Multimeter & Oscilloscopes

Basic Concepts

Amplitude This is the maximum voltage level that the signal can reach. It should be remembered that in some cases it can be negative. Peak to peak voltage In alternating sinusoidal signals, the peak-to-peak voltage is considered as the maximum voltage differential value. Dwell This is the percentage of time in which the signal remains with its voltage level near to ground with respect to the duration of one cycle. It is measured in %, a value of 100 % corresponds to a direct voltage of 0V or ground, and 0% to a direct positive voltage.