Testing Performance 2
2000/3000 X-Series Oscilloscopes Service Guide  45
 
To verify time base accuracy
This test verifies the accuracy of the time base. In this test you will measure the 
absolute error of the time base oscillator and compare the results to the 
specification.
1 Set up the signal generator.
a Set the output to 10 MHz, approximately 1 V
pp
 sine wave.
2 Connect the output of the signal generator to oscilloscope channel 1 using the 
BNC cable. When testing 2000 X-Series oscilloscopes, also connect a 50 ohm 
feedthrough termination between the channel 1 input and the BNC cable.
3 Set up the oscilloscope:
a Press [AutoScale].
b Set the oscilloscope Channel 1 vertical sensitivity to 200 mv/div.
c Set the oscilloscope horizontal sweep speed control to 5 ns/div.
d Adjust the intensity to get a sharp, clear trace.
e Adjust the oscilloscope’s trigger level so that the rising edge of the 
waveform at the center of the screen is located where the center horizontal 
and vertical grid lines cross (center screen).
f Ensure the horizontal position control is set to 0.0 seconds.
Table 15 Equipment Required to Verify Time Base Accuracy
Equipment Critical Specifications Recommended Model/Part
Signal Generator  100 kHz - 1 GHz, 0.01 Hz frequency 
resolution, 
jitter: < 2ps
Keysight N5181A
Cable BNC, 3 feet Keysight 10503A 
50 Ohm Feedthrough 
Termination
50
Ω BNC (f) to BNC (m), when 
testing 
2000 X-Series oscilloscopes
Keysight 0960-0301