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Fig. 2. Jitter analysis level block diagram, adapted from [21].
for many jitter applications, providing almost every kind of
jitter measurement and both statistical and waveform information.
The main limitations depend on the RTO bandwidth
and resolution that must be adequate for the DUT data rate
and harmonics [15], [17].
When more dynamic range is required, an SA can represent
the best choice, due to its ability to approach jitter from a phase
noise perspective. Moreover, it is capable of measuring jitter
when interfering signals are present, too [16]. However, an SA
cannot provide the rich time domain data set that the RTO can
provide. BERT is a good choice when a very accurate characterization
of TJ is required [15].
Conclusions
Although a new IEEE Standard has been recently published
that covers jitter terminology and models [22], there is not a
Table 2 - Jitter models, measurement methods and instrument relations [14]
Jitter
component
Gaussian distribution
RJ
Any distribution (random)
Discrete delta lines in PDF
DDJ
Deterministic TIE variation from edge
to edge
Repetitive nature when the pattern is
repeated
PDF or histogram Shape
PJ
Periodic nature
TIE measurement and PDF or histogram tail fit
BER bathtub curve
Frequency domain
TIE measurement and frequency domain analysis
TIE, histogram
TIE measurement with edge lock method and
averaging in time domain
TIE measurement and frequency domain analysis
TIE or time interval histogram
TIE measurement and autocorrelation estimation
method
Frequency domain
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BERT
SA
RTO
RTO, BERT
RTO
RTO
RTO
RTO, ETO
SA
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