Oscilloscope terminology

1. What are the basic parts of an oscilloscope?
2. What are the parameters of oscilloscope?
3. What is CH1 and CH2 in oscilloscope?

What are the basic parts of an oscilloscope?

A basic oscilloscope consists of three different systems – the vertical system, horizontal system, and trigger system. Each system contributes to the oscilloscope's ability to accurately reconstruct a signal. The front panel of an oscilloscope is divided into three sections labeled Vertical, Horizontal, and Trigger.

What are the parameters of oscilloscope?

There are many ways to specify digital oscilloscope performance, but the most important are bandwidth, rise time, sample rate, and record length. Bandwidth is the first specification to consider. Bandwidth is the frequency range of the oscilloscope, usually measured in Megahertz (MHz).

What is CH1 and CH2 in oscilloscope?

The control panel of an oscilloscope is divided into four major functions: • CH1 - Left vertical channel (gives horizontal deflection in x-y mode) • CH2 - Right vertical channel. • Time Base (labeled as Horizontal)