Tektronix 2337, Instruction Manual

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7. Horizontally position the display so that one o f the
positive peaks coincides w ith the center vertical graticule
line (see Figure 13, Point B).
8. Measure the vertical deflection from peak to peak
(see Figure 13, Point A to Point B).
NOTE
I f the amplitude measurement is critical o r i f the
trace is thick (as a result o f hum or noise on the
signal), a more accurate value can be obtained by
measuring from the top o f a peak to the top o f a
valley. This w ill eliminate trace thickness from the
measurement.
9. Calculate the peak-to-peak voltage, using the follow ­
ing formula:
vertical VO LTS/DIV probe
Volts (p-p) = deflection x switch x attenuation
(divisions) setting factor
EXAMPLE: The measured peak-to-peak vertical deflec­
tion is 4.6 divisions (see Figure 13) w ith a VO LTS/DIV
switch setting o f 0.5, using a 10X probe.
Substituting the given values:
Volts (p-p) = 4.6 div x 0.5 V/div x 10 = 23 V.
Operators
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Figure 13. Peak-to-peak waveform voltage.