Finding Hidden Problems: Why Your Scope’s Update Rate Matters

Typical oscilloscope’s banner specifications include bandwidth, sample rate, memory depth, and price. However, update rate is equally important because it characterizes the oscilloscope’s ability to capture both intermittent and repetitive events. A fast update rate is critical to oscilloscope’s ability to display intermittent signal anomalies, like a glitch.
Author(s):  Stearns, Phil
Issue:  KIPiS 2007 #3
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