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
  
• Capture and Analyze at New Levels
  Learn how to capture and analyze signals at new levels with the DPO/DSA70000 Series oscilloscopes. In this webinar we introduce you to the powerful Pinpoint® trigger system and the advanced Search and Mark capabilities that will help you quickly capture and find specific events of interest.
• 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.

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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

• Tektronix Jitter Measurement 2.0 Solution
  Measurement needs range from straightforward to intricate; and interactions between transmitter and the channel result in requirements for complete serial data link analysis. No matter what your specific requirement, Tektronix enables you to resolve design challenges quickly and efficiently.

• The Basics of Serial Data Compliance and Validation Measurements
  This primer is designed to help you understand the common aspects of serial data transmission and to explain the analog and digital measurement requirements that apply to these emerging serial technologies
• An Introduction to Clock Recovery: Critical Aspects in Test and Measurements in High-speed Serial Designs
  A primer on clock recovery, dealing with high-speed serial data rates doubling and tripling.
• Characterizing Phase Locked Loops Using Tektronix Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers
  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.
• How Do You Get the Most Out of Your Tektronix Performance Oscilloscope
  Understand the important signal acquisition and usability features of your oscilloscope to achieve quicker results.
• 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.
• 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, when working with serial data communication architectures.
• Jitter Fact Sheet
  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.
• The Case of the Closing Eye
  This paper discusses a combination of time-domain and frequency-domain analysis that distinguishes which problems can be fixed with simple circuit modifications, clever tricks at the transmitter or receiver, from those that require major investment.
• Acting on an Impulse: Equalization and Emphasis
  This paper discusses how a channel’s impulse response is encoded with the causes of eye-closure and gives us the clues we need to understand equalization.
• The Meaning of Total Jitter
  This paper clarifies the meaning of TJ and shows how measurements of jitter subcomponents, like Random Jitter (RJ) and Deterministic Jitter (DJ), can be used to provide fast accurate estimates of TJ(BER).

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