For hackers on a tight budget or with limited bench space, a USB oscilloscope can be a compelling alternative to a dedicated piece of hardware. For plenty of hobbyists, it’s a perfectly valid option.

What can scope front panels teach us about design and ergonomics? I've photographed five of my analog scope fronts, so let's see (clicking on the images in this blog brings up higher-resolution ...

• Some scopes now include a Web server that is hosted from the instrument. Instrument store/recall state capabilities can be used to speed setup of front-panel settings. • Some instruments allow their ...

Chestnut Ridge, NY—LeCroy Corporation launches a new line of WaveSurfer digital oscilloscopes to join its popular WaveRunner, WavePro and WaveMaster instruments. Because so much of the value of an ...