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Method and apparatus for synchronization of test and measurement apparatuses

US9026402B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 17, 2010
Grant dateMay 5, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03L7/00
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A synchronization apparatus and method for synchronizing a plurality of test and measurement apparatuses or signal generators are provided. A trigger selector is provided or for selecting from a plurality of triggers to be provided to the plurality of test and measurement apparatuses. A trigger enabled input is also provided for receiving a trigger enabled signal from each of the plurality of test and measurement apparatuses and a synchronizing block is provided for generating a single synchronized time stamp signal with the selected trigger and the trigger enabled inputs. A plurality of trigger outputs are also provided for providing the time stamp signal to a trigger input of each of the plurality of test and measurement apparatuses.

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