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This application note provides an overview of oscilloscope fundamentals. You will learn what an oscilloscope is and how it operates. We will discuss o

10What Is an Oscilloscope and Why Do You Need One? (continued)Types of oscilloscopesEconomy oscilloscopes Economy oscilloscopes are reasonably priced,

11Basic Oscilloscope Controls and MeasurementsBasic front-panel controlsBasic front-panel controlsTypically, you operate an oscilloscope using the kno

12Basic Oscilloscope Controls and Measurements (continued)Basic front-panel controlsTrigger controls As we mentioned earlier, triggering on your signa

13Basic Oscilloscope Controls and Measurements (continued)Basic front-panel controlsPulse-width triggering – Pulse width triggering is similar to glit

14Basic Oscilloscope Controls and Measurements (continued)SoftkeysSoftkeysSoftkeys are found on oscilloscopes that do not have Windows-based operating

15Figure 22. The blank display of an Agilent 8000 Series oscilloscopeBasic Oscilloscope Controls and Measurements (continued)Basic measurementsBasic m

16Basic Oscilloscope Controls and Measurements (continued)Basic mathematical functionsBasic mathematical functions In addition to the measurements dis

17Important Oscilloscope Performance Properties Bandwidth and channelsMany oscilloscope properties dramatically affect the instrument’s performance an

18Important Oscilloscope Performance Properties (continued)Sample rateSample rateThe sample rate of an oscilloscope is the number of samples the oscil

19Memory depth As we mentioned earlier, a digital oscilloscope uses an A/D (analog-to-digital) converter to digitize the input waveform. The digitized

2Electronic Signals Wave propertiesThe main purpose of an oscilloscope is to display electronic signals. By viewing signals displayed on an oscillosco

20Important Oscilloscope Performance Properties (continued)Update rate and oscilloscope connectivityUpdate rateUpdate rate refers to the rate at which

21Oscilloscope ProbesThe oscilloscope is just one piece of the system that determines how accurately you are able to display and analyze your signals.

22Current probes Current probes are used to measure the current flowing through a circuit. They tend to be big and have limited bandwidth (100 MHz).Os

23Related literaturePublication title Publication type Publication numberChoosing an Oscilloscope with the Right Bandwidth for Your ApplicationApplica

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3Electronic Signals (continued)WaveformsWaveforms A waveform is the shape or representation of a wave. Waveforms can provide you with a great deal of

4Electronic Signals (continued)WaveformsTriangular/sawtooth waves In a triangular wave, the voltage varies linearly with time. The edges are called ra

5What Is an Oscilloscope and Why Do You Need One? Signal integrity Signal integrity The main purpose of an oscilloscope is to give an accurate visual

6What Is an Oscilloscope and Why Do You Need One? (continued)What an oscilloscope looks likeWhat an oscilloscope looks like In general, modern digitiz

7What Is an Oscilloscope and Why Do You Need One? (continued)An oscilloscope’s purposeAn oscilloscope’s purpose An oscilloscope is a measurement and t

8What Is an Oscilloscope and Why Do You Need One? (continued)Types of oscilloscopesTypes of oscilloscopes Analog oscilloscopes The first oscilloscopes

9What Is an Oscilloscope and Why Do You Need One? (continued)Types of oscilloscopesMixed signal oscilloscopes (MSOs) In a DSO, the input signal is ana