NTP Synchronization SDS1004X-E
August 29, 2023
Operating Tips – NTP Synchronization SDS1004X-E The SDS1000X-E oscilloscope series supports date and time settings to allow data to be saved with the correct time of day. When it is necessary for multiple instruments to have the same date and time setting, it is convenient to synchronize the instruments to an NTP server. The … Continued
RoHS compliance
December 28, 2022
Many SIGLENT products are RoHS compliant to EU 2015/863. This is also known as RoHS 3 Check the datasheet for the product in question to find more information.
Bode using LAN
October 13, 2022
Many SIGLENT SDS oscilloscopes, including the SDS6000A series, can perform automated Bode plotting to provide frequency response for power supply stability, filters, and more. This integrated approach simplifies testing and delivers results much more quickly than building your own system, integrating separate instruments with software and an external controlling computer. In the examples above, we … Continued
Saving and Recalling a Bode II Setup
October 5, 2022
Many SIGLENT oscilloscopes, including the SDS1104/1204X-E, SDS2000X-E, SDS2000X Plus, SDS2000X HD, SDS5000X, and SDS6000A series feature the built-in Bode II automated Bode plotting feature. When coupled with a SIGLENT SDG series generator or SAG external AWG, the scope/generator combo can be used to produce frequency response curves on many circuit elements and components as well as … Continued
SIGLENT Serial Number Format
September 1, 2022
Starting in 2017, SIGLENT has been using this format for serial numbers for instrumentation:
Common Fuse Information
February 24, 2022
Fuses are a common circuit element and are key to protecting from overvoltage and overcurrent situations that can damage important circuits. Fuse markings are typically stamped symbols located on the metal cap of the fuse. Here is a helpful guide to common fuse markings used with instrumentation, taking a common fuse type as an example: … Continued
What is the largest datalogging file I can store with the XE series oscilloscopes?
December 13, 2021
The SIGLENT SDS1104X-E and SDS1204X-E oscilloscopes have a data-logging feature that was added in firmware revision 6.1.37R2 and OS Rev 2 As of now, the maximum file storage size for a data logging event is 2 GB and the measurement logger is 14 Mpts. The USB stick must be as big, or bigger than 2 … Continued
Cross-reference of Oscilloscope Serial Decoding equivalents to Tektronix MDO3 packages
December 3, 2021
Here is a cross-reference of SIGLENT oscilloscope serial decoding features compared to the Tektronics MDO3 options: Tek MDO3MSO: 16 channel logic analyzer function. The SIGLENT equivalent is optional license SDSxxxx-16LA, where xxxx represents the model (SDS1000X-E, SDS2000X-E, SDS2000X Plus, SDS5000X, or SDS6000A series of oscilloscopes) and hardware (SPL2016 for SDS2000X Plus, SDS5000X, and SDS6000A series/SLA1016 … Continued
What are the number of sweep points available with the current Bode Plotting function?
November 18, 2021
Here is a list of the current products that support Bode plotting and the maximum number of points available per sweep: SDS1xx4X-E/SDS2X-E Series: 500 points (Linear)/1043/decade (Log) SDS2000X Plus/SDS2000X HD/SDS5000X Series:500 points (Linear)/1024/decade (Log) SDS6000A Series: 751 points (Linear)/1576/decade (Log)
How can I estimate the minimum current measurement of a current probe using an oscilloscope?
September 27, 2021
Here is a quick method for estimating the lowest current measurement that is possible with an oscilloscope and current probe. This is especially useful when the datasheet for a probe may not show the minimum current that can be measured or it may be missing the noise floor value. For this note, we will be … Continued