Acquiring and Displaying Waveforms
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TDS 500B, TDS 600B, & TDS 700A User Manual
Table 3–3: Additional Resolution Bits (Cont.)
Time Base Speed Bits of Resolution
20 s to 50 s 12 bits
100 s to 200 s 13 bits
500 s 14 bits
1 ms and slower 15 bits
To determine the acquisition sampling rate, the acquisition state (running or
stopped), and the acquisition mode, check the Acquisition readout at the top of
the display. (See Figure 3–14.) The state “Run:” shows the sample rate and
acquisition mode. The state “Stop:”shows the number of acquisitions acquired
since the last stop or major change.
Acquisition Readout
Figure 3–14: Acquisition Menu and Readout
The oscilloscope provides several modes (see The Acquisition Modes on
page 3–21) for acquiring and converting analog data into digital form. To choose
how the oscilloscope will create points in the waveform record:
1. Press SHIFT ACQUIRE MENU ➞ Mode (main). (See Figure 3–14.)
2. TDS 600B: Press Sample, Envelope, Average, or Peak Detect (side) or ...
Checking the
Acquisition Readout
Selecting an
Acquisition Mode
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