Saelig Debuts New Low-cost 300MHz Oscilloscope

By DE Editors

Saelig has released the SDS9302, a new two-channel bench-top oscilloscope sporting a large record length for each channel (10MSa when sampling at up to 800MSa/s; 10KSa when sampling the maximum 3.2GSa/s). The unit is a low-cost scope that includes deep memory, an external video-capable trigger, auto-measurements, auto-scaling, an eight-inch full color TFT LCD display, external monitor/projector output, XY mode, auto-set, averaging, math functions, USB output, waveform storage, pass/fail output and a three-year warranty. It can also be fitted with an optional battery for field or isolated operation.

The Autoscale feature automatically adjusts the vertical gain, or the horizontal time base, or both together. According to the company, it works like AutoSet, but instead of being a one-time function, it's active until turned off. An instant display of the frequency spectrum of the signal under test is provided with the FFT function.

The unit can automatically measure and display frequency and peak-peak/rms/mean values, but cursors can also be moved to make individual readings. A built-in self-calibration facility improves measurement accuracy. Video monitoring is also possible via a trigger on NTSC/PAL/SECAM line or field waveforms.

The USB master and slave connections enable printing or storing results. Sensitivity range is 2mV/div to 10V/div with maximum display of ±100V; horizontal display is from 1ns/div to 100s/div. Up to 15 waveforms may be stored internally for comparison with live inputs. Waveforms can also be stored on plug-in USB memory sticks. A persistence control is also available which simulates older analog scopes to compare slow-moving waveforms with previous scans. 'A+B' and 'A-B' math capability is included, while the X-Y display feature reveals phase delays.

For more information, visit Saelig.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company's website.