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
How to remotely retrieve measurements with an SDS X and XE series of Oscilloscope
October 23, 2017
The command sequence for returning measurements with a SIGLENT SDS X and XE series of oscilloscopes is as follows: MEAD <type>, <source> Activate measurement type Where <type> = {PHA, FRR, FRF, FFR, FFF, LRR, LRF, LFR, LFF} The PHA is phase, the others are the same as the specified type of the instruments delay measure … Continued
Benefits of Deep Memory
October 23, 2017
Digital storage oscilloscopes (DSOs) operate by sampling the voltage values at each active input channel at specific time intervals. The inverse of this time interval is the called the sample rate. The sample rate is usually shown in Samples/second, or Sa/s. For most scopes, the sample rate is dependent on the configuration of the scope, … Continued
Calibration Traceability
October 23, 2017
Excerpt from the ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board: http://anab.org/news/newsletter/winter-2014/nist-traceability-statements NIST Traceability Statements Many calibration customers request on their accredited calibration certificates a statement that the measurement is traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). They want assurance that the standards used for the calibration are ultimately traceable to the International System of Units … Continued
How do I perform a Self-Calibration with my SDS oscilloscope?
October 12, 2017
Self-Calibration with the SDS1000, 1000X, 2000, and 2000X Series Oscilloscopes 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 … Continued
What do I do if my oscilloscope is frozen or hanging?
October 2, 2017
In some extreme hardware errors, the oscilloscope may become unresponsive or “hang” during the boot sequence. Oscilloscope Hardware Reset 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. … Continued
Do all SIGLENT products support SCPI?
September 29, 2017
What instruments accept SCPI commands for remote control? All SIGLENT instruments (except for the SHS1000 and SHS800 hand-held oscilloscopes) support SCPI remote control commands. For more information, download the specific instrument programming guide located on the product page.