Tektronix CSA8000B - Manual (Page 228)

Using Masks, Histograms, and Waveform Databases
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Taking Histograms
The instrument can display histograms constructed of waveform data. You can
display both vertical (voltage) and horizontal (time) histograms, but only one at a
time.
Histogram readout
Histogram
Histogram box
Figure 3- 28: Vertical histogram view and statistics on data
Use histogram statistics to analyze a range of data that you select.
Some histogram features of note follow:
Flexible Histogram Editing. You can use the controls in Hist Setup dialog box to
completely specify the histogram box on the waveform, in waveform units or as
a percent of the graticule. For quick edits, you can use can use the mouse or
touchscreen to drag to resize and reposition the box directly on the screen.
Any Waveform or database as Source. Histograms can be taken on all channel,
math, and reference waveforms. You can also take a histogram on any of the
waveform databases that this instrument provides.
Continuous Operation. The histogram that you set up can run, and its results can
be displayed even if you turn off the display of the histogram or of the waveform
Why Use?
What’s Special?