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Modified Noise Power Ratio testing of high resolution digitizers

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/10153751· OSTI ID:10153751

A broadband, full signal range, side-by-side (tandem) test method for estimating the internal noise performance of high resolution digitizers is described and illustrated. The technique involves a re-definition of the traditional Noise Power Ratio (NPR) test, a change that not only makes this test applicable to higher resolution systems than was previously practical, but also enhances its value and flexibility. Since coherence analysis is the basis of this new definition, and since the application of coherence procedures to high resolution data poses several problems, this report discusses these problems and their resolution.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
10153751
Report Number(s):
SAND--94-0221; ON: DE94012471; BR: GB0103012
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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