Description
A digital oscilloscope is an electronic measuring instrument used to visualize and analyze electrical waveforms. Unlike analog oscilloscopes, which use cathode ray tubes (CRTs) to display waveforms, digital oscilloscopes use digital technology to acquire, process, and display electrical signals.
Digital oscilloscopes capture the electrical signal to be measured and convert it into digital values using an analog-to-digital converter (ADC). These digital values are stored in the oscilloscope’s memory and then processed to generate the waveform on the display.
Display: Digital oscilloscopes have an LCD or other display that displays the waveform clearly and sharply. In addition, they can display multiple waveforms simultaneously and allow zooming and scrolling for detailed analysis.
Measurement and analysis: Digital oscilloscopes offer a wide range of measurement tools, such as voltage, frequency, time, amplitude, and more measurements. They can also perform mathematical analysis and signal transformations, such as FFT (fast Fourier transform).
Storage and connectivity: Digital oscilloscopes have in-memory storage capabilities, allowing waveforms to be saved and recalled for later analysis. They also often have USB or Ethernet ports for transferring data to a computer or external device.
Additional Features: Digital oscilloscopes often include advanced features, such as the trigger function to capture specific signal events, built-in waveform generators, communication protocol analysis (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C), and more.
Digital oscilloscopes are very versatile and powerful tools for the analysis of electrical signals. They are widely used in fields such as electronics, telecommunications, scientific research, and product development.
ABOUT THIS EQUIPMENT
The OWON HDS2102S is a digital storage oscilloscope (DSO) manufactured by OWON Technology. It is a two-channel oscilloscope with a built-in 25 MHz arbitrary waveform (AWG) generator. The HDS2102S offers a variety of features and functions commonly found in modern digital oscilloscopes. Here are some key features of the OWON HDS2102S:
Bandwidth: The HDS2102S has a bandwidth of 100 MHz, which means it can accurately capture signals with frequencies up to 100 MHz.
Sampling rate: It has a maximum real-time sampling rate of 1 GSa/s (Giga-samples per second), allowing for accurate waveform capture and analysis.
Display: The oscilloscope features a 7-inch color TFT-LCD display with a resolution of 800×480 pixels, which provides a clear and detailed view of waveforms.
Channels: It has two input channels, which allows the simultaneous measurement and analysis of two different signals.
Memory depth: The HDS2102S offers a memory depth of 10 Mpts (megadots), allowing you to capture and store a large number of waveform samples for detailed analysis.
Waveform Generator: A notable feature of the HDS2102S is its built-in 25 MHz AWG. This allows users to generate various types of waveforms and test signals directly from the oscilloscope.
Trigger Options: Provides a variety of trigger options, including edge, pulse, video, and slope triggers, allowing for precise triggering of waveform capture.
Connectivity: The oscilloscope comes with both USB and LAN interfaces, allowing easy connectivity to a computer for data transfer and remote control.
Software Support: OWON provides PC software called “OWON SmartDS” that allows users to control and manage the oscilloscope remotely, capture and analyze waveforms, and perform various measurements.
Additional Features: The HDS2102S includes features such as automatic measurements, math functions (including FFT), waveform recording, and pass/fail tests.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Oscilloscope function specifications:
– Model: HDS2102S
– Bandwidth: 100MHz
– Channels: 2-CH Oscilloscope + 1-CH Signal Generator-
Sampling rate: 500MSa/s
– Acquisition model: normal, peak
detection- Recording duration: 8K
– Screen: 3.5 inch
LCD- Waveform refresh rate: 10,000 wfrms/s
– Input coupling: DC, AC and ground
– Input impedance: 1 Mohm (+/-) 2%, in parallel with 16pF (+/-) 10pF
– Probe attenuation factors: 1X, 10X, 100X, 1000X, 10000X
– Max. Input voltage: 400 V (DC+AC, PK-PK, input impedance of 1 Mohm) (probe attenuation 10:1)
– Horizontal scale: 2ns/div – 1000s/div, step of 1 – 2 – 5
– Vertical Sensitivity: 10mV/div – 10V/div
– Vertical resolution: 8 bits
– Type of trigger: Edge
– Trigger modes: automatic, normal, single
– Automatic Measurement: Period, Frequency, Average, PK-PK, Max., Min.
– Cursor Measurement: DeltaV, DeltaT, DeltaV and DeltaT between cursors
– Communication Interface: USB Type-C
Multimeter function specifications:
– Max. Resolution: 20,000 counts
– Test mode: voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, diode and continuity
test- Input impedance: 10Mohm
– Maximum input voltage: AC 750 V, DC 1000 V
– Maximum input current: DC: 10 A AC: 10 A
– Diode: 0 – 2V
Function Generator Function Specifications:
– Frequency output:
– Sinusoidal: 0.1Hz – 25MHz
– Square: 0.1Hz – 5MHz
– Ramp: 0.1Hz – 1MHz
– Pulse: 0.1Hz – 5MHz
– Arbitrary: 0.1Hz – 5MHz
– Sampling rate: 125MSa/s
– Channel: 1-CH-
Amplitude Range: 20 mVpp – 5 Vpp
– Waveform length: 8K
– Vertical resolution: 14 bits
– Output impedance: 50ohm
