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Old July 19th 06, 08:25 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.homebrew
Bill Turner Bill Turner is offline
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Default Newbie Question: PC Based Oscilloscopes

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On 18 Jul 2006 15:53:23 -0700, "AndyS" wrote:


I MUCH MUCH MUCH prefer the old fashioned analog scopes, tho, since
I can fiddle with it and don't have to worry about aliasing, sample
rates, etc.


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Analog scopes are good when the human eye can perceive the trace
adequately. Digital scopes are best with waveforms that are either too
slow or too fast (and non-repetitive).

Each has its place.

Bill, W6WRT
retired test technician, Tektronix 400-series portable digital scopes