Tektronix TDS 200-Series, User Manual

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Application Examples
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TDS 200-Series Digital Oscilloscope User Manual
To view the input and output of the circuit in an x-y display, do these
steps:
1. Set the Probe menu attenuation to 10X. Set the switch to 10X on
the P2100 probes.
2. Connect the channel 1 probe to the input of the network, and
connect the channel 2 probe to the output.
3. If the channels are not displayed, push the CH 1 MENU and
CH 2 MENU buttons.
4. Push the AUTOSET button.
5. Adjust the VOLTS/DIV knobs to display approximately the same
amplitude signals on each channel.
6. Push the DISPLAY button to see the Display menu.
7. Push the Format menu box button to select XY.
The oscilloscope displays a Lissajous pattern representing the
input and output characteristics of the circuit.
8. Adjust the VOLTS/DIV and VERTICAL POSITION knobs to
display a desirable waveform.
9. Push the Persist menu box button to select Infinite.
10. Push the Contrast Increase or Decrease menu box buttons to
adjust the contrast of the display for optimal viewing.
As you adjust the ambient temperature, the display persistence
captures the changes in the characteristics of the circuit.