Electronic Test Instruments: Analog and Digital Measurements

As a EE, I can clearly state, this book is a valuable resource. It covers not only what you think you already knew, it covers what you need to know to get yourself up to date. Clearly written, excellent diagrams, graphs, tables, photos. I like this book, because I read it.

I stand in applause for the author's book. For me, Robert Witte's main goal wasn't just to teach the reader how to use (modern) test equipment, but to give the reader some of the knowledge/intuition that he has gained throughout his career. Each chapter is planted with little "gold nuggets"--derived from real life application (not a text book experience). I say this with much joy. As an engineer, I've been exposed to many, many engineers with varying experiences and knowledge on using test equipments. But none have demonstrated the ability to collate his/her ideas on this subject matter of great importance as the author demonstrates. After all, when you're dealing in the nano or pico range, it's nice to be intimately aware of your measurement device and its inherent errors. I wish I could meet the author and shake his hand.

This book is just the ticket for the engineer or technician who requires an overview of all the basic test instruments used to measure electronic products or devices. The book starts out with basic measurement theory for dc and ac and pulsed signals. Then introduces basic instruments like voltmeters, ammeters and ohmmeters. Then he dives in to more advanced instruments like signal generators, oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers. The great thing about this book is that the author uses plentiful examples when explaining the theory behind the various measurements. Use of oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers are major sections in the book, which is good, because these are used so frequently in the "real world". Highly recommended for someone just getting into engineering design and measurement.

This book does a good job of covering the most common pieces of test equipment....DMMs, function generators, signal generators, scopes, power supplies, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, etc. It supports these instrument topics with the right level of theory and application information.

Principles of measurement systems - Bentley J P, Longman Scientific and Technical - 1995

Introduce alle tecniche di misura basilari. Fa riferimento continuo a datasheets di strumenti Agilent e spiega termini tecnici legati agli strumenti che spesso vengono dati per scontati. Qualche esempio numerico messo nei punti critici aiuta il lettore. Avrei preferito qualche cenno in più sulla incertezza di misura.