Questions about using Sds 1204 X-E (50 ohm terminiators)

[watchmaker]

When it is useful to use 50 ohm terminators at the end of coax when not using the probes?  My generator does output at 50 ohms, but what is the application for these terminators?

Regards,

Dewey

[abeyer]

Dave's demo & explanation was here

[watchmaker]

Whoa.  Very helpful.  Did not know about the channel.  I have added it to my learning resources.  THANKS!

Dewey

[TimFox]

Also, note that many (if not most) 50-ohm output generators (function, audio, RF, pulse, arbitrary-waveform, etc.) are calibrated for the voltage across the 50 ohm external load.
With a high-impedance load (such as 1 megohm 'scope input), the voltage will be twice that.

[tautech]

Also, note that many (if not most) 50-ohm output generators (function, audio, RF, pulse, arbitrary-waveform, etc.) are calibrated for the voltage across the 50 ohm external load.
With a high-impedance load (such as 1 megohm 'scope input), the voltage will be twice that.

Yes when the AWG is set for 50 Ohm loads.
Not so when its output is set to HiZ, as then the amplitude value the generator displays will match that on the scope display.