A signal generator is used to shoot flares in the air from a ships deck. It can launch flares highter than typical flares and can be seen from greater distances.
There are many types of signal generators that have a wide variety of uses. However, the most common use is to create and broadcast your own radio station or communication network.
Audio generator will produce some range of frequency and level of a test signal meant for audio. A signal generator will produce a test signal but is a more general classification. For example a audio generator is a signal generator. When you know what type of signal you are looking for, then a signal generator will be called that type of signal. all depends on what you are testing. examples: video -> video signal generator audio -> audio signal generator
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if the speedometer works off of an input wave (sinusoidal signal) you would think the signal generator would be a source of reference
A signal generator can be used to function in two ways. In high frequencies, one of output probes of any generator (negative probe) will be grounded automatically, hence it has to be connected with grounded parts of other elements not to create a short circuit problem. But, in the case of floating type (f<100 Hz, generally) probes of the signal generator is not grounded.
The clock signal in a microprocessor allows synchronization of several components of the microprocessor. The correctness of the computation of the microprocessor depends upon efficient and balanced distribution of the clock signal. The clock generator generates the clock signal.
Audio generator will produce some range of frequency and level of a test signal meant for audio. A signal generator will produce a test signal but is a more general classification. For example a audio generator is a signal generator. When you know what type of signal you are looking for, then a signal generator will be called that type of signal. all depends on what you are testing. examples: video -> video signal generator audio -> audio signal generator
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To trace a problem in an amplifier. Send in a signal and trace its' path.
Hp signal generator serves as a wireless broadcaster. The engineers designed this instrument. It was designed to be used in RF applications exclusively 50 omega loads.
if the speedometer works off of an input wave (sinusoidal signal) you would think the signal generator would be a source of reference
It depends on the frequency range of the signal generator. Obviously, you won't hear radio waves.
A signal generator can be used to function in two ways. In high frequencies, one of output probes of any generator (negative probe) will be grounded automatically, hence it has to be connected with grounded parts of other elements not to create a short circuit problem. But, in the case of floating type (f<100 Hz, generally) probes of the signal generator is not grounded.
You would use a Frequency Generator to generate tones. They can also be refered to as a Function Generator or Signal Generator. Check out this page on wiki for more information. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Signal_generator
You can obtain a RF signal generator from a variety of locations. You can try your local electronics store. If they do not stock it you can try places such as Amazon or eBay.
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The clock signal in a microprocessor allows synchronization of several components of the microprocessor. The correctness of the computation of the microprocessor depends upon efficient and balanced distribution of the clock signal. The clock generator generates the clock signal.
You first use the schematic diagram in the equipment service manual to understand the flow of the power and signals in the generator. The first thing to check is all of the power supply voltages. If one is missing, the generator can fail in such a way as to produce no output. Then you can use an oscilloscope to trace the problem backwards, from the output connector of the generator to to the source of the signal generation.