Applications; Analog Applications; Fixed Transition Mode; Linear Transition Mode - HP 8112A Operating, Programming And Servicing Manual

Applications

Analog Applications

5-6 Operating Examples

Fixed transition mode

The fixed transition time (5 ns), is ideally suited for step response
measurements such as:
ringing, settling time).
Reverse recovery time of transistors and diodes.
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inductance, high frequence capacitance).
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Figure 5-6. Capacitance circuit

Linear transition mode

Independantly variable leading and trailing edges between 6.5 ns and
95 ms can be used to generate ramps or sawtooth waveforms for:
Stimulation of hydraulic or pneumatic devices
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Mechanical tests
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Hysteresis of Schmidt trigger circuits
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Stress testing of capacitors and thyristors by measuring maximum
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allowed voltage increase per time (max. dV/dt)

Cosine shaped transition modes (Gaussian)

Independantly variable cosine shaped leading and trailing edges
between 6.5 ns and 95 ms can be used to generate smooth transitions
which do not include high frequencies for:
Communications, reduced reflections and crosstalk
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