Modern digital oscilloscopes have many specifications regarding their capabilities and performance. Some of these specifications, such as bandwidth, sample rate, and memory depth are well-understood, as are the benefits that can be obtained from improved performance in these areas. Equally important but often less well-understood are acquisition rate and blind time. This educational note provides a practical introduction to these specifications and explains why acquisition rate and blind time are important in many oscilloscope applications.
Educational Note: Waveform Acquisition Rate and Why It Matters
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