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Synthetic Instruments an overview
Synthetic Instruments
Musab Siddiq
January/2008
Master’s Thesis in Electronics & Telecommunications
Programme
Examiner: PhD. Magnus Isaksson
Supervisor: PhD. Niclas Björsell
Acknowledgements
This report documents a Master’s Thesis in
Electronics/Telecommunications conducted at Department of
Technology and Built Environment –University of Gävle,
Sweden.
First and foremost, I would like to express my sincere
appreciation to my supervisor, PhD. Niclas Björsell for the
excellent guidance, extensive cooperation, wisdom,
encouragement and constant support during the course of this
project. Special thanks go to the staff of ITB/Electronics & I
would like to express my gratitude to Professor Claes Beckman,
Olof Bengtsson, Per Ängskog, Magnus Isaksson, Daniel Rönnow,
Kjell Prytz and Professor Edvard Nordlander for their support
during the period of studies.
Lastly, my family and friends for their constant support and
encouragement.
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Table of Contents
Abstract
Page
1 Thesis overview……………………………………… 6
2 Theory………………………………………………... 7
Introduction……………………………………………. 7
Definitions…………………………………………….. 8
Synthetic instrument background……………………… 8
Automatic Test Systems……………………………….. 9
3 IEEE Standards coordinating SIs…………………. 12
Standards for obsolescence management……………… 12
Formal standards………………………………………. 12
De facto and industry standards……………………….. 14
4 Defense industry………………………………….16
Background……………………………………………. 16
Demands of cu