and controls to navigate through the marked rows. 1 With I2S selected as the serial decode mode, press [Search]. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 354 Errors — finds all errors. • For more information on searching data, see “Searching Lister Data" page 114. For more information on using the [Navigate] key and controls, see “Navigating the Time Base" on page 56. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 355: Uart/Rs232 Triggering And Serial Decode
Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide UART/RS232 Triggering and Serial Decode Setup for UART/RS232 Signals UART/RS232 Triggering UART/RS232 Serial Decode UART/RS232 triggering and serial decode requires Option 232 or the DSOX3COMP upgrade. Setup for UART/RS232 Signals To set up the oscilloscope to capture UART/RS232 signals, use the Signals...
Page 356 Bit Order — Select whether the most significant bit (MSB) or the least significant bit (LSB) is presented after the start bit in the signal from your device under test. For RS232 select LSB. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 357: Uart/Rs232 Triggering
Note that the setting of this softkey does not affect the selected base of the decode display. 5 Press the Trigger softkey and set up the desired trigger condition: Rx Start Bit — The oscilloscope triggers when a start bit occurs on Rx. • Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 358 9 If Burst is selected, an idle time (1 µs to 10 s) can be specified so that the oscilloscope will look for a trigger condition only after the idle time has past. Press the Idle softkey and rotate the Entry knob to set an idle time. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 359: Uart/Rs232 Serial Decode
Valid ASCII characters are between 0x00 and 0x7F. To display in ASCII you must select at least 7 bits in the Bus Configuration. If ASCII is selected and the data exceeds 0x7F, the data is displayed in hex. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 360 See Also • “Interpreting UART/RS232 Decode" on page 361 • “UART/RS232 Totalizer" on page 362 • “Interpreting UART/RS232 Lister Data" on page 363 • “Searching for UART/RS232 Data in the Lister" on page 363 Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 361: Interpreting Uart/Rs232 Decode
Expand the horizontal scale to allow the data to display. • An unknown (undefined) bus is shown in red. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 362: Uart/Rs232 Totalizer
When an overflow condition occurs, the counter displays OVERFLOW. The counters can be reset to zero by pressing the Reset UART Counters softkey in the UART/RS232 Settings Menu. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 363: Interpreting Uart/Rs232 Lister Data
2 In the Search Menu, press the Search softkey; then, turn the Entry knob to select the serial slot (Serial 1 or Serial 2) on which the UART/RS232 signals are being decoded. 3 In the Search Menu, press Search; then, select from these options: Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 364 Rx or Tx Any Error — Finds any error. • For more information on searching data, see “Searching Lister Data" page 114. For more information on using the [Navigate] key and controls, see “Navigating the Time Base" on page 56. Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 365 Base measurement, channel, vernier, Addresses softkey, BIN file format, channel, vertical sensitivity, Agilent IO Libraries Suite, binary data (.bin), characteristics, aliasing, binary data file examples, choosing values, aliasing, FFT, binary data in MATLAB, cleaning, Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 366 EEPROM data read, I2C trigger, flash drive, default setup, 27, either edge trigger, Flat top FFT window, Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 367 Japanese front panel overlays, high-frequency noise rejection, Japanese user interface and Quick mask files, recall, high-resolution mode, 173, Help, mask test, trigger output, 223, holdoff, mask testing, Horiz key, 34, 45, 50, 52, Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 368 Mode/Coupling key, trigger, output, trigger, print, landscape, model number, 268, overlay, localized, print, Quick Print, Modify softkey, Overshoot measurement, 196, printer, USB, 38, module installed, overvoltage category, Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 369 Save/Recall key, single-shot events, recall mask files, saver, screen, size, recall setups, saving data, skew, analog channel, recall, Quick Recall, SCL, I2C trigger, slope trigger, Rectangular FFT window, SCLK, I2S trigger, Snapshot All measurements, Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 370 Vertical controls, Tools keys, trigger, mode/coupling, vertical expansion, Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 371 Width - measurement, Width + measurement, Window, FFT, X at Max Y measurement, X at Max Y on FFT, X at Min Y measurement, X at Min Y on FFT, XY mode, 49, Z-axis blanking, Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...
Page 372 Index Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes User's Guide...

Agilent Technologies InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series User Manual

1 Getting Started

2 Horizontal Controls

3 Vertical Controls

4 Math Waveforms

5 Reference Waveforms

7 Serial Decode

8 Display Settings

9 Labels

10 Triggers

11 Trigger Mode/Coupling

12 Acquisition Control

15 Mask Testing

16 Waveform Generator

17 Save/Recall (Setups, Screens, Data)

18 Print (Screens)

19 Utility Settings

20 Web Interface

21 Reference

22 CAN/LIN Triggering and Serial Decode

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