How to Generate a Two-Tone Signal for a Stress Test
Stress testing designs under real-world conditions with a two-tone signal
Testing design limits requires simulating a signal with quantitative, nonideal characteristics using a high-quality, known-good signal source. To characterize design limits and measure the quality of signal timing, designers must add distortion waveforms, jitter, or noise to stress test their devices under non-ideal conditions. Using a waveform generator, design engineers begin with an ideal signal, then stress test the design by adding noise to one test channel using a two-tone signal.
The waveform generator produces low-distortion, stable, reliable signals and utilizes summing capabilities to generate an intentionally non-ideal waveform for device testing. This process checks the device under test’s (DUT's) robustness and immunity under simulated non-ideal, real-world operational conditions.
Two-tone signal generation solution
See demo of two-tone signal generation
This is a modal window.
Explore products in our two-tone signal generation solution
-
33622A Waveform Generator, 120 MHz, 2 Channel
-
33503B BenchLink Waveform Builder Pro Software
Discover resources and insights
Additional resources for two-tone signal generation
Related use cases
-
How to Perform Power Sequencing
Designing and operating electronic systems requires power sequencing to ensure the proper functioning and safety of devices. Learn how to perform power sequencing using a triple-output bench power supply.
Learn more
-
How to Test 400G / 800G Electrical Transmitter Conformance
Evaluating the interoperability of 100 Gb/s Ethernet electrical transmitters require high-bandwidth oscilloscopes to measure 53 GBd PAM4 signals and analyze their performance against IEEE and OIF compliance test standards. Learn how to use a high-performance oscilloscope, combined with compliance test software, to automate the test process and provide fast, accurate interoperability results.
Learn more
-
How to Test and Debug DDR4 Systems
Engineers implementing DDR4 systems and memory require a solution that provides trace capture and analysis, enabling insights needed to understand system behavior. Learn how to test your DDR4 memory system’s performance and protocol functionality analysis for complete compliance.
Learn more
Get in touch with one of our experts
Need help finding the right solution for you?