80SJARB
Jitter Analysis of Arbitrary Data Software
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Table of Contents
Welcome
Welcome to the 80SJARB Jitter Analysis of Arbitrary Data Software ... . .... . .... . .... ... . . .... . .... . .... . . 1
Using Online Help....... .................................. ................................ ......................... 1
Conventions ................ ................................ .................................. ....................... 2
Feedback and Technical Support........... ................................ ................................ ....... 3
Getting Started
Requirements................... ................................ .................................. ................... 5
Install and Activate the Software .......................... ................................ ....................... 5
Operating Basics
rting the 80SJARB Application ............................................................................... 7
Sta
The User Interface
The 80SJARB User Interface.......................................... .................................. ..... 7
Menu Items ..................................................................................................... 8
Function Buttons.......................... ................................ .................................. ... 9
Measurement Readout........................................................................................ 10
Status Bar...................................................................................................... 11
Bathtub and Histogram Graphs .............. ................................ ................................ .... 12
Measurement Workflow........................................................................................... 13
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Reference
Measurement Modes .............................................................................................. 15
Automatic Setup of Waveform Database and Histogram .... ................................ ............ 15
Manual Setup of Waveform Database and Histogram............ ................................ ........ 15
Comparison of Jitter Measurement Applications ............................ .................................. 16
Measurement Methodology .......................... ................................ ............................ 17
Measurement Readouts and Accuracy .......................................................................... 18
Remote Control
Remote Control Introduction................................................................................ 19
GPIB Reference Materials................................................................................... 19
Programming Tips ...... .................................. ................................ .................... 20
Syntax.... .................................. ................................ ................................ .... 22
80SJARB GPIB Commands......... .................................. ................................ ...... 22
Error and Warning Codes and Messages............. ................................ ...................... 24
Index
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Welcome Welcome to the 80SJARB Jitter Analysis of Arbitrary Data Software
Welcome to the 80SJARB Jitter Analysis of Arbitrary Data Software
The 80SJARB Jitter Analysis of Arbitrary Data software enhances the capabilities of the CSA8000B,
TDS8000B, DSA8200, CSA8200, and TDS8200 Series Tektronix sampling oscilloscopes. This application
provides bas
J2 – Total jitter for Bit Error Rate (BER) = 2.5E-03
J9 – Total jitter for BER = 2.5E-10
Tj – Total jitter for BER = 1.0E-12
DJdd – Deterministic jitter (Dual Dirac method)
RJdd – Random jitter (Dual Dirac method)
ic jitter measurements for arbitrary data signals, including:
Jitter ba
Histogram of the acquired data
The accuracy and repeatability of all measurements improves as the application acquires additional data.
While the standa rds specify that J2 and J9 measurements be taken on a minimum of 10,000 points, the
80SJAR
number of points used for the extrapolated measurement calculations.
onix also offers two other optional jitter measurement applications for the 8000 Series oscilloscopes:
Tektr
80SJNB (Jitter, Noise and BER Analysis Essentials) and 80SJNB-01 (Jitter, Noise and BER Analysis
Advanced). C
jitter analysis applications for the Tektronix 8000 Series.
thtub curve graph (both measured and extrapolated data)
B application acquires data beyond this minimum requirement (in free-run mode) and shows the
omparison of Jitter Measurement Applications (see page 16) provides a comparison of the
See Also:
Requirements (see page 5)
Starting the 80SJARB Application (see page 7)
Using Online Help
Online help has many advantages over a printed manual because of advanced search capabilities. The
main (opening) Help screen shows a series of book icons and three tabs along the top menu, each of
which offers a unique mode of assistance:
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Welc ome Conventions
Contents tab - organizes the Help into book-like sections. Select a book icon to open a section;
select any of the topics listed under the book.
Index tab - enables you to scroll a list of alphabetical keywords. Select the topic of interest to display
the corresponding help page.
Search tab - enables you to sea rch the entire help contents for keywords. Select the topic of interest to
display the corresponding help page. Search results do not include text contained within illustrations
or screen sh
NOTE. Blue-underlined text in a topic indicates a hyperlink to another topic. For example, select the blue
text in this sentence to jump to the topic on F
TIP. When you use a mouse, the normal cursor changes to a link cursor when over an active hyperlink.
ots.
eedback and Technical Support (see page 3).
Convent
Online
ions
help topics use the following conventions:
The terms “80SJARB”, “80SJARB application” or “application” refer to the 80SJARB Jitter Analysis
itrary Data software.
of Arb
The term “oscilloscope” refers to the product on which this application runs.
The term “select” is a generic term that applies to the two mechanical methods of choosing an option:
with a mouse or with the touch screen.
When steps require a sequence of selections in the application interface, the “>” delimiter marks
each transition between a menu and an option. For example, File > Exit indicates to select the File
u, then select the Exit submenu item.
men
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Welcome Feedback and Technical Support
Feedback and Technical Support
Tektronix values your feedback on our products. To help us serve you better, please send us your
suggestions, ideas, or comments about your application or oscilloscope.
When you contact Tektronix Technical Support with suggestions, or to help you resolve a problem, please
include the following information (be as specific as possible):
General Information
Oscillosc
Module and probe configuration. Include model numbers and the channel/slot location.
Serial data standard.
Signaling rate.
Pattern type and length.
Your name, company, mailing address, phone number, FAX number.
ope model number, firmware version number, and hardware options, if any.
Application-Specific Information
80SJARB Software version number.
Description of the problem such that technical support can duplicate the problem.
ssible, save the oscilloscope waveform fileasa.wfmfile.
If po
If possible, save the oscilloscope and application .stp setup files.
Once you have gathered this information, you can C
using e-mail, be sure to enter 80SJARB Problem in the subject line, and attach the .stp and .wfm files.
P. To include screen shots, select File > Export Waveform from the oscilloscope menu bar. In the Export
TI
dialog box, enter a file name with a .bmp extension and select Save. The oscilloscope saves the file in
the C:\My Documents\TEKSCOPE\UI directory.
ontact Tektronix ) by phone or through e-mail. If
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Welcome Feedback and Technical Support
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Getting Started Requirements
Requirements
A Tektronix 8000 Series oscilloscope running Microsoft Windows XP (service pack 2 or greater).
A Tektronix 8000 Series oscilloscope with firmware version 5.0.0 or higher.
The 80SJNB Jitter, Noise and BER Analysis Essentials Application software installed on the
oscilloscope (the application does not need to have a license/keycode, but it must be installed on
the oscilloscope).
An 80SJARB, 80SJNB, or 80SJNB-01 application license. To check if an application license is already
active on the instrument, click Utilities > System Properties andlookattheOptions tab contents.
NOTE. You do not need to purchase a license for 80SJARB if you already have a license for 80SJNB or
80SJNB-0
NOTE. You can run the 80SJARB software up to seven times in the free trial mode. Once the trials are
used, the software will no longer start.
1.
See Also:
Install and Activate the Software (see page 5)
Install and Activate the Software
NOTE. Make sure to check the requirements (see page 5) before installing and activating the 80SJARB
application.
1. Download the 80SJARB software from the Tektronix Web site (www.tek.com). Enter 80SJARB in the
Downloads field, select Software from the list, and click GO to locate the software download file.
Follow on-screen directions.
2. Copy the install software to the oscilloscope.
3. Double-click the install software file to begin installation. Follow on-screen instructions.
4. Restart the oscilloscope after installing the 80SJARB software.
5. Click the Applications menu and verify that 80SJARB is listed.
6. Click Utilities > Option Installation and follow the instructions to enable the 80SJARB application if
you purchased a license and key code.
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Getting Started Install and Activate the Software
NOTE. You do not need a license and Option Installation Key for 80SJARB if you already have a license
and key for 80SJNB or 80SJNB-01. If you do not have a key for the 80SJNB or 80SJNB-01 application,
you must purch
ase a license and key code for 80SJARB.
See Also:
Starting the 80SJARB Application (see page 7)
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