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HP 83480A User Manual

HP 83480A
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User's Guide
HP
83480A
Analyzer
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HP 54750A Oscilloscope

Table of Contents

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HP 83480A Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHP
Model83480A
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

The Instrument at a Glance

Ordering Information

Details on accessories, options, and part numbers for the instrument.

Menu and Key Conventions

Explains how to navigate menus and interpret key labels used in the manual.

The Front Panel

Describes the layout and functionality of the instrument's front panel controls and display.

The Rear Panel

Details the connectors and ports located on the back of the instrument.

General Purpose Keys

The Clear Display Key

Explains how to use the Clear Display key to erase waveform data and reset measurements.

The Fine Function

Describes how the Fine function enhances the resolution of knob adjustments for better precision.

The Help Key

Details how to access help information for instrument features using the Help key.

Specifications and Characteristics

Horizontal system

Provides specifications for the instrument's horizontal axis, including scale factor and delay.

General specifications

Lists general operating specifications such as temperature, humidity, and power requirements.

Calibration Overview

Mainframe Calibration

Explains the process of calibrating the instrument's mainframe for accurate performance.

Probe Calibration

Details how to perform calibration for specific probes connected to the instrument.

Eye, Mask and Eyeline Mode Measurement Tutorials

Making Eye Diagram Measurements

Guides through the process of performing eye diagram measurements for signal analysis.

Testing to a Mask

Explains how to verify waveform conformance to predefined standards using mask testing.

The Digital Communications Analysis Menus

Mask Test Menu

Describes how to use the Mask Test menu for analyzing waveform compliance against masks.

Measure Eye Menu

Explains the parameters and procedures for performing eye measurements on waveforms.

Trigger Menu

Covers various trigger modes and settings for capturing specific events.

Waveform Measurements

How to Make Waveform Measurements

Introduces the process and parameters for making general waveform measurements on the instrument.

Standard Waveform Definitions

Defines key voltage and timing measurement parameters used by the instrument.

Making Automatic Measurements

Period and frequency measurements

Explains how to measure the period and frequency of waveform signals automatically.

Rise time, fall time, preshoot, and overshoot measurements

Details measurements for signal edge characteristics like rise time, fall time, and overshoot.

Front Panel Measure Section

Describes the automatic measurement functions accessible from the instrument's front panel.

Increasing Measurement Accuracy and Time-Interval Measurement

Increasing Measurement Accuracy

Provides methods and considerations for obtaining the highest measurement accuracy from the instrument.

Time-Interval Measurements

Discusses errors affecting time-interval measurements and how to minimize them.

General Purpose Oscilloscope Menus

Acquisition Menu

Explains how to configure data acquisition parameters like averaging and record length.

Define Measure Menu

Details how to set measurement points and customize automatic measurement features.

Trigger Menu

Covers various trigger modes and settings for capturing specific events.

The General Function Menus

Disk Menu

Describes operations for managing files and data on disk, including directory and file management.

Display Menu

Explains how to control display settings such as persistence, color, and graticule options.

Limit Test Menu

Details how to set up and perform limit tests to compare measurement results against defined criteria.

Utility Menu

Covers instrument utilities like HP-IB setup, system configuration, and self-tests.

Messages

Messages you may see on your instrument

Lists common instrument messages and provides explanations and troubleshooting steps.

How the Instrument Works

Basics of Sequential Sampling

Explains the fundamental principles of sequential sampling used by the instrument.

System Architecture

Provides a block diagram and description of the instrument's hardware components.

Probe types

Discusses different types of probes and their characteristics for use with the instrument.

Standard and Enhanced Trigger Modes

Details the available trigger modes, including standard and enhanced bandwidth options.

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