Oscilloscopes for Digital Measurements

Abstract

The oscilloscope is still the most commonly used signal analysis instrument available to the digital engineer. It is therefore relevant to consider its use carefully so that the maximum amount of information can be obtained from the display. The applications of the oscilloscope for digital signal analysis fall into two main categories

• (1) checking the timing relationships of digital signals to verify the correct operation of the logic system,

• (2) measurement of noise levels, checking clock edges, risetime measurements, etc.