Tektronix TDS5000B Series - Taking Cursor Measurements

Operating Basics
TDS5000B Series Quick Start User Manual
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Taking Cursor Measurements
Cursors are an easy tool to use for taking measurements on acquired data.
1. Push CURSORS.
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2. Select the Cursor Source.
3. Select a cursor type from one of
the following:
H H Bars measure amplitude
(typically in volts or
amperes)
H V Bars measure horizontal
parameters (typically time)
H Waveform and screen
cursors measure vertical and
horizontal parameters
simultaneously. Waveform
cursors are attached to the
waveform and screen
cursors float, unattached to
the waveform.
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4. If you want to take measurements
between two waveforms, select
Waveform, and then select the
waveform source for each cursor.
Cursors
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