DocumentCode
2956347
Title
Accuracy characterization of arbitrary waveform generators
Author
Narduzzi, C. ; Offelli, C.
Author_Institution
Dipt. di Elettronica e Inf., Padova Univ., Italy
fYear
1998
fDate
6-10 July 1998
Firstpage
373
Lastpage
374
Abstract
The possibility to employ an arbitrary waveform generator as a reference source for complex waveforms depends on its performance and determined accuracy. This paper suggests an approach to characterization based on a simple mathematical model of a digital signal generator and on tests using only sinewave generation.
Keywords
digital-analogue conversion; frequency response; measurement standards; quantisation (signal); signal reconstruction; signal sampling; smoothing methods; waveform generators; DAC; accuracy characterization; amplitude nonlinearities; arbitrary waveform generators; complex waveforms; digital signal generator; dynamic range; frequency response; output amplitude control; quantization; reconstruction filter; reference source; simple mathematical model; sinewave generation; smoothing; time-domain interpolation; Character generation; Filters; Frequency; Instruments; Performance evaluation; Pulse amplifiers; Pulse modulation; Signal generators; Spectral analysis; System testing;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Precision Electromagnetic Measurements Digest, 1998 Conference on
Conference_Location
Washington, DC, USA
Print_ISBN
0-7803-5018-9
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/CPEM.1998.699957
Filename
699957
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