| Introduction |
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| The Significance of Signal Integrity |
| Why is Signal Integrity a Problem? |
| Viewing the Analog Origins of Digital Signals |
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| Understanding Waveforms and Waveform Measurement |
| Types of Waves |
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Sine Waves |
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Square and Rectangular Waves |
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Sawtooth and Triangle Waves |
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Step and Pulse Shapes |
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Periodic and Non-periodic Signals |
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Synchronous and Asynchronous Signals |
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Complex Waves |
| Waveform Measurements |
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Frequency and Period |
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Voltage |
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Amplitude |
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Phase |
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Waveform Measurements with Digital Oscilloscopes |
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| Analog Oscilloscopes |
Digital Oscilloscopes |
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Digital Storage Oscilloscopes |
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Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes |
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Digital Sampling Oscilloscopes |
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| Vertical System and Controls |
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Position and Volts per Division |
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Input Coupling |
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Bandwidth Limit |
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Alternate and Chop Display Modes |
| Horizontal System and Controls |
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Acquisition Controls |
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Acquisition Modes |
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Starting and Stopping the Acquisition System |
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Sampling |
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Sampling Controls |
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Sampling Methods |
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Real-time Sampling |
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Real-time Sampling with Interpolation |
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Equivalent-time Sampling |
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Random Equivalent-time Sampling |
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Sequential Equivalent-time Sampling |
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Position and Seconds per Division |
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Time Base Selections |
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Zoom |
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XY Mode |
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Z Axis |
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XYZ Mode |
| Trigger System and Controls |
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Trigger Position |
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Trigger Level and Slope |
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Trigger Sources |
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Trigger Modes |
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Trigger Coupling |
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Trigger Holdoff |
| Display System and Controls |
| Other Oscilloscope Controls |
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Math and Measurement Operations |
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| Probes |
| Passive Probes |
| Active and Differiential Probes |
| Probe Accessories |
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| Bandwidth |
| Rise Time |
| Sample Rate |
| Waveform Capture Rate |
| Record Length |
| Triggering Capabilities |
| Effective Bits |
| Frequency Response |
| Vertical Sensitivity |
| Sweep Speed |
| Gain Accuracy |
| Horizontal Accuracy (Time Base) |
| Vertical Resolution (Analog-to-digital Converter) |
| Connectivity |
| Expandability |
| Ease-of-use |
| Probes |
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| Setting Up |
| Ground the Oscilloscope |
| Ground Yourself |
| Setting the Controls |
| Using Probes |
| Connecting the Ground Clip |
| Compensating the Probe |
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| Voltage Measurements |
| Time and Frequency Measurements |
| Pulse Width and Rise Time Measurements |
| Phase Shift Measurements |
| Other Measurement Techniques |
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| Part I |
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Vocabulary Exercises |
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Application Exercises |
| Part II |
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Vocabulary Exercises |
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Application Exercises |
| Answer Key |
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