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Use an oscilloscope to inspect rail droop, ringing, rise time, pulse width, and other electrical behavior. Specify the channels, probe attenuation, input range, timebase, trigger, and timeout before capturing.

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Check the model

Siglent SDS800X HD

LAN-connected scope captures, advanced triggers, front-panel screenshots, and SCPI controls.

PicoScope

USB analog captures, model-dependent triggers and signal generation, plus MSO digital inputs.

Digilent WaveForms

Analog input recording alongside digital capture, waveform generation, and supported supplies.
Use the exact model’s guide for channels, drivers, connections, and supported functions. Siglent and PicoScope analog results appear in Oscilloscope; Digilent analog results appear in Power.

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Connect

Follow Siglent LAN setup, PicoScope USB setup, or Digilent setup. Check signal limits, grounding, and probe attenuation before connecting the inputs.

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Take a single capture

  1. Identify every input and enable the channels needed for the measurement and trigger.
  2. Set coupling, voltage range or scale, offset, and the capture window.
  3. Choose a supported trigger and a bounded wait for the event.
  4. Inspect the waveform and applied settings; verify that the result covers the required interval without clipping.
For an acquisition already on the instrument, use its guide’s readback workflow before requesting a new capture.

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Choose a trigger

Trigger support depends on the instrument and model. Use Siglent trigger choices or PicoScope trigger choices. Specify the source, level, edge or condition, and timeout; an unsupported trigger requires a different setup.

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Measure and save

Keep the waveform and applied settings with the firmware revision and channel map. Use the achieved sample rate when measuring delays or pulse widths. For a front-panel image, use Siglent screenshots.

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Troubleshoot

  • No device: check its network or USB connection, installed software, and competing applications.
  • Trigger timeout: verify the enabled source, level, polarity, and expected event.
  • Clipped signal: increase the voltage range or adjust the offset.
  • Unexpected old frame: request a fresh acquisition and wait for its trigger.
Use the dedicated instrument guide for recovery steps. Use a logic analyzer for decoded digital traffic.
Last modified on September 24, 2026