[SI-LIST] RMS jitter

Hi all,

I am not very clear on what exactly is the RMS jitter value when using a 
scope such
as the Tek11801.  Also, the relation between RMS and pk-pk jitter 
values.  Looking
at the eye for X amount of time is it possible to get the RMS value from 
the pk-pk value.
The oscilloscope basically generates the pk-pk value from the time 
difference between
the furthest points on the histogram which varies with the number of 
samples taken,
not a very sensible measurement I guess.

I remember multiplying the RMS value by 14 (7 sigma) to get the pk-pk value 
in the
past because we were using BER tolerance of 10exp-12...what this means, I don't
exactly know.

Any reference to documents on RMS jittter or any feedback will be very helpful,

Thanks in advance,
Khalid 

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