> > The time has come to leave my 1983 analog scope behind and
> > get a DSO. I've been using a tektronix tds210, borrowed, and
> > its quite nice.  The fact that it can be carried around in
> > the field like a lunchbox is fantastic!  Particularly now
> > while I debug a large dmx installation.
> >
>
> This may be kind of a basic question, but if one is just doing digital
> work with a PIC, what is the use of an oscilloscope?  I make extensive
> use of a logic analyzer, but I can't envision what I would use an
> oscilloscope for.  I guess I could check out noise on my power supply,
> but what else?

        Well, it depends what you are using the PIC for, a scope is essential for
finding out noise related problems (which you mentioned), but above that if
you are doing ANYTHING analog with your PIC (PWM LP filtering, ADC,
comparators, etc.), or if you're running into timing issues and need to see
rising times and such, a scope becomes essential. While an LA is useful a
scope is definitely an important (and more heavily used) piece of equipment
on my bench. TTYL

--
http://www.piclist.com hint: The list server can filter out subtopics
(like ads or off topics) for you. See http://www.piclist.com/#topics