Figure 3-23: Initial Test Hookup; Trigger System Checks - Tektronix MSO70000 Series Technical Reference

Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series)

Trigger System Checks

Check Time Qualified
Trigger Accuracy

Figure 3-23: Initial test hookup

MSO70000/C, DSA70000B/C, DPO7000B/C, DPO7000, MSO5000, DPO5000 Series
These procedures check those characteristics that relate to the trigger system and
are listed as checked in Specifications.
Equipment Required
One sine wave generator (Item 9)
One 2X attenuator (Item 26)
One 50 Ω, precision coaxial cable (Item 4)
One SMA male-to-female BNC adapter (Item
19)
1. Install the test hookup and preset the instrument controls:
a. Initialize the instrument: Press the Default Setup button.
b. Modify the default setup:
< 4 GHz models: Set the horizontal Scale to 2.5 ns.
≥ 4 GHz models: Set the horizontal Scale to 2 ns.
< 4 GHz models: From the button bar, click the Vertical button; then
click the Termination 50 Ω button.
c. Hook up the test-signal source: Connect the output of the sine wave
generator to Ch 1 as shown in the following figure.
d. Set the trigger mode: Press the Trigger Mode button to toggle it to
Normal.
Prerequisites
(See page 3-18, Prerequisites.)
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