An oscilloscope or called oscillograph and informally known as scope is a type of electronic test

instrument that graphically displays varying signal voltages, usually as a calibrated two-dimensional plot
of one or more signals as a function of time. The displayed waveform can then be analyzed for
properties such as amplitude, frequency, rise time, time interval, distortion, and others. Originally,
calculation of these values required manually measuring the waveform against the scales built into the
screen of the instrument.

Parts and functions of oscilloscope

Triggering

Trigger controls allow you to stabilize and display a repetitive waveform.

Probes

is a device that makes a physical and electrical connection between a test point or signal source and an
oscilloscope

Input/s

Is where an oscilloscope probe can be attached

Display

when taking measurements using the scope

Vertical system

this control is used to calibrate how many volts are presented by each vertical increment of grid overlay
on the screen

Horizontal system

increment of the grid overlay on the screen