USB power on 5000 series

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USB power on 5000 series

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I currently use my 3206 on USB power from a laptop running on battery power because my application requires total isolation from the mains power/ground system.

Can the 5000 series scopes also be run in this mode or does the increased power requirement preclude it.

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Steve

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Hi and thank you for your post.

The 5000 series requires a separate power supply, due to the nature of the high performance components a standard USB socket cannot provide enough current.

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Post by sellenby »

Thanks

Sad but understandable. I guess we'll have to wait for the nex generation of low power ADCs.

Steve

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