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7.7.2

Signal Generator dialog (USB DrDAQ)

Location:

click the Signal Generator button on the USB DrDAQ

Channels toolbar

Purpose:

controls the USB DrDAQ's built-in signal generator

Signal generator dialog for

the USB DrDAQ

Basic controls

Signal On. Tick this box to enable the signal generator.

Signal Type. Select the shape of the waveform to be generated.

Arbitrary. Opens the Arbitrary Waveform window ,

allowing you to define your own waveform shape.

Frequency. Type in this box or use the spin buttons to select

the frequency of the output waveform.

Amplitude. The amplitude of the waveform measured from

peak to peak. For example, if Amplitude is 1 V and Offset is 0

V, the output will have a negative peak of -0.5 V and a positive

peak of +0.5 V.

Offset. The mean value of the signal. For example, when Offset

is 0 V, a sine or square wave will have equal positive and

negative peak voltages.

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