A-1
Appendix A
Glossary
A-1. Introduction
Glossary of terms and abbreviations found in this manual or referenced documents.
Adjustment The operation that aligns or modifies the calibrator output (or
UUT indication) such that its error in relation to its published
specification is minimized.
Calibration Measurement of the calibrator (or UUT) against a defined and
traceable standard using an established, documented and
verifiable process with the object of determining the calibrator (or
UUT) error. Implicit in this process is the ability to report the
uncertainty of the measurement process in accordance with the
ISO Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement
Channel Each output (voltage or current) is a channel. A voltage channel
and a current channel together form a Phase
Dip See Voltage Dip.
Distortion In a waveform, any steady state deviation from the demanded
shape.
EUT Equipment Under Test
First harmonic The first harmonic of a waveform is its fundamental frequency.
Note that for the 6100B, the 1st harmonic of a waveform may
have zero amplitude.
Flicker Repetitive (voltage) level variation in the range to cause the
physiological phenomenon of flicker.
Fluctuation A change in the amplitude of a waveform which does not alter
the harmonic content or phase relationships within the waveform
Harmonics Multiples of the fundamental supply frequency
To Next Page
Loading...
