Oscilloscope Voltage Probe Types and Key Specifications
An overview of oscilloscope voltage-probe types and their key performance figures.
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Probe Usage Q&A
Answers to common questions about probe use.
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Choosing the Right Power Probe
The right probe helps engineers improve motor efficiency and product quality through the design, development and validation stages.
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Measuring Small Signals
Measuring low-amplitude signals poses its own set of challenges - above all noise and adequate measurement sensitivity.
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Oscilloscope Probe Q&A, Part 2
Many problems arise when measuring with oscilloscope probes; solving them is the key to capturing the true signal.
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Oscilloscope Probe Q&A
To pick the right probe for a given application, understanding certain aspects of oscilloscope probes is essential.
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Why Coaxial Shunts Cannot Measure High-Side Current Directly
In double-pulse testing a coaxial shunt is the ideal tool for high-frequency current - yet it directly measures only the low-side current, not the high-side. Why is that?
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Solving Grounding Problems
Grounding still matters in oscilloscope measurements - it is difficult to define a true ground reference for the measurement.
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How to Choose a Current Probe
This application note covers the common types of current probes, their basic principles, the strengths and limitations of each type, and practical considerations for using them with an oscilloscope to get the most out of them.
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Magnetic Saturation in Pulsed Current Transformers
In current measurement, pulse current transformers remain an excellent solution for AC and pulsed currents, with fast response and high accuracy - so questions about them deserve attention. Here we discuss a key precaution: avoid core saturation, which can burn out the transformer.
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