SHS Probe Compensation Adapter
October 25, 2017
The SIGLENT SHS series of handheld scopes feature a small probe compensation adapter that is used to deliver a known signal (3 Vp-p 1 KHz square wave) that can be used to compensate the probes. The probe compensation adapter is shown here: Open the side port on the SHS and insert the probe compensation adapter … Continued
SIGLENT SHS Handheld Oscilloscope Differences
October 25, 2017
Siglent Technologies manufactures two families of handheld, battery-operated oscilloscopes; the SHS800 and SHS1000 families. Although the two families appear to be identical (except for the case color), they have several differences that may, or may not, affect your choice. In fact, the difference between these two series of oscilloscopes can be found in the respective … Continued
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
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