TS 3845

TS 3845 is a terminology and definitions standard for pulse phenomena and pulse characteristics. It establishes the basic language used to communicate technical information clearly in pulse measurement methods, pulse measuring instruments, and other equipment that uses pulse technique. In practical terms, it is a vocabulary reference for anyone working with time-domain pulses, where consistent naming matters as much as the measurement itself.

Core concepts in pulse technology

In general technical use, a pulse is a short-duration event or signal, often with a rapid rise and decay. Pulse technology deals with observing, measuring, and comparing these transient phenomena in electrical and electronic contexts. Common pulse descriptors include amplitude, duration, rise time, peak value, repetition rate, and waveform shape. Clear definitions are essential because the same signal can be described differently unless the underlying terms are fixed and shared across documents and instruments.

What this standard covers in terminology terms

According to the scope, this standard provides definitions for terms related to pulse phenomena and pulse characteristics, and it is intended for use in standards covering pulse characteristic measurement methods, pulse apparatus, and other devices that use pulse technique. Its role is therefore primarily terminological: it supports consistent language across measurement and application standards rather than prescribing a standalone test procedure. Its alignment with IEC 469-1 also places it within an internationally recognisable pulse terminology framework.

• Definitions for pulse phenomena and pulse characteristics
• Terminology used in pulse measurement methods
• Vocabulary for pulse measuring apparatus and related devices
• A common language base for time-domain pulse technology