Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) introduced a precision waveform analyzer for design verification and validation of high-speed electrical communications systems and components. The 86108B precision waveform analyzer has residual jitter below 50 femtoseconds, channel bandwidths to 50 GHz, and integrated clock recovery to 32 Gb/s. This new plug-in module is the latest addition to the […]
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Importance of a deep memory in oscilloscopes
Regardless of the application, an oscilloscope with deep memory offers numerous advantages that are difficult to live without. Thus, it is vital for users to understand the importance of a deep memory. The sample rate of an oscilloscope only indicates the maximum sample rate that can be achieved. To determine the sample rate, users should […]
Categories of oscilloscope measurements
Digital oscilloscopes enable users to perform various types of measurements on the waveform. The range and complexity of measurements offered depend on the feature set of the oscilloscope. Oscilloscope measurements can be divided into three different categories – the vertical-axis, horizontal axis and the frequency domain. Analyzing the vertical component of the applied signal, vertical-axis […]
LeCroy WavePro 760Zi-A Oscilloscope
LeCroy (www.lecroy.com) has introduced a four channel oscilloscope that combines high bandwidth edge with 10 different SMART triggers, allowing users to quickly isolate problems and start focusing on the cause. Offering six GHz bandwidth, the WavePro 760Zi-A comes with a large 15.4-inch WXGA color display, a sampling rate of up to 20 GS/s as well […]
New technology helps GDS-1152A oscilloscope overcome memory constraints
A 150 MHz oscilloscope from GW Instek’s (www.gwinstek.com) GDS-1000A Series overcome problems related to memory constraints with its MemoryPrime technology. The GDS-1152A is a dual channel digital oscilloscope that delivers a maximum real-time sampling rate of 1 GSa/s and an equivalent sample rate of up to 25 GSa/s. Its integrated MemoryPrime technology enables the oscilloscope […]
Oscilloscope Controls
Oscilloscopes are operated using the front-panel controls, which are divided into four main groups — the horizontal and vertical controls, input controls and the triggering controls. Found in the front-panel section marked Horizontal, the horizontal controls of the oscilloscope allow users to adjust the display’s horizontal scale. This section includes the control for the horizontal […]
LeCroy unveils High Resolution Oscilloscopes
LeCroy (www.lecroy.com) has proudly announced that its High Resolution Oscilloscope (HRO) models are the world’s lowest-noise and clearest oscilloscopes. Combining true 12-bit ADC’s, the oscilloscopes feature newly designed low-noise front ends that deliver unmatched signal fidelity. LeCroy’s HRO models offer a shocking contrast to conventional eight-bit oscilloscopes as they deliver crisp, super-thin traces as well […]
New 89600 VSA software compatible with Agilent oscilloscopes
Agilent Technologies Inc. (www.agilent.com) has unveiled the latest, innovative multi-measurement capability to its 89600 VSA software. Compatible with the company’s oscilloscopes, this advanced software allows simultaneous signal analysis of numerous carriers and signal formats for deeper signal insight and more efficient testing in wireless test. A premier vector signal analysis solution for R&D, Agilent’s 89600 […]
Basic properties of waves in an oscilloscope
A powerful tool used for designing and testing electronic devices, the oscilloscope helps engineers determine which components of a system are malfunctioning and which are behaving correctly. It also helps engineers determine whether a newly designed component is functioning in a manner that it has been intended. The oscilloscope’s main purpose is to display electronic […]
LeCroy WaveJet 312A Oscilloscope
LeCroy (www.lecroy.com) has introduced a two channel oscilloscope that offers 100 MHz bandwidth, a maximum real-time sampling rate of one GS/s and 500 kpts memory. Featuring a footprint of only four inches with a large, bright 7.5-inch display, this compact and lightweight oscilloscope is easy to carry and ideal for use in work environments where […]