Fundamentals of Oscilloscopes

Fundamentals of Oscilloscopes

When talking about oscilloscopes, one cannot help but recall the time spent testing at Samsung.The first version of the product’s PCB was followed by time spent in the lab, racing against product cycles, with continuous validation and testing during that period.It has been a long time since I last tested; I feel a bit nostalgic … Read more

Function and Working Principle of Oscilloscope Probes

Function and Working Principle of Oscilloscope Probes

Editor’s Note: This article is primarily compiled from Keysight’s related content on probes. Oscilloscopes have expanded their application range due to the existence of probes, enabling online testing and analysis of the electronic circuits being measured, as shown in the figure below: Function of Oscilloscope Probes The selection and use of probes need to consider … Read more

Introduction to Various Types of Oscilloscope Probes and Their Uses

Introduction to Various Types of Oscilloscope Probes and Their Uses

This article will introduce the types and uses of various probes. What is a probe: An oscilloscope is the most commonly used measuring instrument by electronic engineers, and the oscilloscope probe is undoubtedly the most commonly used accessory for the oscilloscope. The oscilloscope probe is the electronic component that connects the measured circuit to the … Read more

The Importance of Oscilloscope Probes: What You Should Know

The Importance of Oscilloscope Probes: What You Should Know

Understanding Oscilloscope Probes The measured signal cannot be directly connected to the oscilloscope, so a device is needed to establish an electrical connection between the test point and the oscilloscope. Depending on the needs, this device can be a simple wire or a more complex circuit. The device responsible for linking the test point and … Read more

How to Safely Use an Oscilloscope

How to Safely Use an Oscilloscope

01 Introduction How to correctly use instruments and meters is a necessary requirement for every engineer, especially for oscilloscopes. Many people do not pay attention to isolation and other restrictions, leading to incidents such as exploding probes. So what unsafe operations are there when using oscilloscopes? 02 Unsafe Operation: Floating Measurements Some engineers have a … Read more