This standard defines specifications and describes test methods for measuring the performance of electronic
digitizing waveform recorders, waveform analyzers, and digitizing oscilloscopes with digital outputs. The
standard is directed toward, but not restricted to, general-purpose waveform recorders and analyzers.
Special applications can require additional manufacturer information and verification tests not covered in
this standard.
IEEE Std 1057™ has many similarities to IEEE Std 1241™-2000 [B24],1 which applies to analog-todigital
converters (ADCs). However, IEEE Std 1057 shall be used for waveform recorders, and IEEE Std
1241-2000 shall be used for ADCs.