本标准定义了用于测量电子数字化波形记录器、波形分析仪和带数字输出的数字化示波器性能的规范和测试方法。本标准针对但不限于通用波形记录仪和分析仪。特殊应用可能需要本标准未涵盖的其他制造商信息和验证测试。IEEE Std 1057？与IEEE Std 1241？2010[B24]有许多相似之处，后者适用于模数转换器（ADC）。1然而，IEEE Std 1057应用于波形记录器，IEEE Std 1241- ADC应使用2010。

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™-2010 [B24], which applies to analog-to-digital converters (ADCs).1 However, IEEE Std 1057 shall be used for waveform recorders, and IEEE Std 1241-2010 shall be used for ADCs.