Scan Speed Using the 44702A and the 44710A

The true scan speed must be measured with an oscilloscope. The MEAS command includes the time to transfer the readings to an array. The MEAS command completed in 11 sec. The actual scan rate is >5500 rdgs/sec (approx 6680 rdgs/sec). If you use MEAS, the data is transferred between bursts. Thus, the scan rate is >5500 rdgs/sec for 20 readings and then a pause occurs. The MEAS command took 7.77 seconds to execute. The benchmark Basic (*.bas) program is attached to this page.