Image source: Digilent.ĭigilent’s new Analog Discovery 2 builds on the success of the first Discovery module and adds new features and greater performance at only a marginal increase in cost. The following is a brief introduction into a few choice USB oscilloscopes, some with surprising new features.
This accessibility, along with performance and feature enhancements every year, make PC-based USB oscilloscopes an attractive buy across the board. Much of this has changed since the advent of PC-based USB oscilloscopes, as these devices are lower-cost, have less of a learning curve, and can readily be customized and programmed for a user’s particular needs. In previous years, it was difficult for a hobbyist to obtain a quality digital oscilloscope because of prohibitive costs, and even professionals are often limited in equipment access to designated engineering spaces. By Jean-Jacques DeLisle, contributing writerįor novices, hobbyists, and even veterans, an oscilloscope is one of the most useful tools for designing, diagnosing, learning, and otherwise working with electronics.