An oscilloscope’s step response is important to look at because it captures all of the dynamic specifications that the instrument offers. By looking at a step waveform, you can learn about the oscilloscope’s bandwidth capabilities as well as see if there are any irregularities such as overshoot or ringing being added to your waveforms.

In this video, we look at Aeroscope’s step response compared to a high-end oscilloscope and show why the ground spring accessory is important for high-speed measurements.