Oscilloscope Techniques

Alan Wolke, call sign W2AEW, turns an oscilloscope into a TV monitor.

Can an oscilloscope replace an analyzer in microwave/mmWave applications? What are the limitations of an oscilloscope, and where does the signal and spectrum analyzer remain the...

Detailed real-world advice and demonstrations of multiple techniques on a sample microcontroller board can help you debug your power integrity problems fast.

Root-cause analysis of signal integrity problems on high speed digital buses

This series of tutorial videos digs into a number of the specifics of working with oscilloscopes.

What goes into building an oscilloscope?

The latest in portable test and evaluation equipment puts a lot of free-range functionality into the hands of engineers and technicians.

Tools used to visualize RF signals have evolved over time from the spectrum analyzer to today’s RF recorders. However, each era's tools have had limitations. This article shows...

Ideally switch-mode power supplies would behave like mathematical models. But since they don’t you need to perform thorough characterization and troubleshooting. Fortunately, ...

You want to learn more about oscilloscopes and how to use? Register for the Rohde & Schwarz fundamentals poster and get some tips and tricks.

As systems become faster and more complex, engineers must take the time to thoroughly test power rails to ensure that each part of the system is getting the correct power to meet...

Concepts and factors to keep in mind when selecting an oscilloscope include bandwidth, sample rate, max memory depth, and waveform update rate.

Oscilloscope signal integrity impacts signal shape and measurement values. This article is intended to help you assess the signal integrity of your oscilloscope and make trustworthy...

Sometimes a simulation might reveal a mystery peak in a waveform, but don’t necessarily let that dissuade you if the circuit is working and EMI or any other potential dangers ...

Despite many similarities, it’s important to understand that oscilloscopes and digitizers are quite different, with each optimized for different target applications. Which will...

Getting the job done right means making design tradeoffs and spending your time wisely—sometimes you can save time by taking the easy road, sometimes not.

Many probes populate the T&M market—deciding on the best option requires a good understanding of bandwidth, attenuation ratio, and loading specs.

These tips help further refine the understanding and ultimate selection of your next probe, in order to fully exploit your equipment and gain confidence in probe measurements....

The path to digitalization for both real-time and sampling scopes is essentially the same. The input signal passes through front-end signal conditioning circuitry on the oscilloscope...