2011-12-01

BitScope Model 10

BS10U | BitScope Pocket Analyzer

BitScope Pocket Analyzer is a unique new test instrument combining a powerful Mixed Signal Oscilloscope, Protocol Analyzer, Waveform and Clock Generator, Spectrum Analyzer and Data Recorder in one tiny USB powered device.

It offers 10 capture channels (2 analog + 8 digital) with 100 MHz analog bandwidth, 40 MSps logic speed and up to 12 bits analog resolution as well several output channels for its signal generators, triggers and external control signals.

Pocket Analyzer is fast with a frame rate up to 100 Hz driving a digital phosphor display. It works just like a quality stand-alone scope. View waveforms, plots, spectra and more on its smooth flowing real-time screen. Even live capture logic data can be viewed this way.

Alternatively large buffers support high speed one-shot capture with post-capture zoom, scrolling and measurement, or it can stream direct to disk for off-line replay and analysis.

Software is included for Windows, Mac OS X or Linux. Features include mixed signal, storage and sampling oscilloscopes, logic timing, SPI, CAN, I2C and UART packet decoders, a spectrum analyzer, X-Y phase plotter and data recorder. BS10U may be purchased online here.

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2011-10-31

Perseus BitScope DSO Version 2.5

DSO 2.5 | Mac, Windows or Linux | Halloween Release

BitScope DSO now has support for Intel Macs running the latest version of OS X (10.7, Lion).

It's the full DSO application targeted for Macintosh as a native app and it brings the latest features to the Windows and Linux platforms as well.

DSO now supports real-time parameter updates, high speed live digital phosphor displays, cursor bands and highlights and a new macro mode for high resolution capture on supported devices.

It also adds quick display export, colour coded logic the same as BitScope Logic and many bug fixes and improvements.

DSO 2.5 is currently in beta release but it's compatible with all new BitScopes and should also work with older models including BS50, BS300, and BS310. Download the latest version here and email us at dso@bitscope.com any time with questions, bug reports or comments. More big releases in November, stay tuned!

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2011-07-05

Mixed Signal Logic Protocol Analyzer

BitScope Logic 1.0 | Mixed Signal Logic Analyzer

BitScope Logic is a brand new mixed signal logic and serial protocol analyzer for BitScope.

It uses BitScope's built in logic analyzer and performs multi-channel protocol analysis of SPI, I2C, CAN & UART encoded signals.

High speed logic analysis across all channels is supported and because it's a BitScope app, it can capture up to 4 analog channels as well.

Logic decodes eight channels in two protocol groups simultaneously and shows them next to the waveforms for easy timing analysis.

The sequence of decoded data packets on selected channels are shown via a packet inspector for comprehensive data analysis.

The auto-ranging analog channels are shown time aligned with logic waveforms & packets allowing sophisticated mixed signal diagnostic work to assist debugging complex systems.

BitScope Logic is fast and easy to use, simply point, click, zoom and drag. Check it out here.

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2011-06-01

12 Channel Mixed Signal Acquisition System

Network BitScope 445 | 12 Channel Mixed Signal Data Acquisition

Network BitScope 445 is a rack mountable 4 + 8 channel mixed signal data acquisition system.

Also available in a robust stand-alone desktop case this new BitScope offers the same comprehensive set of test & measurement functions as all our other BitScope models.

However, we've optimized this one specifically for remote data acquisition and process monitoring applications with a focus on high speed mixed signal data acquisition and IP network connected access. With 4 analog channel and 8 logic timing channels, all of which may be used to capture data concurrently, it provides the ideal basis for industrial monitoring systems.

BS445 can acquire buffered framed captured data at a combined data rate of up to 200MB/s or it can stream data at lower rates continuosly. It uses standard IP networking for universal connectivity and is compatible with all BitScope test, measurement data acquisition software. BS445 is available for order online or email us at sales@bitscope.com for a quote for larger systems.

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2011-01-31

BitScope Chart Recorder

BitScope Chart 1.0 | Data Logging Waveform Analysis System

BitScope Chart is a new waveform data logger and chart recorder application for BitScope.

Chart calculates waveform statistics including DC and AC voltages, frequencies and periods from the signals appearing on the BitScope's inputs and plots them in real-time.

It can also save the statistics and samples of the waveforms to disk for later analysis.

Chart leverages the very high bandwidth of BitScope so it can work with RF signals just as easily as slow changing DC trends.

Whether monitoring the output power of a radio transmitter or the temperature cycle of a multi-circuit airconditioner, Chart is ideal.

Chart is highly automated and easy to use and like BitScope Meter it has advanced manual controls for those applications where fine tuning the way in which the data is captured, analyzed and recorded may be required.

Chart is compatible with most BitScopes and may be downloaded for Windows, Debian/Ubuntu or RedHat/Novell PCs. An online user guide is included in the package.

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2010-11-01

BitScope Waveform Generator

BitGen Library 1.0 | DSP Waveform Generator for BitScope

BitGenLib is a runtime library for the BitGen DSP Waveform Generator inside BS120.

It extends BitLib to unlock the powerful waveform generator features of BS120.

A BitGen Control Panel is included to start using BitGen out of the box to create analog or digital waveforms, data sequences, clock signals, noise, timing events and more.

The library API is fully documented and the control panel provides a convenient way to access all parameters interactively.

Application source is included and you can browse some examples of what BitGen can do. Create your own applications using the library or modify the included source code as a starting point.

The library supports Windows 7, Vista and XP, most Linux distributions and Mac OSX.

BitGen and BitGenLib are also available for BS100 owners if the upgrade option is installed.

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2010-10-06

BitScope Model 120

BitScope 120 | Mixed Signal Scope & Waveform Generator

Introducing BitScope Model 120, the first BitScope to include sophisticated DSP based waveform generation as a standard feature.

BS120 combines the low noise and robust physical design of BS325 with the affordable isolated USB connectivity of BS100.

New features include the BitGen Waveform Generator, a multi-band spectrum analyzer, sub-sampling digital triggers and generation of logic patterns, clock signals, frequency sweeps and white/pink noise, all as standard features.

BS120 deploys a software controlled mixed signal capture engine and works with DSO, WaveMeter, BitScope Library with more software options coming soon. It is available now via the online store. Technical specifications are here.

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2010-05-07

BitScope Library Release

BitScope Library 1.4 | Custom Applications for BitScope

BitLib is a cross-platform runtime library for BitScope. It makes programming BitScope easy.

The API is fully documented and the library comes with example software applications:

• Digital Storage Oscilloscope
• Multichannel Digital Voltmeter
• Arbitrary Waveform Generator
• Data Acquisition Spreadsheet
• Transient Data Recorder

Source for all these applications is included.

You may modify the source to customize the applications as needed or use it as a starting point to write your own BitScope software.

The library supports Windows 7, Vista and XP, most Linux distributions and Mac OSX.

It includes C/C++ and FPC/Delphi APIs for use with popular development platforms such as Visual Studio, Mono, Delphi/Lazarus & Cocoa.

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2010-02-09

BitScope WaveMeter Release

BitScope WaveMeter | Automated Waveform Analysis

WaveMeter is a brand new type of automated test and measurement application for BitScope.

Designed to be used stand-alone or as a partner application for BitScope DSO, WaveMeter is a fast and easy to use AC/DC voltmeter and auto-locking frequency meter with a built-in oscilloscope for live waveform display.

Simply connect a signal and WaveMeter will lock on and display the waveform while simultaneously reporting the frequency, Peak, RMS, Min/Max and DC voltages.

The waveform display is auto-triggered and voltage and time scaling auto-ranging. There is rarely any need to adjust any parameters to use it effectively.

Any of the measured parameters may be selected with a single click to view on a large parameter display.

WaveMeter is compatible with all current and most older BitScopes (back to BS300 released in 2003) and may be downloaded free of charge for Windows or Debian/Ubuntu and RedHat/Novell Linux PCs.

WaveMeter comes with a user editable online help system and is available in two streams.

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2009-11-10

BitScope DSO Release

DSO 2.2 | Unified Cross-Platform Release | Online Guide

DSO 2.2 is the latest BitScope DSO release and the first to offer unified cross-platform operation.

Available now for Windows 7, Vista and XP or Linux (debian or rpm based distributions or as a tarball for manual installation).

DSO 2.2 is compatible with all current and most older BitScopes (way back to BS300 originally released in 2003) and is available as a freely downloadable upgrade.

It unifies DSO operation regardless of the BitScope model connected. For example the waveform generator control works the same for BS100U+DWG100 and BS325.

We've fixed many of the bugs you told us about and we've added some requested enhancements (probe support, user input calibration, new phosphor modes) but DSO continues to work similarly to earlier versions (back to DSO 1.3) so there's nothing new to learn to make full use of it.

There is of course a new online guide fully updated for the new features of DSO 2.2 and we've split future releases into two streams so early adopters can enjoy the latest developments.

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2009-10-01

BitScope Product Review

Nuts & Volts | A Practical Guide to Using a BitScope

Nuts & Volts, the premier magazine for the electronics hobbyist, recently published a hands-on guide to using a USB BitScope 100 including several practical test cases.

In this comprehensive but readable guide, author Michael Simpson walks through the main features of BitScope and then applies this knowledge to show how to use a BS100U to solve a number of interesting real world problems.

Learn why mixed signal capture is so important in many design, development and diagnostic situations.

As Michael explains by example, BS100U combines a digital scope and logic analyzer in a single test instrument making it an ideal tool to debug mixed signal devices such as an IR Remote and an SPI A/D converter.

See how to use the large capture buffers to zoom in and view long bit streams or analyze serial protocols in detail.

Learn about the advanced delay timebase to see very high speed signals regardless of far behind the trigger they are.

We recommend this guide as good introduction to some of the main features of BS100U. You can download a print ready PDF copy via Nuts & Volts Online here (note: it's big, about 18MB).

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2009-09-07

BitScope Model 325

BitScope 325 | Isolated Mixed Signal Scope | USB or Ethernet

Introducing BitScope Model 325, the newest member of the BitScope family.

BS325 is a classic design high performance PC based Mixed Signal Oscilloscope that builds on the success of its popular predecessor.

New features include huge capture buffers, built-in record/replay waveform generator, external trigger input and probe calibration, full electrical isolation and simultaneous waveform capture on all 10 channels (2 analog + 8 logic).

BS325 also deploys a new software controlled integrated mixed signal capture engine.

While supporting all the features of earlier models, this new engine design extends the core BitScope architecture to allow full speed dual channel analog capture, 10 channel mixed signal capture, waveform synthesis with dual channel analog capture and even logic pattern generation.

Superb analog performance is assured by employing independent multi-range analog front end electronics and analog prescalers all housed in a solid low profile aluminum case with full electrical isolation from the PC for accurate measurement and exceptional noise immunity.

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