Increasing the number of seconds displayed on the monitor?

When the number of seconds displayed on a monitor is increased, it essentially affects the time scale representation of the data being displayed without altering the intrinsic characteristics of the spikes themselves. The spike duration and amplitude are properties of the signal that do not change merely due to a modification in the display settings.

Increasing the length of time visible on the screen allows for a broader view of the activity occurring in that timeframe but does not influence the characteristics of the individual spikes generated by the neurological activity being measured. Therefore, the amplitude and duration of the spikes remain stable regardless of the adjustments made to the time display.

The idea behind adjusting the time scale is to provide a more comprehensive context of the data over a longer period, which aids in analysis and interpretation rather than affecting the signal’s inherent properties. This principle is fundamental in understanding how signals are represented in digital instrumentation and ensures accurate assessments without external alterations impacting the raw data.