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November 2006, Issue 196

TV-Based Oscilloscope


by llya Mamontov


Start Simple Video Signal Video with the LPC2138 Video Algorithm Tricks Used Vertical Sync & Resolution Video for other Apps Oscilloscope Implementation Construction & Results Generate Video Sources and PDF

CONSTRUCTION & RESULTS

I put all of the components on the front panel and connected it to the MCB2130 evaluation board with a flat ribbon cable. I modified the evaluation board by soldering an additional connector on the P0 empty position, and I used two metal corners instead of the plastic holders in order to have a mechanical junction with the front panel (see Photo 1a).

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Photo 1a—Ribbon cables connect the MCB2130 evaluation board to the front panel. b—The triangular cursor on the left side corresponds to the position of the Trigger Level knob on the front panel.

I can observe audio signals (or other signals) with a fine resolution (see Photo 1b). Of course, some additional functions (e.g., different trigger modes, a hardware input voltage divider (volt/div control), signal processing, and communication with PC) would be useful. I’ll definitely consider adding these functions when I’m working on new applications (spectrum analyzers, EKG scopes, polygraphs, video games, and so on). As an example, you can press the F button to call the menu with reserved functions where the simplest screensaver is only implemented.