Overview The CORE - Digital and Analog Oscilloscopes training program, or unit, is designed to familiarize trainees with the basic operation and use of digital and analog oscilloscopes. After completing this program, the trainees should be able to explain what an oscilloscope does, explain how to set up an oscilloscope for use, identify the controls used to adjust an oscilloscope display, and explain how to use an oscilloscope to make voltage measurements and time measurements.
Objectives Briefly explain how an oscilloscope converts a voltage input to an on-screen trace. Describe how an oscilloscope display is graduated. Explain why proper grounding is important. Explain how to set the controls to “standard position” for the initial setup of an oscilloscope. Explain how to select, compensate, and use oscilloscope probes. Identify the controls used to adjust an oscilloscope display and explain their functions. Explain what an oscilloscope’s vertical controls do and how to use them. Explain what an oscilloscope’s horizontal controls do and how to use them. Determine an applied voltage by counting oscilloscope screen divisions. Determine frequency by measuring the period on an oscilloscope screen. Determine a pulse width and rise time.
Subjects:
Fundamentals Basic Operating Theory Display Fundamentals
Setting Up Grounding and Safety Controls Probes
Control Use Display Vertical Horizontal
Measurement Techniques Voltage Time
