Differential TDR Measurements
Making Differential TDT Measurements
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Deskewing the TDT Channels
In addition to the TDR step generators requiring deskewing the two TDT
destination channels require deskewing. Use the following procedure to deskew
the TDT destination channels.
1
Connect an SMA cable to channel 3 of the electrical plug-in module.
2
Connect another SMA cable to channel 4 of the electrical plug-in
module.
3
Press the
TDR/TDT
softkey to select TDT.
4
Press the
Preset TDR/TDT
softkey.
5
Connect one end of a female-to-female SMA adapter to the end of the
channel 1 cable and the other end of the adapter to the channel 3 cable.
6
Connect one end of a female-to-female SMA adapter to the end of the
channel 2 cable and the other end of the adapter to the channel 4 cable.
7
Press the
Time base key.
8
Change the
Position
until positive going TDT step is in the middle of the
display.
9
Press the
blue key followed by the milli key.
10
Press the
Start src
softkey and select channel 3.
11
Press the
Enter
softkey.
12
Press the
Stop src
softkey and select channel 4.
13
Press the
Enter
softkey.
14
Press the
Enter
softkey (Figure 8-14).