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Oscilloscope Front End Design Basics

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In this course, join oscilloscope designer Mike Lujan as he breaks down the essentials of oscilloscope front-end design. From fundamental concepts to practical tradeoffs, you’ll gain a better understanding of how oscilloscope components work and how design choices affect your measurements.

Learn:

Discover how oscilloscope front ends operate, including key components like attenuators, preamps, and acquisition boards and their roles.
Understand important design tradeoffs such as bandwidth, noise, rise time, and hardware layout that influence measurement accuracy.
Gain practical tips for optimizing oscilloscope setup, selecting the right probes, and improving signal integrity in your lab.

This bootcamp is ideal for electrical, RF, and test engineers looking to deepen their understanding of oscilloscope design and measurement techniques.

Lessons

Lesson 1 - What is an Oscilloscope?

Introduces the oscilloscope, a fundamental tool for engineers. It covers the basics of oscilloscopes, such as their block diagram, how they work, and the different types of oscilloscopes available. The lesson also discusses the importance of oscilloscope front end design and how it impacts your measurements.

Lesson 2 - Hardware Layout

Discuss the importance of hardware layout in oscilloscope front end design. It covers the factors that affect hardware layout, such as signal integrity, noise, and power consumption. The lesson also discusses the different types of hardware layouts that are used in oscilloscopes.

Lesson 3 - Attenuators and Preamps

Covers the basics of attenuators and preamps, such as how they work and how they are used in oscilloscopes. The lesson also discusses the tradeoffs involved in selecting attenuators and preamps, and how to choose the right ones for your application.

Lesson 4 - Filters, Impedances, and Comparators

Filters are used to remove unwanted noise from the signal, impedances ensure that the oscilloscope does not load the circuit being measured, and comparators are used to trigger the oscilloscope on specific events.

Lesson 5 - Acquisition Boards and ADCs

This lesson discusses the acquisition boards and ADCs that are used in oscilloscopes. It covers the basics of acquisition boards, such as their block diagram, how they work, and the different types of ADCs available. The lesson also discusses the importance of acquisition board and ADC performance for oscilloscope measurements.

Lesson 6 - Probe Technology Breakdown

Taught by oscilloscope expert Mike Lujan, he provides a clear and concise overview of probe technology. He explains the different trade-offs involved in probe design and how to choose the right probe for your application. He also provides tips for making better measurements with oscilloscope probes.

Lesson 7 - Questions from Your Classmates

Oscilloscope designer Mike Lujan answers questions from his classmates about oscilloscope front end design. The questions cover a variety of topics, including bandwidth, rise time, probe selection, and noise.

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