Course

High-Speed Oscilloscope Basics

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In this course, you'll learn the essential capabilities and limitations of oscilloscopes. This is a must-take course for anyone with a scope in their lab.

Learn:

Essential concepts like sample rate vs. bandwidth
Advanced concepts like advanced triggering and analysis
Key capabilities of the InfiniiVision X-Series oscilloscopes

Lessons

Lesson 1 - Time Domain vs. Frequency Domain

An introduction to the difference between time domain and frequency domain analysis, and how oscilloscopes can perform both types of measurements using various tools, such as FFT, spectrogram, and frequency response analysis.

Lesson 2 - Sample Rate

Learn what sample rate is, how it affects the accuracy and resolution of oscilloscope measurements, and how to choose the appropriate sample rate for different signals and applications.

Lesson 3 - Bandwidth

An explanation of what bandwidth is, how it affects the fidelity and frequency response of oscilloscope measurements, and how to choose the appropriate bandwidth for different signals and applications.

Lesson 4 - Oscilloscope Architecture

A brief overview of the two main types of oscilloscope architectures: real-time and equivalent-time sampling, and their advantages and disadvantages for different types of signals and applications.

Lesson 5 - Waveform Update Rate

Review what waveform update rate is, how it affects the visibility and capture rate of oscilloscope measurements, and how to optimize the waveform update rate for different signals and applications.

Lesson 6 - Memory Depth

Uncover what memory depth is, how it affects the duration and resolution of oscilloscope measurements, and how to optimize the memory depth for different signals and applications.

Lesson 7 - Triggering

Understand what triggering is, how it affects the stability and synchronization of oscilloscope measurements, and how to use various types of triggers for different signals and applications.

Lesson 8 - Waveform Visualization

Gain knowledge on what waveform visualization is, how it affects the clarity and readability of oscilloscope measurements, and how to use various tools to enhance the waveform visualization, such as intensity grading, color grading, persistence mode, histograms, eye diagrams, mask tests, and measurements.

Lesson 9 - Probe Basics

Learn what probes are, how they affect the signal integrity and loading of oscilloscope measurements, and how to choose and use the right probes for different signals and applications.

Kataloge

High-Performance Digital Products

Modern products are driving the need for faster processing, lower power consumption, and more precise measurements across a wide range of industries.

Applikationsberichte

Evaluating Oscilloscope Signal Integrity

The term “signal integrity” surfaces regularly in the electronic test. Signal integrity is the primary measure of signal quality. The importance of signal integrity increases with bandwidth, the need to view small signals, or the need to see small changes on larger signals. Why does oscilloscope signal integrity matter?

eBooks

7 Common Oscilloscope Probing Pitfalls To Avoid

Understanding common probing pitfalls and how to avoid them is crucial in making better measurements.

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