Everything You Need to Know About Sample Rate
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As our world becomes ever more dependent on technology, engineers are feeling the increased pressure to develop faster and more efficient devices. When designing a new device, the last thing you want is a redesign and delay due to an error that should have been caught earlier on in development.
Oscilloscopes are well-known instruments. However, getting a useful, accurate view of your signal isn’t as simple as plugging it in, turning it on, and connecting the probe to your device. One of the key specifications that dramatically impacts the signal you see on the display is the sample rate. Using an incorrect sample rate or acquisition mode can result in an inaccurate or distorted representation of your signal.
To accurately test your design, it is critical to know what sample rate is, why you should care about it, and how to ensure you are using the proper sample rate.