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RF measurements

The 3 Series MDO includes three automated RF measurements - Channel

Power, Adjacent Channel Power Ratio, and Occupied Bandwidth. When

one of these RF measurements is activated, the oscilloscope automatically

turns on the Average spectrum trace and sets the detection method to

Average for optimal measurement results.

Automated Channel Power measurement

RF probing

Signal input methods on spectrum analyzers are typically limited to cabled

connections or antennas. In addition to using the standard N-connector, the

3 Series MDO Spectrum Analyzer can use 50 Ω TekVPI probes with the

optional TPA-N-VPI adapter. This enables additional flexibility when hunting

for noise sources and enables easier spectral analysis by using true signal

browsing on a spectrum analyzer input.

In addition, an optional preamplifier accessory assists in the investigation of

lower-amplitude signals. The TPA-N-PRE preamplifier provides 10 dB

nominal gain across the 9 kHz – 3 GHz frequency range.

Arbitrary Function Generator (optional)

The 3 Series MDO contains an optional integrated arbitrary function

generator (option 3-AFG), perfect for simulating sensor signals within a

design or adding noise to signals to perform margin testing.

The integrated function generator provides output of predefined waveforms

up to 50 MHz for sine, square, pulse, ramp/triangle, DC, noise, sin(x)/x

(Sinc), Gaussian, Lorentz, exponential rise/fall, Haversine and cardiac.

Waveform type selection in the integrated AFG.

The arbitrary waveform generator provides 128 k points of record for

storing waveforms from the analog input, a saved internal file location, a

USB mass storage device, or from an external PC. Transfer waveform files

to your 3 Series MDO edit memory via USB or LAN or using a USB mass

storage device to be output from the AFG in the oscilloscope.

Flexible settings of AFG outputs. In this test case, 20% of noise was added to the Sine

waveform.

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