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  • What is an Analog Oscilloscope?

    * Introduction Imagine diagnosing complex electronic issues with a tool that has stood the test of time: the analog oscilloscope. This article takes you through the journey of this indispensable instrument, from its historical roots to modern applications…

  • Tektronix 2-series MSO - A Jack of All Trades That Can Go Anywhere?

    Tektronix 2-series MSO RoadTest Review
    by Gough Lui (July - October 2023)

    It was 8th June 2022 when, at the Next Gen Tek event online, I heard about Tektronix’s 2-series MSO. It was heralded as the oscilloscope that will “change everything”, a new product...

  • Tek 2-Series MSO In-Depth – Ch3: On-The-Bench User Experience

    Tek 2-Series MSO In-Depth – Ch3: On-The-Bench User Experience

    Now that I have the Tektronix 2-series MSO in-hand, it’s time to set it up and find out what it’s like to live with. Unfortunately, as this unit has not been provided with the 16-channel digital probe, there will be no tests involving the digital channels…
  • Tek 2-Series MSO In-Depth – Ch5: TekDrive, TekScope, Kickstart & ArbExpress

    Tek 2-Series MSO In-Depth – Ch5: TekDrive, TekScope, Kickstart & ArbExpress

    A key differentiating factor for Tektronix products is the software support that ties in with the oscilloscope. While most other vendors typically have just the oscilloscope and options which install on the oscilloscope (leaving users to program their…
  • Tek 2-Series MSO In-Depth – Ch4: Remote Connectivity

    Tek 2-Series MSO In-Depth – Ch4: Remote Connectivity

    As the last blog post concentrated on the usage of the MSO on-the-bench, this one will focus on its capabilities when using its remote-control interfaces. Documentation and Support Information regarding the 2-series MSO’s programmatic interface is…
  • Tek 2-Series MSO In-Depth – Ch6: Going Portable

    Tek 2-Series MSO In-Depth – Ch6: Going Portable

    A key distinguishing feature of the 2-series MSO is the ability to go portable. This means you could, in theory, do your oscilloscope probing from almost anywhere. Putting the MSO24 into 2-PC I unboxed the 2-PC protective case in Chapter 2 earlier…
  • Tek 2-Series MSO In-Depth – Ch7: Instrument Performance Tests

    Tek 2-Series MSO In-Depth – Ch7: Instrument Performance Tests

    As an oscilloscope is a very sophisticated device, there are only a limited set of tests that someone like myself without a calibration lab can perform. Nevertheless, they have all been grouped together and reported in this blog. Front-End Noise Everyone…
  • Tek 2-Series MSO In-Depth – Ch2: Unboxing & Feature Introduction

    Tek 2-Series MSO In-Depth – Ch2: Unboxing & Feature Introduction

    In this second in-depth blog posting, I’ll be looking at the boxes that have arrived. Peeling away the packaging, I’ll reveal what’s included inside this RoadTest bundle and comment on some of the key design features and key differences from what was…
  • Tek 2-Series MSO In-Depth – Ch1: Market Survey

    Tek 2-Series MSO In-Depth – Ch1: Market Survey

    First of all, let me begin by thanking element14 and Tektronix for selecting me as the lucky RoadTester for the Tektronix 2-series MSO. This is a product I’ve been looking at since launch, having attending the launch event, as there is more than meets…

  • R&S® MXO 4 Oscilloscope

    Community Comments about this Roadtest 
    This oscilloscope plus options and accessories has a list price of about $20,000 (US). What makes this product standout out so much?? I'll let some element14 members explain:

    • "The MXO4 manages to combine ridiculous...

  • Roadtest Thread for the R&S®︎MXO 4 Oscilloscope RoadTest

    Please use this forum post for any questions you may have about this RoadTest.

  • Terms and Conditions for R&S®︎MXO 4 Oscilloscope RoadTest

    R&S®MXO 4 Oscilloscope – RoadTest Terms and Conditions These are the terms and conditions which govern the R&S®MXO 4 Oscilloscope RoadTest contest. This Contest requires participants to submit an application indicating their previous experience with…

  • Digilent ADP3450 In-Depth – Ch7: Using the ADP3450 in Various Applications

    In this blog post, I put the Digilent Analog Discovery Pro ADP3450 into various applications. Lissajous Waveform Generation Having access to two waveform generator channels and two oscilloscope channels naturally leads to the temptation to generate…

  • Digilent ADP3450 In-Depth – Ch4: Tour of Digilent WaveForms

    In this chapter, I will look more into detail of each of the modules within the Digilent WaveForms application, while also providing some insight into the user experience of using the ADP3450 in these modes. Digilent WaveForms Tour & User Experience…

  • Digilent ADP3450 In-Depth – Ch8: Instrument Performance Tests

    This chapter will cover a number of instrument performance tests that I conducted to ascertain the capability of the instrument and verify its specifications compared to its datasheet. This is perhaps the most exciting part of the review, not least because…

  • Digilent ADP3450 In-Depth – Ch6: WaveForms SDK for Python

    What makes a piece of test equipment truly useful is the ability to automate measurements. Instead of interactively twiddling knobs and pushing buttons (even if they are on-screen), the ability for the instrument to be controlled through a program or…

  • Digilent ADP3450 In-Depth – Ch1: Market Survey & Feature Introduction

    In this blog, I will be looking at the Digilent Analog Discovery Pro ADP3450 and how it compares with other products on the market. I will also be looking at what is unique about the ADP3450 and who it might appeal to. Feature Introduction The Digilent…

  • Digilent ADP3450 In-Depth – Ch3: Setup of Waveforms & Documentation

    This blog posting will consider the initial set-up procedure for the hardware and software, while also evaluating the support and documentation provided. Obtaining Software To actually run the ADP3450, you will need to download the WaveForms software…

  • Digilent ADP3450 In-Depth – Ch2: Unboxing

    This blog post is dedicated to the unboxing of the Digilent Analog Discovery Pro ADP3450 Mixed Signal Oscilloscope, featuring images of the unit and included probes for the RoadTest. Unboxing The ADP3450 arrived in a surprisingly large box – about…

  • Digilent ADP3450 In-Depth – Ch5: Linux Mode, LAN & Wi-Fi Connectivity

    One of the most interesting features of the Digilent Analog Discovery Pro ADP3450 is the Linux Mode for embedded development. This represents a bit of a paradigm shift in USB test instruments – no longer are they just following the commands of a remotely…

  • Digilent ADP3450 In-Depth – Ch9: Teardown

    In this exciting blog post, I will take apart the Digilent Analog Discovery Pro ADP3450 to see what it’s made of and how it’s been designed. This post will include a few nice photos of the internals along with a listing of some of the major parts that…

  • Automated Test on Analog Discovery Pro

    This project demonstrates how to use the Analog Discovery Pro in Linux mode to run the automated test on Digilent PmodAD5, an SPI-enabled analog to digital converter (ADC). The test is utilized Digilent WaveForms Software Development Kit (SDK) to measure…

  • Streaming data from a portable mixed-signal oscilloscope

    This project will show you how to stream data and control the Digilent Analog Discovery Pro Digilent Analog Discovery Pro (ADP3450/ADP3250) remotely. There are 2 ways to establish the connection, using Standard Mode and Linux Mode, to communicate with…

  • What Are The Types of Oscilloscopes?

    Oscilloscopes come in many different sizes, configurations and capabilities. All oscilloscopes graph signals over time. From general purpose bench oscilloscopes to high performance oscilloscopes they vary widely in terms of the speed of signals th...
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  • Live! 15-Mar Keysight University Live

    15-Mar backup live stream See all the festivities at https://bit.ly/KULive2
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