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Function Generator
What is a function generator?
A function generator is an electronic test instrument that produces various types of electrical waveforms over a wide range of frequencies. It can generate standard waveforms such as sine waves, square waves, triangle waves, and sawtooth waves with adjustable amplitude, frequency, and offset. Function generators are essential tools for testing and troubleshooting electronic circuits, calibrating equipment, and providing known signal sources for circuit design and analysis.