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What is Calibration?

What is Calibration?

Calibration is the comparison of a measurement device (an unknown) against an equal or better standard. A standard in a measurement is considered the reference; it is the one in the comparison taken to be the more correct of the two. One calibrates to find out how far the unknown is from the standard.

Calibration is all about confidence in the measurement results you're getting and assures you that your measurements are accurate within the specification limits that led you to select the instrument in the first place.
 
Every new Tektronix measurement product arrives freshly calibrated and adjusted, with a Certificate of Traceable Calibration. Dig a little deeper into the documentation and you will find details about recommended calibration intervals. These routine calibrations are your prescription for the continued health and performance of your instrument.

Oscilloscope Calibration Services

What are the costs and risks of not calibrating?

Today's digital instruments are not exempt from regular calibrations. Even though they inherently are more stable than their analog predecessors, their tolerances are much narrower than in the past. And even the latest digitizing instruments have analog circuitry—preamplifiers, buffers, etc.—whose performance can change over time.
A regular schedule of calibrations will keep your Tektronix instrument in optimal condition to support your design, troubleshooting, and manufacturing work.

 

Why Choose Tektronix for Calibration Service?

  • Calibration services for equipment from 9,000-plus manufacturers—far more than just Tektronix!
  • Extensive global service network—more than 100 points of service.
  • Superior quality—181 ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation parameters.
  • 1,100-plus associates—highly skilled technicians and sales representatives.