oscilloscope
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- noun
- /əˈsɪləˌskoʊp/
- Specialized
:
osciloscopio
- The kit is based around the ADC-212/3 PC-based oscilloscope and includes PC software.
- a digital oscilloscope
- a storage oscilloscope
- a PC oscilloscope
In contrast, an oscilloscope measures voltage.
- In contrast, an oscilloscope measures voltage.
Examples
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We have here on the lower beam of the oscilloscope a wave that could represent a light wave or a radio wave.
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In contrast, an oscilloscope measures voltage.
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At any rate, if there is something I can do with an oscilloscope to figure out the issue.
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I'll see if I can show you on the oscilloscope.
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All we need is a signal generator and an oscilloscope.
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This oscilloscope is being adapted for Oxford's engineering department.
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We restored it by amplifying specific frequencies seen on the oscilloscope.
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The output of the amplifier or meter is fed to the oscilloscope.
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Here you can see I've got the oscilloscope probes just right across that piece of copper wire.
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The engineer used the oscilloscope to analyze the electrical signals from the circuit.
Synonyms
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An electronic tool that shows electrical signals on a screen
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A device that shows electrical signals as moving waves on a screen
An electronic device that shows changing electrical signals as lines on a screen using a tube
A tool that shows and records changing electric signals on a screen
Compounds
- Archaic
An electronic device that shows changing electrical signals as lines on a screen using a tube
How Capable
- Specialized
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- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Oscilloscope comes from oscill- meaning 'to swing', the same root as oscillate, and -scope meaning 'to look', as in telescope. So an oscilloscope is a device that 'looks' at 'swinging' electrical signals and shows their waves on a screen.