Jitter and Timing Analysis In the Presence of Crosstalk

Publication: EE Times Test & Measurement Designline
Contributor: Tektronix, Inc.

December 14, 2011 -- Serial data standards continue to proliferate, providing dramatic improvements in PC and server-system performance. Testing these higher speed standards for evidence of jitter is critical for long-term stability and to achieving the objective of a good bit error ratio (BER) in the design. Effective analysis begins with selecting the right instruments and have a good understanding of instrument noise, rise time and factors such 3rd, 4th, 5th harmonic performance.

By Chris Loberg. (Loberg is a Senior Technical Marketing Manager at Tektronix, Inc. responsible for Oscilloscopes in the Americas Region.)


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