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Agilent InfiniiVision 7000B Series Oscilloscopes
Evaluation Guide
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Using Segmented Memory
Acquisition to Capture More Data
Segmented Memory acquisition is a special mode of acquisition that
conserves and optimizes the oscilloscope’s acquisition memory. It is ideal for
capturing multiple low duty cycle signals where there may long dead-times
between important events. Typical applications include burst radar, pulsed
lasers, as well as many serial bus applications that utilize packetized data.
During this lab, we will demonstrate an application using a “burst” signal, as
well as a CAN bus application. To enable Segmented Memory acquisition as
well CAN decode, your oscilloscope must have the Segmented Memory and
CAN/LIN options (Option SGM and Option AMS) installed. You can verify the
installed options on your oscilloscope at [Utility] > Service > About
Oscilloscope.
Part A: Using Segmented Memory on “Burst” Signals
1 Connect the demo kit’s 40-pin ribbon cable from the back of the Agilent
InfiniiVision Series oscilloscope to the 40-pin connector on the demo
board.
2 Connect channel 1 probe to the CH1 test point and ground (GND).
3 Connect channel 2 probe to the CH2 test point and ground (GND).
4 Set the rotary switch on the demo board for the “Burst” signal (Mode
#3).
5 Press [Default Setup].
6 Press [Auto Scale].