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This lab report describes experiments using an oscilloscope to measure various electrical signals: - In Part A, DC voltage measurements were taken using 1X and 10X probes at different voltage and scale settings. The measurements matched the expected voltages. - In Part B, an AC signal generator was connected and sine, square, and triangular waves were observed at different frequencies and timebases. DC offset voltage measurements were also taken. - Lab Report 12 covered measuring the period, frequency, amplitude, and peak-to-peak voltage of AC signals using the oscilloscope. Instantaneous voltage values were calculated at different points in a sine wave cycle. Equations relating voltage to time for a sine wave were also determined

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Lab Report 11 The Oscilloscope Part 1 Fa

This lab report describes experiments using an oscilloscope to measure various electrical signals: - In Part A, DC voltage measurements were taken using 1X and 10X probes at different voltage and scale settings. The measurements matched the expected voltages. - In Part B, an AC signal generator was connected and sine, square, and triangular waves were observed at different frequencies and timebases. DC offset voltage measurements were also taken. - Lab Report 12 covered measuring the period, frequency, amplitude, and peak-to-peak voltage of AC signals using the oscilloscope. Instantaneous voltage values were calculated at different points in a sine wave cycle. Equations relating voltage to time for a sine wave were also determined

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Lab Report 11

The Oscilloscope (Part 1) Familiarization and


Basic Measurements
Christian Morales & Theresa Papantonatos
TECH 270A
October 3, 2016
Objective:
Be able describe the operation and use of a Oscilloscope, connect an oscilloscope to a circuit
under test and select basic control settings, measure DC voltage, and be able to use an
oscilloscope to observe time varying waveforms.

Equipment List:
 Oscilloscope
 Variable DC power supply
 Function generator
 Digital multimeter (DMM)

Theory:
The oscilloscope is a device used to draw graphs of voltage against time. This is useful for
designs and the repair of circuits in which voltages, frequency, period, phase displacement,
and/or current change over time. It is, however, complex and we will concentrate on the
operational procedures.

Procedure:
PART A
We begin by measuring DC voltage with an oscilloscope.
1. The 1X probe is connected to Channel 1 and set to AUTO. We then set the scale to
1V/Div.
2. The probes are then connected and the VOLTS/DIV are set to 1V. With our voltmeter,
the power supply is set to 2V and saw that the deflection was on screen. Our results were
recorded as shown below

3. We then changed the VOLTS/DIV to 2V and set E = 4V, the data is shown below.

4. We replaced the probe with a 10X probe by switching it from 1X to 10X. Using the
oscilloscope, set the supply successively to 10V, 15V, and 22.5V. The data is shown
below.

Probe Input Voltage VOLTS/DIV Voltage from Voltage from


setting Graticule Cursor Method
Method
1X 2V 1-V 2V 2V
1X 4V 2-V 4.1 V 4V
1X 15 V 5-V 15.1 V 15 V
10X 10 V 5-V 10 V 10 V
10X 15 V 10-V 15.1 V 15 V
10X 22.5 V 10-V 22.6 V 22.5 V

Our team then proceeded to switch the input coupling to AC, we noticed that the waveform
went berserk. Once we fixed it, it turned out to be a small sine wave.

Next, we returned the coupling to DC. We set the trigger to NORMAL and then set it to
AUTO.

After checking that power supply output was floating or not, we reversed the probe
connections to the power supply. We adjusted the power supply voltage up and down. We
noticed that the wave went smoother than how we had set AC.

PART B

Before we did proceeded to part B, we replaced the DC source with a signal generator. The
scope was set to AC coupling, triggering to positive slope, and the mode to NORMAL.

1. The generator was set to a 2-kHz sine wave with a 2 V amplitude. We then set the scope
Timebase to 100 micro sec/Div.

2. We then changed the trigger slope to negative and repeated step 1.

3. The trigger slope was then set to positive and the coupling was set to DC.

4. We returned the coupling AC and set the frequency to 500Hz and changed the time base
to 500 micro sec/Div.

5. Steps 1 and 2 were repeated, but with a square wave and triangular wave.

6. With a 1X probe and VOLTS/DIV set at 5 V/Div, a DC voltage moves the trace up 3.4
grids lines. The input voltage was 17 V.

7. With a 1X probe and the vertical sensitivity set at 10V/Div, a DC voltage moves the trace
down by 1.2 grid lines. What is the input voltage is -12 V.
8. With a 10X probe and the verticle sensitivity control is set at 5 V/Div, a DC voltage
moves the trace up 2.5 grid lines. The input voltage becomes 12.5 V.
Lab Report 12
Basic AC measurements: Period, Frequency,
and Voltage
Objective:
Using an oscilloscope, we were able to measure period and frequency of an AC waveform,
measure amplitude and peak to peak voltage, measure instantaneous voltage, determine the
equation for a sinusoidal voltage from the oscilloscope readings.

Equipment List:
 Oscilloscope
 Signal or function generator

Theory:

A digital oscilloscope is able to do many things automatically such as measure frequency and
period without much hassle. Yet, an oscilloscope is to be used as a visual instrument and must be
further understood to grasp a full understanding of its capability. Its graticule system is a major
part of it and is great start to be able to gather up measurements more quickly.

Procedure:
Using generator and oscilloscope, change the different ms settings and time bases. Measure the
different frequencies, also remember to use different divisions and cycles. Compare the
measurenet you got to the ones displayed.

Adjust the peak to peak values and sine waves so that there is a certain amount of grid lines to
the peak to peak. Calculate the Vmm and Vpp. Sketches are on the labs.

We had to calculate the instanteous value of a sine wave by setting the sensitivity and peak to
peak. Using our scopes cursor, move through the specific intervals for each division.

Then we had to do the voltage as a function of time by using the equations on the lab.
(The Oscilloscope - Part 2)
Christian Morales & Theresa Papantonatos
TECH 270A
October 3, 2016

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