Operating Basics
TDS5000B Series Quick Start User Manual
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Setting the Display Format
The instrument can display waveforms in three different formats. Choose the format tha t bes t suits your needs.
Select Display > Display Format.
H Select Y-T format to show a
signal amplitude as it varies over
time.
H Select X-Y format to compare the
amplitude of CH 1 (X) and Ch 2
(Y) waveform records point by
point.
H XYZ format is the same as XY
except the displayed waveform
intensity is modulated by t he
CH 3 (Z) waveform record. XYZ
format is available only on
4-channel models.
Quick Tips
H XY format is particularly useful for studying phase relationships such as Lissajous Patterns.
H XY format is a dot-only display, although it can have persistence. The Vector style selection has no effect
when you select XY format.
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