> I'm leaning towards the Tektronix TDS2024B (4
> channel, 200MHz, usb
> memory stick port for pictures).  It seems to meet
> my needs, is within
> the price range, and I've used it in previous jobs
> so I'm comfortable
> with it.
> 
> But I don't have much experience with other brands
> (lecroy, agilent,
> etc) so I wanted to see what you all use, and
> especially find out what
> features I should look into.
> 

  Try looking at this site for hints on your new
scope.
http://www.home.agilent.com/agilent/facet.jspx?t=80035.k.1&co=153298.i.2&cc=US&lc=eng&sm=g


> I'm primarily using this for embedded systems
> development.  While I'd
> love a mixed signal scope, $8-$10k is out of my
> budget, but I figure a
> 4 channel should last me for awhile.  I'm shooting
> for the 200MHz
> model as I'm doing more with arm processors, and the
> price increases
> steeply for 300MHz and 500MHz bandwidth scopes. 
> Plus, you can still
> _see_ a 250MHz-500MHz signal with a 200MHz scope,
> you just can't
> depend on the waveform, measurements, etc, which is
> enough for the
> type of debugging I'll use it for.
> 
> -Adam
> 
  For glitches you perhaps need to look at this...
http://demos.tm.agilent.com/6000/demo1-en
  For fairness to TDS which I own you can set the
trigger to catch glitches. The TDS is solid and light
to carry around. 

John



       
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