Tektronix CSA7404B User manual

User Manual
CSA7404B
Communications Signal Analyzers,
TDS7704B, TDS7404B, TDS7254B & TDS7154B
Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes
071-1226-03
This document supports firmware version 4.0.3
and above.
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Table of Contents
General Safety Summary xi...................................
Preface xiii...................................................
About This Manual xiii...............................................
Related Manuals and Online Documents xiv..............................
Getting Started
Product Description 1--1........................................
Models 1--1........................................................
Key Features 1--1....................................................
Product Software 1--3................................................
Software Upgrade 1--3................................................
Installation 1--5...............................................
Unpacking 1--5......................................................
Checking the Environment Requirements 1--6.............................
Connecting Peripherals 1--7............................................
Powering On the Instrument 1--9........................................
Shutting Down the Instrument 1--10......................................
Backing Up User Files 1--11............................................
Removing the Removable Hard Drive 1--11................................
Reinstalling the Removable Hard Drive 1--12..............................
Installing Software 1--13...............................................
Enabling or Disabling Your LAN and Connecting to a Network 1--16...........
Setting up a Dual Display 1--17..........................................
Incoming Inspection 1--21.......................................
Assemble Equipment 1--21.............................................
Self Tests 1--22.......................................................
Functional Tests 1--23.................................................
Check Vertical Operation 1--23......................................
Check Horizontal Operation 1--26....................................
Check Trigger Operation 1--28.......................................
Check File System 1--30............................................
Perform the Extended Diagnostics 1--32...................................
Accessories & Options 1--33......................................
Options 1--33........................................................
Accessories 1--35.....................................................
Operating Basics
Operational Maps 2--1.........................................
Documentation Map 2--2.......................................
System Overview Maps 2--3.....................................
Functional Model Map 2--3............................................
Process Overview Map 2--5............................................
User Interface Map -- Complete Control and Display 2--6............

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Front-Panel Map -- Quick Access to Most Often Used Features 2--7....
Display Map -- Single Graticule 2--8..............................
Front Panel I/O Map 2--9.......................................
Rear Panel I/O Map 2--10.......................................
Reference
Overview 3--1.................................................
Acquiring Waveforms 3--7......................................
Signal Connection and Conditioning 3--8.................................
Connecting and Conditioning Your Signals 3--9........................
To Set Up Signal Input 3--12........................................
To Autoset the Instrument 3--15......................................
To Reset the Instrument 3--16........................................
To Get More Help 3--16............................................
Input Conditioning Background 3--17.................................
Setting Acquisition Controls 3--23.......................................
Using the Acquisition Controls 3--24..................................
To Set Acquisition Modes 3--29......................................
To Start and Stop Acquisition 3--32...................................
To Set Roll Mode 3--33............................................
Acquisition Control Background 3--34....................................
Acquisition Hardware 3--34.........................................
Sampling Process 3--35.............................................
Acquisition Modes 3--35............................................
Waveform Record 3--36............................................
Real-Time Sampling 3--37..........................................
Equivalent-Time Sampling 3--37.....................................
Interpolation 3--39................................................
Interleaving 3--40.................................................
Using Fast Acquisition Mode 3--40.......................................
Using Fast Acquisitions 3--41........................................
To Turn Fast Acquisitions On and Off 3--44............................
To Set Display Format 3--47.........................................
Using FastFrame 3--48.................................................
Using FastFrame Acquisitions 3--49..................................
To Set FastFrame Mode 3--50.......................................
Time Stamping Frames 3--52........................................
O/E Converter 3--55...................................................
Connecting Optical Signals 3--55.....................................
Attenuating Optical Signals 3--55....................................
Front Panel Connectors 3--56...........................................
Optical Input Connector 3--56.......................................
Output Connectors 3--56............................................
O/E Electrical Out-to-Ch1 Input Adapter 3--57..........................
O/E-to-SMA Adapter 3--57.........................................
Cleaning Optical Connectors 3--57...................................
Optical Dark Compensation 3--58....................................
Compensation 3--59...............................................
Wavelength, Filter, and Bandwidth Selection 3--59..........................

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Optical Bandwidth 3--60...............................................
Bandwidth for Unfiltered Settings 3--61...............................
Bandwidth for Reference Receiver settings 3--61........................
Triggering 3--63................................................
Triggering Concepts 3--64..............................................
The Trigger Event 3--64............................................
Trigger Sources 3--64..............................................
Trigger Types 3--65................................................
Trigger Modes 3--65...............................................
Trigger Holdoff 3--66..............................................
Trigger Coupling 3--67.............................................
Horizontal Position 3--67...........................................
Slope and Level 3--67..............................................
Delayed Trigger System 3--68.......................................
Triggering from the Front Panel 3--68.....................................
Access Procedures 3--68............................................
To Check Trigger Status 3--72.......................................
Additional Trigger Parameters 3--73......................................
Advanced Triggering 3--77.............................................
To Trigger on a Glitch 3--83.........................................
To Trigger on a Runt Pulse 3--85.....................................
Trigger Based on
Pulse Width 3--87..........................................
To Trigger Based
on Transition Time 3--89....................................
Triggering on a Window 3--92......................................
Trigger Based on
Pulse Timeout
3--94....................................................
Trigger on a Pattern 3--95...........................................
To Trigger on a State 3--98..........................................
To Trigger on Setup/
Hold Time Violations 3--99..................................
Logic Qualify a Trigger 3--102........................................
Sequential Triggering 3--103.............................................
Using Sequential Triggering 3--104....................................
To Trigger on a Sequence 3--109......................................
Comm Triggering 3--117................................................
Serial Pattern Triggering 3--117..........................................
Displaying Waveforms 3--119......................................
Using the Waveform Display 3--119.......................................
Using the Display 3--121............................................
To Display Waveforms in the Main Graticule 3--124......................
Setting MultiView Zoom Controls 3--125...................................
Using with Waveforms 3--126........................................
To Zoom Waveforms 3--126..........................................
Customizing the Display 3--131..........................................
Using Display Controls 3--132........................................
Set Display Styles 3--135............................................
Customize Graticule and Waveforms 3--137.............................

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Measuring Waveforms 3--139.....................................
Taking Automatic Measurements 3--140....................................
Using Automatic Measurements 3--142.................................
To Take Automatic Measurements 3--144...............................
To Localize a Measurement 3--149....................................
Taking Cursor Measurements 3--151.......................................
Using Cursors 3--152...............................................
To Set the Cursor Sources 3--155......................................
Taking Histograms 3--157...............................................
Using Histograms 3--158............................................
To Start and Reset Histogram Counting 3--158...........................
Histogram Measurements 3--160......................................
Optimizing Measurement Accuracy 3--160..................................
To Compensate the Instrument 3--160..................................
To Connect the Probe Calibration Fixture 3--162.........................
To Calibrate Probes 3--162...........................................
To Deskew Channels 3--162..........................................
To Compensate Passive Probes 3--163..................................
Serial Mask Testing 3--165..............................................
Creating and Using Math Waveforms 3--167.........................
Defining Math Waveforms 3--168.........................................
Using Math 3--169.................................................
To Define a Math Waveform 3--175....................................
Operations on Math Waveforms 3--177.....................................
Using Math Waveforms 3--178........................................
To Use Math Waveforms 3--179.......................................
Defining Spectral Math Waveforms 3--182..................................
Using Spectral Math Controls 3--183...................................
Recognizing Aliasing 3--204.........................................
To Select a Predefined Spectral Math Waveform 3--206....................
To Define a Spectral Math Waveform 3--207............................
Spectral Math Example 3--215........................................
Data Input/Output 3--221.........................................
Saving and Recalling a Setup 3--221.......................................
Using Auto-Increment File Name 3--222................................
To Save Your Setup 3--223...........................................
To Recall Your Setup 3--226..........................................
Saving and Recalling Waveforms 3--227...................................
To Save Your Waveform 3--228.......................................
To Recall Your Waveform 3--231......................................
To Clear References 3--233..........................................
Exporting and Copying Waveforms 3--235..................................
To Export Your Waveform 3--236.....................................
To Use an Exported Waveform 3--244..................................
To Copy Your Waveform 3--246......................................

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Printing Waveforms 3--250..............................................
To Print from Front Panel 3--250......................................
To Print from Menu Bar 3--250.......................................
To Set Up the Page 3--251...........................................
To Preview the Page 3--252..........................................
To Print Using Print Screen 3--253.....................................
To Date/Time Stamp Hardcopies 3--254................................
Remote Communication 3--255...........................................
MyScope 3--257.................................................
Using MyScope Control Windows 3--260...................................
Accessing Online Help 3--263......................................
How to Use Online Help 3--263..........................................
Appendices
Appendix A: Specifications A--1..................................
Product and Feature Description A--2....................................
Acquisition Features A--2..........................................
Signal Processing Features A--3.....................................
Display Features A--3.............................................
Measurement Features A--3.........................................
Trigger Features A--4..............................................
Convenience Features A--4.........................................
Specification Tables A--5..............................................
Appendix B: Automatic Measurements Supported B--1..............
Levels Used in Taking Amplitude, Timing, and Area Measurements B--5........
Levels Used in Taking Eye Measurements B--6............................
P Values B--7....................................................
T1 Values B--8...................................................
T2 Values B--8...................................................
DCD Values B--8.................................................
Measurements Annotations B--9........................................
Appendix C: Menu Bar Commands C--1..........................
File Commands C--1..................................................
Edit Commands C--3.................................................
Vertical Commands C--4..............................................
Horizontal and Acquisition Commands C--5...............................
Trigger Commands C--7...............................................
Display Commands C--9...............................................
Cursors Commands C--11...............................................
Measure Commands C--11..............................................
Masks Commands C--13................................................
Math Commands C--13.................................................
Application Commands C--14...........................................
Utilities Commands C--15..............................................
Help Commands C--16.................................................
Buttons C--16........................................................

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Appendix D: Cleaning D--1......................................
Exterior Cleaning D--1................................................
Flat Panel Display Cleaning D--2........................................
Glossary
Index

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List of Figures
Figure 1--1: Locations of peripheral connectors on rear panel 1--8.....
Figure 1--2: Powering on the instrument 1--10.......................
Figure 1--3: Removing the hard drive 1--12.........................
Figure 1--4: Reinstalling the hard drive 1--13........................
Figure 1--5: Enabling your LAN and connecting to a network 1--16.....
Figure 1--6: Setting up a dual display 1--18.........................
Figure 1--7: Drag area for Windows task bar 1--19...................
Figure 1--8: Moving Windows desktop icons to the external
monitor 1--19...............................................
Figure 1--9: Universal test hookup for functional tests -- CH 1
shown 1--24................................................
Figure 1--10: Channel button location 1--25.........................
Figure 1--11: Setup for time base test 1--27..........................
Figure 1--12: Setup for trigger test 1--29............................
Figure 1--13: Setup for the file system test 1--30......................
Figure 3--1: Input and Acquisition Systems and Controls 3--8.........
Figure 3--2: Setting vertical range and position of input channels 3--19..
Figure 3--3: Varying offset moves the vertical acquisition window
on the waveform 3--20.......................................
Figure 3--4: Horizontal Acquisition window definition 3--21...........
Figure 3--5: Common trigger, record length, and acquisition rate
for all channels 3--23........................................
Figure 3--6: Roll mode 3--28......................................
Figure 3--7: Aliasing 3--29........................................
Figure 3--8: Digitizer configuration 3--35...........................
Figure 3--9: Digital acquisition — sampling and digitizing 3--35........
Figure 3--10: The waveform record and its defining parameters 3--36...
Figure 3--11: Real-time sampling 3--37.............................
Figure 3--12: Equivalent-time sampling 3--39.......................
Figure 3--13: Normal DSO Acquisition and Display mode versus
Fast Acquisition mode 3--43..................................
Figure 3--14: Normal DSO and Fast Acquisition displays 3--44.........
Figure 3--15: Fast Acquisition XY display 3--47......................
Figure 3--16: FastFrame 3--49....................................
Figure 3--17: FastFrame time stamp 3--54..........................

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Figure 3--18: Optical-to-Electrical converter and recovered clock
and data connectors 3--56....................................
Figure 3--19: Using the O/E Electrical Out-to-Ch1 Input adapter 3--57..
Figure 3--20: Vertical setup menu with optical controls 3--59...........
Figure 3--21: Triggered versus untriggered displays 3--64.............
Figure 3--22: Triggered versus untriggered displays 3--66.............
Figure 3--23: Holdoff adjustment can prevent false triggers 3--67.......
Figure 3--24: Slope and level controls help define the trigger 3--68......
Figure 3--25: Example advanced trigger readout 3--78................
Figure 3--26: Violation zones for Setup/Hold triggering 3--82..........
Figure 3--27: Triggering on a Setup/Hold time violation 3--102..........
Figure 3--28: Triggering with Horizontal Delay off 3--105..............
Figure 3--29: Triggering with Horizontal Delay on 3--106..............
Figure 3--30: Reset trigger limitation 3--107..........................
Figure 3--31: Trigger and Horizontal Delay summary 3--108............
Figure 3--32: Display elements 3--120...............................
Figure 3--33: Horizontal Position includes time to Horizontal
Reference 3--123.............................................
Figure 3--34: Graticule, Cursor, and Automatic measurements 3--140....
Figure 3--35: Annotated display 3--141..............................
Figure 3--36: High/Low tracking methods 3--143......................
Figure 3--37: Reference-level calculation methods 3--144...............
Figure 3--38: Horizontal cursors measure amplitudes 3--152............
Figure 3--39: Components determining Time cursor readout
values 3--153................................................
Figure 3--40: Horizontal histogram view and measurement
data 3--157..................................................
Figure 3--41: Probe calibration and deskew fixtures 3--162.............
Figure 3--42: Pass/Fail mask testing 3--165...........................
Figure 3--43: Spectral analysis of an impulse 3--167...................
Figure 3--44: Functional transformation of an acquired waveform 3--168.
Figure 3--45: Derivative math waveform 3--172.......................
Figure 3--46: Peak-peak amplitude measurement of a derivative
waveform 3--173.............................................
Figure 3--47: Duration and resolution control effects 3--184.............
Figure 3--48: Definition of gate parameters 3--185.....................
Figure 3--49: Effects of frequency domain control adjustments 3--187....
Figure 3--50: Effects of adjusting the reference level 3--189.............
Figure 3--51: Effects of adjusting the reference level offset
control 3--189................................................

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Figure 3--52: Example of the effects of setting the phase suppression
threshold 3--191..............................................
Figure 3--53: Windowing the time domain record 3--193...............
Figure 3--54: Example of scallop loss for a Hanning window without
zero fill 3--195...............................................
Figure 3--55: Time and frequency graphs for the Gaussian
window 3--196...............................................
Figure 3--56: Time and frequency domain graphs for the
Rectangular window 3--197....................................
Figure 3--57: Time and frequency graphs of the Hamming
window 3--198...............................................
Figure 3--58: Time and frequency graphs for the Hanning
window 3--199...............................................
Figure 3--59: Time and frequency graphs for the Kaiser-Bessel
window 3--200...............................................
Figure 3--60: Time and frequency graphs of the Blackman-Harris
window 3--201...............................................
Figure 3--61: Time and frequency domain graphs for the Flattop2
window 3--202...............................................
Figure 3--62: Tek Exponential window in the time and the frequency
domains 3--203..............................................
Figure 3--63: How aliased frequencies appear in a spectral
waveform 3--205.............................................
Figure 3--64: Auto-increment file name feature 3--223.................
Figure 3--65: Print window 3--250..................................
Figure 3--66: Hardcopy formats 3--251..............................
Figure 3--67: Page setup window 3--252.............................
Figure 3--68: Print preview window 3--253...........................
Figure B--1: Levels used to determine measurements B--5............
Figure B--2: Eye-diagram and optical values B--7...................

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List of Tables
Table 1--1: Additional accessory connection information 1--9.........
Table 1--2: Line fuses 1--9......................................
Table 1--3: Vertical settings 1--25.................................
Table 1--4: Options 1--33........................................
Table 1--5: Standard accessories 1--35.............................
Table 1--6: Optional accessories 1--36..............................
Table 3--1: Additional resolution bits 3--25.........................
Table 3--2: Sampling mode selection 3--38..........................
Table 3--3: How interleaving affects sample rate 3--40................
Table 3--4: XY and XYZ format assignments 3--48..................
Table 3--5: Pattern and state logic 3--80............................
Table 3--6: Defining and displaying waveforms 3--121.................
Table 3--7: Operations performed based on the waveform type 3--122...
Table 3--8: Customizable display elements 3--132.....................
Table 3--9: Cursor functions (types) 3--151..........................
Table 3--10: Cursor units 3--154...................................
Table 3--11: Math expressions and the math waveforms
produced 3--170..............................................
Table 3--12: Spectral analyzer controls 3--183........................
Table 3--13: Window characteristics 3--194..........................
Table A--1: Instrument models A--2..............................
Table A--2: Channel input and vertical specifications A--5...........
Table A--3: Horizontal and acquisition system specifications A--11.....
Table A--4: Trigger specifications A--15............................
Table A--5: Serial Trigger specifications (optional on
TDS7000B Series) A--19......................................
Table A--6: Display specifications A--19............................
Table A--7: Input/output port specifications A--20...................
Table A--8: O/E converter (CSA7000B Series only) A--23.............
Table A--9: Data storage specifications A--25........................
Table A--10: Power source specifications A--25......................
Table A--11: Mechanical specifications A--26........................
Table A--12: Environmental specifications A--27.....................
Table A--13: Certifications and compliances A--28...................
Table B--1: Supported measurements and their definition B--1........

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Table B--2: Comm measurements and their definition B--4...........
Table B--3: Supported measurements and their definition B--9........
Table C--1: File menu commands C--1............................
Table C--2: Edit menu commands C--3............................
Table C--3: Vertical menu commands C--4.........................
Table C--4: Horiz/Acq menu commands C--5.......................
Table C--5: Trig menu commands C--7............................
Table C--6: Display menu commands C--9.........................
Table C--7: Cursor menu commands C--11.........................
Table C--8: Measure menu commands C--11........................
Table C--9: Masks menu commands C--13..........................
Table C--10: Math menu commands C--14..........................
Table C--11: Application menu commands C--14.....................
Table C--12: Utilities menu commands C--15........................
Table C--13: Help menu commands C--16..........................

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General Safety Summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to
this product or any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, use this
product only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
While using this product, you may need to access other parts of the system. Read
the General Safety Summary in other system manuals for warnings and cautions
related to operating the system.
Use Proper Power Cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and
certified for the country of use.
Connect and Disconnect Properly. Do not connect or disconnect probes or test
leads while they are connected to a voltage source.
Ground the Product. This product is grounded through the grounding conductor
of the power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be
connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output
terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly grounded.
Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings
and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings
information before making connections to the product.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels
removed.
Use Proper Fuse. Use only the fuse type and rating specified for this product.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components
when power is present.
Wear Eye Protection. Wear eye protection if exposure to high-intensity rays or
laser radiation exists.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
Provide Proper Ventilation. Refer to the manual’s installation instructions for
details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.
ToAvoidFireor
Personal Injury

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Terms in this Manual. These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result
in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in
damage to this product or other property.
Terms on the Product. These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the
marking.
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the
marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
Symbols on the Product. The following symbols may appear on the product:
CAUTION
Refer to Manual
WARNING
High Voltage
Protective Ground
(Earth) Terminal
Mains Disconnected
OFF (Power)
Mains Connected
ON (Power) Standby
Symbols and Terms

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Preface
This user manual covers the following information:
HDescribes the capabilities of the instrument, how to install it and how to
reinstall its software
HExplains how to operate the instrument: how to control acquisition of,
processing of, and input/output of information
HLists specifications and accessories of the instrument
About This Manual
This manual is composed of the following chapters:
HGetting Started shows you how to configure and install your instrument and
provides an incoming inspection procedure.
HOperating Basics uses maps to describe the various interfaces for controlling
the instrument, including the front panel and the software user interface.
These maps provide overviews of the product and its functions from several
viewpoints.
HReference comprises an encyclopedia of topics (see Overview on page 3--1)
that describe the instrument interface and features, and gives background and
basic information on how to use them. (The online help onboard the
instrument application describes the interface, features, and their usage;
detailed descriptions of all programming commands are found in the
Programmer Online Guide.)
HAppendices provides additional information including the specifications,
measurements, and cleaning information.

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Related Manuals and Online Documents
This manual is part of a document set of standard-accessory manuals and online
documentation; this manual mainly focuses on installation, background, and user
information needed to use the product features. See the following list for other
documents supporting instrument operation and service. (Manual part numbers
are listed in Accessories & Options on page 1--33.)
Document name Description
Online Help An online help system, integrated with the User Interface application that ships with this
product. The help is preinstalled in the instrument.
Reference A quick reference to major features of the instrument and how they operate.
Programmer Online Guide An alphabetical listing of the programming commands and other information related to
controlling the instrument over the GPIB1. This document is available as both an online
help program and as a PDF manual.
Service Manual Describes how to service the instrument to the module level. This optional manual must
be ordered separately.
Option SM Serial Mask Testing
Option ST Serial Pattern Trigger User Manual
Describes how to use serial mask testing and serial pattern triggers.
1 Located on the Product Software CD. See CD instructions for installation instructions.
For more information on how the product documentation relates to the instru-
ment operating interfaces and features, see Documentation Map on page 2--2.