Title :
Two ways to catch a wave (oscilloscopes)
Author :
Rush, Ken ; Lucero-Hall, Teri
Author_Institution :
Hewlett-Packard Co., Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Abstract :
Digital and analog oscilloscopes are compared. It is shown that digital oscilloscopes can compete with the best analog types when they are used with analog-to-digital converters that run at 4 Gsamples/s. The advantages of the digital instruments are examined.<>
Keywords :
analogue-digital conversion; cathode-ray oscilloscopes; computerised instrumentation; digital storage oscilloscopes; CRO; analog oscilloscopes; analog-to-digital converters; computerised instrumentation; digital instruments; digital oscilloscopes; Analog-digital conversion; Art; Bandwidth; Circuit testing; Delay; Displays; Image coding; Oscilloscopes; Signal resolution; X-rays;
Journal_Title :
Spectrum, IEEE
