Instrumentation

This chapter introduces the most commonly used instrumentation available for performing measurements. Time-domain analysis is helpful during debugging and troubleshooting and for investigating effects of signal integrity. Frequency-domain analysis is used to measure RF energy, be it for certification testing or troubleshooting. In this chapter, we examine only major features regarding the most common devices used. Photographs provided are a representative sample of products available and do not imply endorsement of any particular vendor or product.