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<p>An Oscilloscope, also known as O-scope, is a complex electronic laboratory instrument commonly used to capture, process, display and analyse the waveform and bandwidth of electronic signals. The device draws a graph of the instantaneous signal voltage as a function of time. O-scopes is an analyzer of a signal that comes from a signal generator. Digital oscilloscopes are often referred to as digital storage oscilloscope (DSO) or digital sampling oscilloscopes (DSO). You can learn more in our <a href="/web/generalDisplay.html?id=ideas-and-advice/oscilloscopes-guide">complete guide to oscilloscopes</a>.</p><h2>Different types of Oscilloscopes</h2><p>Oscilloscopes fall into various categories. The biggest distinction is whether they are digital or analogue oscilloscopes. Within the digital oscilloscopes area, there are several different types.</p><ul><li>Digital oscilloscopes: Basic type of oscilloscope used. Has several capabilities from a processing of the basic waveform to advance triggering.</li><li>Storage Oscilloscope (DSO): Has a memory to sore waveforms and display them for a period of time.</li><li>Phosphor oscilloscopes (DPO): use a parallel processing architecture to enable it to capture and display signals.</li><li>Digital sampling oscilloscopes: Used for analysing high-frequency signals for example up to 50 GHz.</li><li>Mixed Domain Oscilloscope, MDO: Can operate in more than one domain, i.e. in time to display waveforms and in frequency to display signal spectra.</li><li>Mixed Signal Oscilloscope, MSO: Combines an oscilloscope function with that of a logic analyser.</li></ul><h2>How does a digital oscilloscope work?</h2><p>The oscilloscope is a graph-displaying instrument. It draws a graph of an electrical signal. In most applications the graph shows how signals change over time, the vertical (Y) axis represents voltage and the horizontal (X) axis represents time. Some of the oscilloscopes featuring additional user-friendly elements such as USB ports for downloading measurement data.</p><p>In its simplest form, a digital oscilloscope features six elements:</p><ul><li>Analogue vertical input amplifiers</li><li>Analogue-to-digital converter and a digital waveform memory</li><li>Time base which features a triggering and clock drive</li><li>Circuits for waveform display and reconstruction</li><li>LED or LCD display</li><li>Power supply</li></ul><h2>How to choose the best oscilloscopes? </h2><p>Oscilloscopes are widely used in industry and are being increasingly used as they now offer better performance levels than ever before. </p><p>There are many different types of oscilloscope each having their own characteristics. For example, the small, lightweight handheld digital oscilloscopes are ideal for use by technicians working in service, maintenance and installation applications. This means that different oscilloscopes types are applicable for different applications and choosing the correct type enables it to perform to its best and therefore gain the most from it.</p>

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<p>Portable oscilloscopes are vital instruments used by engineers and technicians to capture and relay electrical signals and then accurately reconstruct waveforms. These waveforms can be analysed, manipulated, and even stored. They come in various forms with some models providing features such as multi analysis channels, function generators, or even a digital multi metre.</p><p>Portable oscilloscopes are ideal for field work where a larger bench oscilloscope would not be feasible. Several portable oscilloscopes are battery-powered but exceptionally powerful in functionality whilst being portable and lightweight. They utilise digital oscilloscope technology to provide the power of the laboratory straight to the source.<br />Oscilloscopes are familiar devices to those working regularly in fields that require general monitoring, diagnosis or troubleshooting of any electrically powered circuits, signals and systems. </p><p>This covers a vastly diverse range of roles and environments, including:</p><ul><li>Automotive repair and maintenance</li><li>Sound engineering</li><li>Electronics production and manufacture</li><li>Physics, natural sciences and research</li><li>Healthcare and medicine</li></ul>

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<p>RS Components offer a great range of PicoScope PC Oscilloscopes from Pico Technology including the following series:</p><ul><li>PicoScope 2000 - Ultra small and compact PC oscilloscopes and Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes, 2 and 4 analog channels, USB-connected and powered. This series can be used as an advanced oscilloscope, spectrum analyser, function generator, arbitrary waveform generator (AWG) and protocol decoder out of the box. Ideal for education, hobby and field service use.</li><li>PicoScope 3000 - Small and portable PC Oscilloscopes and Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes (MSO) with 2 or 4 analog channels and a built-in arbitrary waveform generator. Also has the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 connection for faster data transfer and waveform update rates. Ideal for embedded systems design, research, test, education, service and repair.</li><li>PicoScope 4000 and 4000A - High resolution oscilloscopes, USB powered with some including an arbitrary waveform generator</li><li>PicoScope 5000 -Flexible Resolution USB Oscilloscope, 2 and 4 channels, SuperSpeed USB 3.0 connection. Ideal for design, research, test, education, service and repair.</li><li>PicoScope 6000 and 6000E - Ultra-deep-memory oscilloscopes, 4 or 8 analog channels, SuperSpeed USB 3.0 connection. Ideal for design engineers, signal processing, power electronics, automotive designs, researchers and scientists.</li></ul><p>PicoScope computer software can be used to analyse and view real time signals from PicoScope oscilloscopes and data loggers. PC software and firmware inside the scopes can be updated as Pico Technology provides new features for free through software downloads.</p>

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<p>Keysight Oscilloscopes are high quality devices that give you professional measurements you can rely on. Here at RS Components we have a great range of Keysight Oscilloscopes including bench, handheld, portable and PC base devices including the following series:</p><ul><li>DSOX</li><li>EDUX</li><li>InfiniiVision</li></ul><p>An Oscilloscope is a complex electronic laboratory instrument commonly used to capture, process, display and analyse the waveform and bandwidth of electronic signals. These test and measurement devices from Keysight can be used with many different Keysight probes and adapter accessories to meet all your specific testing applications as well as software packages for analysing.</p><h2>Types of Oscilloscopes</h2><p>There are many different types of Oscilloscopes. The biggest distinction is whether they are digital or analog oscilloscopes. Within the digital oscilloscopes area, there are several different types.</p><ul><li>Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO) - has a memory to store waveforms and display them for a period of time</li><li>Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes (DPO) - use a parallel processing architecture to enable it to capture and display signals</li><li>Mixed Domain Oscilloscope, (MDO) - can operate in more than one domain, i.e. in time to display waveforms and in frequency to display signal spectra</li><li>Mixed Signal Oscilloscope, (MSO) - Combines an oscilloscope function with that of a logic analyser</li></ul>

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<p>A ScopeMeter is a type of oscilloscope which is made by Fluke that combines the performance of a bench oscilloscope with a multimeter as well as a paperless recorder for installing and maintaining industrial and electronic equipment. These test and measurement devices are used to test electrical equipment and their digital display enables the user to view that data as it is being recorded. ScopeMeter portable oscilloscopes can be taken to places that conventional bench oscilloscopes cannot go to test equipment such as out in the field and harsh industrial environments..</p><p>Fluke Scopemeters are small, lightweight handheld digital oscilloscopes which are ideal for technicians working in service, maintenance and installation applications. They can be used to see the shape of an electrical field as well as measuring the amplitude and frequency of electrical signals. By using a ScopeMeter the user is able to get accurate information on complicated electrical systems which helps keep them running smoothly. Errors and faults that Scopemeters can record in electrical networks include wrong cable connections, bad contacts, incorrect grounding and missing terminators. By connecting the ScopeMeter to the machine you can record the electrical voltage over time so that these types of errors can be detected.</p><h2>Typical Applications:</h2><p>ScopeMeters are great for troubleshooting electrical equipment making these devices suitable for various applications where an electrical system requires testing. ScopeMeters can be found in areas such as:</p><p>Engineering</p><p>Scientific fields</p><p>Telecommunication</p><p>Industry</p>

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<p>Analog oscilloscopes are a typical piece of equipment in several different fields including the telecom and electronics industries. Technicians and engineers regularly rely on analog scopes for a variety of testing, measurement and analysis needs. The main difference between an analog oscilloscope and a digital oscilloscope is for an analog device the waveform is shown in the original form, whilst a digital oscilloscope converts the original analog waveform by sampling it and converts them into digital numbers and then stores them in digital format.<br />Oscilloscopes are familiar devices to those working regularly in fields that require general monitoring, diagnosis or troubleshooting of any electrically powered circuits, signals and systems. </p><ul><li>Oscilloscopes are utilised in a wide range of industries for example:</li><li>Educational laboratories</li><li>Electronics troubleshooting and measurement</li><li>Embedded electronics</li><li>Mixed-signal and video designing</li><li>Automotive electronics</li></ul>

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<p>Digital oscilloscopes are essential instruments used by engineers and technicians to capture and relay electrical signals and then accurately reconstruct waveforms. These waveforms can be analysed, manipulated, and even stored. They come in various shapes and sizes and some models offer a wide range of facilities such as multi analysis channels, function generators, or even a digital multimeter. </p><p>Our range of digital oscilloscopes is available as handheld, PC based, portable, or for bench applications. Browse of oscilloscope range for high-quality scopes sourced from leading brands such as; Keysight Technologies, Pico Technology, Rohde & Schwarz, Tektronix, Teledyne LeCroy, Fluke, RS PRO, and many more. </p><h2>Digital Oscilloscopes Types</h2><p><strong>Digital Storage Oscilloscopes</strong> - These oscilloscopes are the most common scopes in circulation today. Also known as DSO, they are capable of analysing, displaying, and storing electronic signals. </p><p><strong>Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes</strong> - These oscilloscopes have similar features to an analogue oscilloscope. They offer real-time sampling and display signals in three dimensions, time, voltage, and frequency of occurrence. </p><p><strong>Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes</strong> - These devices are a type of DSO capable of displaying analog and digital signals while supporting both input channel types. </p><p><strong>Mixed Domain Oscilloscopes</strong> - These devices have an integrated spectrum analyser which gives you the capability to view the frequency domain and time domain at the same time. </p><h2>Things to consider</h2><p>Bandwidth: System bandwidth determines an oscilloscope’s ability to measure an analog signal. Specifically, it determines the maximum frequency that the instrument can accurately measure. </p><p>Sample Rate: The sample rate of an oscilloscope is comparable to the frame rate of a motion-picture camera. It determines how much waveform detail the scope will capture. </p><h2>Applications</h2><ul><li>Laboratory testing</li><li>Electronic Servicing</li><li>Maintenance</li><li>Electronic Installation</li></ul><h2>Why choose RS Components for Digital Oscilloscopes? </h2><p>Our comprehensive range and easy browsing enable you to find the ideal solution for your needs quickly. Our products are of the highest quality and supported with technical documentation giving you the confidence to make a considered purchase. </p>

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<p>PC oscilloscopes are compact, lightweight, modern alternatives to benchtop devices. Used on the bench, they take up little space and can sit right next to the circuit under test. Utilised by travelling engineers, they can easily be fitted into a pocket or bag.<br />Applications include design, test, education, service, monitoring, fault-finding and repair. <br />USB connection oscilloscopes facilitate printing, copying, saving and emailing field data. The high-speed USB interface provides fast data transfer and USB powering eliminates the need to carry around a bulky external power supply.<br />Oscilloscopes are familiar devices to those working regularly in fields that require general monitoring, diagnosis or troubleshooting of any electrically powered circuits, signals and systems. </p><p>This covers a vastly diverse range of roles and environments, including:</p><ul><li>Automotive repair and maintenance</li><li>Sound engineering</li><li>Electronics production and manufacture</li><li>Physics, natural sciences and research</li><li>Healthcare and medicine</li></ul>

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<p>RS Components have a great range of Tektronix Oscilloscopes including bench and portable devices including the following series:</p><ul><li>DPO 2000, DPO 4000</li><li>MDO 3000, MDO 4000/4000C</li><li>MSO 2000B</li><li>TBS1000, TBS 1000C, TBS 2000B</li><li>TPS 2000</li></ul><p>An Oscilloscope is a complex electronic laboratory instrument commonly used to capture, process, display and analyse the waveform and bandwidth of electronic signals. These test and measurement devices from Tektronix can be used with many different Tektronix probes and accessories to meet all your specific testing applications as well as software packages for analysing.</p><h2>Types of Oscilloscopes</h2><p>There are many different types of Oscilloscopes. The biggest distinction is whether they are digital or analog oscilloscopes. Within the digital oscilloscopes area, there are several different types.</p><ul><li>Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO) - has a memory to store waveforms and display them for a period of time</li><li>Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes (DPO) - use a parallel processing architecture to enable it to capture and display signals</li><li>Mixed Domain Oscilloscope, (MDO) - can operate in more than one domain, i.e. in time to display waveforms and in frequency to display signal spectra</li><li>Mixed Signal Oscilloscope, (MSO) - Combines an oscilloscope function with that of a logic analyser</li></ul>

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<p>Fluke Oscilloscopes are high quality test and measuring devices that you can rely on. Most types of oscilloscopes used today are digital meaning that they can deliver more accurate signal measurements and faster calculations as well as having data storage features and automated analysis. Operators can display waveforms with Connect-and-View trigger and setup technology.</p><p>An Oscilloscope is a complex electronic laboratory instrument commonly used to capture, process, display and analyse the waveform and bandwidth of electronic signals. Fluke oscilloscopes can be used with many different Fluke probes, battery packs and oscilloscope accessories to meet all your specific testing applications as well as software packages for analysing.</p><p>Handheld digital oscilloscopes such as Fluke ScopeMeter devices feature bandwidths from 20 MHz to 500 MHz, are battery operated and have a rugged case which means they can be taken to places that conventional bench oscilloscopes cannot go which includes outdoors and harsh industrial environments. These ScopeMeters from Fluke are small and lightweight which are ideal for technicians working in service, maintenance and installation applications. They can be used to see the shape of an electrical field as well as measuring the amplitude and frequency of electrical signals.</p>

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