Introduction to Oscilloscopes

Train in oscilloscopes, introduces waveforms, and presents analog and digital oscilloscope systems.

Prerequisites

A basic understanding of electronic devices and circuits is recommended.

Description

This is the first lesson in the iKNOW? Oscilloscopes Library. This lesson explains the purpose of oscilloscopes, introduces waveforms, and presents analog and digital oscilloscope systems using a flowchart.

Objectives

Define the purpose of an oscilloscope.? List some of the uses of an oscilloscope. Explain the vertical and horizontal axes of a waveform represent.? List what can be learned about a signal from a waveform.? Recognize the positive and negative peaks on a waveform. Name and describe the purpose of an analog oscilloscope??s systems using a flowchart.? Name and describe the purpose of a digital oscilloscope??s systems using a flowchart