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Verifying Oscilloscope Performance
To verify horizontal ∆t and 1/∆t accuracy
In this test you verify the horizontal ∆t and 1/∆t accuracy by measuring the
output of a time mark generator with the oscilloscope.
Test limits ±0.01% ±0.2% of full scale ±200 ps.
Table 4-9
Equipment Required
Equipment
Time marker generator
Cable
Termination
Connect the time mark generator to channel 1 using the feedthrough
1
at the oscilloscope input. Then, set the time mark generator for 0.1
ms markers.
Setup the oscilloscope.
2
Press
a
Press
b
Press
c
Set the time base to 20 µs/div.
d
Adjust the trigger level to obtain a stable display.
e
4–16
Critical specifications
Stability 5 ppm after 1/2 hour
BNC
50 Ω, BNC connectors (m) (f)
, then press the Default Setup softkey.
Setup
, then press the Vectors Off softkey.
Diplay
.
Autoscale
Recommended Model/Part
TG 501A and TM 503A
HP 10503A
HP 10100C