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Oscilloscopes normally have 2 or 4 analog channels. Some scopes can be configured with up to 8 or even 16 channels. Other products support a coupling of several instruments to achieve up to 80 channels. Read more...
Latest Oscilloscope News |
Compact low-cost 8-in-1 Oscilloscope
18 January 2018 - Rohde & Schwarz launched the new R&S RTC1000 oscilloscope series. Starting at a price of EUR 835, the instrument’s comprehensive features are tailored to meet the needs of users in the field of education, engineers with low budgets and hobbyists. The compact oscilloscope can double as an eight-channel logic analyzer, a four-channel pattern generator and a protocol analyzer for I2C, SPI, UART/RS-232, CAN and LIN; and as a digital voltmeter, component tester, spectrum analyzer and counter.
Rohde & Schwarz expands again its Oscilloscope Portfolio
16 January 2018 - Rohde & Schwarz introduced the new oscilloscope series R&S RTM3000 and R&S RTA4000. Both series incorporate a proprietary 5 Gsample/s 10-bit ADC. The new R&S RTM3000 oscilloscope offers bandwidths of 100 MHz, 200 MHz, 350 MHz, 500 MHz and 1 GHz and include 40 Msample (80 Msample interleaved) per channel acquisition memory with an optional 400 Msample segmented acquisition memory. The new R&S RTA4000 oscilloscope offers bandwidths of 200 MHz, 350 MHz, 500 MHz and 1 GHz and include 100 Msample (200 Msample interleaved) per channel acquisition memory and standard 1 Gsample (1,000 Msample) segmented acquisition memory.
B&K Precision launched new 200 MHz Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes
21 December 2017 -- B&K Precision announced the next evolution of the 2540 series, with 2540C series DSO and MSO models. The scope features a 8" widescreen with 256-level color gradient, 2 analog channels, and logic analyzer. The logic analyzer software and 16-channel logic probe are included in the initial purchase of MSO models or can be upgraded in the field for DSO models.
New Oscilloscope Software Solutions for Automotive Design and Engineering
06 December 2017 – Tektronix released new automotive-specific software solutions for the 5 Series MSO mixed signal oscilloscope designed to speed up validation and debug and shorten design cycles for the complex electronics systems found in next-generation vehicles. These new automotive solutions take full advantage of key 5 Series MSO innovations including up to 8 channels, 12-bit resolution and its massive high-definition capacitive touch display and highly intuitive user interface.
SIGLENT launched new 4-Channel Oscilloscopes
04 December 2017 - The Siglent SDS1000X-E four-channel series oscilloscopes are equipped with a 7-inch display with a resolution of 800 x 480 px, and come in bandwidths of up to 200MHz. In November 2016 Siglent released the SDS1000X-E series of two-channel SPO oscilloscopes, now the four-channel series followed with number of practical features added.
Pico Technology opened Office in Germany
30 November 2017 - Pico Technology opened an office in Garbsen, Germany. The new office is in response to German PicoScope users, distributors and vehicle manufacturers asking for local sales, training and support in Germany. The facility will also service the needs of customers from Austria and Switzerland.
Portable digital Oscilloscopes with Bandwidths from 60 MHz to 300 MHz
28 November 2017 - The new, stand-alone, portable, IP54, METRIX SCOPIX IV oscilloscopes are equipped with channels which are genuinely isolated from one another and from the earth with 600 V CAT III safety. They offer all the analysis modes: multimeter, analyser, recorder and viewing of the files recorded on the oscilloscope. Designed and developed using the latest cutting-edge technology, their ergonomic format ensures optimum user comfort.
Oscilloscope Basics |
10 Tips for selecting an Oscilloscope
The oscilloscope is one of the most important tools used in the design, repair and maintenance of electronics. Nevertheless the selection of the right type and configuration for your application is not an easy task. We listed some important points to consider.
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Oscilloscope Background |
Oscilloscope History and Milestones
Oscilloscopes have been invented in the 1920s. Up to now this instrument encountered many innovations. In the beginning the most important manufacturers have been General Radio, DuMont, General Electric and Radio Corporation of America. Later Cossor and later Solartron dominated the market. Today the main players are Keysight, Tektronix and Teledyne LeCroy. Below we listed some important oscilloscope milestones.