PC oscilloscopes are compact, lightweight, modern alternatives to benchtop oscilloscope devices. They are considered versatile tools used for measuring and analysing electrical signals in a wide range of applications. They are especially valuable for tasks that involve the visualisation and analysis of time-varying voltage or current waveforms.

These compact oscilloscopes are used on the bench work top, they take up little space and can sit right next to the circuit under test. Utilised by engineers on the move, they can easily be fitted into a pocket or bag.

Applications include design, test, education, service, monitoring, fault-finding, and repair. USB connection oscilloscopes facilitate printing, copying, saving, and emailing field data. The high-speed USB interface provides fast data transfer and USB powering eliminates the need to carry around a bulky external power supply. Oscilloscopes are familiar devices to those working regularly in fields that require general monitoring, diagnosis or troubleshooting of any electrically powered circuits, signals and systems.

This covers a vastly diverse range of roles and environments, including:

• Automotive repair and maintenance
• Sound engineering
• Electronics production and manufacture
• Physics, natural sciences, and research
• Healthcare and medicine