I use a tek TDS420, 4 channel 100 mhz DSO and an ANT-8 8 channel logic analyzer. Both have their strengths. It's always bound by your resources though. Buy as much scope as you can afford, because not being able to see a problem leaves you very much in the dark. I have a LOT of test equipment, some is dedicated to a specific task, others are more generic. I wouldn't trust a USB or PC based scope solution, only because I haven't seen one that can hold a candle to a real scope. -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist