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    June 17, 2024
    What Does PXI Stand for?

    PXI stands for PCI Extensions for Instrumentation. This technology builds upon the familiar PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) bus standard that’s a core part of many computers. In essence, PXI takes the proven technology of PCI and...

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    April 18, 2024
    Introduction to Legacy Test Equipment

    While technology is constantly evolving and innovation is the name of the game, one everlasting component remains a constant: test equipment. These steadfast tools quietly warrant the reliability and quality of products experimented with for decades. ...

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    April 16, 2024
    Oscilloscope Types & Variations

    Oscilloscopes are essential instruments in the rapidly changing field of electronics and measurement equipment, useful to engineers, scientists, researchers, and many other professionals. Although the classic oscilloscope remains the fundamental tool for waveform analysis, many...

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    March 20, 2024
    Precision Measurement with InstrumentStudio™: Superior PXI Modular Instrument Control and Analysis

    InstrumentStudio™ represents the ultimate solution for engineers and researchers alike in a world where accuracy and efficiency are essential. Offering a comprehensive suite of tools for instrument configuration, data visualization, and analysis, InstrumentStudio™ is an...

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    October 24, 2023
    The Applications of Average and RMS Waveform Values

    When it comes to understanding waveforms, average and RMS values are two essential parameters that play a crucial role in various applications. These values provide valuable insights into the behavior and characteristics of waveforms, making...

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    August 31, 2023
    Understanding TTL Triggers in Oscilloscopes

    Listen to this post here Oscilloscopes are indispensable tools in the world of electronics. They allow engineers and technicians to visualize and analyze electrical signals, providing valuable insights into circuit behavior. One crucial feature that...

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    August 22, 2023
    Calculating Average Values for Different Waveforms

    In the realm of engineering and signal analysis, understanding waveforms and how to calculate them is critical. Waveforms come in various shapes and sizes, each carrying its unique characteristics. To gain a deeper insight into...

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    July 20, 2023
    A Quick Guide to Waveform Shapes and Measurements

    Waveforms play a vital role in ensuring the dependability, precision, and efficiency of test and measurement systems and devices. The waveforms displayed on the graph screen of an oscilloscope provide a convenient visualization for critical...

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    April 27, 2023
    Cathode Ray Oscilloscopes

    Dependable, stable, and simple to use- Cathode Ray Oscilloscopes are one of the most versatile test instruments. In addition to displaying wave shape, CROs can measure voltage level, period (and hence, frequency), and the phase...

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    November 18, 2020
    How To: Modifying an Oscilloscope for Measurements

    Apart from single-shot measurements, the signal that is going to be measured must be repetitive. Signals a, b, and c in Fig. 1.9 are all repetitive because a span of time can be defined so...

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    November 18, 2020
    Sampling Oscilloscopes

    Sampling is the taking of a specimen, or a part, to illustrate the whole. For example, when a ship’s cargo of sugar must be checked for the amount (%) of water in the sugar, specimens...

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    November 18, 2020
    Why Visualization of Signal? Basics to Understanding Oscilloscopes

    The specific characteristics of a signal can be measured by a variety of instruments. For example, a counter can measure a signal’s frequency or its period, and an ac voltmeter can measure the RMS value...

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