ABCs of probes

Probes are vital to oscilloscope measurements. To understand how vital, disconnect the probes from an oscilloscope and try to make a measurement. It can’t be done. There has to be some kind of electrical connection, a probe of some sort between the signal to be measured and the oscilloscope’s input channel. In addition to being vital to oscilloscope measurements, probes are also critical to measurement quality. In this article you’ll learn what contributes to the strengths and weaknesses of probes and how to select the right probe for your application.
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