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Today’s amazing oscilloscopes are instruments of choice in research, product development and troubleshooting. But to be effective, their signal integrity must be evaluated and maintained, starting with the…
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In an oscilloscope display, vertical resolution can often be dramatically improved by conditioning the signal. This conditioning can take place either inside or outside of the instrument. The…
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Consider a typical bench-type oscilloscope that connects to the ac outlet. It typically has an equipment grounding conductor that connects to the building’s electrical grounding system. Consequently, it…
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The space between the earth’s surface and the ionosphere comprises a large resonant cavity, which has the ability to output energy at a specific frequency. Like any resonant…
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The oscilloscope is essentially an auto-ranging voltmeter. But in examining electrical equipment, it’s often useful to take current measurements. A current measurement may convey a more realistic picture…
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an oscilloscope voltage probe appeared first on Test & Measurement Tips.
Network-powered broadband communications systems have several defining characteristics that taken together differentiate them from other types of premises wiring systems: They provide any combination of voice, audio, video,…
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communications systems appeared first on Test & Measurement Tips.
Regenerative braking is an inherently good idea, particularly in a world that still relies heavily on fossil fuels and is threatened by the inevitable planet-warming effects that are…
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Oscilloscopes are indispensable in the laboratory, advanced repair shop and educational setting. Because the higher-end models cost thousands of dollars, engineers on limited budgets must seek less expensive…
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More and more wind and solar installations are incorporating battery banks as a means of letting the wind or solar generators maintain a level output to the grid…
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Building on the work of others, particularly Humphry Davy, Hans Christian Ørsted and Alessandro Volta, English researcher Michael Faraday formulated his Law of Electromagnetic Induction. This most basic…
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