Clock verification and substitution

Jitter and phase noise performance verification

Analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters (ADC/DAC) have taken giant steps in speed over the past decade. Sampling rates of 10 Gsamples per second at 16-bit resolution are seen. Such devices allow high-speed video processing and even software defined radio (SDR) applications where digitization is being performed at ever-higher RF frequencies. This has clearly raised the bar for clock generation and testing, especially with regard to jitter and noise performance.

Solutions for Clock verification and substitution

When you need an ideal clock source

Today's digital designs and data converters with high rates require clean clocks with minimal jitter.

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Comparison of jitter measurements in the time and frequency domain

Use jitter measurements in the time and frequency domain to differentiate between fast and slow moving artifacts.

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Verifying the clock source

The signal purity of clock sources has a direct impact on system performance and needs to be verified.

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A 1 MHz to 50 GHz Direct Down-Conversion Phase Noise Analyzer with Cross-Correlation

A new phase noise test solution covers the frequency range from 1 MHz to 50 GHz with direct down-conversion analog I/Q mixers and baseband signal sampling.

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R&S®SMA100B RF and microwave signal generator

The R&S®SMA100B RF and microwave signal generator delivers maximum performance without compromise.

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R&S®FSWP phase noise analyzer and VCO tester

The R&S®FSWP phase noise analyzer and VCO tester combines extremely low‑noise internal sources and cross‑correlation technology.

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R&S®RTO2000 oscilloscope

Offering bandwidths from 600 MHz to 6 GHz, R&S®RTO2000 oscilloscopes excel at both time domain and frequency domain testing.

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