Scopes with Function Gens - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 27, 2012, 03:38:01 am
content: The Chinese are finally matching Agilent with the built-in function gen it seems:http://www.bkprecision.com/products/oscilloscopes/2540B-GEN-60-mhz-1-gsa-s-digital-storage-oscilloscope.htmlDave.

author: amspire
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 27, 2012, 03:58:48 am
content: I am sure we will see more and more of these. It is less then $10 of parts (maybe a bit more - it is an arbitrary waveform generator), and they mark up the retail price by $400.For me the catch is it is easier blowing a function generator output then a scope channel input. Particularly if I accidentally plug a cable into the wrong BNC connector. If someone else is paying the repair bills, then great - add the function generators, logic analyzers, DMM's, entertainment centers, coffee makers, whatever.Imagine - one mistake and you loose your scope, your signal generator and your logic analyzer all at once.Richard.

author: Mark
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 27, 2012, 10:37:09 am
content: Hantek's handheld DSO-8060 also has a AWG built-in. It's a cool feature which would save me carrying another box when I travel, so I'm all in favour of it.http://www.hantek.com.cn/english/produce_list.asp?unid=80Shame they paired the feature with a lower bandwidth/sample rate scope.

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 27, 2012, 01:09:55 pm
content: Quote from: amspire on April 27, 2012, 03:58:48 amI agree, I am not much of of all in one type designs. They do have their place and benefits sometimes. In this case a generator in a scope actually probably makes sense for convenience and really does not add to much to the cost.The main thing I always disliked was a TV with VCR or DVD built in. That's just asking for one part to end up being retired before its life is over.

author: grumpydoc
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 27, 2012, 01:52:15 pm
content: What would be good is if you could capture a waveform on the 'scope, then send that to the AWG - it looks from the description as though you have to go via WaveXpress on a PC, which is a shame.

author: Colin
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: May 16, 2012, 07:50:55 am
content: will the unit of waveform generator interfere oscilloscope and convenient to operate?

author: T4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 16, 2012, 08:21:33 am
content: Quote from: Colin on May 16, 2012, 07:50:55 amMost probably Not as ther AWG is a on board but separate entity

author: tinhead
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 16, 2012, 08:31:01 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on April 27, 2012, 03:38:01 ami was about to answer like "they doing this since before Agilent did, check Tonghui DSOs",but honestly it seems that this BK DSO is nothing else thanrebranded TonghuiTDO3000BS series.I remember i posted some time ago a preview ofnew Hantek gears,https://www.eevblog.com/forum/product-reviews-photos-and-discussion/new-hantek-gears-released/unfortunately now 5 months later they still not available.However they looks nice, AWG and LA and 4ch DSO is probably all-you-need (ehm, an lightsaber would be nice too):

author: steve_w
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 17, 2012, 05:21:47 am
content: I like your idea grumpy. the wave form is already digitised, why not zigbee it to the generator, then there is no connection to screw up?regardsSteve W