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CHAPTER 7
Using SIM 3
7.5.3. Setting the Coherence Threshold
Coherence Threshold percentages from 90% to 0% can be set within the Frequency
Response measurement. Use the drop-down box at the bottom of the measurement
window, or open the Frequency Response Settings dialog box by right-clicking within the
measurement window or selecting it from the Settings menu.
Setting the number of averages (Avs) automatically sets the coherence threshold to a certain
percentage:
Averages (Avs) Coherence Threshold
2 90%
4 60%
8 40%
16 20%
NOTE: For example, a 90% Coherence Threshold means that the
correspondence between the measured signal at the two measurement points
must be extremely high in order for SIM 3 to produce a trace in the graph view for
that frequency; at lower levels of coherence it will be blanked. This methodology, and
the relationship of the number of averages with the coherence percentage shown
above, prevents SIM 3 from presenting trace data for frequencies that might be
erroneous.
7.5.4. Adjusting the Coherence Trace
The position of the coherence trace in the graph can be adjusted via the [+] and [–] buttons
on the right side of the Frequency Response window to three views: the entire window, the
top half of the window, or the top third of the window. The scale, showing values of 0, 50,
and 100 percent, is also presented on the right side of the window.
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