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Oscilloscope and Function Generator

The document provides an introduction to using an oscilloscope and function generator. It describes the objective as introducing these tools and lists the required equipment as an oscilloscope with probes and a function generator. It then provides theory on how an oscilloscope displays waveforms and measures signal properties, and how a function generator produces different AC signals. The procedure section lists and briefly describes the controls of an oscilloscope and function generator to understand their functions.

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Oscilloscope and Function Generator

The document provides an introduction to using an oscilloscope and function generator. It describes the objective as introducing these tools and lists the required equipment as an oscilloscope with probes and a function generator. It then provides theory on how an oscilloscope displays waveforms and measures signal properties, and how a function generator produces different AC signals. The procedure section lists and briefly describes the controls of an oscilloscope and function generator to understand their functions.

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Experiment

Oscilloscope and Function Generator

OBJECTIVE:
Introduction to oscilloscope and function generator

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
Oscilloscope with probes
Function generator

THEORY:

OSCILLOSCOPE
An oscilloscope is an output device that allows the visual display of a signal with
information regarding the operating characteristics of a circuit or system that is not available
with a standard multi-meter. Though it is most often used to display a time-varying voltage, it
can also be used in a similar manner to that of a DC voltmeter.
In addition to display it is also used to measure the average value, frequency and time
period of a sinusoidal or non-sinusoidal signal. The screen of oscilloscope is divided into
centimeter divisions in the vertical and horizontal directions. The vertical sensitivity is given in
volts/div while horizontal scale is in time/div.
An electron beam is generated in the cathode ray tube, directed at the back of the screen,
and swept in time along x-axis. A voltage applied to the scope probes is increased and applied to
a pair of horizontal metal plates through which the electron beam passes. This voltage deflects
the beam in the vertical direction (y-axis). The sweep in the electron beam combined with
vertical deflection results in the appearance of a waveform on the screen of the scope. There are
two probes available with an oscilloscope. One is for channel 1 and the other for channel 2. A
vertical placement knob is provided with each channel, which moves the waveform for that
channel up and down. The vertical scale (volts/division) of the waveform can be adjusted using a
knob given with each channel. Divisions are the visible grid lines on the oscilloscope screen. The
knob that sets the horizontal scale in time per division controls both channels.

FUNCTION GENERATOR
The function generator is a supply that generates different AC signals (sinusoidal, square-
wave, triangular) for a range of frequencies and amplitudes. Many generators have a DC offset
control that allows the user to shift the waveform in the positive or negative direction.
PROCEDURE:

You will be briefed about various sections of the oscilloscope and function generator. In
your own words, describe the function and use of each of the controls given below.

OSCILLOSCOPE:

Display Controls

(a) Focus
(b) Intensity
(c) Trace Rotation
(d) Cal
(e) Ground Socket

Vertical Controls

(a) CH1 / CH2 Push buttons


(b) Position
(c) ALT / CHOP
(d) ADD / INV
(e) Volts/div
(f) AC / DC & GND
(g) CH1 X & CH2 Y

Horizontal controls

(a) Position
(b) Time / Div
(c) X1/ MAG

Trigger Controls

(a) Level
(b) Hold Off
FUNCTION GENERATOR:

(a) Function
(b) Amplitude
(c) Frequency (Main/ Fine)
(d) Frequency Display
(e) Range Hz/Gate Time
(f) Attenuation
(g) Output
(h) Sweep Width
(i) Sweep Rate
(j) Offset
(k) Ramp/Pulse

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