Frequency domain bitmap triggering using color, density and correlation based triggers
First Claim
1. A method for triggering upon signal events in an RF test and measurement device, comprising:
- repeatedly sampling a time-varying signal;
generating, over time, a plurality of digital frequency domain spectrums based on the sampling of the time-varying signal;
repeatedly updating a frequency domain bitmap for the time-varying signal by sequentially applying the digital frequency domain spectrums to a data store containing the frequency domain bitmap; and
triggering a capture of the time-varying signal in response to detection of an occurrence of a pre-defined characteristic in the frequency domain bitmap.
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Abstract
An RF test and measurement device, including a front end for receiving a time-varying signal and a real-time engine for generating digital frequency domain spectrums based on the time-varying signal. The device also includes a memory subsystem containing a frequency domain bitmap which is updated through sequential receipt and storage of the digital frequency domain spectrums. The real time engine is further configured to monitor the frequency domain bitmap for occurrence of a signal characteristic, and in response to detection of the signal characteristic, cause a capture of the time-varying signal into a storage location of the RF test and measurement device.
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23 Claims
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1. A method for triggering upon signal events in an RF test and measurement device, comprising:
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repeatedly sampling a time-varying signal; generating, over time, a plurality of digital frequency domain spectrums based on the sampling of the time-varying signal; repeatedly updating a frequency domain bitmap for the time-varying signal by sequentially applying the digital frequency domain spectrums to a data store containing the frequency domain bitmap; and triggering a capture of the time-varying signal in response to detection of an occurrence of a pre-defined characteristic in the frequency domain bitmap. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. An RF test and measurement device, comprising:
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a front end section for receiving a time-varying signal; a real-time engine operatively coupled with the front end section and configured to generate digital frequency domain spectrums based on the time-varying signal as the time-varying signal is received and processed through the front end section; and a memory subsystem containing a frequency domain bitmap which is updated through sequential receipt and storage of the digital frequency domain spectrums, where the real time engine is further configured to monitor the frequency domain bitmap for occurrence of a signal characteristic, and in response to detection of the signal characteristic, cause a capture of the time-varying signal into a storage location of the RF test and measurement device. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method for triggering upon signal events in an RF test and measurement device, comprising:
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establishing a region of interest on a frequency domain bitmap which is configured to store digitized power data as a function of frequency; specifying triggering criteria for the region of interest in terms of a predefined characteristic; repeatedly sampling a time-varying signal; generating, over time, a plurality of digital frequency domain spectrums based on the sampling of the time-varying signal; repeatedly updating the frequency domain bitmap by sequentially applying the digital frequency domain spectrums to a data store containing the frequency domain bitmap; and triggering a capture of the time-varying signal in response to detection of the pre-defined characteristic in the region of interest of the frequency domain bitmap. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23)
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