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Tektronix PRIMER P5100 Manual

Tektronix PRIMER P5100 Manual (60 pages)

ABCs of Probes

Brand: Tektronix | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Precision Measurements Start at the Probe Tip
4
What Is a Probe
4
The Ideal Probe
5
The Realities of Probes
7
Some Probing Tips
11
Summary
13
Different Probes for Different Needs
14
Why so Many Probes
14
Different Probe Types and Their Benefits
16
Floating Measurements
22
Danger
23
Probe Accessories
24
A Guide to Probe Selection
26
Choosing the Right Probe
26
Understanding the Signal Source
27
Signal Type
27
Understanding the Oscilloscope
29
Selecting the Right Probe
31
How Probes Affect Your Measurements
32
The Effect of Source Impedance
32
Capacitive Loading
33
Bandwidth Considerations
35
What to Do about Probing Effects
40
Understanding Probe Specifications
41
Aberrations (Universal)
41
Accuracy (Universal)
41
Amp-Second Product (Current Probes)
42
Attenuation Factor (Universal)
42
Bandwidth (Universal)
42
Capacitance (Universal)
43
CMRR (Differential Probes)
43
Decay Time Constant (Current Probes)
44
Direct Current (Current Probes)
44
Frequency Derating (Current Probes)
44
Insertion Impedance (Current Probes)
44
Input Capacitance (Universal)
44
Input Resistance (Universal)
44
Maximum Input Current Rating (Current Probes)
44
Maximum Peak Pulse Current Rating (Current Probes)
44
Maximum Voltage Rating (Universal)
44
Propagation Delay (Universal)
44
Rise Time (Universal)
45
Tangential Noise (Active Probes)
45
Temperature Range (Universal)
45
Threshold Voltage (Logic)
45
Advanced Probing Techniques
46
Ground Lead Issues
46
Caution
49
Differential Measurements
50
Small Signal Measurements
53
Explanation of Safety Precautions
55
Observe All Terminal Ratings
55
Use Proper Grounding Procedures
55
Connect and Disconnect Probes Properly
55
Avoid Exposed Circuitry
56
Avoid RF Burns While Handling Probes
56
Do Not Operate Without Covers
56
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions
56
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere
56
Do Not Operate with Suspected Failures
56
Keep Probe Surfaces Clean and Dry
56
Do Not Immerse Probes in Liquids
56
Glossary
57

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