This book meticulously explains, from the basics to the fundamentals, how to correctly measure waveforms using a digital oscilloscope, a tool now commonplace even for individuals. More than 10 years have passed since the publication of the highly acclaimed previous edition, and this revised and updated version includes additions and re-editing, covering everything from now-standard functions and performance to high-speed, digital, and power electronics measurements.
Table of Contents
★ The Aim of This Book
● Introduction: A Guide to Mastering Techniques for "Correctly" Measuring Signal Waveforms
● Appendix A: Oscilloscope Control Panel and Functions
● Appendix B: Points to Know When Choosing an Oscilloscope
★ Part 1: Basic Knowledge of Digital Oscilloscopes
● Chapter 1: Digital Oscilloscopes for Measuring Signals That Change Moment by Moment
● Appendix C: On the "Accuracy" of Time and Voltage Measurement
● Chapter 2: The Three Major Performance Indicators and Performance Not Appearing in Catalogs
● Chapter 3: Strengths and Weaknesses of Digital Oscilloscopes from an Operating Principle Perspective
● Appendix D: Overlaying Waveform Afterimages on a Digital Oscilloscope
★ Part 2: Basic Functions and Measurement Methods You Should Know
● Chapter 4: Basic Knowledge for "Correctly" Measuring Voltage and Time
● Chapter 5: Convenient "Automatic Parameter Measurement" and its Pitfalls
● Chapter 6 Triggering Techniques Essential for Accurate Waveform Measurement
● Chapter 7: Basic Techniques for Reducing Unnecessary Noise
● Chapter 8: Frequency Analysis Using FFT Function
★ Part 3: Practical Measurement & Probing Techniques
● Chapter 9: Correctly Extracting Signals with a Probe
● Chapter 10: Basic Measurement Techniques for Power Supply Circuits
● Chapter 11: Measurement Techniques for Power Electronics/Switching Circuits
● Chapter 12: Standard Serial I2C/SPI Analysis
● Chapter 13: Measurement Techniques for High-Speed Serial Signals
● Appendix E: Differentiating Between Standalone Oscilloscopes and USB Measuring Instruments
● Chapter 14: Correct Use of Active Probes