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CONNECTIVITY AND
EXPANSION
Connecting a scope to a computer directly or transferring data via portable media
allows advanced analysis, and simplifies documenting and sharing results.
What you need
 Consider a scope that allows you to access a Windows desktop and provide network
printing and file sharing resources.
 Check if it can run third-party analysis, documentation and productivity software.
 Is it helpful to provide internet access, and share measurements with colleagues
real-time?
 Can it meet your needs as they change? For example, can you add:
- Memory to channels to analyze longer record lengths
- Application-specific measurements and application modules
- A full range of probes and modules
- Accessories like battery packs and rack mounts
- Software to control the scope from your PC, take automated measurements,
waveform data logging and export waveforms live.
Standard interfaces can include GPIB, RS-232, USB,
Ethernet and LXI, and links to network communication
modules. USB is useful for USB flash drives to store
waveforms, captures and settings. PictBridge lets the
scope act like a digital camera. VGA connects to an
external monitor.
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12 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING AN OSCILLOSCOPE
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