Thanks alot Now every page I go to, this shows up, making me salivate!I understand this isn't what you are asking but received this special in an email yesterday and seems like $359.00 may be a pretty good deal on a 100MHZ digital scope.
I own two of these, they're quite good for the price... I think... Although I've had a previous discussion in this group and it seems that a USB scope will never outdo a bench-top one...My scope went kaput yesterday. The buttons does not respond
So I am looking for PC (USB)based one as they are cheaper u know.
Any one use any of this type.
I like some pointers in choosing a good one.
I don't think that this is an absolute, but in the practical world it probably might as well be. A dedicated benchtop scope has had a lot of time and effort put into being designed as a true measurement instrument and the cost reflects that while a USB scope has been driven by cost for a lower-end market.I own two of these, they're quite good for the price... I think... Although I've had a previous discussion in this group and it seems that a USB scope will never outdo a bench-top one...
I edited my previous comment, adding a link to the previous discussion part of it... I suggest you have a quick look at that thread... in the end I kind of lean to your same opinion, anyway...I don't think that this is an absolute, but in the practical world it probably might as well be. A dedicated benchtop scope has had a lot of time and effort put into being designed as a true measurement instrument and the cost reflects that while a USB scope has been driven by cost for a lower-end market.
I thought I just told you why....Huh! Why DON'T ????
well... that really hurt my feelings... ha ha ha...--they're total cr@p.
I take some issue with the above, it is a matter of Horses for Courses.Their accuracy tends to be very poor, you get less for your money, they're generally very cheap when it comes to build quality, and they're mostly just cr@p.
You may find this interesting:
Okay, that is a fair argument. But I'm sure we can both agree that nobody should have only a USB scope. They really don't work well as primary scopes.I take some issue with the above, it is a matter of Horses for Courses.
Maybe like comparing a Lada with a Ferrari. They both do a job to a point.
I have both, an older Tektronix and a Syscomp D.B. storage scope.
For some applications, especially out in the field, I get a very decent result for the run of the mill applications with the S.S., where I don't need sophisticated lab analysis.
Just one particular example is aligning the commutation of BLDC motors. And also using it as an triggered event chart recorder.
Dave's blog does not cover the Syscomp also his issue they are not portable with a tower PC etc, but if mainly used with a small lap top they are.
If you are not doing high frequency high precision work they are fine for the odd run of the mill shop duty.
One nice feature is the data storage of previous scans.
I rarely drag my exceedingly heavy Tek 'scope out unless REALLY called for.
Max.
What kind of scope did have before ??? I would tell you to buy a 4 channel Rigol scope... Most times you upgrade a lower mhz to a higher mhz with a software upgrade .. Just make sure to read the reviews before buying..My scope went kaput yesterday. The buttons does not respond
So I am looking for PC (USB)based one as they are cheaper u know.
Any one use any of this type.
I like some pointers in choosing a good one.
I agree 100%. I upgraded my 1052e from 50MHz to 100MHz, took about a minuteWhat kind of scope did have before ??? I would tell you to buy a 4 channel Rigol scope... Most times you upgrade a lower mhz to a higher mhz with a software upgrade .. Just make sure to read the reviews before buying..
Thread starter | Similar threads | Forum | Replies | Date |
---|---|---|---|---|
Digital Scope Question | Test & Measurement | 2 | ||
Capturing a Frequency Sweep on a Digital Scope | Test & Measurement | 18 | ||
W | Digital 'Scope Single shot problems with long time scale? | General Electronics Chat | 5 | |
Cheap digital/USB scope... | Digital Design | 7 | ||
Digital O-scope on E-Bay | Marketplace | 5 |