Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cathode-ray-oscilloscope
noun
/ˈkæθoʊd reɪ ɔˈsɪləˌskoʊp/
Definition
An electronic instrument that visually represents varying signal voltages, typically as a waveform on a screen.
Examples
- The cathode-ray oscilloscope showed a clear sine wave indicating the frequency of the signal.
- Engineers use a cathode-ray oscilloscope to troubleshoot circuit designs.
Meaning
A cathode-ray oscilloscope (CRO) is used to observe the changing signal voltages in electronic devices by displaying the waveform of electronic signals.
Synonyms
- oscilloscope
- analog oscilloscope
