INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS

In experiment 1, it is all about component and equipment familiarization. This aims to

familiarize the students with the operation of the oscilloscope, function generator, and DMM,
and to understand how resistor and capacitor values are measured.

For the first part, we are to identify and measure the resistance and capacitance of the
resistors and capacitors given to us. We use two different ways in determining the value of
resistance and capacitance of each resistors and capacitors. We first use the color bands indicated
in the resistors to compute for its resistance while we use the alphanumeric symbols indicated in
the capacitors to compute for its capacitance. We then use the digital multimeter to measure the
resistance and capacitance. The value of resistance and capacitance that we computed and the
value that we get from the digital multimeter and measured was nearly the same with each other
proving that all the components is in good condition.

For the second part, we are to perform a functional check on the oscilloscope, a device
that is capable of drawing a graph of an electrical signal. We connect the oscilloscope probe to
channel 1 and then connect the probe tip and reference lead to the probe comp. And as stated in
the manual the oscilloscope did display a square wave. On the display setting the square wave
has a vertical factor of 5 V/div and vertical divisions of 1 resulting in a voltage of 5Vpeak-peak.
It also has a time base setting of 500 μs/div, horizontal divisions of 2 resulting in a period of
1000 μs and frequency of 1 kHz. We connect the probe to channel 2 and we get the same results.

For the third part, we are to familiarize ourselves with the use of the function generator
and the oscilloscope. The function generator is an apparatus that delivers sinusoidal, triangular
and rectangular waveforms. An alligator cable is connected to the output BNC socket of the
function generator. We then connect the alligator cable to the oscilloscope probe. We get a
sinusoidal waveform with the following display settings. It has a vertical factor of 5 V/div and
vertical divisions of 2 resulting in a voltage of 10Vpeak-peak. It also has a time base setting of
5x10-4 s/div and horizontal divisions of 2 resulting in a period of 1x10 -3s and a frequency of 1000
Hz. Pushing the MEASURE button on the oscilloscope the display setting shows that the peak-
to-peak is 10.4V, the frequency is 1 kHz, the Cyc RMS is 3.57, the period is 327and the is 988 μ
s. We also get the value of Vrms by computing it using the formula given in the manual and
measuring through the multimeter. Lastly, all three values agree with each other or simply nearly
the same.

CONCLUSION

After we have performed the experiment, we are able to meet the objectives of the
experiment:

 The group was able to familiarize with the equipment namely the oscilloscope, function
generator and digital multimeter (DMM) and to understand how resistors and capacitor
values are measured.
 An oscilloscope is a device that is used for illustrating a graph or a waveform of an
electric signal. It is also capable of measuring parameter like frequency and period of a
wave.
 A function generator delivers sinusoidal, triangular, and rectangular waveforms. It has a
frequency meter that measures and displays the output frequency. It provides a wave
signal with adjustable peak to peak voltage and frequency.
 A DMM (Digital Multimeter) is an electronic measuring instrument that combines
several functions in one unit. The most basic function includes an ammeter, voltmeter
and ohmmeter to measure electrical values namely potential difference (volts), current
(ampere) and resistance (ohms).
 Resistors are passive circuit components that impede the flow of current throughout the
circuit, and are measured in Ohm (Ω). There are two types of resistors, a fixed resistor,
and a variable resistor.
 Capacitors are passive circuit components that inhibit abrupt changes in voltage across
the circuit; composing of two conducting plates separated by an insulator or dielectric.
 There are ways in identifying the values of each resistors and capacitors:
- By using the color coding bands to read the computed value for the resistor
- By comparing the code printed on the capacitor to the format for the value and
tolerance for the capacitor.
- By using the digital multimeter (DMM) to get the measured value

REFERENCES:
Wang, Ruye (2017) - http://fourier.eng.hmc.edu/e84/lectures/ch1/node3.html