Need help finding an oscilloscope

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding an appropriate oscilloscope for diagnosing electrical components, particularly in automotive applications. Participants share requirements and suggestions for oscilloscope features, brands, and purchasing options.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant specifies the need for at least 2 channels (preferably 4), the ability to record readings, a minimum bandwidth of 50 MHz, and the capability to output stored readings, all under $1000.
  • Another participant adds that the application is mainly for low voltage (0 - 15 V).
  • A different participant mentions the existence of USB oscilloscopes, referencing a specific product link, indicating a shift from traditional PC slot boards.
  • One participant suggests checking a specific website for Rigol oscilloscopes, noting that they offer good quality at reasonable prices.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the basic requirements for the oscilloscope but do not reach a consensus on specific models or brands. Multiple suggestions and viewpoints remain without resolution.

Contextual Notes

Some limitations include the lack of detailed specifications for the suggested products and the absence of user experiences with the mentioned brands or models.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in purchasing an oscilloscope for automotive diagnostics or electrical component analysis may find this discussion relevant.

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Hi guys, I am in the market looking for an oscilloscope, but I am having trouble looking for one.

Here`s what I require:

At least 2 channel (4 would be better but not required)
Able to record the reading
at least 50 MHz
Be able to output stored readings(this is the part I am having a hard time doing).
Hopefully under $1000 all said and done

I want to be able to use this tool for diagnosing electrical components and learn (play) more about electrical components, mainly automotive related.

Say for example, I have a magnetic pickup sensor, I want to be able to test it. Store the data, output the store data to the computer.

Thank you very much. I have found this forum with many learning information.
 
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Oh I forgot. It is mainly low voltage application. 0 - 15 V
 
Used to be boards that plug into a PC slot to give it o'scope capacity.
oh my goodness now they've got it for USB !

http://www.usbee.com/

i'm a model T in a Prius world.
 
jack112286 said:
Hi guys, I am in the market looking for an oscilloscope, but I am having trouble looking for one.

Here`s what I require:

At least 2 channel (4 would be better but not required)
Able to record the reading
at least 50 MHz
Be able to output stored readings(this is the part I am having a hard time doing).
Hopefully under $1000 all said and done

I want to be able to use this tool for diagnosing electrical components and learn (play) more about electrical components, mainly automotive related.

Say for example, I have a magnetic pickup sensor, I want to be able to test it. Store the data, output the store data to the computer.

Thank you very much. I have found this forum with many learning information.

Welcome to the PF.

You'll also find some helpful info in the "Related Threads" links at the bottom of the page here in your thread.
 
I could check out http://www.bncscientific.com and see what they have. I think they carry Rigol, but their stuff isn't overly expensive. You can usually get something of pretty good quality for cheap.
 

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