Title :
Calibration of the step response of a 70 GHz sampling oscilloscope using a novel optoelectronic technique
Author :
Bieler, M. ; Spitzer, M. ; Hein, G. ; Pierz, K. ; Siegner, U.
Author_Institution :
Phys.-Tech. Bundesanstalt, Braunschweig, Germany
Abstract :
We introduce a novel optoelectronic technique for the characterization of the full step response of ultrafast sampling oscilloscopes. The uncertainty of the step response measurement is derived from a Monte-Carlo analysis. The enhanced experimental and theoretical method allows us to specify the rise-time of the step response with a considerably reduced uncertainty as compared to our previous calibration technique.
Keywords :
Monte Carlo methods; calibration; optoelectronic devices; oscilloscopes; Monte-Carlo analysis; frequency 70 GHz; optoelectronic technique; step response calibration; step response measurement; ultrafast sampling oscilloscopes; Calibration; Coaxial components; Coplanar waveguides; Gallium arsenide; Optical pulse generation; Oscilloscopes; Probes; Pulse measurements; Sampling methods; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Precision Electromagnetic Measurements Digest, 2008. CPEM 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Broomfield, CO
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2399-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2400-9
DOI :
10.1109/CPEM.2008.4574961
