sampling (1)
sampling (1)
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built the test bench
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Polt the input and output voltages for each sampling period.
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schematic of Ideal Track & Hold and Sample & Hold circuit
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the expected output.
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Setting the Spectrum Assistant parameters .
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What is the power of the peak signal (in dB)?
How many bins are occupied by the test signal?
What is the noise floor (in dBFS)?
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What is the relation between the SNR, NFFT, Signal Power, and Noise Floor?
The relationship between these parameters can be described as follows:
SNR (dB) = Signal Power (dBm) - Noise Floor (dBm)
Higher SNR values indicate a stronger signal relative to the noise, resulting in better
signal quality.
• Signal Power and Noise Floor determine the SNR.
• Higher Signal Power or lower Noise Floor leads to a higher SNR.
• NFFT affects the frequency resolution in FFT analysis, allowing for finer detection of
frequency components in the signal. However, increasing NFFT also increases
computational complexity and time.
• The specific relationship between these parameters depends on the characteristics
of the signal, noise, and the system being analyzed
Difference between:
1. Track & Hold (T&H): A Track & Hold circuit continuously follows the input signal
and tracks its amplitude. When a trigger signal is received, the T&H circuit holds
the voltage level of the input signal constant and maintains that value until the
trigger is released. The T&H circuit provides continuous tracking of the input
signal, allowing for accurate representation of the signal's amplitude during the
hold phase.
2. Sample & Hold (S&H): A Sample & Hold circuit samples the input signal at discrete
time intervals, typically triggered by a clock signal. When triggered, the S&H circuit
acquires and holds the voltage value of the input signal at that specific moment.
The held value remains constant until the next trigger event, and then the circuit
samples and holds the updated value. The S&H circuit provides discrete snapshots
of the input signal at specific time points.
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