[sdiy] oscilloscope single/dual ?

[Magnus Danielson]

From: Fernando de Izuzquiza <fdi at ran.es>
Subject: Re: [sdiy] oscilloscope single/dual ?
Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2004 2:02:48 -0000
Message-ID: <200406282358.i5SNwjxd009695 at correo.direccion.com>

> Thanks to all that answered!
> 
> I see it's better to go dual channel, I see I will use 8 channels if I
> could... you are right.
> 
> What I don't like is that 20MHz and up are so big and heavy...(and the
> price, $285 VS $550)
> But it's a trade I guess

You usually can do alot if not almost all stuff in two channels. Go for that.

Me, being a gear-head and general measureamaniac, find reasons to use up more
channels. On rare occasions in my synth-DIY activities I've found it imperative
to have more than two channels, but you usually can do it with two but with a
little extra work. However, then we are into the obscurities and rare
occasions. Most people will have a hard time figuring out what can't be done
with two channels so that's definitly your option.

Single-channel is however too limited. It's good to be able to do before-after
testings and two channels is needed and usually not more than two channels.

Cheers,
Magnus