November 14, 2009 AT 3:00 am
The XYZs of Oscilloscopes
The XYZs of Oscilloscopes (PDF) via margeryc.
After reading this primer, you will be able to: Describe how oscilloscopes work, Describe the differences between analog, digital storage, digital phosphor, and digital sampling oscilloscopes, Describe electrical waveform types, Understand basic oscilloscope controls, Take simple measurements.
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Excellent find!
Several times in the last week I said “I wish someone would write a really good guide on– oh, there it is!”
This is another example. Wonder if the Internet is a giant benevolent mind reading device?
Had some problems with the link. Found a version that is working here: http://ecee.colorado.edu/~mcclurel/txyzscopes.pdf