Pico Technology (www.picotech.com) has introduced a high-resolution, two channel oscilloscope that is suitable for scientific, field-service and general use — the PicoScope 4224. Offering 12-bit resolution and one percent accuracy, the oscilloscope provides an excellent choice for vibration, noise and mechanical analysis. With input ranges from ±50 mV to ±20 V, the PicoScope 4224 enables […]
Archives for September 2011
Oscilloscope performance terms and considerations
Learning to use an oscilloscope involves learning the measurement and performance terms of an oscilloscope. Understanding the terms help users compare and evaluate an oscilloscope with other models, and choose the proper oscilloscope for his application. Among the important performance terms and considerations are bandwidth, rise time, sample rate, waveform capture rate, triggering capabilities, record […]
Agilent DSO8104A Infiniium Oscilloscope
Agilent (www.agilent.com) has unveiled one of the most inexpensive high-performance Windows-based oscilloscopes that offer superior signal viewing, responsive deep memory and advanced analysis – the DSO8104A Infiniium Oscilloscope. With one GHz bandwidth and a maximum sample rate of four GSa/s, this four channel oscilloscope retains a traditional form factor as comes with an integrated GPIB […]
3-in-1 Sensor from OSRAM Combines IR LED to Detect Proximity and Ambient Light
The new “3 in 1” SFH 7773 digital sensor from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors makes it easier than ever to install both proximity and ambient light sensing in smart phones and similar devices by combining the functions of a digital ambient light sensor and a digital proximity sensor in a single compact unit. It also simplifies […]