Making jitter measurement with statistical method

The jitter of a signal edge is an important problem in digital communications because it directly affects the bit error rate. The jitter measurement is the critical parameter in evaluating the quality of digital transmission system. Complex and expensive instruments must be used in jitter measurement with conventional method. The statistical method is based on high speed acquisition technique, making jitter measurement with a simple procedure, and producing a result closer to practice. The principle of making jitter measurement with statistical method is described and a graphical result is given.