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The document summarizes an experiment using an oscilloscope to measure voltage signals. It discusses the differences between x1 and x10 probes, coupling settings, connecting probes to measure voltages across resistors simultaneously, deriving the RMS voltage formula for a triangular wave, oscilloscope modes, trigger settings, and measurements taken of voltages and resistors at 10 kHz. Key points covered include the impedance and attenuation of different probes, uses of coupling settings, diagramming probe connections, the RMS voltage formula derivation, applications of oscilloscope modes, factors affecting stable waveforms, and theoretical vs experimental resistance measurements.

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Experiment 3 - Introduction To Oscilloscopes PDF

The document summarizes an experiment using an oscilloscope to measure voltage signals. It discusses the differences between x1 and x10 probes, coupling settings, connecting probes to measure voltages across resistors simultaneously, deriving the RMS voltage formula for a triangular wave, oscilloscope modes, trigger settings, and measurements taken of voltages and resistors at 10 kHz. Key points covered include the impedance and attenuation of different probes, uses of coupling settings, diagramming probe connections, the RMS voltage formula derivation, applications of oscilloscope modes, factors affecting stable waveforms, and theoretical vs experimental resistance measurements.

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EEE 1 Lab: Experiment 3

Introduction to Oscilloscope

BATAC, Jun Kristoffer J. 2013-09489

BUENSUCESO, Maria Crispina B. 2014-06338

1. What is the difference between a x1 and a x10 probe? What is the advantage of
one over the other?
The x1 probe has a 1:1 attenuation ratio, thus making it suitable for low frequency
applications. It offers the same input impedance of the oscilloscope. The x10 probe is
more appropriate for better accuracy, as it promotes a higher level of impedance. It
has a built-in attenuator which gives an attenuation ratio of 10:1, meaning, it enables
the impedance presented to the circuit to be increased by a factor of 10.

2. Discuss how the different coupling settings work (DC, AC, GND). How does i
vary the probed signal? When should each be used?
The DC coupling setting does not hinder the signal, such that the input signal is able
to pass directly to the display unchanged. The AC setting only allows AC signals to
pass by as it blocks DC signals with a capacitor. The GND setting simply grounds
and zeros the display. The DC setting should be used for general applications, while
the AC setting is used to analyze the AC component. The GND setting is only used
when the zero position of the trace on the display requires adjustment.

3. How would you connect the probes in Part F such that you can measure the
voltage across R1 and R2 simultaneously (without using the MATH function)?
Draw the circuit and indicate the proper polarity of the probes.
4. Derive the general equation/formula for obtaining the RMS voltage of a
triangular wave with peak voltage = x. Show complete solution.

4x
V (t) = τ t

√
τ /4

√
2
V rms = V avg = τ
1
−0 ∫ V 2 (t)dt
4
0

√
τ /4
4 4x 2
= τ τ ( ) ∫ t2 dt
0

√ ) = √ x3
64x2 3 3
= τ3 ( 192
τ

1x
V rms = 3

5. Discuss the different modes (time, X-Y, roll) in the horizontal menu of the
oscilloscope and provide scenarios when each can be used.
The time mode is set by default, and it plots voltage versus time (V vs. t). This mode
can be used to determine the waveform of a particular device. The X-Y mode plots V
vs. V, and is used to compare frequency and phase relationships. The Roll mode, on
the other hand, causes the wave to move across the screen and is used for low
frequency waveform analysis.

6. If CH1 probe is connected to CAL and CH2 probe is connected to the signal
generator, would the oscilloscope be able to produce a stable waveform? If yes
at what signal generator frequencies and trigger settings will it be stable? Else,
why can’t it be stable? Discuss the different trigger settings.
Yes, it would produce a stable waveform but it would largely depend on the stability
of the signal generator. ​The trigger level and trigger slope are the two basic trigger
controls, the trigger level detects when a certain voltage level has been reached and
at this point sets the time-base in operation to sweep across the screen. ​The trigger
slope determines whether the time-base sweep is triggered on a positive or negative
going edge or slope. Auto-trigger will start the sweep if no signal is present at a time
within the scope triggers the sweep.

Table II (from Experiment Sheet). Oscilloscope Measurements

Parameters V​in R1 R2 Theoretical R1

Frequency 10 kHz 10 kHz 10 kHz 10 kHz

V​rms 1.34 V 568 mV 776 mV 564 mV

V​ave 8.10 mV -24.7 mV -12.8 mV 20.9 mV

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