To operate an oscilloscope the user must learn how to ground the oscilloscope and set its controls. The user must also learn how to calibrate the oscilloscope as well as connect and compensate its probes. To ground the oscilloscope means connecting it to an electrically neutral reference point. This can be achieved by connecting the […]
Archives for August 2011
Yokogawa DL9000 DSO Series combines performance with ease-of-use
Yokogawa Electric Corporation’s (www.yokogawa.com) has unveiled a series of oscilloscope that seamlessly combines ease of use with performance. Offering great value among digital oscilloscopes within the range of 500 MHz and 1.5 GHz, the DL9000 DSO Series features a vast array of analysis functions that include trends, parameter statistics, real time filters, power analysis and […]
Tektronix introduces its fastest oscilloscope
Tektronix (www.tek.com) has unveiled its fastest oscilloscopes that come with a multi-chip module that offer an eight-way, 100 GS/s interleaved track, and a hold chip that features 33 GHz preamplifiers — the DPO/DSA73304D oscilloscopes. Providing a maximum real-time sampling rate of 100 GS/s on two channels, and an analogue bandwidth of 33 GHz on four […]
Important specifications of oscilloscope probe
Since oscilloscope probe is a vital addition to an oscilloscope, knowing its basic specifications are necessary to ensure that it will meet the requirements of the intended application. One of the most important specifications is accuracy, which is the probe’s attenuation of the signal such as that of a 10X probe. Relying on the accuracy […]
Yokogawa DL7440 Digital Oscilloscope
Yokogawa Electric (www.yokogawa.com) has introduced a four-channel oscilloscope that comes with up to 16-bit logic inputs — the DL7440 Digital Oscilloscope. Offered in a convenient, benchtop-sized package, the oscilloscope does not only enable users to capture up to 16 logic signals, it also allows for simultaneous measuring of up to four analog signals without synchronizing […]