An oscilloscope is a type of electronic test instrument that allows observation of constantly varying current or voltage signals, usually as a two-dimensional plot of one or more signals as a function of time. Other signals (such as sound or vibration) can be converted to voltages and displayed. It has a display which can be controlled with a number of controllers present in the panel.
How to use
Tutorial – (https://youtu.be/CzY2abWCVTY)
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Common applications
1. Analysing the nature of electronic waveforms.
2. See visual representation of the variation of voltage over time.
Safety Measures to follow
1. Use only shielded probes and never touch the metal part of the probes while in use.
2. Avoid operating an oscilloscope in an environment with a significant magnetic field as it can distort the results.
Some example tasks that students can try out in the ATL Lab
1. Design any circuit on a breadboard and find its voltage through a digital oscilloscope.
Important Links
Working principle of an oscilloscope (https://youtu.be/R3fZcQjGMPI)
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