Chapter 6 Operations and Measurements    RIGOL 
MSO4000/DS4000 User’s Guide  6-5 
FFT 
 
The FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) operation can transform time domain signals to 
frequency domain signals (frequency spectrum). FFT operation can facilitate the 
following works:  
  Measure the harmonic components and distortion in the system 
  Measure the characteristics of the noise in DC power 
  Analyze the vibration 
 
MSO4000/DS4000 provides the FFT operation function which enables users to view 
the time domain signal and frequency spectrum at the same time, as shown in the 
figure below. 
 
 
 
 
 
Figure 6-1 FFT 
You can perform the FFT operation following the steps below.  
1.  Select the FFT operation 
Press MATH  Operate, turn the multi-function knob   to select “FFT” and 
press the knob. You can also press Operate continuously to switch to the “FFT” 
operation. 
  
Frequency Domain Waveform        Time Domain Waveform 
FFT Vertical Scale  FFT Sample Rate   
FFT Horizontal Scale   Center Frequency 
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