公开(公告)号：US10585118B2

公开(公告)日：2020-03-10

申请号：US15721604

申请日：2017-09-29

Applicant: Tektronix, Inc.

Inventor： Michael J. Mende ,  Richard A. Booman ,  Wayne M. Wilburn

IPC: G01R31/20 ,  G01R1/067 ,  H03H1/02 ,  G01R31/319 ,  G01R1/073

Abstract: Disclosed is a test and measurement probe. The test and measurement probe includes a probe tip to connect to a Device Under Test (DUT). The probe tip includes a Resistor Capacitor (RC) probe tip network coupled to a test signal channel. The test and measurement probe also includes at least one variable resistor coupled to the test signal channel. The at least one variable resistor is set to provide an adjustable resistance to compensate for frequency variation in the RC probe tip network.

公开(公告)号：US09557399B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-31

申请号：US14188299

申请日：2014-02-24

Applicant: Tektronix, Inc.

Inventor： Michael J. Mende ,  Richard A. Booman

IPC: G01R31/00 ,  G01R35/00 ,  G01R15/24 ,  G01R1/067

CPC classification number: G01R35/00 ,  G01R1/06766 ,  G01R15/24 ,  G01R31/00

Abstract: A test and measurement system including a device under test, an accessory, a controller and a test and measurement instrument. The accessory is connected to the device under test and includes a signal input to receive an input signal from the device under test, a compensation unit configured to apply a compensation signal internal to the accessory, and a signal output to output an output signal read from the device under test. The controller is connected to the accessory and includes one or more receivers to receive the input signal and the output signal from the accessory, and a microcontroller or correction circuit configured to compare the input signal and the output signal and in response to the comparison provide a compensation signal to the compensation unit.

Abstract translation: 包括被测设备，附件，控制器和测试和测量仪器的测试和测量系统。 附件被连接到被测设备，并且包括用于接收来自被测器件的输入信号的信号输入端，被配置为对附件内部施加补偿信号的补偿单元和输出从 被测设备。 控制器连接到附件并且包括一个或多个接收器，用于接收来自附件的输入信号和输出信号，以及配置成比较输入信号和输出信号的微控制器或校正电路，并且响应于该比较，提供一个 补偿信号到补偿单元。

公开(公告)号：US20160047842A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-18

申请号：US14828790

申请日：2015-08-18

Applicant: Tektronix, Inc.

Inventor： Richard A. Booman ,  John J. Pickerd

IPC: G01R1/067

CPC classification number: G01R1/06766

Abstract: A signal acquisition probe stores compressed or compressed and filtered time domain data samples representing at least one of an impulse response or step response characterizing the signal acquisition probe. The compressed or compressed and filtered time domain data samples of the impulse response or the step response are provided to a signal measurement instrument for compensating the signal measurement instrument for the impulse or step response of the signal measurement instrument.

Abstract translation: 信号采集探针存储表示表征信号采集探针的脉冲响应或阶跃响应中的至少一个的压缩或压缩和经滤波的时域数据样本。 将脉冲响应或阶跃响应的压缩或压缩和经滤波的时域数据样本提供给用于补偿信号测量仪器用于信号测量仪器的脉冲或阶跃响应的信号测量仪器。

公开(公告)号：US20150241543A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-27

申请号：US14188299

申请日：2014-02-24

Applicant: Tektronix, Inc.

Inventor： Michael J. Mende ,  Richard A. Booman

IPC: G01R35/00 ,  G01R15/24 ,  G01R31/00

CPC classification number: G01R35/00 ,  G01R1/06766 ,  G01R15/24 ,  G01R31/00

Abstract: A test and measurement system including a device under test, an accessory, a controller and a test and measurement instrument. The accessory is connected to the device under test and includes a signal input to receive an input signal from the device under test, a compensation unit configured to apply a compensation signal internal to the accessory, and a signal output to output an output signal read from the device under test. The controller is connected to the accessory and includes one or more receivers to receive the input signal and the output signal from the accessory, and a microcontroller or correction circuit configured to compare the input signal and the output signal and in response to the comparison provide a compensation signal to the compensation unit.

Abstract translation: 包括被测设备，附件，控制器和测试和测量仪器的测试和测量系统。 附件被连接到被测设备，并且包括用于接收来自被测器件的输入信号的信号输入端，被配置为对附件内部施加补偿信号的补偿单元，以及输出从 被测设备。 控制器连接到附件并且包括一个或多个接收器，用于接收来自附件的输入信号和输出信号，以及被配置为比较输入信号和输出信号的微控制器或校正电路，并且响应于该比较，提供一个 补偿信号到补偿单元。

公开(公告)号：US20150054492A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-26

申请号：US14061327

申请日：2013-10-23

Applicant: Tektronix, Inc.

Inventor： Michael J. Mende ,  Richard A. Booman

IPC: G01R15/12

CPC classification number: G01R15/125 ,  G01R1/06788 ,  G01R13/0272 ,  G01R19/2503

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to a probe for use with a test and measurement instrument. The probe includes a digital multimeter or voltmeter with an analog-to-digital converter configured to measure a signal from a device under test and determine a digital measurement from the signal, a controller connected to the multimeter or voltmeter configured to receive the digital measurement from the multimeter or voltmeter, a digital communication interface connected to the controller configured to communicate with the controller, and a communication link connected to the digital communication interface and the analog signal interface to communicate with the test and measurement instrument.

Abstract translation: 所公开的技术涉及用于测试和测量仪器的探针。 该探头包括数字万用表或电压表，其具有模拟 - 数字转换器，其被配置为测量来自被测器件的信号，并且确定来自信号的数字测量，连接到万用表的控制器或被配置为接收数字测量的电压表 万用表或电压表，连接到控制器的数字通信接口，被配置为与控制器通信，以及连接到数字通信接口和模拟信号接口的通信链路，以与测试和测量仪器通信。

公开(公告)号：US20180328964A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-15

申请号：US15948163

申请日：2018-04-09

Applicant: Tektronix, Inc.

Inventor： Michael J. Mende ,  Richard A. Booman

IPC: G01R13/34 ,  G01R1/067

CPC classification number: G01R13/347 ,  G01R1/06788 ,  G01R15/241

Abstract: The disclosure includes an electro-optical sensor. The electro-optical sensor includes a test signal input to receive a test signal from a device under test (DUT). A bias circuit is employed to generate a bias signal. The electro-optical sensor also includes a Mach-Zehnder Modulator (MZM) that employs an optical input, an optical output, and a bias input. The MZM is configured to receive an optical carrier signal via the optical input. The MZM also receives both the test signal and the bias signal on the bias input. The MZM modulates the test signal from the bias input onto the optical carrier to generate an optical signal while operating in a mode selected by the bias signal. The MZM also outputs the optical signal over the optical output.

公开(公告)号：US09793661B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-17

申请号：US15257681

申请日：2016-09-06

Applicant: Tektronix, Inc.

Inventor： Michael J. Mende ,  Gary W. Reed ,  James D. Pileggi ,  Karl A. Rinder ,  Richard A. Booman

IPC: H01R9/05 ,  H01R24/54 ,  H01R103/00

CPC classification number: H01R24/542 ,  G01R1/0408 ,  H01R13/646 ,  H01R31/06 ,  H01R2103/00 ,  H01R2201/20

Abstract: A differential pin to RF adaptor includes a center conductor contact with an RF connector on one end and a signal contact on the other end. An insulating sleeve surrounds the central contact. A reference contact surrounds the insulating sleeve. The signal pin of the differential pair interfaces with the center conductor contact of the RF connector. The adaptor is structured to slide down over a pair of pins/leads so that the reference contact abuts a circuit board attached to the pins. The pins/leads are shielded all the way to the circuit board, which shields/isolates the pins from common mode and other types of interference. The adaptor maintains the shape of the signal pin and the reference pin during testing. The adaptor maintains a fixed impedance of the pins, which reduces or eliminates uncontrolled impedance and hence preserves system frequency response and reduces/eliminates erroneous ripple currents.

公开(公告)号：US20170271826A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-21

申请号：US15259818

申请日：2016-09-08

Applicant: Tektronix, Inc.

Inventor： Michael J. Mende ,  Gary W. Reed ,  James D. Pileggi ,  Karl A. Rinder ,  Richard A. Booman ,  Martin Van Pelt

IPC: H01R24/40 ,  G01R1/18 ,  H01R13/6461

CPC classification number: H01R24/40 ,  G01R1/06772 ,  G01R1/18 ,  H01R13/6461 ,  H01R2103/00 ,  H01R2201/20

Abstract: A flexible resistive tip cable assembly includes a probe Radio Frequency (RF) connector structured to receive a RF differential signal and a testing connection assembly. A coaxial cable is structured to conduct the RF differential signal between the probe RF connector and the testing connection assembly. The coaxial cable includes a cable for conducting the differential signal, and a plurality of magnetic elements positioned along a length of the cable and structured to isolate the differential signal from common mode interference. The magnetic elements are separated from adjacent magnetic elements by a gap with elastomeric elements is positioned in each gap to provide cable flexibility. The assembly may also include an Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM) loaded with an attenuation associated with the flexible resistive tip cable assembly for use in signal testing by a device coupled to the testing connection assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20170248653A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-31

申请号：US15268184

申请日：2016-09-16

Applicant: Tektronix, Inc.

Inventor： Michael J. Mende ,  Richard A. Booman

IPC: G01R31/308 ,  G01R19/00 ,  G01R15/22

CPC classification number: G01R31/308 ,  G01R1/071 ,  G01R15/22 ,  G01R15/241 ,  G01R15/247 ,  G01R19/0084 ,  G02F1/0123

Abstract: A sensor head of a test and measurement instrument can include an input configured to receive an input signal from a device under test (DUT), an optical voltage sensor having signal input electrodes and control electrodes or one set of electrodes, wherein the input is connected to the signal input electrodes, and a bias control unit connected to the control electrodes and configured to reduce an error signal or the input signal bias control signal are electrically combined and applied to a single set of electrodes.

公开(公告)号：US20160363833A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-15

申请号：US14133390

申请日：2013-12-18

Applicant: Tektronix, Inc.

Inventor： Michael J. Mende ,  Richard A. Booman

IPC: G02F1/225 ,  G02F1/01

CPC classification number: G02F1/225 ,  G01R15/241 ,  G02F1/0121 ,  G02F1/0123 ,  G02F1/0316 ,  G02F2001/212 ,  G02F2201/122

Abstract: An electro-optic modulator of a test and measurement system. The electro-optic modulator includes a first electrode, a second electrode with identical electrical characteristics as the first electrode and an optical waveguide between the first electrode and the second electrode. The first electrode and the second electrode present a balanced load to a device under test.

Abstract translation: 一种测试和测量系统的电光调制器。 电光调制器包括第一电极，具有与第一电极相同的电特性的第二电极和在第一电极和第二电极之间的光波导。 第一电极和第二电极对被测器件提供平衡负载。