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Supplement for the User’s Guide (Firmware Version 7.66)
Using Ripple Limits to Test a Device
ripple value above the lower ripple limit. The ripple that exceeds the maximum ripple
value extends above the upper limit. This measured trace that extends above the upper
limit is displayed in red.
Figure 1-5 shows the filter pass band tested with the ripple limits activated. Notice that
there are three sets of ripple limits shown. Also notice that the measured trace exceeds the
upper ripple limit only in Frequency Band 3.
Figure 1-5 Filter Pass Band with Ripple Test and Ripple Limits Activated
Changing the Ripple Limits Line Color. The color of the lines that represent the
ripple limits can be changed by:
1. pressing the key
2. pressing
3. pressing and turning the analyzer front panel knob until
the desired color appears (You may also use the step keys or the numeric keypad
instead of the front panel knob to change the color.)
Checking the Ripple Value
Once the ripple test has been started and is running, you may display the ripple value of
each frequency band in one of two formats, the absolute format or the margin format. Both
formats are described in this section.
To display the ripple value, press . Pressing this softkey toggles
between , , and
. from the Ripple Test Menu until ON is
displayed on the softkey. Pressing this softkey toggles the analyzer between ripple test on
Display