The document discusses the cathode ray oscilloscope (CRO). It begins with an introduction to the CRO, describing it as a versatile electronic instrument used to visually display signals and measure properties like frequency and amplitude. It then provides a block diagram of the CRO and details its main components, including the cathode ray tube. The cathode ray tube section describes its key parts like the electron gun assembly and deflection plates. The document also discusses using the CRO to generate Lissajous patterns and how these can be used to measure frequency and phase. In closing, it provides a brief block diagram of the digital storage oscilloscope (DSO).