TDS5000 Series User Manual
3-1
Overview
This chapter provides a detailed description of the TDS5000 Series Digital
Phosphor Oscilloscopes features. Please note the following when using this
chapter:
H Each section provides the background information needed to operate your
oscilloscope effectively, as well as the higher-level procedures for accessing
and using the features.
H These procedures emphasize using the front panel when possible.
H Lower-level, detailed usage procedures are in the online help system.
The following table lists operating tasks and the sections in this chapter that
document those tasks.
Tasks or topics
Subtasks or subtopics Section title Contents Page no.
Signal Input Acquiring waveforms Acquiring Waveforms Overview of section content s 3--3
Signal Connection and
Conditioning
Overview of signal connecti on and
conditioning techniques and setups
3--4
Autosetting the
Oscilloscope
Automatic setup of the acquisition,
triggering systems, and input channels
3--12
Input Conditioning Back-
ground
Background information on input signal
conditioning
3--14
Setting Acquisition Con-
trols
Setup of acquisition controls and roll
mode
3--21
Setting Acquisition Modes Set up of the acquisition system 3--25
Acquisition Control Back-
ground
Background information on acquisition
controls
3--29
Using Fast Acquisitions
Mode
Overview and setup of Fast Acquisit ions
mode
3--35
Using FastFrame Overview and set up of FastFrame 3--42
Signal Input Triggering waveforms Triggering Background on basic trigger operation 3--49
Triggering From the Front
Panel
Using the front-panel edge trigger controls 3--54
Advanced Triggering Overview and setup for triggering on
specific pulse and logic conditions
3--62
Sequential Triggering Overview and setup for triggering after
time delay and triggering on events
3--91
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