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query about the probe of DSO ?

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100x scope attenuator circuit

what's the difference between 1X or 10X probes in oscilloscopes ?
 

tektronix p6047

a 1X probe displays the unscaled waveform, whereas the 10X probe displays the 10 times scaled down waveform.
 

100x probe

subharpe said:
a 1X probe displays the unscaled waveform, whereas the 10X probe displays the 10 times scaled down waveform.
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Thanks a lot.

Do you have the user manuals of oscilloscopes ? i would be highly obliged if you could provide me the links to the user manuals of tektronix and intex digital oscilloscope. Besides can you explain me how the trigger function is used in oscilloscope...................... I am new to this field so please dont mind about my query............ thanks in advance.
 

probe of dso

read this carefully,

you will get all the answers of your questions.

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or i had make copy/paste the same..below

Why do I need a probe?
A probe lets you connect between the circuit of interest and the input of the oscilloscope. Probes perform several important functions:
They isolate the circuit from the scope, to minimize the effects of loading on the circuit operation.
They provide a high-bandwidth, low distortion path for signal information so that the measurements you make are as accurate as possible.
They allow you to conveniently and safely connect to almost any point in a circuit.
Probes for Every Purpose
There are several types of probes; each is designed to work best for certain measurement problems. Probes can be divided into several categories as follows:
Passive Voltage Probes
Active Voltage Probes
Passive Current Probes
Active Current Probes
Passive probes are just that (no electronics, just passive resistors, capacitors and cable). Active probes include amplifiers to buffer and increase the amplitude of very small signals. Voltage probes measure voltage, current probes measure current. By far the most common type is the passive voltage probe. That's what we'll concentrate on here.

Types of Passive Voltage Probes
There are several sub-types within the passive voltage probe category. The most important sub-types are:
1X voltage probes
10X voltage probes (most common)
100X voltage probes
High voltage probes
1X, 10X, and 100X refer to attenuation ratios; a 1X probe does not attenuate the signal, a 10X probe reduces signal amplitudes by 10X, and a 100X probe reduces signal amplitudes by 100X.

Unless you are measuring very high amplitude signals, attenuation is not a benefit. Attenuation is a side effect of reducing the loading on the circuit. Loading is inversely proportional to attenuation.

A typical 1X probe will load your circuit with 1 Megohm and 100pf or more. This much capacitance adversely affects the operation of most circuits.

A typical 10X probe will load your circuit with 10 Megohms and 10-15pf. Most circuits operate correctly with this kind of probe loading.

For some sensitive circuits, a 100X probe is best. A typical 100X probe will load your circuit with 100 Megohms and only a couple of pF.

Some probes are switchable between 1X and 10X attenuation. This can be handy, but watch out for the typically much lower bandwidth in the 1X position!

High voltage probes are constructed to make it safe to measure high voltages (1KV and above). They usually have attenuation ratios of 100X or more. (Note that most 10X probes are rated for a maximum input voltage of 500V. 1X probes will be rated for less. When you need to measure voltage that are higher than this, you should use a high voltage type.)

Unless you have special needs, you can stick with a 10X probe. 10X is usually the best compromise of circuit loading and signal attenuation.

Scope Input Connector
Obviously, the input connector on your probe must match the connector on your scope. Otherwise, how will you use the probe?

There are two common types of connectors on the inputs of Tek scopes, UHF and BNC. UHF connectors are larger, and are found on older instruments. BNC connectors became the standard for late model letter/number plug-ins (530 and 540 series scope), and have been standard ever since. All 7000 series plug ins (except some special purpose units) use BNC connectors.

There are UHF to BNC adapters (and visa versa), but they add a couple of pF to the effective input C of the scope. Still, if you have a UHF input connector and a BNC probe, an adapter will get you up and working.

Bandwidth
Scope probes have a maximum bandwidth, just like scope input circuits. Use a slow probe on a fast circuit and you won't see the high frequency portions of the signals. To avoid this problem, you should choose a probe that is about the same bandwidth (or perhaps a little faster) than your scope. If you are measuring slow signals, you can use a low bandwidth probe on a fast scope without introducing problems.

Compensation Range
The is the most important factor in choosing the correct probe for your scope. The attenuator circuit and compensation adjustment of your probe must match the input resistance and capacitance of your scope. The most important function of a probe is to provide a high-fidelity connection for the signal. Correct compensation insures that the frequency response of the probe/scope combination is flat from very high frequencies all the way down to DC.

Flat frequency response makes square waves look square. Extra gain at high frequencies makes the front corners of square waves look spiked or peaked. Not enough gain at high frequencies makes the front corners of square waves look rounded. For more information on probe compensation look at the following page: Scope Probe Compensation

To determine compensation ranges for a specific probe, look at the probe database (on this site): Voltage Probes

Notice that there are two columns in the table labeled Compensation Min and Max respectively. These columns indicate the minimum and maximum capacitance at the scope input for correct compensation of each probe in the table.

You should choose a probe that can compensate for the input capacitance of your scope. (Because this is so important, Tektronix scopes have their input characteristics printed on the front panel).

As an example, if your scope has input characteristics of 1 Megohm and 20pF (like the 454 and many others), you should pick a probe that can compensate to 20pF (such as the P6047).

Buying a Probe
When buying a used probe (on ebay, for example), be sure to ask the seller if all of the accessory items such as removeable tips, ground leads, and documentation are included. These items often get separated from the probe, and it can be difficult or impossible to find replacements later.

Conclusion
Unless you own a very unusual scope, you should be able to find many probes that will work with it. Age does not matter. Brand doesn't either. You can use a Tek probe with a non-Tek scope and a non-Tek probe with a Tek scope. Tek usually included probes with new scopes. Many probes other than the models originally supplied with the scope may be used successfully if you use care in selecting an alternate model. Keep the following in mind when choosing any probe:

Compensation range
Bandwidth
Attenuation
Connector type
 

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    desperado1

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how to use 10x probe

The 10x and higher probes allow you to test higher voltages. Think voltage divider and you will begin to understand how they work.
 

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