Front-Panel Operation
Waveform Types 4
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Square Wave
When the wave selection is square, a square wave current or voltage signal is at the
Calibrator outputs (Figure 4-13). The variables for the square wave are duty cycle,
amplitude, frequency, and dc offset voltage. When a square wave is selected, the Output
Display shows amplitude in p-p units. If the Calibrator is set for one voltage or current
output, the duty cycle of the signal can be set with the keypad. To record a new duty
cycle, push the DUTY CYCLE softkey and a maximum of five numeric keys, then push
. The negative-going edge of the square wave moves in relation to how the duty
cycle is set.
Period
Increase Duty CycleDecrease Duty Cycle
Peak to Peak
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Figure 4-13. Square Wave and Duty Cycle
Truncated Sine Wave
When the wave selection is truncs, a truncated sine wave current or voltage signal is at
the Calibrator outputs (Figure 4-14). The variables for the truncated sine wave are
amplitude and frequency. When a truncated sine wave is selected, the Output Display
shows amplitudes in p-p units.
67.5°
1/2 Period
112.5°
Peak to Peak
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Figure 4-14. Truncated Sine Wav