Resistance of 1x scope probe is One MegOhm?

grizedale · Jun 3, 2012

This says that 1X scope probes have a resistance of 1 MegOhm.....i thought it was zero Ohms?

..if you please, scroll down to where it is titled "oscilloscope probes"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Test_probe#Differential_probes

FvM · Jun 3, 2012

This says that 1X scope probes have a resistance of 1 MegOhm

Yes, they are talking about probe input (= load) resistance, not series resistance.

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