Jitter Measurement and Timing Analysis

Webinars

• What the Dual Dirac Model Is and What It Is Not Webinar
  In this tutorial, we'll cover the details of the dual-Dirac model, how and why it is used in specifications, how it is used to estimate the Total Jitter of a system, the assumptions it makes and where they fail.
• The Meaning of Total Jitter Webinar
  In this tutorial, we'll clarify the difference between peak-to-peak jitter and Total Jitter at a bit error ratio once and for all. We'll also discuss how TJ (BER) is estimated on oscilloscopes.
• All About the Acronyms: RJ, DJ, DDJ, ISI, DCD, PJ, SJ Webinar
  In this tutorial, we'll learn how to diagnose jitter problems by analyzing the different jitter components-each of which has its own acronym. We'll also see which of the components are independent and where they fit in specifications.
• Jitter Analysis in Systems with Crosstalk Webinar
  In this tutorial, we'll show why jitter and voltage noise should really be analyzed at the same time and how this type of analysis can be used to recognize processes that are not jitter, but can completely corrupt a jitter analysis, like crosstalk.
• Reference Clock Jitter and Data Jitter Webinar
  In this tutorial, we'll discuss the effect of clock jitter on serial data systems, the role it plays in both transmitters and receivers and how simple models can be used to isolate the clock jitter that impacts the bit error.
• Clock Recovery in Serial-Data Systems Webinar
  

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  These webinars will cover serial data fundamentals including clock recovery, jitter analysis and compliance testing. Additional advanced topics include receiver testing and equalization.

Application Notes

• Jitter Fact Sheet

  Regardless whether you need a quick clock jitter measurement, or a thorough analysis of a BER performance problem, Tektronix oscilloscopes and integrated software tools deliver. You can rapidly solve problems and meet your design goals and compliance requirements.

• Understanding and Characterizing Timing Jitter Primer

  Timing jitter is the unwelcome companion of all electrical systems that use voltage transitions to represent timing information. This paper focuses primarily on jitter in electrical systems.

• Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer Performs Jitter Measurements Tutorial

  In this presentation, we will begin with a basic overview of jitter. Proceed with a discussion on what are some of the important measurement challenges to consider when analyzing jitter. Then conclude by highlighting some of the key Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer capabilities that solve these challenges.

• Characterizing Phase Locked Loops Using Tektronix Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers (RTSA)

  This application note presents an overview of Phase Locked Loop operation including both linear and non-linear effects. It also shows measurements of these effects in both the time and frequency domains using Tektronix Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers

• Choose the Right Platform for Your Jitter Measurements

  This document will explain some essential jitter terms, and then go on to discuss jitter measurements and the tools best suited for evaluating and quantifying jitter.

• Equalization and Serial Data Link Analysis Methods (SDLA) with 80SJNB Advanced

  This application note describes test and measurement methodology used by serial data standards running on lossy/dispersive channels which close the eye diagram at the receiver, and where equalization (FFE/DFE) is used to to open the eye. Comparison of measurement at the receiver and the recommended measurement at the Transmitter is demonstrated, as well as other SDLA concepts of interest to serial data designers and test engineers.
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