Tektronix TDS1000B Series Operator's Manual page 25

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Introduction to Oscilloscopes and Probes
Figure 1.5 shows the block diagram of a DSO.
Figure 1.5: Block diagram of a DSO
A DSO contains a microprocessor (represented by uP in the
figure above) that processes the signal, manages display
activities, and interprets front panel controls.
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