SDS1000X-E Low Frequency FFT Performance
October 25, 2017
One of the more exciting features of the SIGLENT SDS1000X-E Series of Oscilloscopes is the 1 Mpoint FFT capability. Coupled with the 500 uV/div low voltage measurement range and the fast waveform update rate, this feature makes the SDS1000X-E a powerful spectrum monitoring tool. In this tip, we show you some screenshots of the FFT … Continued
SIGLENT X and X-E series oscilloscopes Sequence and History mode
October 25, 2017
With the advance of science and technology, more demands are being placed upon stability, performance, and the intelligence of electronic products. Product design engineers face many problems with the verification and debugging of high-speed signals. A typical example is intermittent glitches with some low duty cycle signals, such as laser pulses or other signals. To … Continued
Oscilloscope Hardware Reset
October 25, 2017
In some extreme hardware errors, the oscilloscope may become unresponsive or “hang” during the boot sequence. If your oscilloscope is frozen, will not boot, or appears to be unresponsive, you can attempt a hardware reset by following these instructions: 1. Disconnect all USB, LAN, and input cables. Leave the power cord connected. 2. Power cycle … Continued
How to install options on the SDS2000 and SDS2000X Series of Oscilloscopes
October 25, 2017
The SIGLENT SDS2000 and SDS2000X Series of Oscilloscopes have multiple options to fulfill your measurement requirements. You can view the options currently installed on the oscilloscope or activate the newly bought option serial number through the Utility menu. First, you’ll need to generate an Option Key To install an option: 1. Press the Utility button … Continued
Self-Calibration with the SDS Series Oscilloscopes
October 25, 2017
Over time and temperature, the components in a test instrument can change and adversely alter the performance and measurement accuracy. Periodically running the self-calibration routine can help ensure top performance. You can run the self-calibration routine at any time, but it is recommended if the operating temperature changes by more than 5 °C. 1. Disconnect … Continued
How to quickly save a picture with SIGLENT SDS Oscilloscopes
October 25, 2017
Many SIGLENT scopes feature a quick print key located on the front panel. To save a copy of the display image as a bitmap file (BMP): 1. Verify that the Print key is assigned to the save to USB. This is indicted by an “S” located at the top of the display: If the scope … Continued
SDS1000X/X+/2000X Security Erase
October 25, 2017
The Security Erase process deletes all user data and clears available volatile and non-volatile memory. To perform a security erase process, follow these steps: 1. Press Save/Recall 2. Press Security Erase 3. Press Confirm to begin the process After the process is complete, you can reconfigure the scope for measurements.
How do I determine what bandwidth of scope I require for my application?
October 24, 2017
The bandwidth of a digital oscilloscope, often called analog bandwidth, refers to the bandwidth of the front-input amplifier of the oscilloscope and is equivalent to a low pass filter. Oscilloscope bandwidth is defined as the frequency at which the amplitude of the observed signal drops by -3 dB (or drops to 70.7% of its actual … Continued
How do I save inverted (white background) images?
October 24, 2017
To save on printer ink, you can invert the image on your SDS2000X oscilloscope. Insert a USB memory device into the front panel USB port Press Save/Recall on the front panel Set Type to BMP Set Screen to Inverted Select Press To Save, name the file, and Press to Save to save the file to … Continued
How to install the USBTMC driver
October 24, 2017
SIGLENT Technologies uses a broad range of products that utilize the USBTMC unified protocol to communicate with the host computer and control. Users can use SIGLENT provided PC software to send commands to remotely control the instrument. In addition, you can use NI-MAX (National Instruments Measurement and Automation Explorer) for instrument control. Here is an … Continued