Test Leads - Oscilloscope Probes

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
PM9096/201

PM9096/201

Fluke Electronics

OSCOPE PROBE X1K 1M

0

CT2593-2

CT2593-2

Cal Test Electronics

OSCOPE PROBE X10/X100 25MHZ 4M

0

1P20B

1P20B

TPI (Test Products International)

OSCOPE PROBE X1 15MHZ 1M

3561

CT2841A

CT2841A

Cal Test Electronics

OSCOPE PRB X1/X10 350MHZ 1M/10M

8

PPE5KV

PPE5KV

Teledyne LeCroy

OSCOPE PROBE X100 400MHZ 50M

1

P250B

P250B

TPI (Test Products International)

OSCOPE PROBE X10 250MHZ 10M

887

PB470

PB470

Siglent Technologies

OSCILLOSCOPE PROBE- 70 MHZ

1

CT2677ARA

CT2677ARA

Cal Test Electronics

OSCOPE PROBE X10 200MHZ 10M

0

1528

1528

Adafruit

OSCOPE P X1/X10 6/100MHZ 1M/10M

0

P500-010

P500-010

CIT (Carlisle Interconnect Technologies)

PROBE KIT,10X 500MHZ,10:1,CATII

14

CT2677A

CT2677A

Cal Test Electronics

OSCOPE PROBE X10 200MHZ 10M

0

SP2030A

SP2030A

Siglent Technologies

OSCILLOSCOPE PROBE- 300 MHZ AUTO

2

6499

6499

Pomona Electronics

OSCP P X1/10 60/20/150MHZ 1/10M

0

GE4521

GE4521

Cal Test Electronics

OSCOPE PROBE X10 480MHZ 10M

0

CT3681

CT3681

Cal Test Electronics

OSCOPE PROBE X100/X1K 70MHZ 10M

1

PP020-1

PP020-1

Teledyne LeCroy

OSCOPE PROBE X10 500MHZ 10M

7

HVFO-1M-FIBER

HVFO-1M-FIBER

Teledyne LeCroy

OSCOPE PROBE 60MHZ

0

T3DSO2000-LS

T3DSO2000-LS

Teledyne LeCroy

MSO LOGIC PROBE SET 16CH 500MSA/

2

PR 37AR

PR 37AR

B&K Precision

OSC P P X1/10/REF 6/150MHZ 1/10M

0

5812A

5812A

Pomona Electronics

OSCOPE PROBE X10 300MHZ 10M

2

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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