Multi-function data acquisition system and method

摘要

A system and method of data acquisition for transmission line performance evaluation and fault detection applications may incorporate wideband topology from reception of signals to be analyzed through to a high speed analog to digital converter. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, for example, wideband variable gain amplifier and attenuation circuitry may be employed in conjunction with high speed sampling circuitry to facilitate event detection in a transmission line or wire; this implementation additionally allows seamless integration of spectrum analysis functionality in a single data acquisition system.