Probably not, in general dedicated (purpose) instruments are just that.Can a curve tracer be used as a regular DSO?
(I think you mean "(E-I) characteristics"...)Can I view the switching (V-I)characteristics of a component using curve tracer?
As I understand the question, the OP is asking if a dedicated curve tracer (inclusive of a display) may used as a scope --- As opposed to 'may a curve-tracer be used with a scope' --- Maybe I'z all mixed upYes, provided the scope has an XY mode. Maybe a Z-axis input (blanking) would be useful with some curve tracers.
Below is a link to a specialized "manual curve tracer" that I use to evaluate some low voltage/low current components. In this case, the independent variable is generated manually by turning a pot, which allows very slow increases, which is important for some kinds of components. Having infinite persistence makes this approach work very well, were with an analog scope that is not a storage scope, it would not be as easy to use.
Thank you. I have deleted my carefully-written but irrelevant post!As I understand the question, the OP is asking if a dedicated curve tracer (inclusive of a display) may used as a scope --- As opposed to 'may a curve-tracer be used with a scope' --- Maybe I'z all mixed up
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Not for the curve tracer machines I'm familiar with........................
Can we observe the real time voltage signal (Voltage Vs. Time) on a curve tracer display?