UnderstandingOscilloscope Functions
TDS1000/2000-Series Digital Oscilloscope User Manual 15
Types
The oscilloscope provides three typesof triggers: Edge, Video, and
Pulse Width.
Modes
Youcan select a Trigger Mode to define howthe oscilloscope
acquires data when it does not detect a trigger conditi on. The modes
are Auto and Normal.
To perform a single sequence acquisition, push the SINGLE SEQ
button.
Coupling
You can use the Trigger Coupling option to determine which part of
the signal will pass to the triggercircuit. This can help you attain a
stable display of the waveform.
To use trigger coupling, push the TRIG MENU button, sel ect an
Edge or Pulse trigger, and select a Coupling option.
NOTE. Trigger coupling affects only the signal passed to the trigger
system. It does not affect the bandwidth or coupling of the signal
displayed on the screen.
To view the conditioned signal being passed to the trigger c ircuit,
push and hold down the TRIG VIEW button.