Oscilloscopes measure the strength of electrical signals over time. A graphical display shows time on the X-axis and voltage on the Y-axis. Oscilloscopes can also detect a variety of other electrical charactersistics, including frequency, current, resistance, and even qualities like the frequency of oscillating signals or noise levels. An oscilloscope is an essential tool for the design, testing and debugging of electrical devices. Personnel in the automotive, medical, ITE fields and more rent oscilloscopes for applications like power analysis, data analysis, jitter analysis and data storage device testing.
Consider frequency range, bandwidth, sample rate, rise time, the number of channels and available probes when choosing an oscilloscope rental unit. Oscilloscopes are available as portable, benchtop or standing body units. USB oscilloscopes offer the convenience of connecting to personal computers via USB ports.
Oscilloscopes come in two basic types: analog and digital. Analog oscilloscopes provide visualizations of the signal as a continuous waveform by means of a cathode ray tube. Digital oscilloscopes offer faster processing and more accurate measurements displayed on LCD screens; they can be further divided into mixed signal oscilloscopes (MSO), digital phosphor oscilloscopes (DPO), digital storage oscilloscopes (DSO) and digital sampling oscilloscopes.
ATEC is the leader in oscilloscope rentals, offering affordable rates and immediate shipping for a comprehensive inventory of digital and analog oscilloscopes from leading manufacturers like
Tektronix,
Keysight and
Rohde & Schwarz.