phase detector provide the sample clock for higher
sample rates. After conditioning and sampling, the
signals are digitized, then stored in a hybrid IC
containing a FISO (fast in, slow out) memory.
ADC. The eight-bit ADC digitizes the channel
signal. Digitization is done by comparators in a
flash converter. The sample clock latches the
digitized value of the input to save it so that it can
be sent to memory.
FISO Memory. 8000 samples of the FISO (fast in,
slow out) memory are used per measurement per
channel. Memory positions are not addressed
directly. The configuration is a ring which loops
continuously as it is clocked. Memory position is
tracked by counting clocks. The clocking rate is
the same as the ADC, however the clock
frequency is half that of the ADC since the FISO
clocks on both transitions of the clock period.
Data is buffered onto the CPU data bus for
processing.
Figure 6-1. HP 16532A Oscilloscope Block Diagram
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