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The concepts presented in this primer will provide you with a good starting point in understanding oscilloscope basics and operation.
After reading this primer, you will be able to:
1. Describe how oscilloscopes work.
2. Describe the differences between various oscilloscopes.
3. Describe electrical waveform types.
4. Understand basic oscilloscope controls.
5. Take simple measurements.
The glossary in the back of this primer will give you definitions of unfamiliar terms. The vocabulary and multiple-choice written exercises on oscilloscope theory and controls make this primer a useful classroom aid. No mathematical or electronics knowledge is necessary.