Disassembling a Passive Probe: Exploring the Secrets Inside

Disassembling a Passive Probe: Exploring the Secrets Inside

01 What made me curious about passive probes It all started with a question: can a 1X passive probe be used to match a 50-ohm or 75-ohm system like a coaxial cable? Experienced individuals would immediately say no, because even a 1X probe has a significant resistor in series. I happened to have a broken … Read more

The Secrets of Passive Probes in Oscilloscopes

The Secrets of Passive Probes in Oscilloscopes

01 What Went Wrong to Study Passive Probes It all started with a question: Can a 1X passive probe be used to match a 50-ohm or 75-ohm system like a coaxial cable? Experienced individuals would immediately answer no, because even a 1X probe has a significant resistor in series. I happened to have a discarded … Read more