Amplitude Error Time

Menu Path: Trace > Data > Amplitude > Channel n > Amplitude Error Time

Amplitude Error Time reports the difference between the measured amplitude versus time and a reference signal's amplitude versus time. The reference signal is estimated as the VSA's best guess on a nicely formed pulse signal. Deviations from that reference are considered errors. The region of the pulse that's considered for amplitude error calculation is defined under the Pulse Properties > Regions Tab.

Amplitude Error Time = Amplitude Meas Time - Amplitude Ref Time

When Time Values Are Relative To is set to First Pulse, X-axis time values are displayed relative to first detected pulse Rise Edge (s) value.

When Time Values Are Relative To is set to Trigger, X-axis time values are displayed relative to acquisition trigger event occurrence.

The Inst Amplitude Error Time is a non-averaged version of Amplitude Error Time.

Valid trace Format selections are:

The Ripple Analysis Width is displayed as a dark green band that is centered on each pulse.