Average

Meas. mode:
Scope
Flex Apps:
FlexDCA
Waveform type:
NRZ
PAM4
Pulse
Oscilloscope Mode
Amplitude Toolbar

Average is a measure of the mean value of the data sampled from the entire displayed waveform or a single cycle. In Oscilloscope mode, this measurement is compatible with electrical PAM4 signals over the entire display or region. It is not compatible over a single cycle.

The record length of the waveform determines the number of data samples used for the measurement. The measurement can be restricted to a measurement region. Annotation labels are placed on the waveform to mark the average value. Average is most suitable for single-valued waveforms.

This command is PAM4 compatible when it is made over the display or a region. It is not PAM4 compatible when made over a cycle.

The measurement can be performed on any waveform that is displayed in one of a Waveform content windows.

Configurable Measurement Parameters

This measurement is affected by the following settings (click Measure > Configure Base Measurements):

To measure

  1. Click the toolbar's More buttons to locate the Average button.
  2. Click the button.
  3. Click the button and, if measurement regions are enabled, select the area over which the measurement is to be performed: a Region or the Entire Display.
  4. Select the Measurement Area (Single Cycle or Entire Display/Region).

SCPI Command

:MEASure:OSCilloscope:VAVerage