This text presents readers with an engaging while rigorous manual on the use of oscilloscopes
in laboratory and field settings. It describes procedures for measuring and displaying
waveforms gives examples of how this information can be used for repairing malfunctioning
equipment and developing new designs and explains steps for debugging pre-production
prototypes. The book begins by examining how the oscilloscope displays electrical energy as
traces on X and Y co-ordinates freely transitioning without loss of information between time
and frequency domains in accordance with the Fourier Transform and its modern correlate the
Fast Fourier Transform. The book continues with practical applications and case studies
describes how oscilloscopes are used in diagnosing pulse width modulation (PWM)
problems--looking at serial data streaming and analyzing power supply noise and premises power
quality issues-and emphasizes the great functionality of mixed-signal as opposed to
mixed-domain oscilloscope and earlier instruments. Featuring many descriptions of applications
in applied science and physics Oscilloscopes: A Manual for Students Engineers and Scientists
is ideal for students faculty and practitioners.
