LAB 3-DSO FUNCTIONALITY

GAGAN C JAIN
201EE220

DSO-A digital storage oscilloscope (DSO) is a type of electronic test

instrument used to observe varying signal voltages, usually as a
two-dimensional plot of one or more signals as a function of time. Unlike
analog oscilloscopes, which directly display the input signal, DSOs digitize
the input signal and store it in digital memory. This allows for the analysis
and manipulation of the signal, such as zooming in, measuring signal
parameters, and performing mathematical operations on the stored
waveform. DSOs offer various advantages over analog oscilloscopes,
including higher bandwidths, greater accuracy, and the ability to capture
and store complex waveforms for later analysis.

Here are some of the key functions of an oscilloscope:

Voltage vs. Time: The most basic function of an oscilloscope is to display
the voltage of a signal on the Y-axis and time on the X-axis. This allows you
to visualize the shape of the waveform, such as sine waves, square waves,
and more complex signals.
Triggering: To capture specific sections of a signal, especially for repetitive
signals, oscilloscopes use triggers. Triggers are based on voltage level,
edge (rising or falling), or other criteria that tell the oscilloscope when to
start capturing the waveform.
Time and Voltage Measurements: With cursors and markers, you can
measure various parameters of the waveform, such as peak-to-peak
voltage, rise time, frequency, and period.
Multiple Channels: Most oscilloscopes have multiple channels (typically
two) to display and compare waveforms from different parts of a circuit
simultaneously.
We also discussed about Full Bridge Rectifiers in this lab session:

A full-bridge rectifier is a type of circuit that converts an alternating current

(AC) input into a direct current (DC) output. It is widely used in electronic
devices to power various components that require DC voltage. A full-bridge
rectifier consists of four diodes arranged in a bridge configuration. During
the positive half cycle of the AC input, two diagonally opposite diodes
conduct, allowing current to flow in one direction. During the negative half
cycle, the other two diodes conduct, allowing current to flow in the same
direction. This results in a pulsating DC output waveform with minimal
ripple
SPECIFICATIONS OF DSO IN LAB:

Bandwidth- 70 MHz
Sampling Rate- 2 GHz/s