Understanding and Using Them Effectively
What happens in electronics is invisible to the naked eye. The instrument that allows to accurately visualize electrical signals, the one through which the effects of electronics become apparent to us, is the oscilloscope.
Alas, when one first ventures into electronics, it is often without an oscilloscope. And one is left fumbling, both physically and mentally. Observing an electrical signal on a screen for the first time is a revelation. Nobody wishes to forgo that marvel again. There is no turning back.
In electronics, if one wishes to progress with both enjoyment and understanding, an oscilloscope is essential. This marks the beginning of a period of questioning: how to choose one? And no sooner is that question answered than a whole string of others arises, which can be summed up in just one: how does one use the oscilloscope in such a way that what it displays truly reflects the reality of the signals?
Rémy Mallard is a passionate communicator with a gift for making complex technical subjects understandable and engaging. In this book, he provides clear answers to essential questions about using an oscilloscope and offers a wealth of guidance to help readers explore and understand the electrical signals behind electronic systems. With his accessible style and practical insights, this book is a valuable tool for anyone eager to deepen their understanding of electronics.
An illustrated chronicle of Teknology for collectors and restorers
Oscilloscopes have made a major contribution to the advancement of human knowledge, not only in electronics, but in all sciences, whenever a physical quantity can be converted into a timerelated electrical signal.
This book traces the history of a crucial instrument through many Tektronix products. This is the company that invented and patented most of the functions found in all oscilloscopes today. Tek is and will always be synonymous with the oscilloscope.
In nearly 600 pages, with hundreds of gorgeous photos, diagrams, anecdotes, and technical data, you'll travel through the history of Tektronix in a superb collector's edition with a technical point of view. The author is not afraid to get his hands dirty restoring his own Tek equipment. The journey starts in the early 1950s. It ends in the '90s, after exploring the ins and outs of the most interesting models in the 300, 400, 500, 5000, 7000, and 11000 series, from tubes to advanced hybrid technologies.
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Understanding and Using Them Effectively
What happens in electronics is invisible to the naked eye. The instrument that allows to accurately visualize electrical signals, the one through which the effects of electronics become apparent to us, is the oscilloscope.
Alas, when one first ventures into electronics, it is often without an oscilloscope. And one is left fumbling, both physically and mentally. Observing an electrical signal on a screen for the first time is a revelation. Nobody wishes to forgo that marvel again. There is no turning back.
In electronics, if one wishes to progress with both enjoyment and understanding, an oscilloscope is essential. This marks the beginning of a period of questioning: how to choose one? And no sooner is that question answered than a whole string of others arises, which can be summed up in just one: how does one use the oscilloscope in such a way that what it displays truly reflects the reality of the signals?
Rémy Mallard is a passionate communicator with a gift for making complex technical subjects understandable and engaging. In this book, he provides clear answers to essential questions about using an oscilloscope and offers a wealth of guidance to help readers explore and understand the electrical signals behind electronic systems. With his accessible style and practical insights, this book is a valuable tool for anyone eager to deepen their understanding of electronics.
An Illustrated Handbook of Vintage ‘Scopes Repair and Preservation
Tektronix oscilloscopes are true masterpieces of electronics and have helped mankind advance in every field of science, wherever a physical phenomenon needed to be observed and studied. They helped man reach the moon, find the cause of plane crashes, and paved the way for thousands of other discoveries.
Restoring and collecting these oscilloscopes is an exciting activity; it is really worthwhile to save them from the effects of time and restore them to their original condition. Many parts are quite easy to find, and there are many Internet sites, groups, and videos that can help you. Much of the original documentation is still available, but it is not always sufficient. This book contains a lot of information, descriptions, suggestions, technical notes, photos and schematics that can be of great help to those who want to restore or simply repair these wonderful witnesses of one of the most beautiful eras in the history of technology.
Component layouts included!
This book includes a nearly complete component layout plan of the original 545 oscilloscope, with relative reference designators. Not found in the original Tektronix manuals, this layout should prove invaluable to the repair technician.
The DIY Mini Digital Oscilloscope Kit (with shell) is an easy-to-build kit for a tiny digital oscilloscope. Besides the power switch, it has only one other control, a rotary encoder with a built-in pushbutton. The kit's microcontroller comes preprogrammed. The 0.96" OLED display has a resolution of 128 x 64 pixels. The oscilloscope features one channel that can measure signals up to 100 kHz. The maximum input voltage is 30 V, the minimum voltage is 0 V.
The kit consists of through-hole components (THT) are surface-mount devices (SMD). Therefore, assembling the kit means soldering SMD parts, which requires some soldering experience.
Specifications
Vertical range: 0 to 30 V
Horizontal range: 100 µs to 500 ms
Trigger type: auto, normal and single
Trigger edge: rising and falling
Trigger level: 0 to 30 V
Run/Stop mode
Automatic frequency measurement
Power: 5 V micro-USB
10 Hz, 5 V sinewave output
9 kHz, 0 to 4.8 V square wave output
Display: 0.96-inch OLED screen
Dimensions: 57 x 38 x 26 mm
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Documentation
The FNIRSI DSO152 is an extremely practical and cost-effective handheld oscilloscope with a real-time sampling rate of 2.5 MSa/s, a bandwidth of 200 kHz and complete trigger functions (single, normal and automatic).
It can be used for both periodic analog signals and non-periodic digital signals and can measure voltages up to ±400 V. Equipped with an efficient one-key AUTO, it can display the measured waveform without cumbersome adjustments. It is equipped with a high-resolution 2.8-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 320x240 pixels and a built-in 1000 mAh high-quality lithium battery for up to 4 hours of operation.
Specifications
Sampling rate
2.5 MSa/s
Bandwidth
200 kHz
Vertical sensitivity
10 mV/DIV - 20 V/DIV (Progress according to the 1-2-5 way)
Time base range
10µS/DIV - 50s/DIV (Progress according to the 1-2-5 way)
Voltage range
X1: ±40 V (Vpp: 80 V)X10: ±400 V (Vpp: 800 V)
Trigger method
Auto/Normal/Single
Coupling method
AC/DC
Display
2.8" (320 x 240 pixels)
USB charging
5 V/1 A
Lithium battery capacity
1000 mAh
Square wave calibration
Frequency: 1K, Duty cycle: 50%
Dimensions
99 x 68.3 x 19.5 mm
Weight
100 g
Included
FNIRSI DSO152 oscilloscope
Alligator clip probe
USB cable
Lanyard
Manual
Downloads
Manual
Firmware V0.1
The FNIRDSI DSO-TC4 is a multifunctional transistor oscilloscope that is both comprehensive and practical. It is designed for use in maintenance and R&D applications, integrating an oscilloscope, transistor tester, and signal generator into a single device.
Features
Equipped with a 2.8-inch TFT color screen for a clear and intuitive display
Built-in high-capacity rechargeable lithium battery (1500 mAh) with a standby time of up to 4 hours
Compact and lightweight, ideal for mobile use
Specifications
Oscilloscope
Analog Bandwidth
10 MHz
Real-Time Sampling Rate
48 MSa/s
Input Impedance
1 MΩ
Coupling Mode
AC/DC
Test Voltage Range
1:1 Probe: 80 Vpp (+40 V)
10:1 Probe: 800 Vpp (+400 V)
Vertical Sensitivity
10 mV/div~10 V/div (X1 range)
Vertical Displacement
Adjustable with indication
Time Base Range
50ns~20s
Trigger Mode
Auto/Normal/Single
Trigger Type
Rising edge, Falling edge
Trigger Level
Adjustable with indication
Waveform Freeze
Yes (HOLD function)
Automatic Measurement
Max, Min, Avg, RMS, Vpp, Frequency, Cycle, Duty Cycle
Component Tester
Transistor
Amplification factor "hfe"; Base-Emitter voltage "Ube", Ic/Ie, Collector-Emitter reverse leakage current "Iceo", Ices, Forward voltage drop of protection diode "Uf"
Diode
Forward voltage drop <5 V (Forward voltage drop, Junction capacitance, Reverse leakage current)
Zener Diode
0.01~32 V
Reverse Breakdown Voltage (K-A-A Test Area)
Field-Effect Transistor (FET)
JFET: Gate capacitance "Cg", Drain current Id under "Vgs", Forward voltage drop of protection diode "Uf"
IGBT: Drain current Id under Vgs, Forward voltage drop of protection diode Uf
MIOSTET: Threshold voltage "Vt", Gate capacitance "Cg", Drain-Source resistance "Rds", Forward voltage drop of protection diode "Uf"
Unidirectional SCR
Trigger voltage <5V, Gate level (Gate voltage)
Bidirectional SCR
Trigger current <6mA (Gate voltage)
Capacitor
25pF~100mF, Capacitance value, Loss factor "Vloss"
Resistor
0.01Ω~50MΩ
Inductor
10μH~1000μH, DC resistance
DS18B20
Temperature sensor, Pins: GND, DQ, VDD
DHT11
Temperature and humidity sensor, Pins: VDD, DATA, GND
Signal Generator
Output Waveform
Supports 13 waveform outputs
Waveform Frequency
0-50 KHz
Square Wave Duty Cycle
0-100%
Waveform Amplitude
0.1-3.0 V
General
Display
2.8-inch TFT color screen
Backlight
Brightness adjustable
Power Supply
USB-C (5 V/1 A)
Battery
3.7 V/1500 mAh
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean
Dimensions
90 x 142 x 27.5 mm
Weight
186 g
Included
1x FNIRSI DSO-TC4 (3-in-1) Oscilloscope (10 MHz)
1x P6100 Oscilloscope probes (10X)
1x Alligator clip probe
3x Test hooks
1x Adapter
1x USB-C charging cable
1x Manual
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Manual
Firmware V0.0.3 (+V1.0.9)
The FNIRSI 1013D is a fully featured 2-channel tablet oscilloscope with a high-resolution 7-inch LCD screen (800 x 480 pixels). The oscilloscope has a real-time sampling rate of 1 GSa/s and an analog bandwidth of 100 MHz.
With full trigger functions (single/normal/automatic), it can be used for periodic analog signals or non-periodic digital signals. The built-in high-voltage protection module can withstand a continuous voltage of up to 400 V.
Features
Intelligent anti-burn,1X can withstand up to 400 V withstand voltage.
100 MHz analog bandwidth @ 1 GSa/s sampling rate (1X = 5 MHz,10X = 100 MHz).
Fully fit 7-inch 800 x 480 resolution color TFT LCD display with bright colors and high contrast.
Capacitive touching screen, the same as the touching mode of modern mobile tablet, is not a resistive touching screen with ancient nail operation.
High measurement voltage range, 1X can measure 0~40 V, 10X can measure 0~400 V,100X can measure 0~4000 V.
Up to 12 parameters measurement: VPP, VP, Vmax, Vmin, Vavg, Vrms, Frequent, Duty+, Duty-, Time+, Time−, Period.
Cursor measurement function, it is convenient to manually measure the period and frequency and voltage.
Complete triggering function (single, normal, automatic).
At any time, the waveform display (pause function) is frozen.
Equipped with high efficiency One-button AUTO.
One-button waveform storage and screenshot.
Built-in 1 GB storage space, can store up to 1000 screenshots + 1000 sets of waveform data.
Powerful waveform picture manager supports thumbnail browsing, viewing, detailed viewing, page turning, deletion and waveform zooming in, zooming out, moving, etc.
Equipped with a USB interface, which can be connected to a computer to share its screenshots with the computer, which is convenient for secondary analysis.
Lissajous figures graphic display function can be used to determine the amplitude, frequency, and phase contrast of two groups of signals.
FFT display function, can analyze the spectral characteristics of the signal.
Built-in 6000 mAh rechargeable lithium battery, fully charged for 4 hours of continuous use at the highest screen brightness.
Memory compression technology, waveform refresh screen does not flicker.
Screen brightness adjustment.
Background grid brightness adjustment.
Applications
Electronic DIY
Appliance repair
Car repair
Equipment debug
Scientific research
Product development
Specifications
Channels
2
LCD size
7 inch
LCD resolution
800 x 480
Display technology
TFT
Bandwidth
100 Mhz
Sampling rate
1 GSa/s
Rise time
<3nS
Storage depth
240 Kbit
Input resistance
1 MΩ
Sensitivity
50 mV ~ 500 V
Time base
50S ~ 10nS
Trigger mode
Single/Normal/Auto
Trigger edge
Rising/Falling
Coupling
AC/DC
Highest test voltage
1X: 40 V, 10X: 400 V
Cursor
Position XY, Trigger Y
Roll mode
Yes
One button AUTO
Yes
Waveform storage
1000 pictures + 1000 waveforms
Waveform manager
Yes
Voltage accuracy
±2%
Frequency precision
±0.01% high precision
Parameter
12 kinds in total
Battery
6000 mAh Lithium
Standby
4 hours
Extension
USB export
Power supply
USB-C, 5 V @ 2 A/3 A/4 A
Dimensions
184 x 124 x 50 mm
Weight
650 g
Included
1x FNIRSI 1013D 2-ch Tablet Oscilloscope
2x 100 MHz Probes (1X and 10X)
1x USB charger
1x USB cable
1x Manual
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Manual
Firmware
Siglent's SDS2000X Plus series Digital Storage Oscilloscopes are available in bandwidths of 100 MHz, 200 MHz, and 350 MHz, have a maximum sample rate of 2 GSa/s, a maximum record length of 200 Mpts/ch, and up to 4 analog channels + 16 digital channels mixed-signal analysis ability.
The SDS2000X Plus series employs Siglent’s SPO technology with a maximum waveform capture rate of up to 120,000 wfm/s (normal mode, up to 500,000 wfm/s in Sequence mode), 256-level intensity grading display function plus a color temperature display mode. It also employs an innovative digital trigger system with high sensitivity and low jitter. The trigger system supports multiple powerful triggering modes including serial bus triggering. History waveform recording, Sequence acquisition, Search and Navigate functions allow for extended waveform records to be captured, stored, and analyzed. An impressive array of measurement and math capabilities, options for a 50 MHz waveform generator, as well as serial decoding, mask test, bode plot, and power analysis are also features of the SDS2000X Plus. A 10-bit acquisition mode helps to satisfy applications that require more than 8-bit resolution.
The large 10.1" capacitive touch screen supports multi-touch gestures, while the remote web control, mouse and external keyboard support greatly improve the operating efficiency of the SDS2000X Plus.
Features
100 MHz, 200 MHz, 350 MHz (upgradable to 500 MHz) models
Real-time sampling rate up to 2 GSa/s
Record length up to 200 Mpts
Serial bus triggering and decoder, supports I²C, SPI, UART, CAN, LIN, CAN FD, FlexRay, I²S and MIL-STD-1553B
Provide 10 bit mode, Vertical and Horizontal Zoom
Capacitive touch screen supports multi-touch gestures
Siglent SDS2000X Plus Oscilloscopes
SDS2102X Plus
SDS2104X Plus
SDS2204X Plus
SDS2354X Plus
Bandwidth
100 MHz
100 MHz
200 MHz
350 MHz
Channels
2
4
4
4
Real-time sampling rate
2 GSa/s
2 GSa/s
2 GSa/s
2 GSa/s
Capture rate
120,000 wfm/s
120,000 wfm/s
120,000 wfm/s
120,000 wfm/s
Memory depth
200 Mpts/ch
200 Mpts/ch
200 Mpts/ch
200 Mpts/ch
Included
Siglent SDS2354X Plus Oscilloscope
Passive probes
Power cord
USB cable
Manual
Downloads
Datasheet
Manual
Quick guide
Manual
Firmware
Siglent's SDS2000X Plus series Digital Storage Oscilloscopes are available in bandwidths of 100 MHz, 200 MHz, and 350 MHz, have a maximum sample rate of 2 GSa/s, a maximum record length of 200 Mpts/ch, and up to 4 analog channels + 16 digital channels mixed-signal analysis ability.
The SDS2000X Plus series employs Siglent’s SPO technology with a maximum waveform capture rate of up to 120,000 wfm/s (normal mode, up to 500,000 wfm/s in Sequence mode), 256-level intensity grading display function plus a color temperature display mode. It also employs an innovative digital trigger system with high sensitivity and low jitter. The trigger system supports multiple powerful triggering modes including serial bus triggering. History waveform recording, Sequence acquisition, Search and Navigate functions allow for extended waveform records to be captured, stored, and analyzed. An impressive array of measurement and math capabilities, options for a 50 MHz waveform generator, as well as serial decoding, mask test, bode plot, and power analysis are also features of the SDS2000X Plus. A 10-bit acquisition mode helps to satisfy applications that require more than 8-bit resolution.
The large 10.1’’ capacitive touch screen supports multi-touch gestures, while the remote web control, mouse and external keyboard support greatly improve the operating efficiency of the SDS2000X Plus.
Features
100 MHz, 200 MHz, 350 MHz (upgradable to 500 MHz) models
Real-time sampling rate up to 2 GSa/s
Record length up to 200 Mpts
Serial bus triggering and decoder, supports I²C, SPI, UART, CAN, LIN, CAN FD, FlexRay, I²S and MIL-STD-1553B
Provide 10 bit mode, Vertical and Horizontal Zoom
Capacitive touch screen supports multi-touch gestures
Siglent SDS2000X Plus Oscilloscopes
SDS2102X Plus
SDS2104X Plus
SDS2204X Plus
SDS2354X Plus
Bandwidth
100 MHz
100 MHz
200 MHz
350 MHz
Channels
2
4
4
4
Real-time sampling rate
2 GSa/s
2 GSa/s
2 GSa/s
2 GSa/s
Capture rate
120,000 wfm/s
120,000 wfm/s
120,000 wfm/s
120,000 wfm/s
Memory depth
200 Mpts/ch
200 Mpts/ch
200 Mpts/ch
200 Mpts/ch
Included
Siglent SDS2204X Plus Oscilloscope
Passive probes
Power cord
USB cable
Manual
Downloads
Datasheet
Manual
Quick guide
Manual
Firmware
The PeakTech 1265 is an affordable 30 MHz 2-channel digital storage oscilloscope with a high-resolution TFT color display and extensive additional functions. It has a sampling rate of up to 250 MS/s and convinces with its high quality and easy handling with the best price/performance ratio. To quickly display each incoming waveform, simply press the Autoset key and the oscilloscope itself searches for the best possible display. With Autoscale, however, the scaling of the time base can be adjusted in a user-friendly manner. This oscilloscope has a VGA output for displaying the oscilloscope display on an external monitor or projector.
Features
2-channel oscilloscope with 30 MHz analog bandwidth at max. 250 MS/s sampling rate
8 inch (20 cm) TFT color display with 800 x 600 pixels
LAN, USB host, USB device & VGA interface
Autoset function for user-friendly operation
Recording length of max. 10,000 points
Automatic measurement modes, XY mode and FFT function
Specifications
Bandwidth
30 MHz
Channels
2
Screen size (TFT)
8' (20 cm)
Resolution
800 x 600 Pixel
Display Type
Color-TFT
Sampling 1 CH
250 MS/s
Sampling 2 CH
125 MS/s
Hor. scale max.
100 s/div
Hor. scale min.
5 ns/div
Memory depth
10,000 Points
Rise Time
< 14 ns
Vert. resolution
8 Bit
Vert. scale max.
10 V/div
Vert. scale min.
2 mV/div
Interfaces
1x USB, 1x LAN, 1x VGA
Mains voltage
110/240 V AC; 50/60 Hz
Included
PeakTech 1265 Oscilloscope
USB cable
Software CD for Windows
Power cord
2 probes
BNC cable
Carrying case
Manual
Downloads
Software
Datasheet_DE-EN
Datasheet_FR
Datasheet_IT
Datasheet_ES
Features
Synchronous mode: Auto, Normal, Single, None, Scan
Rising/Falling edge trigger
Modes of vertical precise, horizontal precise measurement and triggering threshold
Auto Measurement: frequency, cycle time, duty cycle, DC RMS voltage/Vpp /Vmax/Vmin/Vavg
Inbuilt signal generator/10 Hz-1 MHz square wave (duty adjustable) or 10 Hz-20 KHz
Sine/Square/Triangle/Sawtooth wave
Specifications
Analog bandwidth
1 MHz
Max sample rate
10 Msa/s
Max sample memory depth
8K
Analog input impedance
1 MΩ
Max input voltage
±40 V (X1)
Coupling
AC/DC
Vertical sensitivity
20 mv/Div~10 V/Div (1-2-5)
Horizontal sensitivity
1 uS/Div~2 S/Div (1-2-5)
Storage
Built-in 8 MB U disk storage for waveform data and images
Power supply
Internal 550 mAh Lithium battery, recharging through Micro USB port
Display
2.8' Full Color TFT LCD (320x240 pixels)
Dimensions
100 x 56.5 x 10.7 mm
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User Manual
Source Code
App