Release Notes: SignalVu Vector Signal Analysis Software
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Version 3.9.0051 Date: Mar 8, 2017
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This release note summarizes new features, improvements and bug fixes contained
in the above software release.
The current software for SignalVu is available at www.tektronix.com
This version of SignalVu provides vector signal analysis software for the following
Tektronix Oscilloscopes running the Windows 7 64-bit system:
DPO73304SX, DPO77002SX, DPO75902SX, DPO75002SX, DPO72304SX
DPO70404C, DPO70604C, DPO70804C, DPO71254C, DPO71604C, DPO72004C
DPO72504D, DPO73304D, DPO72304DX, DPO72504DX, DPO73304DX
DSA70404C, DSA70604C, DSA70804C, DSA71254C, DSA71604C, DSA72004C
DSA72504D, DSA73304D
MSO70404C, MSO70604C, MSO70804C, MSO71254C, MSO71604C, MSO72004C
MSO72304DX, MSO72504DX, MSO73304DX
DPO7054C, DPO7104C, DPO7254C, DPO7354C
MSO5104, MSO5204, DPO5104, DPO5204
MSO5034, MSO5054, DPO5034, DPO5054
MSO5104B, MSO5204B, DPO5104B, DPO5204B
MSO5034B, MSO5054B, DPO5034B, DPO5054B
Windows 7 (64-bit) with Service Pack 1 is required to install this version of SignalVu.
Scope firmware version 10.3 or higher is required to operate this version of SignalVu.
Version 3.9.0051 adds the following functions.
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Maintenance release - no new functions.
Bug fixes and other enhancements
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Improved installer automated logging capability.
Known Issues
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Documentation
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No changes were made to the documentation.
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Version 3.9.0029 Date: September 30, 2016
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This release note summarizes new features, improvements and bug fixes contained
in the above software release.
The current software for SignalVu is available at www.tektronix.com
This version of SignalVu provides vector signal analysis software for the following
Tektronix Oscilloscopes running the Windows 7 64-bit system:
DPO73304SX, DPO77002SX, DPO75902SX, DPO75002SX, DPO72304SX
DPO70404C, DPO70604C, DPO70804C, DPO71254C, DPO71604C, DPO72004C
DPO72504D, DPO73304D, DPO72304DX, DPO72504DX, DPO73304DX
DSA70404C, DSA70604C, DSA70804C, DSA71254C, DSA71604C, DSA72004C
DSA72504D, DSA73304D
MSO70404C, MSO70604C, MSO70804C, MSO71254C, MSO71604C, MSO72004C
MSO72304DX, MSO72504DX, MSO73304DX
DPO7054C, DPO7104C, DPO7254C, DPO7354C
MSO5104, MSO5204, DPO5104, DPO5204
MSO5034, MSO5054, DPO5034, DPO5054
MSO5104B, MSO5204B, DPO5104B, DPO5204B
MSO5034B, MSO5054B, DPO5034B, DPO5054B
Windows 7 (64-bit) with Service Pack 1 is required to install this version of SignalVu.
Scope firmware version 10.3 or higher is required to operate this version of SignalVu.
Version 3.9.0029 adds the following functions.
New displays added to Pulse Measurements (SVP): Cumulative Statistics, Cumulative Histogram, Pulse-Ogram
- Cumulative displays support analysis of an unlimited number of pulses.
- Cumulative statistics display provides Average, Standard Deviation, Peak to Peak, Max/Min value.
- Pulse-Ogram™ provides stacked representation of pulses captured in Fastframe acquisition in time and frequency domains.
New measurements added to Pulse Measurements (SVP):
- Absolute Frequency.
- Pulse-Ref Phase Difference.
- Pulse-Ref Frequency Difference.
- Pulse-Pulse Phase Difference.
- Pulse-Pulse Frequency Difference.
- Standard Deviation, Peak to Peak and pulse indices for Max and Min added to Pulse Statistics display.
- Marker support added to Pulse Statistics display. The Pulse indicator in Time Overview display is linked to the marker
when Pulse Statistics display is in Time Trend operation.
- Pulse Indicator added to Time Overview display. The currently selected pulse is shown in the Time Overview display.
Analysis of up to 200,000 pulses in saved acquisition files (.tiq) created using fast frame acquisition with fast save operation on
RSA5100B or RSA6100B instruments.
IEEE 802.11ad SC wideband waveform analysis (SV30)
- Analysis of saved 802.11ad signal data files (.tiq)
Maximum number of samples analyzed in the SVM application (general purpose modulation analysis) is increased from 81,500 to 163,000.
Search for programmatic commands and queries - See Help/PI Command Search.
Bug fixes and other enhancements
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- 2X to >100X speedup of general purpose modulation analysis (SVM). Specific speedup varies by analysis length and modulation type.
- MCPR display now supports measuring up to 999 channels.
- Timestamp values now support nsec resolution.
- 'Select Displays' dialog now also shows displays that are currently unavailable but can be purchased.
- Added user control to enable/disable display of the "Data from warm-up period" message shown during instrument warm-up.
- Programmatic commands added for LTE ACLR display (SV28).
- Adaptive equalizer added for 802.11ad analysis (SV30).
- Corrected the handling of late multipath for 802.11ad analysis (SV30).
Known Issues
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- Mask Search 'Stop' action sometimes stops one acquisition after the event.
Workaround: Use Replay 'Previous' to back up one acquisition and see the event.
- Additional measurements may be added to the Pulse Table upon recalling a .setup or .tiq file that was saved prior to this release.
Workaround: Perform a main preset prior to recall. Re-save the file using this current release.
- The order in which selected measurements appear in the pulse table may not be consistent upon recall of a .tiq or .setup file - the order
presented may change depending on which measurements are selected prior to the recall.
- There is no limit to the number of pulses that can be analyzed by the pulse cumulative displays (SVP). However, Pulse Trace, Pulse Table,
and Pulse Statistics Displays provide a control for 'Max number of pulses' which, if selected, will limit the number of pulses analyzed in
the current acquisition.
- The Traces toolbar may show with controls missing or stacked upon each other.
Workaround: Expand SignalVu display to full screen, or restart the application.
Documentation
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The instrument help files have been updated to include the new features. The programmers manual has been updated to
include commands for the new functions. The new programmers manual is available on www.tektronix.com.
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Version 3.8.0108 Date: March 31, 2016
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This release note summarizes new features, improvements and bug fixes contained
in the above software release.
The current software for SignalVu is available at www.tektronix.com
This version of SignalVu provides vector signal analysis software for the following
Tektronix Oscilloscopes running the Windows 7 64-bit system:
DPO73304SX, DPO77002SX, DPO75902SX, DPO75002SX, DPO72304SX
Version 3.8.0108 adds the following functions.
- 802.11ad analysis supporting IEEE Std 802.11ad™-2012 Part 11: Wireless LAN Medium Access Control (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY) Specifications
Amendment 3: Enhancements for Very High Throughput in the 60 GHz Band (Option SV30).
- Standards-defined channel tuning tables for frequency selection.
- Usability enhancements:
- Larger menu items and icons for easier touch access.
- Customizable favorites toolbar (add/remove icons, hide/show bar).
- One-touch access to favorite setups, via User Presets, with optional user notes/instructions.
- Added Channel Navigation and Replay toolbars.
- Improved popup numeric keypad.
- Signal Strength measurement now available in the base software.
Bug fixes and other enhancements
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- APCO Project 25 (Option 26):
a. Frequency deviation scalar result in Summary can now be measured by adjusting the Low Pass cut off frequency in the
Analysis Params tab of the Settings Control panel.
b. Fixed the issue of Pilot symbols being missed in case of sharp rising edges in HCPM.
c. Fixed the error of mismatch in symbol positions (between symbol table and frequency deviation).
d. Fixed burst detection issue of bursts less than -30 dBm level.
- ACPR measurement: Increased the maximum channel spacing to 3 GHz.
- Centered the location of displayed channel power values in the ACPR and MCPR displays.
- Corrected operation of the Mask Search action 'Save acquisition data (.tiq file)'.
- Corrected the trigger location for >500mS acquisition records saved using trigger action 'Save acquisition data (.tiq file)'.
- Changed the default horizontal scale in the Spectrum display to show start/stop frequency.
- Corrected the Reset Scale (vertical) functionality in all measurement displays.
- File 'Save As...' now retains the previously selected save as type.
- Added negative delta marker entry and marker up/down arrow keys to numeric keypad.
Known Issues
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- 802.11ad: SC Packet with 0 payload is not supported for analysis. The software will display an error asking for the analysis length
to be increased to include data symbols.
Documentation
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The instrument help files have been updated to include the new features. The programmers manual has been updated to
include commands for the new functions. The new programmers manual is available on www.tektronix.com.
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Version 3.6.0239 Date: September 28, 2015
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This release note summarizes new features, improvements and bug fixes contained
in the above software release.
The current software for SignalVu is available at www.tektronix.com
This version of SignalVu provides vector signal analysis software for the following
Tektronix Oscilloscopes running the Windows 7 64-bit system:
DPO73304SX, DPO77002SX, DPO75902SX, DPO75002SX, DPO72304SX
Version 3.6.0239 adds the following functions.
- Support for ATI scopes. Note: This version supports only the scope models listed above.
- LTE™ analysis supporting 3GPP TS V12.5.0 (2014-09), FDD and TDD (Option 28)
Bug fixes and other enhancements
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- APCO Project 25 (Option 26):
a. C4FM Modulation Fidelity calculated based on standard recommended reference deviation.
b. Symbol Rate accuracy made granular.
c. Measurement BW (Meas BW) option linked correctly to the analysis module. For HCPM, though the Meas BW is always kept as Auto.
d. Marker correlation between frequency deviation vs time and Symbol table fixed.
- Bluetooth (Option 27) now Supports Bluetooth SIG v4.2 (Low Energy payload length -255 octets)
Known Issues
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- SignalVu Programmatic Interface does not work when using multiscope mode.
- Recall of Setup or .tiq files does not work when using multiscope mode.
- LTE:
a. Cell ID detection might not be correct for over the air captures if the channel is not good.
b. Multiple Cell ID detection not supported.
c. The equalization provided in Constellation is based on PSS and can occasionally show a shifted SSS constellation when
the signal exhibits time varying behavior.
d. When LTE Constellation or LTE Channel Spectrum is open already and LTE ACLR display is added from LTE Analysis Measurements,
it could change the frame structure and bandwidth setting of LTE Constellation and LTE Channel Spectrum.
Workaround - It is recommended that LTE ACLR display be invoked only from Standard Presets. This also helps set the many options
in the Channels tab and the Offset & Limits tab appropriately.
- APCO P25:
a. HCPM demodulation algorithm shows failures when the frequency error is more than +/-650 Hz.
Workaround - The Center frequency has to be adjusted for correct demodulation in such cases.
b. SEM setups with very close offset regions (in the order of kHz) do not show correct results when operated in
swept mode (Real time check box disabled in parameters tab).
Workaround – Use SEM for P25 in Real time mode (Check box selected in parameters tab).
Workaround(2) - Add a Spectrum display and set the span similar to the SEM display.
Documentation
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The instrument help files have been updated to include the new features. The programmers manual has been updated to
include commands for the new functions. The new programmers manual is available on www.tektronix.com.
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Below is information from previous SignalVu releases. These fixes and features also apply to SignalVu for ATI scopes:
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Version 3.5.0135 Date: March 17,2015
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This release note summarizes new features, improvements and bug fixes contained
in the above software release.
The current software for SignalVu is available at www.tektronix.com
SignalVu provides vector signal analysis software for the following
Tektronix Oscilloscopes running the Windows 7 64-bit system:
DPO70404C, DPO70604C, DPO70804C, DPO71254C, DPO71604C, DPO72004C
DPO72504D, DPO73304D, DPO72304DX, DPO72504DX, DPO73304DX
DSA70404C, DSA70604C, DSA70804C, DSA71254C, DSA71604C, DSA72004C
DSA72504D, DSA73304D
MSO70404C, MSO70604C, MSO70804C, MSO71254C, MSO71604C, MSO72004C
MSO72304DX, MSO72504DX, MSO73304DX
DPO7054C, DPO7104C, DPO7254C, DPO7354C
MSO5104, MSO5204, DPO5104, DPO5204
MSO5034, MSO5054, DPO5034, DPO5054
MSO5104B, MSO5204B, DPO5104B, DPO5204B
MSO5034B, MSO5054B, DPO5034B, DPO5054B
Scope firmware version 6.1.0 or higher is required to operate this version of SignalVu.
Version 3.5.0135 adds the following functions.
Maintenance release and bug fixes only, see below.
Bug fixes and other enhancements
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- Corrected pulse phase measurement for fast frame operation.
Bluetooth 4.1 analysis (Opt SV27):
- Standard Presets when selected from the Bluetooth Summary settings control panel (on the left side of the control panel)
now sets the Reference filter and Analysis Time correctly.
- De-whitening is now done for header and payload regions in Low Energy non-test pattern signals.
- The ratio of Deltaf2avg/Deltaf1avg is now correctly computed in Frequency deviation vs time.
- Basic Rate Control pattern now supported
- Corrected default limit values for Preamble Offset limit and Max frequency offset
- Symbol Table display now correctly supports Windows font size settings.
Known Issues
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Documentation
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The instrument help files have been updated to include the new features. The programmers manual has been updated to
include commands for the new functions. The new programmers manual is available on www.tektronix.com.
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Version 3.5.0119 Date: February 20,2015
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This release note summarizes new features, improvements and bug fixes contained
in the above software release.
The current software for SignalVu is available at www.tektronix.com
SignalVu provides vector signal analysis software for the following
Tektronix Oscilloscopes running the Windows 7 64-bit system:
DPO70404C, DPO70604C, DPO70804C, DPO71254C, DPO71604C, DPO72004C
DPO72504D, DPO73304D, DPO72304DX, DPO72504DX, DPO73304DX
DSA70404C, DSA70604C, DSA70804C, DSA71254C, DSA71604C, DSA72004C
DSA72504D, DSA73304D
MSO70404C, MSO70604C, MSO70804C, MSO71254C, MSO71604C, MSO72004C
MSO72304DX, MSO72504DX, MSO73304DX
DPO7054C, DPO7104C, DPO7254C, DPO7354C
MSO5104, MSO5204, DPO5104, DPO5204
MSO5034, MSO5054, DPO5034, DPO5054
MSO5104B, MSO5204B, DPO5104B, DPO5204B
MSO5034B, MSO5054B, DPO5034B, DPO5054B
Scope firmware version 6.1.0 or higher is required to operate this version of SignalVu.
Version 3.5.0119 adds the following functions.
Bluetooth 4.1 analysis for Low Energy, Basic Rate and Enhanced Data Rate (opt SV27)
Bug fixes and other enhancements
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- Fixed occasional analysis failure in Spectrum display when using large Span/RBW ratios.
- Fixed horizontal and vertical scaling inconsistencies for the 'Spur Search Multi Zone 9k-1GHz' Application Preset.
Known Issues
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Bluetooth 4.1 analysis (Opt SV27):
- Standard Presets when selected from the Bluetooth Summary settings control panel (on the left side of the control panel)
does not set the Reference filter and Analysis Time correctly. Only Standard gets set correctly.
Workaround: Use Presets/Standards from Main Menu to correctly set all parameters.
- Basic Rate patterns with only preamble and Access Address are not supported.
- De-whitening is not done for header and payload regions in Low Energy non-test pattern signals.
- For Basic Rate, the analysis module will report the packet type and other header information appropriately. The Packet type
in summary is listed if the signal that is being analyzed is DH1/3/5, DM1/3/5 or EDR signals 2-DH1/3/5 or 3-DH1/3/5.
Although the Type field (4 bits) under Packet Header will show the correct 4 bit code, any other packet type apart from the ones
listed above will be shown as OTHERS.
- The ratio of Deltaf2avg/Deltaf1avg is incorrectly computed in Frequency deviation vs time even after Clear is pressed in Summary.
The previous packet results should be cleared on selecting Clear from Summary and when the next packet is analyzed only the result
corresponding to chosen test pattern should be calculated and therefore the ratio should not be computed.
Workaround: Repeat selection of the measurement from Standard Presets.
- The calculations shown in the display for Frequency Deviation vs time are white in color and do not show up properly
in Blizzard View.
Workaround - Use the 'Classic' color scheme for Frequency Deviation vs time.
Documentation
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The instrument help files have been updated to include the new features. The programmers manual has been updated to
include commands for the new functions. The new programmers manual is available on www.tektronix.com.
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Version 3.3.0212 Date: August 25, 2014
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This release note summarizes new features, improvements and bug fixes contained
in the above software release.
The current software for SignalVu is available at www.tektronix.com
SignalVu provides vector signal analysis software for the following
Tektronix Oscilloscopes running the Windows 7 64-bit system:
DPO70404C, DPO70604C, DPO70804C, DPO71254C, DPO71604C, DPO72004C
DPO72504D, DPO73304D, DPO72304DX, DPO72504DX, DPO73304DX
DSA70404C, DSA70604C, DSA70804C, DSA71254C, DSA71604C, DSA72004C
DSA72504D, DSA73304D
MSO70404C, MSO70604C, MSO70804C, MSO71254C, MSO71604C, MSO72004C
MSO72304DX, MSO72504DX, MSO73304DX
DPO7054C, DPO7104C, DPO7254C, DPO7354C
MSO5104, MSO5204, DPO5104, DPO5204
MSO5034, MSO5054, DPO5034, DPO5054
MSO5104B, MSO5204B, DPO5104B, DPO5204B
MSO5034B, MSO5054B, DPO5034B, DPO5054B
Scope firmware version 6.1.0 or higher is required to operate this version of SignalVu.
Version 3.3.0212 fixes this one item.
Bug fixes and other enhancements
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Fixes - The SignalVu application not getting added to the TekScope application menu and
options list.
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Version 3.3.0197 Date: August 8, 2014
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This release note summarizes new features, improvements and bug fixes contained
in the above software release.
The current software for SignalVu is available at www.tektronix.com
SignalVu provides vector signal analysis software for the following
Tektronix Oscilloscopes running the Windows 7 64-bit system:
DPO70404C, DPO70604C, DPO70804C, DPO71254C, DPO71604C, DPO72004C
DPO72504D, DPO73304D, DPO72304DX, DPO72504DX, DPO73304DX
DSA70404C, DSA70604C, DSA70804C, DSA71254C, DSA71604C, DSA72004C
DSA72504D, DSA73304D
MSO70404C, MSO70604C, MSO70804C, MSO71254C, MSO71604C, MSO72004C
MSO72304DX, MSO72504DX, MSO73304DX
DPO7054C, DPO7104C, DPO7254C, DPO7354C
MSO5104, MSO5204, DPO5104, DPO5204
MSO5034, MSO5054, DPO5034, DPO5054
MSO5104B, MSO5204B, DPO5104B, DPO5204B
MSO5034B, MSO5054B, DPO5034B, DPO5054B
Scope firmware version 6.1.0 or higher is required to operate this version of SignalVu.
Version 3.3.0197 adds the following functions.
APCO P25 measurement application (Opt SV26)
Mask compare/act (show violation, save data, save trace, save picture, alert)
Navigator view for Time Overview
Undo/Redo operations for setup controls
Spectrum marker functions for integrated power, power spectral density and dB/Hz
Bug fixes and other enhancements
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- Improved layout and usability for Analysis and Spectrum time controls in Time Overview display.
- Vertical axis labels added to Spectrum, DPX Spectrum, Amplitude vs Time, and Time Overview displays.
- 'Top of screen' scale control removed from Spectrum, DPX Spectrum and Amplitude vs Time displays.
- Improved visibility of marker locations and readouts. Changed marker behavior such that reference marker readout
is always displayed in upper left and selected marker readout is always displayed in upper right of screen.
- Corrected Eye Diagram trace for APSK modulation analysis.
Known Issues
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- Vertical axis labels may all show 0.0 for some scales in linear units due to insufficient readout resolution.
- P25: Symbol table display may not show results values.
Workaround: Change display dimensions, maximize/minimize display, add/remove other displays.
- P25: Summary display/Frequency Deviation results do not employ an FM Demodulator BW between 3 and 15 kHz as specified
in the standard.
Workaround: Measure frequency deviation using the Analog Modulation/FM measurement display with the Measurement BW set appropriately.
- P25: The Transient Frequency behavior measurement in P25 Freq Dev vs Time display will show mean frequency deviation > 12.5 kHz
as failure in t1 and t3 regions. The standard specifies this comparison for Pass/Fail to be done only when the output power rating
is more than 6 Watts.
Workaround: Ignore the pass/fail results for this measurement if the radio output power rating is < 6 Watts.
- P25: Programmatic commands for Pass/Fail results in the P25 Summary display are not available.
- Mask Test: No control available for setting basename for saved files.
Workaround: Save a trace, picture, or acquisition data file to set the file basename prior to enabling Mask Test.
- Mask Test: Programmatic commands to save/load masks work for only the new .msk file format - the older .csv format is not
supported.
Workaround: Convert .csv mask files to .msk format.
Documentation
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The instrument help files have been updated to include the new features. The programmers manual has been updated to
include commands for the new functions. The new programmers manual is available on www.tektronix.com.
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Version 3.2.0110 Date: November 19, 2013
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This release note summarizes new features, improvements and bug fixes contained
in the above software release.
The current software for SignalVu is available at www.tektronix.com
SignalVu provides vector signal analysis software for the following
Tektronix Oscilloscopes running the Windows 7 64-bit system:
DPO70404C, DPO70604C, DPO70804C, DPO71254C, DPO71604C, DPO72004C
DPO72504D, DPO73304D, DPO72304DX, DPO72504DX, DPO73304DX
DSA70404C, DSA70604C, DSA70804C, DSA71254C, DSA71604C, DSA72004C
DSA72504D, DSA73304D
MSO70404C, MSO70604C, MSO70804C, MSO71254C, MSO71604C, MSO72004C
MSO72304DX, MSO72504DX, MSO73304DX
DPO7054C, DPO7104C, DPO7254C, DPO7354C
MSO5104, MSO5204, DPO5104, DPO5204
MSO5034, MSO5054, DPO5034, DPO5054
Scope firmware version 6.1.0 or higher is required to operate this version of SignalVu.
Version 3.2.0110 adds the following functions.
WLAN 802.11 transmitter measurements:
WLAN 802.11a/b/g/j/p Tx measurements (Opt SV23)
WLAN 802.11n Tx measurements (Opt SV24)
WLAN 802.11ac Tx measurements (Opt SV25)
Bug fixes and other enhancements
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- Access to Presets control has been consolidated into the Presets menu and removed from the File, Tools and Setup menus.
- The displays selected by built-in presets are now shown in the Presets dialog.
Known Issues
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- Marker automatic movement functions (peak, next right/left, next higher/lower) do not function for WLAN displays
WLAN Spectral Flatness, WLAN EVM, WLAN Mag Error and WLAN Phase Error.
Workaround: Markers may be positioned with usual methods - click and drag, direct entry of position value.
- The WLAN Spectral Flatness Marker table value always shows the value of the Points trace.
- The WLAN preset parameter settings (standard and bandwidth) are not persistent. These settings are reset to default values
each time the application starts up.
Workaround: Use Preset action 'Show list' to verify the preset parameter selections.
- The Guard Interval selection should be allowed only for 802.11n and 802.11ac WLAN standards.
Workaround: None needed. Analysis for standards that don't have guard intervals is correct regardless of the
Guard Interval setting.
- Export Results (.CSV) values are not filtered by the selected WLAN standard. Results pertaining to other WLAN standards
can be included in the exported results.
- The WLAN Symbol Table data display is incorrect when the subcarrier index is changed with the Data range set to Single subcarrier.
Workaround: Use a Data range setting other than Single
- WLAN Phase Error, Mag Error, and EVM markers are not properly correlated with Spectrum markers
- The trace display and trace freeze checkbox labels may be missing in the WLAN Constellation display settings panel.
Workaround: Use Windows 7 personalization setting.
- 802.11b WLAN EVM, Mag Error and Phase Error displays can use incorrect scaling values when the Displayed Results are set
for Header only.
Workaround: Use Autoscale to correct the scale setting.
- In the WLAN Phase Error display the marker units display shows percent instead of degrees.
Workaround: None. The marker value and units are in degrees, only the units display is incorrect.
- Programming query 'calc:wlan:cons:mark:val¡' always returns the marker value in decimal units, does not obey the
radix setting.
Documentation
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The instrument help files have been updated to include the new features. The programmers manual has been updated to
include commands for the new functions. The new programmers manual is available on www.tektronix.com
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Version 2.6.2035 Date: April 30, 2012
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This release note summarizes new features, improvements and bug fixes contained
in the above software release.
The current software for SignalVu is available at www.tektronix.com
SignalVu provides vector signal analysis software for the following
Tektronix Oscilloscopes running the Windows 7 64-bit system:
DPO70404C, DPO70604C, DPO70804C, DPO71254C, DPO71604C, DPO72004C
DPO72504D, DPO73304D
DSA70404C, DSA70604C, DSA70804C, DSA71254C, DSA71604C, DSA72004C
DSA72504D, DSA73304D
MSO70404C, MSO70604C, MSO70804C, MSO71254C, MSO71604C, MSO72004C
DPO7054C, DPO7104C, DPO7254C, DPO7354C
MSO5104, MSO5204, DPO5104, DPO5204
MSO5034, MSO5054, DPO5034, DPO5054
Scope firmware version 6.1.0 or higher is required to operate this version of SignalVu.
Version 2.6.2035 adds the following functions.
- Audio Signal Analysis - Measure modulation parameters and audio distortions of analog (AM/FM/PM) RF transmissions
and direct audio signals. (Opt SVA)
- Adaptive Equalizer - Minimizes linear errors in the transmission system for digitally modulated signals. (Requires Option SVM)
- Modulation measurement support for D16PSK signals. (Requires Option SVM)
- Second trace added to Constellation Display. Supports simultaneous display of offset and non-offset constellations. (Requires Option SVM)
Bug fixes and other enhancements
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- Improved measurement accuracy for unfiltered OQPSK signals.
- 'Lines' trace content added to Constellation display. Shows connecting vectors only, without symbol points.
- Constellation Display: Selection of Points trace content now appropriately removes inter-symbol points.
- Spectrogram trace update now works correctly for all span ranges.
- Corrected 'Add marker to Constellation display' functionality.
- Recalling a Spectrogram trace now correctly recalls the timestamp.
- Extended 'Remove Q Offset' control for offset modulations to displays EVM versus Time, Phase Error versus Time,
and Magnitude Error versus Time displays.
- Added trace content selection (points or vectors) to EVM versus Time, Phase Error versus Time, and Magnitude Error versus Time displays.
- Can now display both EVM and Offset EVM results for offset modulations in Signal Quaility display.
- Improved Spectrogram functionality for use with Run/Single. No longer clears on every new acquisition.
- Corrected Scope channel control when changing SignalVu Signal Input between RF, I & Q and Diff I & Q.
Known Issues
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Documentation
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The instrument help files have been updated to include the new features. The programmers manual has been updated to
include commands for the new functions. The new programmers manual is available on www.tektronix.com
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Version 2.5.0089 Date: October 21, 2011
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This release note summarizes new features, improvements and bug fixes contained
in the above software release.
The current software for SignalVu is available at www.tektronix.com
SignalVu provides vector signal analysis software for the following
Tektronix Oscilloscopes running the Windows 7 64-bit system:
DPO70404C, DPO70604C, DPO70804C, DPO71254C, DPO71604C, DPO72004C
DSA70404C, DSA70604C, DSA70804C, DSA71254C, DSA71604C, DSA72004C
MSO70404C, MSO70604C, MSO70804C, MSO71254C, MSO71604C, MSO72004C
DPO7054C, DPO7104C, DPO7254C, DPO7354C
MSO5104, MSO5204, DPO5104, DPO5204
MSO5034, MSO5054, DPO5034, DPO5054
Scope firmware version 6.1.0 or higher is required to operate this version of SignalVu.
Version 2.5.0089 adds the following functions.
- Maintenance release only. No change to instrument features or functionality.
Bug fixes and other enhancements
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- Fixed a problem where SignalVu was unable to launch on MSO/DPO5000 series scopes with TPP0500 and TPP1000 probes.
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Version 2.5.0081 Date: May 16, 2011
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This release note summarizes new features, improvements and bug fixes contained
in the above software release.
The current software for SignalVu is available at www.tektronix.com
SignalVu provides vector signal analysis software for the following
Tektronix Oscilloscopes running the Windows 7 64-bit system:
DPO70404C, DPO70604C, DPO70804C, DPO71254C, DPO71604C, DPO72004C
DSA70404C, DSA70604C, DSA70804C, DSA71254C, DSA71604C, DSA72004C
MSO70404C, MSO70604C, MSO70804C, MSO71254C, MSO71604C, MSO72004C
DPO7054C, DPO7104C, DPO7254C, DPO7354C
MSO5104, MSO5204, DPO5104, DPO5204
MSO5034, MSO5054, DPO5034, DPO5054
Scope firmware version 6.1.0 or higher is required to operate this version of SignalVu.
Version 2.5.0081 adds the following functions.
- SEM measurement suite (Standard in instrument).
- OFDM measurement suite (Option SVO). (7kC/70kC models only)
- All measurement export results now include marker x and y values (for measurements that support markers)
- Extra acquisition length extended to 8% before and after analysis region.
- Added support for User Definable Presets.
- Spurious measurement parameter controls now in an editable table format.
- Improved behavior of analysis controls - analysis and spectrum offset/length and interactions with
Time Zero Reference).
- Added 'Avg of log' trace function.
- Default Spectrum Time Mode now set for "Use Analysis Time settings".
- 'Markers snap to peaks when dragged' defaults to unselected in the new Preset (V2.4 and later)
Bug fixes and other enhancements
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- Button labels on the Application Toolbar (Displays, Markers, Settings, Trig, etc.) are changed to icons.
- No longer force a resize/re-arrange of measurement views when the windows are unlocked.
- Corrected the symbol map for CPM-MIL.
- Improved marker movements in phase settling measurement.
- Improved frequency error removal in phase settling measurement.
- Fixed programmatic interface functionality for AM, FM, PM measurements (FETC:[AM|FM|PM]:RES¡)
Known Issues
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The following are known issues. If available, a workaround is given.
- SOQPSK-ATRM uses too much BW (does not require 16x symbol rate)
- SOQPSK-ARTM does not properly support manual meas BW when analyzing recalled .tiq files
- Selection of vector on constellation does not remove inter-symbol points.
Workaround: Select number of points= 1 in addition to vector selection
- An RSA application error can occur when using large keep-out times in the Pulsed RF Impulse Response measurement.
Workaround: Set the Impulse Response keep-out time to no more than 40% of the horizontal time scale as displayed in
the Pulse Trace display for IPR Amplitude or IPR Time.
See Pulsed RF Measurements: Settings/Define/Impulse Response/Keep-out time (+/-)
Documentation
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The instrument help files have been updated to include the new features. The programmers manual has been updated to
include commands for the new functions. The new programmers manual is available on www.tektronix.com
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Version 2.3.0173 Date: April 29, 2011
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This release note summarizes new features, improvements and bug fixes contained
in the above software release.
The current software for SignalVu is available at www.tektronix.com
SignalVu provides vector signal analysis software for the following
Tektronix Oscilloscopes:
DPO70404B, DPO70604B, DPO70804B, DPO71254B, DPO71604B, DPO72004B
DSA70404B, DSA70604B, DSA70804B, DSA71254B, DSA71604B, DSA72004B
MSO70404, MSO70604, MSO70804, MSO71254, MSO71604, MSO72004
DPO70404, DPO70604, DPO70804, DPO71254, DPO71604, DPO72004
DSA70404, DSA70604, DSA70804, DSA71254, DSA71604, DSA72004
DPO7054, DPO7104, DPO7254, DPO7354
Additionally SignalVu is provided for these scopes if they are running the Windows XP 32-bit system:
DPO71254C, DPO71604C, DPO72004C
DSA71254C, DSA71604C, DSA72004C
MSO71254C, MSO71604C, MSO72004C
Scope firmware version 5.1.0 or higher is required to operate this version of SignalVu.
Version 2.3.0173 adds the following functions.
- Added measurement support for the following modulation types in General Purpose Modulation Analysis (Option SVM):
* SOQPSK, SBPSK and CPM for MIL-STD-188-181C
* SOQPSK-ARTM Tier 1
Bug fixes and other enhancements
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Known Issues
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Documentation
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No documentation updates - maintenance release only.
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Version 2.3.0172 Date: September 9, 2010
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This release note summarizes new features, improvements and bug fixes contained
in the above software release.
The current software for SignalVu is available at www.tektronix.com
SignalVu provides vector signal analysis software for the following
Tektronix Oscilloscopes:
DPO70404B, DPO70604B, DPO70804B, DPO71254B, DPO71604B, DPO72004B
DSA70404B, DSA70604B, DSA70804B, DSA71254B, DSA71604B, DSA72004B
MSO70404, MSO70604, MSO70804, MSO71254, MSO71604, MSO72004
DPO70404, DPO70604, DPO70804, DPO71254, DPO71604, DPO72004
DSA70404, DSA70604, DSA70804, DSA71254, DSA71604, DSA72004
DPO7054, DPO7104, DPO7254, DPO7354
Scope firmware version 5.1.0 or higher is required to operate this version of SignalVu.
Version 2.3.0172 adds the following functions.
- Local lockout for remote operation. Details as follows:
Syntax:
:SYSTem:KLOCk (OFF | ON | 0 | 1)
Command¡ Yes
Query¡ Yes
Description: This command enables or disables local lockout mode.
When enabled the front panel keypad, external keyboard, and
touchscreen are disabled, preventing unwanted settings
changes during remote operation.
Bug fixes and other enhancements
--------------------------------
- Enhanced zoom functionality for frequency settling time measurement.
- Improved frequency error removal for phase settling measurement.
- Fixed marker operation in phase settling measurement (markers could freeze for several seconds).
- Clarified status messages for settling time measurements.
- .tiq files containing fast frame acquisitions saved with previous SW versions can now be correctly recalled.
- Corrected trace updates and interactions in CISPR detection.
- Restored marker toolbar display when adding markers to the Spectrogram display.
- Removed display of inactive marker menu when adding points in the frequency mask editor.
Known Issues
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See notes for previous release.
Documentation
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No documentation updates - maintenance release only.
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Version 2.3.0166 Date: June 15, 2010
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This release note summarizes new features, improvements and bug fixes contained
in the above software release.
The current software for SignalVu is available at www.tektronix.com
SignalVu provides vector signal analysis software for the following
Tektronix Oscilloscopes:
DPO70404B, DPO70604B, DPO70804B, DPO71254B, DPO71604B, DPO72004B
DSA70404B, DSA70604B, DSA70804B, DSA71254B, DSA71604B, DSA72004B
MSO70404, MSO70604, MSO70804, MSO71254, MSO71604, MSO72004
DPO70404, DPO70604, DPO70804, DPO71254, DPO71604, DPO72004
DSA70404, DSA70604, DSA70804, DSA71254, DSA71604, DSA72004
DPO7054, DPO7104, DPO7254, DPO7354
Scope firmware version 5.1.0 or higher is required to operate this version of SignalVu.
Version 2.3.0166 adds the following functions.
- Settling Time Measurement (Frequency and Phase) - Option SVT.
- Spectrogram scale and navigation enhancements, including
- Time per division control
- Time and Date display on the spectrogram
- Scroll bar added to spectrogram for easier navigation
- 3D spectrogram display added
- Auto-scale now adjusts spectrogram color range in addition to horizontal and vertical axis
- Zoom readout switches from % to spectrums/line when spectrogram is compressed
- Spectrum monitor mode allows user to select number of spectrum lines produced per second
- Acquisition replay continuous loop added
- Full-length acquisition save to file in .TIQ and Matlab Level 5 compatible formats.
Bug fixes and other enhancements
--------------------------------
- Improvements to user documentation.
Known Issues
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The following are known issues. If available, a workaround is given.
- Exporting pulse measurement results may not export results from the currently selected pulse display.
Workaround: First select a measurement in the pulse display to be exported. Examples - For the pulse table display
select a cell in the table, for pulse trace or pulse statistics displays select a different result from the pull-down
then return to the desired result.
- TIQ and MAT IQ data is saved from the Time Zero Reference regardless of analysis offset setting.
Documentation
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The instrument help files have been updated to include the new features. The programmers manual has been updated to
include commands for the new functions. The new programmers manual is available on www.tektronix.com
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Version 2.2.0034 Date: April 16, 2010
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This release note summarizes new features, improvements and bug fixes contained
in the above software release.
The current software for SignalVu is available at www.tektronix.com
SignalVu provides vector signal analysis software for the following
Tektronix Oscilloscopes:
DPO70404B, DPO70604B, DPO70804B, DPO71254B, DPO71604B, DPO72004B
DSA70404B, DSA70604B, DSA70804B, DSA71254B, DSA71604B, DSA72004B
MSO70404, MSO70604, MSO70804, MSO71254, MSO71604, MSO72004
DPO70404, DPO70604, DPO70804, DPO71254, DPO71604, DPO72004
DSA70404, DSA70604, DSA70804, DSA71254, DSA71604, DSA72004
DPO7054, DPO7104, DPO7254, DPO7354
Scope firmware version 5.1.0 or higher is required to operate this version of SignalVu.
Version 2.2.0034 adds the following functions.
- Baseband (I & Q) input support for live I/Q analysis without additional post-processing.
- Single ended and differential I and Q inputs.
- Calibration of DC offset distortion between I and Q channels.
- Total I/Q bandwidth of 40GHz (on a 20 GHz bandwidth scope).
- Support for zero IF and near-zero IF signals.
- FastFrame acquisitions which capture more pulses by using memory more efficiently.
- Ease of use improvements to get to answers faster that include:
-- A "Synch scope cursor" function moves the scope marker to the same time point as the SignalVu marker.
-- When acquisition is stopped, the new "Transfer again" button allows you to change SignalVu analysis parameters,
including bandwidth, then re-transfer and analyze the same acquisition data using the new analysis settings.
-- Control of scope sample rate directly within SignalVu.
-- New "Restore Scope" menu item; keyboard no longer required for swapping displays.
Bug fixes and other enhancements
--------------------------------
- TIQ file header modified to include scope settings with the SignalVu settings.
- Improved signal processing performance resulting in faster data transfer and analysis.
- Scope SPC cal status is now displayed in SignalVu.
- Updated status bar readout to say "Scope sample rate nnn GS/s" vs. readout that showed "GHz".
- Removed RF IF optimization pulldowns in SignalVu menus.
Known Issues
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The following are known issues. If available, a workaround is given.
- Occasionally when SignalVu starts in free trial mode, the scope dialog that informs the user of the number of
remaining trials will not be displayed. The free trial count is always decremented, just the reminder *may* be missing.
- Recalling a TIQ file saved while using a prior release of SignalVu can result in a time shift of about one IQ sample
and an increase of about one IQ sample in the number of points analyzed. When this happens the messages
"Analysis time was adjusted" and "Analysis length was limited" are displayed. This only occurs when the
Acquire > Sampling Parameters > Adjust selection in the saved TIQ file is not All Auto. This error is cleared by
adjusting the Analysis Length to a slightly smaller value and selecting Replay. This possible time shift is due to an
updated method for precharging digital filters.
- Measurement results on a saved oscilloscope .wfm file may be slightly different than in previous releases. There is
a possible time shift of one IQ sample and a one-sample increase in the number of data points analyzed by the
measurements.
- FastFrame does not work with Math and Reference waveforms.
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Version 2.1.0097 Date: December 17, 2009
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This release note summarizes new features, improvements and bug fixes contained
in the above software release.
The current software for SignalVu is available at www.tektronix.com
SignalVu provides vector signal analysis software for the following
Tektronix Oscilloscopes:
MSO70404, MSO70604, MSO70804, MSO71254, MSO71604, MSO72004
Scope firmware version 5.0.0 or higher is required to operate this version of SignalVu.
Version 2.1.0097 adds the following functions.
- Support for MSO70000 series oscilloscopes.
Bug fixes and other enhancements
--------------------------------
- Fix for an operational error that may occur during certain transient conditions.
- Improved sidelobe search for the pulse impulse response measurement. (Option SVP)
- Improved Run/Stop behavior and interaction with scope control.
- Added average trace detection to ACPR and MCPR measurements.
- Reduced total samples/symbols required for modulation measurements. (Option SVM)
Known Issues
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The following are known issues. If available, a workaround is given.
- The frequency control for the Amplitude vs Time, Frequency vs Time, Phase vs Time, and RF I&Q vs Time measurements actually controls 'measurement frequency' even though control label reads 'center frequency'.
- Starting with v2.0.104 a "FILE NOT FOUND" error may appear in the event log one time after the initial upgrade is completed. This is the result of a change to the disk location for the saved power-down instrument state.
Workaround: None needed.
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Version 2.1.0091 Date: October 14, 2009
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This release note summarizes new features, improvements and bug fixes contained
in the above software release.
The current software for SignalVu is available at www.tektronix.com
SignalVu provides vector signal analysis software for the following
Tektronix Oscilloscopes:
DPO7054, DPO7104, DPO7254, DPO7354, DPO70404, DPO70604, DPO70804,
DSA70404, DSA70604, DSA70804, DPO71254, DPO71604, DPO72004, DSA71254,
DSA71604, DSA72004, DPO70404B, DPO70604B, DPO70804B, DSA70404B,
DSA70604B, DSA70804B, DPO71254B, DPO71604B, DPO72004B, DSA71254B,
DSA71604B, DSA72004B
Scope firmware version 4.3.0 or higher is required to operate this version of SignalVu.
Version 2.1.0091 adds the following functions.
- Replay selected data from acquisition history.
- Acquisition data save options (entire record or analysis length; current acquisition, selected frames, or entire history).
- User control of Measurement Frequency (allows analysis of signals not at the center frequency).
New Features present in Pulse Measurements (Option SVP)
- Enhancement to Droop and Ripple measurements (added results in dB)
- Pulse Overshoot measurement
- Trend of pulse measurements vs. time
- Pulse Impulse Response measurement
- Histogram added to Pulse Statistics
- Pulse Carrier Frequency measurement
- User-adjustable resolution for pulse measurements
- Simplified controls for pulse definitions and measurement timing.
Bug fixes and other enhancements
--------------------------------
- Measurement support has been removed for the following modulation types in General Purpose Modulation Analysis (Option SVM):
* SOQPSK, SBPSK and CPM for MIL-STD-188-181C
* SOQPSK-ARTM Tier 1
- The "guard band" between channels in the ACPR and MCPR measurements has been increased (2x) to better account for channel edge effects.
- Trace points control has been added for the ACPR and MCPR measurements.
- The TIQ file format has been updated to support Acquisition History. As a result TIQ files saved with this version, and following, cannot be read by any previous SW version.
- Event numbers returned from :status::events¡ are changed such that events which do not go to the event queue have their event numbers offset by +10,000 (decimal) compared to previous releases. See the programmer manual for details about this query.
Known Issues
------------
The following are known issues. If available, a workaround is given.
- The frequency control for the Amplitude vs Time, Frequency vs Time, Phase vs Time, and RF I&Q vs Time measurements actually controls 'measurement frequency' even though control label reads 'center frequency'.
- Starting with v2.0.104 a "FILE NOT FOUND" error may appear in the event log one time after the initial upgrade is completed. This is the result of a change to the disk location for the saved power-down instrument state.
Workaround: None needed.
Documentation
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The instrument help files have been updated to include the new features. The programmers manual has been updated to include commands for the new functions. The new programmers manual is available on www.tektronix.com
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Version 2.0.104 Date: May 15 2009
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This release note summarizes new features, improvements and bug fixes contained
in the above software release.
The current software for SignalVu is available at www.tektronix.com
SignalVu provides vector signal analysis software for the following
Tektronix Oscilloscopes:
DPO7054, DPO7104, DPO7254, DPO7354, DPO70404, DPO70604, DPO70804,
DSA70404, DSA70604, DSA70804, DPO71254, DPO71604, DPO72004, DSA71254,
DSA71604, DSA72004, DPO70604B, DPO70604B, DPO70804B, DSA70404B,
DSA70604B, DSA70804B, DPO71254B, DPO71604B, DPO72004B, DSA71254B,
DSA71604B, DSA72004B
Scope firmware version 4.3.0 or higher is required to operate SignalVu.
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Version 2.0.104 adds the following functions.
New Features present in DPO/DSA Option SVE - Signal View Essentials, Vector Signal Analysis Software
- Improved gain/loss correction
- Expanded help files and printable help document
- AM/FM/PM modulation analysis
New Features present in DPO/DSA Option SVM - Signal View Modulation, General Purpose Digital Modulation Analysis, requires SVE
New Modulation Types
- SOQPSK, SBPSK and CPM for MIL-STD-188-181C
- SOQPSK-ARTM Tier 1
- 2FSK, 4FSK, 8FSK and 16FSK
- OQPSK
- C4FM for Project 25
- PI/2 DBPSK
New Modulation Displays
- Demodulated I and Q
- Eye Diagram
- Trellis Diagram
Others
- User-defined modulation analysis filters
- Modulation analysis of signals not at center frequency
- User defined symbol map for symbol table
Known Issues
------------
The following are known issues for the version of the SignalVu software.
If available, a workaround is given.
- Long acquisitions cannot be aborted. SignalVu always waits for the scope
to finish the current acquisition before aborting or performing other actions.
- Large span/RBW ratios can exhaust available virtual memory. A message is displayed
for this condition. Decrease span or increase RBW to clear the condition.
- Fast frame acquisition mode is not supported in this release.
- Changing settings when using recalled WFM files (for example, Center Frequency, Span)
may not work properly. To change settings first set up the measurement parameters
in SignalVu, THEN recall the WFM (with high enough sample rate and enough samples).
- Under some conditions an exception may occur when attempting to uninstall the SignalVu application.
Workaround: In Add/Remove Programs for the SignalVu application - First select Change->Repair, then select Change/Remove.
The application should remove successfully.
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Version 1.3.576 Date: October 27, 2008
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This release note summarizes new features, improvements and bug fixes contained
in the above software release.
The current software for SignalVu is available at www.tektronix.com
New Features
------------
SignalVu provides vector signal analysis software for the following
Tektronix Oscilloscopes:
DPO7054, DPO7104, DPO7254, DPO7354, DPO70404, DPO70604, DPO70804,
DSA70404, DSA70604, DSA70804, DPO71254, DPO71604, DPO72004, DSA71254,
DSA71604, DSA72004
Scope firmware version 4.2.0 or higher is required to operate SignalVu.
Known Issues
------------
The following are known issues for the version of the SignalVu software.
If available, a workaround is given.
- Long acquisitions cannot be aborted. SignalVu always waits for the scope
to finish the current acquisition before aborting or performing other actions.
- Large span/RBW ratios can exhaust available virtual memory. A message is displayed
for this condition. Decrease span or increase RBW to clear the condition.
- Fast frame acquisition mode is not supported in this release.
- SignalVu software may re-install after upgrading the scope firmware. If SignalVu
is installed at the time the scope firmware is upgraded, some SignalVu files are removed.
Subsequently starting SignalVu from the desktop icon will start the SignalVu installer
to replace these files. Follow the SignalVu installation instructions to complete the re-install.
- Changing settings when using recalled WFM files (for example, Center Frequency, Span)
may not work properly. To change settings first set up the measurement parameters
in SignalVu, THEN recall the WFM (with high enough sample rate and enough samples).