Digital storage oscilloscopes such as LeCroy's WaveSurfer combine high sample rates, advanced analysis software, and a large display area. A DSO is often used as a tool to view signals. In this case, ...

There was a time when getting a good oscilloscope not only involved a large outlay of capital, but also required substantial real estate on a workbench. The situation has improved considerably for the ...

Ok, you want to get an oscilloscope. Where do you start? This TechXchange includes content that will be useful for the operation of a scope in your test environment. This includes considerations like ...

I am trying to look at raw Ethernet waveforms on my oscilloscope, but I have no idea how to set it up: I have a pair of RJ45-to-SMA adapter boxes that allow me to carry a set of Ethernet signals over ...

One of the best things about digital oscilloscopes is that they can measure the acquired waveforms using a wide range of helpful measurement parameters. Most current oscilloscopes include about twenty ...

An oscilloscope is usually the most sensitive, and arguably most versatile, tool on a hacker’s workbench, often taking billions of samples per second to produce an accurate and informative ...

No instrument, whether in the time or frequency domains, is suitable for all use cases. Signal/spectrum analyzers shine for ensuring standards conformity. Oscilloscopes tend to be more versatile, ...