Method of analyzing serial data streams

Details Method of analyzing serial data streams Method of analyzing serial data streams

2003-09-29

2008-10-07

Chung, Phung M. (Department: 2117)

Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery

Pulse or data error handling

Skew detection correction

C702S066000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07434113

ABSTRACT:
A method of processing a data signal is provided. The method comprises the steps of acquiring a data signal by an acquisition unit of a test instrument for a predetermined time and storing the data signal in a memory of the test instrument. A clock signal is recovered from the stored data signal, and the stored data signal is sliced into a plurality of data segments of a predetermined length in accordance with the recovered clock signal.

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