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Increase output resolution when saving waveform to CSV
Increase output resolution when saving waveform to CSV
Posted
Fri, 05 Jan 2024 18:29:42 GMT
by
Kelly, Kyle
I am able to save captured waveforms to a CSV file (file > save as > wavefrom > CSV) that outputs columns with a TIME value, containing the timestamp down to 9 decimal places, and a voltage (CH[x]) value down to 2 decimal places. How do I increase the voltage output resolution to 3 decimal places (millivolt resolution)?
I spent quite a bit of time adjusting various horizontal settings -- scale, sample rate / record length -- but was not able to see any output beyond the 2 decimal places. Is this some memory limitation within the device that prevents greater resolution being saved and output to the CSV?
Posted
Fri, 05 Jan 2024 19:31:44 GMT
by
Kelly, Kyle
I have tried with both the Series 2 MSO24 and MSO4014B. I am saving to a USB drive connected to the scope.
Answer
Posted
Mon, 08 Jan 2024 17:58:05 GMT
by
Xu, Iris
Hi Kyle,
Both the MSO24 and MS4kB have 8 bits of vertical resolution (2^8 = 256 voltage levels, so "2 decimal places" worth of resolution), so that's a limitation of the scope itself rather than some memory/USB protocol limitations.
You can try using Hi Res or averaging signal values; the horizontal column/TIME does not have to do with the vertical resolution.
Best,
Iris Xu
Posted
Mon, 08 Jan 2024 18:23:44 GMT
by
Kelly, Kyle
Understood, thanks. Do you know where in the manuals I can see this information on the 8-bit resolution?
Posted
Mon, 08 Jan 2024 22:32:38 GMT
by
Xu, Iris
Hi Kyle,
I think the term you're looking for is ADC (
analog to digital converters, sample ADC resolution formula
.)
If you're meaning where the scope has the resolution listed, it is in the
datasheets under vertical resolution.
Best,
Iris Xu
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