Tektronix TDS5000B Series User Manual

Operating Basics
82 TDS5000B Series Quick Start User Manual
Using Mask Testing
Serial Mask Testing (Option SM) allows you to compare your signal to a predefined template or mask. For the
signal to pass the test, it must fall outside the segments defined by the mask. Generally, standards committees
such as ANSI define the masks. To perform mask testing do the following:
1. Select M asks > Mask Setup....
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2. Select the Type and Standard.
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3. Click Config to access the Mask
Configuration control window,
where you can adjust how masks
and violations are displayed and
how Mask Autoset and Autofit are
configured.
4. Click Masks to return to the Mask
Setup control window.
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You can access these controls from
the Display Config butt on or from the
Mask Setup control window.
5. Click Lock Mask to Wfm On so
that the mask tracks changes in
the horizontal or vertical settings.
6. Click Hit Count On t o highlight
violations during a mask test.
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Tektronix TDS5000B Series Specifications

General

Brand	Tektronix
Model	TDS5000B Series
Category	Test Equipment
Language	English