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Oscilloscope
EE 512
X=TIME (seconds)
-2.5 5 10 15 20
-5
George Washington University
Electrical Signal: A.C. Signal
5
Y=VOLTAGE (volts)
2.5
X=TIME (seconds)
-2.5 5 10 15 20
-5
A.C. or Alternating Current signals are ones that change direction over time.
As time increases our voltage fluctuates up and down.
Typical Sources
Function Generators
Electrical Outlets in Buildings
CTU
What are the major components?
Display Screen
Displays an input signal with
respect to time.
Control Panel
Adjusts how the input signal
is displayed.
TIME
Channel 1 Channel 2
CTU
Triggering
CTU
Triggering
We want to tell the oscilliscope when it is the best time
for it to “refresh” the display
Going up!
AND
CTU
When at 2.0 Volts on our waveform!