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The Cathode Ray Oscilloscope

Gordon Ramsey
Tom Ruubel
Loyola University

Nothing is more frustrating for students trying to grasp new concepts and complete assignments than wrestling with unfamiliar equipment. Unfortunately, oscilloscopes are notoriously difficult to master. Now you can prepare your students for their first electronics lab with Cathode Ray Oscilloscope. This interactive tutorial is like an "indestructible oscilloscope" that lets students try their hand at this essential tool and learn the basic operations on-screen before they enter the lab.

The program offers an excellent overview of nearly the entire range of oscilloscope functions. As students work through the sections, they will begin to understand why the oscilloscope is integral to electronics experimentation. This hands-on approach is more effective than simply reading equipment manuals because the animation and graphics add a new dimension to the learning experience. The topics covered are applicable to most types of oscilloscopes, and users can change settings and observe the results on screen, as they would occur on an actual oscilloscope.

The tutorial outlines five major objectives: to familiarize users with the inner workings of the cathode ray tube; to allow investigation of the major parts and controls of an oscilloscope; to help users understand waveform parameters; to explain input frequencies of sinusoidal waves by interpreting Lissajous patterns; and to teach users to measure time parameters by determining the time constant of a direct current (DC) series RC circuit with an oscilloscope.

The Cathode Ray Oscilloscope is menu-driven and easy to use. A guided tutorial moves you through the various sections in a logical order this mode is most helpful to first-time users. If you choose, you can go directly to the beginning of a particular section to review the concepts. Each section ends with review questions and provides immediate feedback on your mastery and skills. A glossary containing key words is always present, and a detailed instructor's manual is included.

System Requirements:
The Windows version requires a PC with the following features:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.1 or later
  • 8 MB RAM or better
  • 16 -color (4bit) VGA graphics
  • 12 MB free space on hard disk
  • QuickTime for Windows (installer included with package) or Microsoft Active Movie
The Macintosh version requires a Macintosh computer with a 68020 or higher CPU with the following features:
  • System software version 7.0 or higher
  • 8 MB RAM or better
  • 8 free space on hard disk
  • QuickTime 2.1 or later (installer included with the package)
A thirteen inch monitor or larger is recommended a full view of the graphics.

Windows
ISBN 1-56396-759-6
Macintosh
ISBN 1-56396-584-4

Single copy $125.00
High School Site License $315.00
10-copy lab pack $500.00

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