Table of Contents

CSA8000B & TDS8000B User Manual v

Using Waveform Databases 3--159........................................
Why Use? 3--159..................................................
Whats Special? 3--159..............................................
Whats Excluded? 3--159............................................
Keys to Using 3--160...............................................
To Set Up a Waveform Database 3--162................................
To Customize the Database Display 3--164..............................

Accessing Online Help 3--167......................................

Whats Available? 3--167...............................................
Why Use? 3--167..................................................
Keys to Using 3--167...............................................
How to Use Online Help 3--168..........................................

Cleaning the Instrument 3--175....................................

Exterior Cleaning 3--175................................................
Flat Panel Display Cleaning 3--176........................................
Optical Connector Cleaning 3--176........................................

Appendices

Appendix A: Specifications A--1..................................

Certifications A--11...................................................

Appendix B: Automatic Measurements Reference B--1..............

Pulse Measurements -- Amplitude B--2...................................
Pulse Measurements -- Timing B--8......................................
Pulse Measurement -- Area B--14.........................................
Return-to-Zero (RZ) Measurements -- Amplitude B--15.......................
Return-to-Zero (RZ) Measurements -- Timing B--29..........................
Return-to-Zero (RZ) Measurements -- Area B--36............................
Non-Return-to-Zero (NRZ) Measurements -- Amplitude B--37.................
Non-Return-to-Zero (NRZ) Measurements -- Timing B--50....................
Non-Return-to-Zero (NRZ) Measurements -- Area B--55......................

Measurement Reference Parameters and Methods B--56..............

All Sources B--56.....................................................
Pulse Sources B--57...................................................
RZ Sources B--60.....................................................
NRZ Sources B--62....................................................
Tracking Methods B--68................................................
Mid-reference Level B--69.............................................
To Optimize the Vertical Resolution B--69.................................
Use a Waveform Database B--70.........................................

Glossary

Index