EMNG 1013 - ELECTRONIC DEVICESLAB # 1- LAB EQUIPMENT

Name of Student Student Number 101546997

Ahmed Kartuma
Date of Lab Day Friday
1/10/2005

Signature after finishing Laboratory: Ak

Marking Checklist:
Objectives Max. mark

Student demonstrates good working knowledge of AC and DC fundamentals, Oscilloscope, /10

function generator.

Marking checklist to be completed in after lab assignment is handed in:

Procedure is followed correctly /4
Summary for each part of labs meet requirements for lab objectives along /4
with answer provided in lab report (fill out each section of lab)

Wiring diagram is clear and complete /2

Total: Out of: /20
Days late:

Penalty for lateness if applicable:

Final mark: Out of: /10

Signature for Grading: ____________________

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 EMNG 1013 - ELECT RONIC
DEVICES LAB # 1- LAB EQUIPMENT

Date: 1/10/2025

Student Name & IDN: 101546997

Notes:

1. Practice safety at all times. Anyone not following safety rules and practices at any time will NOT
be permitted to continue with the lab and a “Zero” grade will be applied to the affected
student(s).
2. Absolutely no food or drinks are permitted in the lab room.
3. Carefully read and follow ALL lab instructions as provided.
4. Answer all questions, neatly, clearly and concisely, on supplied forms.
5. If additional space is required for any work, it must be typed and included as attachments to the
lab report. Make sure all attachments are titled and labeled as Attachment A, B, C, etc.
6. Labs must be completed during scheduled lab times and cannot be made up. If you miss a
scheduled lab, a grade of “Zero” will be assigned.
7. Upon completion of the lab, make sure that the professor reviews your work and signs off on the
lab cover page. If the lab is not signed by the professor or appointed lab supervisor, a grade of
“Zero” will be assigned.

Professor’s Ack. ________________________________________________

Background Theory

Function/Signal Generator:

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 A function generator is an electronic device that generates repeating A.C. voltages for use as inputs
to electronic circuits. It can generate various wave shapes such as, sine waves, triangular waves, and
square waves at specified frequencies. It has a built in digital display that is used to display the
output frequency of the generator or used as a frequency counter for an external source.

Following is an image of the GW INSTEK function generator used in the lab.

Oscilloscope:

An oscilloscope is an electronic device used to display the shape of constantly varying voltage signals as
a function of time. The observed voltage waveform can be analyzed for properties such as amplitude,
frequency, time interval, and other key properties. Oscilloscope controls include: screen, horizontal,
vertical, trigger, mode, and others.

Following is an image of the RIGOL DS1054z Digital oscilloscope used in the lab.

Objectives:

To practice the operation and use of the test equipment available in the lab with emphasis on the: 1.
Function Generator
2. Oscilloscope.

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Note: Using Multisim the student will be able to associate and practice all the theoretical aspects of this
exercise, but the motor skills and physical relationships can only be mastered by performing the exercise
using real equipment in the Lab.

Equipment:

Digital Multimeter (DMM), RIGOL DS1054z Oscilloscope, Signal Generator

Procedure:

1. Turn ON the generator and select the function of generating a sine wave.
2. Set the frequency to 5 KHz.
3. Adjust the amplitude control for maximum output (fully clockwise).
4. Using your DMM read/measure the output and complete Table 1.

Table 1

Using the DMM

Generator Output Generator Output

Voltage A.C Voltage D.C

6.7v 0.11v

5. Using the Oscilloscope complete Table 2. Note: The Oscilloscope readings should be filled after
the tables and graphs on the second and third page are completed.
- Using the oscilloscope, connect channel ‘1’ across the signal generator with the
probe center (Red Lead) connecting to the Red lead of the Generator and the probe
outside (Black Lead) connected to the Black lead (ground) of the Generator. Ensure
that the oscilloscope is calibrated in both the Vertical and Horizontal directions by.
- The Horizontal (Time per Division) should be set so that at least one complete sine
wave is displayed on the screen.
- The Vertical (Volts per Division) should be set for A.C. operation and that the signal
occupies approximately 2/3 of the display. These settings will allow for the most
accurate readings to be taken.
- Note down the value of one division on the Oscilloscope screen which is given in the bottom
left corner option number 1 (for CH-1).
- Using formula, measure the output voltage of the signal.

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 Output voltage = value of one big division (volt/division) x total number of division (peak
to peak)

Table 2
Using the Oscilloscope

Generator Generator Generator Output Generator Output

Output Voltage Output Voltage Voltage (RMS) Voltage (Avg.)

(Peak to Peak) (Peak) (Calculated) (Calculated)

20v 10v RMS=Peak X 0.707 Avg.= Peak X 0.635

14.14 v 6.35v

6. Comparing the readings in the above Tables, answer the following questions. A.
How does the multimeter A.C reading compare with the Oscilloscope?

B. What does this prove about your multimeter?

The oscilloscope should be set AC coupling (for A.C. operation when measuring Peak to Peak
voltages and D.C. operation when measuring D.C voltages. Complete the table and graph below
from the channel “1” trace:
Table 3
Time per Division Number of Time for one cycle Frequency
Setting divisions (read) (calculated) (calculated)
50 us 4 200 ms 5KHZ

Volts per Division Number of Volts Peak to Peak Volts rms

Setting divisions (read) (calculated) (calculated)
5v 4 20v 14.14v

Graph 1: Neatly draw the waveform as it appears on the oscilloscope to scale

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 7. Adjust the Generator amplitude control to Minimum (fully counterclockwise) and repeat
all of the above using the following Table and Graph.

Using DMM Using Oscilloscope

Output Output Output Output Output
Voltage Voltage Voltage Voltage Voltage rms
A.C D.C P-P Peak (calculated)
134mv 67mw 52.579mw
0 0

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 8. Turn On the attenuator on the generator and read the AC value of the output using the
Oscilloscope AC (rms): 30

9. Change the output frequency of the generator to 1KHz, and using the Oscilloscope adjust
the output to 2Volts Peak to Peak. Record the waveform on the graph below.

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 10. Answer the following questions.

A. What is the ratio of the output signals of step 7 and 8? 1.752

(Use the same unit for the comparison)

B. How many attenuation levels are available on the Generator?1

C. What is the Lowest Frequency that can be obtained from the Generator? 1Hz

D. What is the Highest Frequency that can be obtained from the Generator? 1Hz

E. How do the settings of the Oscilloscope change the output of the Generator?
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F. What is the function of the trigger level on the Oscilloscope?

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G. What happens if the calibration control on the Vertical deflection is misadjusted?

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H. What is the effect on the display of the Oscilloscope when the X10 of the Horizontal
deflection is enabled?
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