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MSO2116B

MSO2116B

Acute Technology, Inc.
PC Based Board Applications Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer
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Overview

The MSO2116B is a compact, USB 3.0-powered mixed-signal oscilloscope and logic analyzer designed for PC-based circuit analysis. It features 16 digital channels and integrated DSO capabilities, allowing engineers to capture and correlate analog and digital signals simultaneously. With its small 123mm by 76mm footprint, it provides a portable alternative to traditional benchtop equipment for field debugging and hardware-in-the-loop testing.

Why Choose This Part

The device leverages USB 3.0 for high-speed data transfer and is powered directly from the host PC, eliminating the need for an external AC supply. It supports a wide input voltage range of -20V to +20V and features a massive 4GB of onboard memory for capturing long-duration signal sequences at high sample rates.

Applications

Serial Bus Debugging
Correlating analog signal integrity with digital protocol decoding for interfaces like I2C, SPI, and UART.
Embedded System Timing Analysis
Measuring precise timing relationships between 16 digital GPIO pins and analog power rails or sensor outputs.
Field Service and Maintenance
Using the portable USB 3.0 form factor to diagnose industrial control systems and PCB assemblies on-site.
Education and Prototyping
Monitoring logic levels and waveforms during the development of microcontroller-based projects on breadboards.

Getting Started

To use the MSO2116B, install the Acute technology software on a Windows-based PC and connect the device via the included USB 3.0 cable. Connect the 23-pin probe cable to the target system's GPIO or test points, ensuring common ground, and use the software interface to configure trigger conditions and sampling rates.

Also Consider

J-Link EDU Mini SEGSegger - Ideal if your primary need is debugging firmware and monitoring registers rather than external signal waveform analysis.
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