Test and Measurement Videos

  1. What Is The Relationship Between Video Bandwidth And Rise Time? 2/9/2024

    Uncover the answer to this important RF & microwave frequently asked question - what is the relationship between video bandwidth and rise time?

  2. How Can Crest Factor And CCDF Assess Amplifier Linearity? 12/8/2023

    Examine how crest factor measurements and plotting complementary cumulative distribution function (CCDF) curves can assess amplifier linearity.

  3. How Do You Interpret A CCDF Plot? 12/8/2023

    An important method used to analyze power levels statistically is the complementary cumulative distribution function (CCDF). Learn how to interpret a CCDF plot with a measurement example.

  4. What Is The Complementary Cumulative Distribution Function? 12/8/2023

    The complementary cumulative distribution function (CCDF) can provide a deeper understanding of signal behavior beyond a single crest factor value. Learn the purpose of a CCDF graph in this video.

  5. What Is Crest Factor? 12/8/2023

    Crest factor is an important ratio to calculate when testing wireless systems and devices, particularly in digital modulation schemes like OFDM. Learn more about crest factor in this video.

  6. What Is Overshoot? 12/8/2023

    A pulsed RF signal should ideally transition smoothly to its maximum amplitude. However, overshoot can cause distortion. Learn about overshoot and how it affects an RF signal in this video.

  7. What Is The Pulse Envelope Of A Signal? 12/8/2023

    Explore the significance of analyzing a signal’s pulse envelope, an important metric utilized during pulsed signal analysis.

  8. What Is Pulse Width? 12/8/2023

    Pulse width is one of several important characteristics used during pulsed signal analysis. Learn more about pulse width and its impact in this video.

  9. What Are Pulsed RF Signals? 12/8/2023

    RF carrier waves are changed or modulated by some sort of signal that holds information. In this video, learn how a signal’s behavior changes when modified by a pulsed waveform.

  10. How Do You Calculate Rise Time And Video Bandwidth? 12/8/2023

    Video bandwidth and rise time are inversely proportional. This video reveals the formula for calculating both parameters, supported by measurement examples.