Oscilloscopes

Question 1

What is used to decrease circuit loading when using an oscilloscope?

Answer 1

10:1 divider probe

Question 2

How does a spectrum analyzer differ from a conventional oscilloscope?

Answer 2

The oscilloscope is used to display electrical signals in the time domain while the spectrum analyzer is used to display electrical signals in the frequency domain.

Question 3

What stage determines the maximum frequency response of an oscilloscope?

Answer 3

Vertical amplifier.

Question 4

What factors limit the accuracy, frequency response, and stability of an oscilloscope?

Answer 4

Sweep oscillator quality and deflection amplifier bandwidth.

Question 5

An oscilloscope can be used to accomplish all of the following except:

Answer 5

Measure velocity of light with the aid of a light emitting diode.

Question 6

What instrument is used to check the signal quality of a single-sideband radio transmission?

Answer 6

Oscilloscope.