Electronic Design

Scope FFT and waveform math functions take on RF measurements

In the process of debugging and validating both digital and RF designs, the oscilloscope Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) function and a variety of other math functions can prove valuable to designers ...
Electronic Design

Choose The Right FFT Window Function When Evaluating Precision ADCs

When evaluating the dynamic performance of precision analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) using fast Fourier transform (FFT) analysis, coherent sampling typically is used to accurately measure the ...
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Know the Limitations of Your Scope’s FFT Capabilities

An oscilloscope’s FFT function can tell you the frequency content of an acquired signal. Most digital scopes–even those costing less than $400–have the ability to perform a Fast Fourier Transform (FFT ...
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10 tricks that extend oscilloscope usefulness

Modern mid-range oscilloscopes have more features than most engineers ever use. This article summarizes ten oscilloscope applications that may surprise you. In any event, you may find them useful. Use ...