Test Leads - Oscilloscope Probes

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
VPS200-G

VPS200-G

Fluke Electronics

OSCOPE PROBE X10 200MHZ 10M

0

321080034

321080034

Seeed

OSCOPE PROBE X1/X10 1M

0

VPS410-V

VPS410-V

Fluke Electronics

OSCOPE PROBE X10 300MHZ 1M

0

AP034

AP034

Teledyne LeCroy

OSCOPE PROBE X1/X10/X20 1GHZ 1M

0

HV231-10A

HV231-10A

Amprobe

OSCOPE PROBE X1K 1000M

0

PP025-2

PP025-2

Teledyne LeCroy

OSCOPE PROBE X10 500MHZ 10M

0

ZS1500-QUADPAK

ZS1500-QUADPAK

Teledyne LeCroy

OSCOPE PROBE X10 1.5GHZ 1M

0

IP060

IP060

TPI (Test Products International)

OSCOPE PROBE X1/X10 60MHZ 1M/10M

57

HVFO-2M-FIBER

HVFO-2M-FIBER

Teledyne LeCroy

OSCOPE PROBE 60MHZ

0

4550B

4550B

Pomona Electronics

OSCOPE P X1/X10 15/100MHZ 1M/10M

0

PP022-2

PP022-2

Teledyne LeCroy

OSCOPE PROBE X10 500MHZ 10M 2PK

0

PPE2KV

PPE2KV

Teledyne LeCroy

OSCOPE PROBE X100 400MHZ 50M

0

PP007-WR-2

PP007-WR-2

Teledyne LeCroy

OSCOPE PROBE X10 500MHZ 10M

0

PPE1.2KV

PPE1.2KV

Teledyne LeCroy

OSCOPE P X10/X100 200/300MHZ 50M

0

CT3688

CT3688

Cal Test Electronics

OSCOPE PROBE X10 200MHZ 500K

0

VPS100

VPS100

Fluke Electronics

OSCOPE PROBE X10 100MHZ

0

6501

6501

Pomona Electronics

OSCOPE PROBE X10 350MHZ 10M

0

PR 32A

PR 32A

B&K Precision

OSCOPE PROBE 100KHZ-650MHZ

0

DP120

DP120

Fluke Electronics

OSCOPE PROBE X20/X200 20MHZ 1M

0

VPS121

VPS121

Fluke Electronics

OSCOPE PROBE X1 12MHZ 1M

0

Test Leads - Oscilloscope Probes

1. Overview

Oscilloscope probes and test leads are critical interface components between electronic circuits under test and measurement instruments. They ensure accurate signal transmission while minimizing circuit loading effects. These probes convert physical electrical signals into measurable waveforms, enabling engineers to analyze voltage, current, timing, and signal integrity in real time. Their importance in modern electronics spans from R&D validation to field service diagnostics.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

TypeFunctional CharacteristicsApplication Examples
Passive Voltage ProbesHigh impedance (10M ), 1:1 or 10:1 attenuation, no power requiredBasic circuit troubleshooting, education labs
Active Voltage ProbesPowered design, 50k impedance, 1:1 attenuation, high bandwidth (>1GHz)High-speed digital circuits, RF testing
Current ProbesNon-invasive measurement via Hall effect or current transformerSwitching power supplies, motor drives
Differential ProbesMeasure voltage between two points, reject common-mode noiseHigh-voltage floating measurements, balanced circuits
Logic ProbesDigital signal detection with threshold indicatorsDigital circuit debugging, embedded systems

3. Structure and Components

Typical probe construction includes: - Probe tip (spring-loaded or solderable contact) - Ground lead (short/adjustable length) - Coaxial cable (50 or 75 shielded) - Compensation network (variable capacitor for frequency response adjustment) - BNC/SMA interface (50 matched connector) - Attenuation switch (for 1x/10x selection) - Probe head (ergonomic design with overvoltage protection)

4. Key Technical Specifications

ParameterDescriptionImportance
BandwidthFrequency range (-3dB point)Determines signal fidelity for high-speed transitions
Input ImpedanceResistance and capacitance presented to DUTAffects circuit loading (typically 10M //15pF)
Attenuation RatioSignal scaling factor (e.g., 10:1)Extends measurement range while maintaining impedance
Rise TimeFastest measurable edge (10-90%)Essential for digital signal analysis
Parasitic CapacitanceTip capacitance (<1pF for active probes)Impacts high-frequency measurement accuracy
CMRRCommon-mode rejection ratioCritical for differential signal integrity

5. Application Areas

  • Electronics Manufacturing (PCB testing, component validation)
  • Automotive Electronics (ECU analysis, CAN bus troubleshooting)
  • Telecommunications (5G signal analysis, fiber optic transceivers)
  • Medical Equipment (ECG machine diagnostics, imaging system validation)
  • Education & Research (University labs, prototype development)

6. Leading Manufacturers & Products

ManufacturerRepresentative ProductKey Specifications
TektronixP6139B500MHz, 10:1 passive probe, 10M impedance
KeysightN2790A2GHz active differential probe, 50k input
Flukei410scAC/DC current probe, 1500A range, 100kHz bandwidth
Rohde & SchwarzRTH-HDO441GHz bandwidth, 4-channel logic probe
SiglentSP2020200MHz passive probe, 10M , 10:1 attenuation

7. Selection Guidelines

Key considerations include: - Bandwidth matching (3-5 signal frequency) - Impedance compatibility (10M for general use, 50 for high-speed) - Signal type (voltage/current/differential) - Environmental factors (temperature, vibration) - Safety ratings (CAT II/III for industrial environments) - Cost vs. performance trade-offs

8. Industry Trends

Current trends include: - Development of 10GHz+ bandwidth active probes - Integration with AI-based signal integrity analysis - Wireless probe systems for hazardous environments - Enhanced EMI shielding for 5G/mmWave testing - Standardization of probe calibration procedures (ISO/IEC 17025) - Miniaturization for high-density PCB measurements

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