Two Bits, Four Bits, A Twelve-Bit Oscilloscope

Two Bits, Four Bits, A Twelve-bit Oscilloscope

Until recently, hobby-grade digital oscilloscopes were mostly, at most, 8-bit sampling. However, newer devices offer 12-bit conversion. Does it matter? Depends. [Kiss Analog] shows where a 12-bit scope may outperform an 8-bit one. It may seem obvious, of course. When you store data in 8-bit resolution and zoom in on it, you simply have less resolution. However, seeing the difference on real data is enlightening. To perform the test, he used thre…

Encoder series delivers 12-bit and 14-bit absolute position sensing

Same Sky’s Motion & Control Group announced the addition of the AMT25 series to its AMT absolute encoder family. The series supports motor shaft sizes from 9 mm to 15.875 mm (5/8 inch). The AMT25 series utilizes Same Sky’s capacitive ASIC technology and delivers the durability, accuracy, and environmental immunity characteristics of current AMT encoder models. The encoders output 12-bit or 14-bit absolute position information with single-turn or…