#202: Basics of using FFT on a Tektronix TDS2000 oscilloscope

This video (by request) gives an overview of how to the FFT Math function on the Tektronix TDS2000 series oscilloscope. (same applies to the TDS1000). A brief review of FFT fundamentals is given, followed by a demonstration of using the FFT function and controls, ending with a description of the mathematical relationships between the scope settings and the FFT results. More modern scopes will have different (easier to use) controls for the FFT than this 12+ yr old scope, but it is instructive to understand the operation of this feature.

More detail regarding the basics of an FFT on a scope can be found in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRf-IpG6XAw />
A copy of the note pages from this video can be found here:
http://www.dorkage.com/youtube/FFTonTDS2000.pdf

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