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12

DC/RMS Measurements

Two of the most common measurements of a signal are its direct current (DC) and root mean square (RMS) levels. This chapter introduces measurement analysis techniques for making DC and RMS measurements of a signal.

What Is the DC Level of a Signal?

You can use DC measurements to define the value of a static or slowly varying signal. DC measurements can be both positive and negative. The DC value usually is constant within a specific time window. You can track and plot slowly moving values, such as temperature, as a function of time using a DC meter. In that case, the observation time that results in the measured value has to be short compared to the speed of change for the signal. Figure 12-1 illustrates an example DC level of a signal.

Vdc

Voltage

t1

Time

t2

Figure 12-1. DC Level of a Signal

The DC level of a continuous signal V(t) from time t1 to time t2 is given by the equation:

Vdc

=

1

 

t2

 

 

(---t--2---------t--1)----

 

t1

where t2 – t1 represents the integration time or measurement time.

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