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LeCroy DDA 7 Zi series Operator's Manual (544 pages)

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Brand: LeCroy | Category: Test Equipment | Size: 13.13 MB

Table of Contents
4
Compatible Options and Accessories
23
Comprehensive Core Functions (1000Base-T through Vertical)
23
Reference
23
Support
23
Thank You
23
Wavepro 700Zi Features
23
Cable De-Embedding
24
- Setting up Cable De-Embedding
  24
- Saving Cable Configurations
  24
- Sequence Display Modes
  26
- Setting up Sequence Mode
  26
- Zooming Segments in Sequence Mode
  28
- Displaying an Individual Segment
  29
- Viewing Time Stamps
  29
Spectrum Analyzer
30
- Running the Spectrum Analyzer
  30
Triggerscan
31
- Training Triggerscan
  32
- Starting Triggerscan
  33
- Saving Triggerscan Setups
  33
Front Panel
34
- Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel
  35
Side Panel
36
External Monitor
38
- Combining Channels
  40
Front Panel Controls
40
Front Panel Groupings
47
- Dialog Area
  47
Universal Probus/Prolink Interface
49
- Connecting the Adapters
  50
Auxiliary Output Signals
51
- Auxiliary Output Setup
  51
Pass/Fail Testing
51
- Comparing Parameters
  52
- Mask Tests
  52
- Actions
  53
- Pass/Fail Testing Setup
  53
- Signal Views
  56
- Search Modes
  56
- Parameter Measurements
  57
Sampling Mode
57
- Level Markers
  57
Scan Overlay
58
Source View
58
Scan Histogram
59
Zoom View
60
Edge Mode
61
- Scan Filters
  65
Filter Wizard
65
Filter Methods
66
- Auxiliary Output Setup
  67
Auxiliary Output Signals
67
Solutions
69
Errors
93
Speed of Execution
95
MATLAB Parameter Editor
105
Display Setup
106
Sequence Sampling Mode – Working with Segments
107
- Sequence Mode Display
  107
Custom Grids
108
- Previewing Zoomed Waveforms
  109
XY Display
108
- Setting up XY Displays
  108
Quickly Zooming Multiple Waveforms
109
Multi-Zoom
110
Persistence Setup
111
Setting up Persistence
111
- Setting up 3-Dimensional Persistence
  113
Show Last Trace
113
Persistence Time
114
- Setting up a Single Parameter Histogram
  114
- Viewing Thumbnail Histograms (Histicons)
  115
- Persistence Histogram (JTA2 Option)
  115
- Persistence Trace Range
  115
- Persistence Sigma
  116
- DSO Process
  117
  - Parameter Buffer
    117
  - Capture of Parameter Events
    117
  - Histogram Parameters (XMAP and JTA2 Options)
    118
  - Histogram Peaks
    118
  - Binning and Measurement Accuracy
    119
Full Width at Half Maximum
119
Full Width at XX% Maximum
120
Histogram Amplitude
121
Histogram Root Mean Square
122
Histogram Top
122
Maximum Population
123
Mode
123
Peaks
124
- Range
  125
Percentile
124
Total Population
126
Removable Hard Drive
131
Preferences
132
- Setting Preferences
  132
Creating a Report
137
- Previewing a Report
  137
- Locating a Notebook Entry
  137
- Creating the Report
  138
- Formatting the Report
  138
- Adding Annotations
  138
- Deleting Notebook Entries
  139
- Saving Notebook Entries to a Folder
  139
- Managing the Database
  139
- Setting up a Math Function
  141
- Deskewing
  142
- Rescaling Setup
  143
- Summed Vs. Continuous Averaging
  143
- Setting up Continuous Averaging
  144
- Setting up Summed Averaging
  144
Enhanced Resolution
144
- How the Instrument Enhances Resolution
  145
- Setting up Enhanced Resolution (ERES)
  146
Interpolation
147
- Setting up Interpolation
  147
Waveform Sparser
147
- Waveform Sparser Setup
  147
Demodulation
148
- Theory of Operation
  148
- Setting up Demodulation
  148
- Setup - Case 1
  151
- Setup - Case 2
  151
- Setup - Case 3
  151
- Setting up an FFT
  152
- Power (Density) Spectrum
  153
- Memory for FFT
  153
- FFT Pitfalls to Avoid
  153
- Picket Fence and Scallop
  153
- Leakage
  153
- Choosing a Window
  153
- Improving Dynamic Range
  154
- Record Length
  154
FFT Algorithms
155
- To Use the Web Editor
  158
- Cursor Measurement Icons
  160
Cursors Setup
161
- Quick Display
  161
- Setting up Absolute Cursors
  161
- Setting up Relative Cursors
  162
- Cursors on Math Functions
  162
- Turning on Parameters
  162
- Quick Access to Parameter Setup Dialogs
  162
Parameter Setup
162
Status Symbols
165
Measure Modes
167
- Standard Vertical Parameters
  168
- Standard Horizontal Parameters
  168
- Selecting Measure Modes
  168
Statistics
167
Parameter Math
168
- Logarithmic Parameters
  168
- Excluded Parameters
  169
- Parameter Script Parameter Math
  169
- Setting up Parameter Math
  171
- Setting up Parameter Script Math
  171
Measure Gate
171
Help Markers
173
- Range Limited Parameters
  195
- Waveform Gated Parameters
  196
- Setting up the Printer
  199
- Adding Printers and Drivers
  200
- Hard Disk Partitions
  200
- Printing a Screen Image
  200
- Basic Capture Technique
  201
- Sampling Modes
  201
- Selecting a Sampling Mode
  201
Roll Mode
202
Wavestream Mode
202
- Adjusting Trace Intensity
  203
- Saving Scope Settings
  203
- Recalling Scope Settings
  203
- Recalling Default Settings
  204
- Saving Waveforms
  204
- Recalling Waveforms
  206
Disk Utilities
206
- Deleting a Single File
  206
- Deleting All Files in a Folder
  206
- Creating a Folder
  207
Overview
207
Serial Decode
209
Serial Trigger
209
Serial Decode and Decode Setup
210
Table Display
210
Trigger
210
Decode Setup Dialog
212
Protocol Results Table
214
Setup Mode
219
Storing Triggers
230
Timebase Setup and Control
235
- Setting up Additional Timebase Setup and Controls
  235
Autosetup
236
Setting up Real Time (SMART) Memory
236
Aux Input Trigger
240
- Aux Input Trigger Setup
  240
Software Assisted Trigger
240
Trigger Types
241
- Software Assisted Trigger Setup
  241
- Example
  241
- Trigger Settings
  242
- Edge Trigger Setup
  243
Width Trigger
244
- How Width Trigger Works
  244
- Width Trigger Setup
  244
Qualified Trigger
245
- How Qualified Triggers Work
  245
- Qualified First Trigger
  246
- Edge Qualified Trigger Setup
  246
- State Triggers
  246
- How Pattern Trigger Works
  247
- Pattern Trigger Setup
  248
TV Trigger
249
- TV Trigger Setup
  249
- Custom TV Standard Trigger Setup
  250
SMART Triggers
251
Glitch Trigger
252
- How Glitch Trigger Works
  252
- Glitch Trigger Setup
  252
Interval Trigger
253
- How Interval Triggers Work
  253
- Interval Trigger Setup
  255
Dropout Trigger
256
- How Dropout Trigger Works
  256
- Dropout Trigger Setup
  256
Runt Trigger
257
- Runt Trigger Setup
  257
Slew Rate
258
- Slew Rate Trigger Setup
  259
- Trigger Modes
  260
- Determining Trigger Level, Slope, Source, and Coupling
  260
- Trigger Source
  261
- Hold off by Time
  262
- Hold off by Events
  262
  - Triggerscan
    263
  - Training Triggerscan
    263
  - Starting Triggerscan
    264
  - Saving Triggerscan Setups
    265
Remote Communication
265
- Setting up Remote Communication
  265
- Configuring the Remote Control Assistant Event Log
  266
Status
265
- Accessing the System Status Dialog
  265
Hardcopy
266
- Printing
  266
- Clipboard
  266
- File
  266
- E-Mail
  267
- Setting up Auxiliary Output
  268
- Auxiliary Output Signals
  268
Date and Time
268
Options
269
- Enabling Audible Feedback
  269
- Preferences
  269
- Configuring E-Mail Settings
  270
- Enabling Auto-Calibration
  270
- Optimizing Performance
  270
- Setting a Delay Control
  270
- Setting an Offset Control
  270
Acquisition Status
271
Service
271
Show Windows Desktop
271
Touch Screen Calibration
271
Adjusting Sensitivity
272
- Adjusting the Waveform's Position
  272
Coupling
272
- Overload Protection
  272
- Setting Coupling
  272
Probe Attenuation
272
- Setting up Probe Attenuation
  272
Bandwidth Limits
273
- Setting Bandwidth Limits
  273
- Interpolation Setup
  273
- Inverting Waveforms
  273
- Using Find Scale
  273
Variable Gain
273
- Enabling Variable Gain
  274
Channel Deskew
274
- Channel Deskew Setup
  274
Dark Calibration
275
- Performing Dark Calibration
  275
Histogramming
275
Trending
275
- BES or EES Table
  276
- Histogram Trace Setup Dialog
  282
- Selecting the Histogram Function
  282
- Setting Binning and Histogram Scale
  283
- To Configure a Trend
  284
- Capture of Parameter Events
  285
- How to Read Trends
  285
- Parameter Buffer
  285
Trend Calculation
285
Configuration Options
286
Description
292
Display Options
293
Description
294
Display Options
294
- Description
  295
- Display Options
  296
- Display Options
  297
Display Options
298
Description
299
- Display Options
  300
- Description
  301
- Display Options
  301
- Description
  302
Display Options
302
More on Edge Shift
303
Description
304
Display Options
304
- Description
  305
- Display Options
  305
- Description
  306
- Display Options
  306
- Display Options
  307
- Description
  308
- Description
  309
- Display Options
  309
- Display Options
  310
Description
311
Display Options
311
Description
312
Display Options
312
Description
313
Description
314
Display Options
314
Display Options
315
Description
316
Display Options
316
Description
317
Display Options
317
Description
320
Description
322
Display Options
323
- More about Timing Jitter
  324
Choice of Signals
325
Coupling
325
Threshold Selection
325
Histogram Parameters
331
- Example
  333
Equalized
335
Slicer
335
Operational Notes
336
Leveled
337
Sliced
338
- Description of Encoding and Decoding
  342
Running Disparity
342
Example 1
354
- First Example Plugin – Exchanging Two Traces on the Grids
  354
Example 2
357
- Second Example Plugin – Log-Log FFT Plot
  357
- The Need
  359
- The Solution
  359
- Enhanced Solutions
  360
- Communications Channel Filters
  362
- IIR Filters
  363
Filter Setup
364
- DFP Filter Setup
  364
Custom Filters
365
Multirate Filters
369
- Description
  369
Specifications
369
- Compatibility
  370
- Probing
  371
Operation
371
- Selecting a Standard
  371
- Test Setup
  371
- Adding Measurements to a Mask Test
  372
- Custom Pulse Mask Test Files
  373
Timing Functions
377
Timing Parameters
378
- Statistical Tools
  378
- Using "Clock" or "Data
  378
- Jittertrack or Trend
  379
Clock or Data
380
- Jitter Math Setup
  381
- Jitter Parameters Setup
  382
- Selecting the Math Function
  383
- Setting up the Histogram
  384
- An Innovative Visual and Processing Tool
  385
- To Set up Trace Persistence
  385
- The Basic Idea
  387
- To Set up and Configure Trend
  388
- Acquisition Sequence
  390
- Parameter Buffer
  390
- Parameter Events Capture
  390
- Zoom Traces and Segmented Waveforms
  391
Binning and Measurement Accuracy
391
- Serial Data Analyzer Standard and Optional Capabilities
  392
Histogram Peaks
391
Jitter Wizard
394
- SDA Basic Setup
  396
Mask Test
399
- Eye Setup
  399
Summary
399
Setting the Vertical Scale
401
- Mask Margin
  401
- Testing
  401
- Bit Error Rate
  403
Pj Breakdown
404
- Effective Jitter
  404
- MJSQ Jitter
  405
Bathtub Curve
406
Jitter Filter
407
TIE Histogram
408
- Adjust Rj
  413
- Async N Cycle Plot
  413
- Edge-Edge Spacing Controls
  413
Altncycle
414
- Altncycle Control Summary
  414
- Jitter Filter Function
  417
Slice2Persist
417
- Eye Violation Locator (ASDA Option)
  421
- Eye Amplitude
  421
- Eye Height
  422
- Eye Width
  422
- Extinction Ratio
  422
- Eye Crossing
  422
- Average Power
  422
- Eyeber
  423
- Bit Error Rate and Jitter
  424
- Total Jitter
  425
- Extrapolating the PDF
  426
- Separating Rj and Dj – Two Methods
  427
- Effective Random and Deterministic Jitter
  428
- Direct Measurement of Deterministic Jitter
  428
- Bit Error Map
  430
- Bit Error Rate
  430
Jitter Measurement
431
DDA Quick Access Toolbar Button
449
- Additional DDA Triggers
  449
- Disk Drive Measurement Package (DDM2)
  450
- Automated DDA Measurements
  450
- Advanced DDA Analysis
  451
- Obstacles that Can be Overcome Using the Dda's Channel Analysis
  451
- What Channel Analysis Provides
  451
- Channel Emulation
  452
- With or Without Reference
  452
- Analog Compare
  453
- Measure's Drive Parameters
  454
- Drive Analysis Setup
  454
- Channel Setup
  455
- Drive Analysis Setup
  457
- Channel Setup
  457
- Read Gate
  458
- Sector Pulse
  459
- Servo Gate
  459
- Using the Dda's Equalization Filter
  461
- Selecting the Waveform Section to be Analyzed
  461
- Which Signals to Provide
  463
- Choosing the Waveform Section to be Analyzed
  463
- Selecting the Reference Waveform
  464
- Time/DIV Settings
  464
- Automatically Shown Traces
  465
- Setting Bit Cell Time
  465
- Retraining the Filter
  465
- Analog Compare
  465
Channel Emulation with Reference
466
Channel Emulation Without Reference
466
Local Feature Parameters
472
Disk Standard Parameters
482
- Correlation Theory of Operation
  486
- Notes
  490
Noise Parameters
491
- Why PRML
  493
- Principle of Equalization
  494
- Resampling ADC
  496
- Finite Impulse Response (FIR)
  496
- Phase Locked Loop (PLL)
  496
- Automatic Gain Control (AGC)
  496
- ML Detector
  497
- Viterbi Detector & Trellis
  497
- Encoding
  498
- Error Correction
  498
- Loading Your UDT File Remotely
  499
- General Rules and Error Messages
  499
- Keywords
  499
- Example File
  504
- Probe Calibration with the TF-DSQ Fixture
  505
TF-DSQ Fixture Overview
506
TF-DSQ Scope Connection
506
Probe Calibration Menu
511
- Accessing the Probe Calibration Menu
  511
- Probe Calibration Menu Description
  511
Basic Probe Calibration
513
- Gain/Offset Only Calibration
  513
- Deskew Only
  513
- The Advanced Menu
  514
- Rise Time Skew Correction
  514
- Deskew All (or Common Skew)
  514
- Common Mode Voltage Selection
  514
Differential and Single-Ended Probe Basics
514
Technical Support
526
- Safety Symbols
  527
- Operating Environment
  528
- Cooling
  528
- AC Power Source
  529
- Power and Ground Connections
  529
- Standby (Power) Switch and Oscilloscope Operational States
  529
- Calibration
  530
- Cleaning
  530
- Abnormal Conditions
  530
Base and Top Calculation
531
Configuration Menus
531
DVD Processing Model
531
DVD Ram
531
Nt Pit-Space Categorization
531
Averaging Waveforms
532
Back Panel
532
Selecting Parameters
532
Setup and Measurement Dialog
532
View Modes
532
Default Parameter Function Script
533
Error Handling
533
Exponential Decay Time Constant
533
Multiple Inputs and Outputs
533
Trace Descriptors
533
DDA Specifications
534
DDJ (Synchronous N-Cycle Plot)
534
Dual Channel Acquisition
534
EMC Parameters
534
FFT Setup
535
Glossary
535
Group Delay Compensation
536
Hardware and Software Controls
536
Histogram and Trend Calculation
536
Introduction to 8B/10B
536
Level and Slope
537
List of Parameters
537
Managing Files
537
Optimizing for High Frequency
538
Parameter Status
538
Qualified Parameters
539
- Printing
  539
Restoring Software
539
Screen Layout, Groupings, and Controls
539
Using Analog Compare
539
Htie to BER
540
Jitter Measurements
540
Jitter Setup
540
PLL Setup
540
Q-Scale Theory
540
Address Setup
541
Searching for Messages
541
Single-Shot Sampling Mode
541
TD Series Software
541
TF-DSQ Overview
542
Measurement Mode
543
Non-Monotonic Mode
543
Runt Mode
543
Welcome
543
Zooming Waveforms
543

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