Lab Assignment Instructions - Oscilloscope

Electric Circuits Lab
Oscilloscope
I. Objectives:
• Familiarize with Oscilloscope functions for both Tektronix and native Multisim
Oscilloscopes.
• Familiarize with function generator.
• Use the oscilloscope for DC & AC voltage measurements.
II. Parts List:
• DC Power Supply, Function generator, DMM, Oscilloscope.

• Resistors (1) 1kΩ, (1) 2kΩ.
III. Procedures:
Part I: Oscilloscope operation:
In this section, the instructor will present the theory of operation of the oscilloscope and
its main functions in circuit measurements. You may want to refer to the operating manual
for detailed explanation of the oscilloscope functions. (Your oscilloscope model may be
different than the one shown below)
Figure 1. Tektronix Oscilloscope
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Part II: DC Voltage measurement:
1. Connect the circuit shown in Figure 2.
2. Calculate the current flowing in the circuit. Record the value in Table 1.
3. Calculate the voltage across R1. Record the value in Table 1.
4. Measure the voltage across R1 using DMM. Record the value in Table 1.
5. Measure the current flowing in the circuit using DMM. Record the value in Table 1.
R1
1.0kΩ
VS
12 V
Figure 2. Circuit Diagram
Table 1. Measured and Calculated Values for Circuit of Figure 2
Voltage (V) Current (I)

Calculated
Measured
6. Turn on your oscilloscope.

7. Set the coupling to ‘GND’, as shown in Figure 3.
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Figure 3. Oscilloscope screen with GND Coupling
8. Connect CH1 probe across the resistor. Make sure the ground lead is connected to
the power supply ground.
9. Set CH1 VOLTS/DIV to 5VOLTS/DIV.
10. Set CH1 coupling to ‘DC’.
11. The waveform observed should be similar to Figure 4.
Figure 4. Oscilloscope screen with DC measurement
12. Measure the voltage across R1 using oscilloscope. Record the value in Table 2.
13. Modify the circuit by placing 2kΩ resistor in series with 1kΩ, as shown in figure 5
below.
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R1
1.0kΩ
VS R2
12 V 2kΩ
Figure 5. Series circuit
Table 2. Resistance Values for Circuit of Figures 2 and 5
VR1 (V) Circuit Figure 2 VR1 (V) Circuit Figure 5 VR2 (V) Circuit Figure 5
Part III: AC Voltage measurement:
1. Modify the circuit by replacing the DC source with the AC Power source as shown in
Figure 6 below.
R1
1.0kΩ
1 Vrms R2
VS 1kHz 2kΩ
0°
Figure 6. Series circuit
2. Measure the peak voltage across R1 using oscilloscope. Record the value in Table 3.
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3. Measure the peak voltage across R2 using oscilloscope. Record the value in Table 3.
Table 3. Resistance Values for Circuit of Figure 6
Vp across R1 (V) Vp across R2 (V)
Part IV: The Native Multisim Oscilloscope

1. Connect the circuit shown in Figure 7. Set the function generator to a sinusoidal
waveform with a frequency of 100 Hz, a peak amplitude of 10 VP, and 0 V DC offset.
Figure 7. Series Circuit
2. Place the oscilloscope and digital multimeter (DMM) as shown in Figure 8. The DMM
should be set to read AC volts. The oscilloscope should be set to 5 ms/Div under time
base and 2 V/Div for Channel A. It should also be set to AC mode.
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Figure 8. Test equipment setup
3. Measure the amplitude of peak voltage (Vp) and amplitude of peak-to-peak voltage (Vpp).
Record the values in Table 4.
4. Count the number of vertical divisions deflected between the negative and positive
peaks. Record the value in Table 4.
5. Record the DMM measurement of the voltage across R1 in Table 4.
6. Set the function generator to each value listed in Table 4. You will have to change both
the vertical and horizontal scales to make the measurements. Record the number of
vertical oscilloscope divisions the signal is deflected, the peak voltage (using the
cursors), and the peak-to-peak voltage (using the cursors), and the DMM voltage
reading.
Table 4. AC Oscilloscope Measurements
Function Generator Oscilloscope DMM

Settings Voltage
Frequency Voltage, Vp Volts/Div Deflection Vp Vpp VRMS
100 Hz 10 V 2 5 Div. 4.992 V 9.985 V 3.535 VRMS
500 Hz 20 V 5
1 kHz 30 V 10
2 kHz 50 V 10
Part V: Understanding DC Offset and AC and DC measurement modes
1. Modify the circuit in Figure 8 to include a second DMM and connect Channel B of the
oscilloscope across R2.
2. Set the function generator to a frequency of 1 kHz, Amplitude 5 VP, and Offset 5 V.
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3. Set one DMM to read AC volts and one DMM to read DC volts.
4. Set the oscilloscope time base to 500 µs/Div. Set Channel A settings to 2 V/Div and AC
mode. Set Channel B settings to 2 V/Div and DC mode.
5. Run the simulation and take a screenshot.
6. Explain what you observe and why for the following settings:
a. DMM AC mode:
b. DMM DC mode:
c. Oscilloscope AC mode:
d. Oscilloscope DC mode:

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Electric Circuits Lab

II. Parts List:

• DC Power Supply, Function generator, DMM, Oscilloscope.

Part I: Oscilloscope operation:

Figure 1. Tektronix Oscilloscope

1. Connect the circuit shown in Figure 2.

3. Calculate the voltage across R1. Record the value in Table 1.

Figure 2. Circuit Diagram

Table 1. Measured and Calculated Values for Circuit of Figure 2

Voltage (V) Current (I)

6. Turn on your oscilloscope.

Figure 4. Oscilloscope screen with DC measurement

Figure 5. Series circuit

Table 2. Resistance Values for Circuit of Figures 2 and 5

Part III: AC Voltage measurement:

Figure 6. Series circuit

Table 3. Resistance Values for Circuit of Figure 6

Vp across R1 (V) Vp across R2 (V)

Part IV: The Native Multisim Oscilloscope

Figure 7. Series Circuit

5. Record the DMM measurement of the voltage across R1 in Table 4.

Table 4. AC Oscilloscope Measurements

Function Generator Oscilloscope DMM

Part V: Understanding DC Offset and AC and DC measurement modes

5. Run the simulation and take a screenshot.

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