Setup

Trains the participant to safely setup an oscilloscope for use, how to adjust the controls, and compensate the probe.

Prerequisites

A basic understanding of electronic devices and circuits and familiarity with oscilloscope control systems and probe types is recommended.

Description

This is the seventh lesson in the iKNOW Oscilloscopes Library. This lesson trains the participant to safely setup an oscilloscope for use, how to adjust the controls, and compensate the probe.

Objectives

Describe the safety rules related to using an oscilloscope. Adjust the display controls on an oscilloscope. Adjust the trigger controls to display a given waveform. Adjust the vertical and horizontal controls to display a given waveform. Compensate the probe.