> So instead of calling it a full-fledged calibration you
> can very easily check on timing and voltage levels displayed.

I agree. IMHO, far too much emphasis is placed on calibrating
scopes. How many times do you actually use a scope for an
absolute measurement ? Almost never. One where you need the
calibration level of accuracy ? Less than that.

When you consider the width of the trace to the height of the
screen, you're only seeing about 7 or 8 bits worth of resolution and
then you are eyeballing that.

Your money can be better spent on decent probes which is
something where it does matter for general use.

Steve.

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Steve Baldwin                Electronic Product Design
TLA Microsystems Ltd         Microcontroller Specialists
PO Box 15-680, New Lynn      http://www.tla.co.nz
Auckland, New Zealand        ph  +64 9 820-2221
email: steveb@tla.co.nz      fax +64 9 820-1929
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