User`s guide
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  User’s Guide for DS1000E, DS1000D Series 
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Figure 3- 6 
Ellipse method to observe the phase difference 
Sin = A/B or C/D, where  = phase shift (in degrees) between the two signals. 
From the formula above, you could get: 
 = arcsine (A/B) or arcsine (C/D) 
If the main axis of the ellipse is at I and III  quadrant,  must be in the range of 
(0~π/2) or (3π/2~2π). If the main axis is at II and IV quadrant,  must be in the 
range of (π/2~π) or (π~3π/2). 
A 
B 
C 
D 
Signal must be 
centered in X 










