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What is the difference between 1X and 10X probe?
1X, 10X, and 100X refer to attenuation ratios; a 1X probe does not attenuate the signal, a 10X probe reduces signal amplitudes by 10X, and a 100X probe reduces signal amplitudes by 100X. Loading is inversely proportional to attenuation. A typical 1X probe will load your circuit with 1 Megohm and 100pf or more.
What is active differential probe?
Active FET Oscilloscope Probe Kit. Active Differential Probes. Active Differential Probes. Cal Test Electronics. Differential probes allow for safe, accurate measurements between two voltage points where neither point is referenced to ground.
What does a X10 probe do?
The most common type of probe with a built in attenuator gives an attenuation of ten, and it is known as a X10 oscilloscope probe. The attenuation enables the impedance presented to the circuit under test to be increased by a factor of ten, and this enables more accurate measurements to be made.
Should oscilloscope be grounded?
Ground your oscilloscope by plugging its three-pronged power cord into an outlet grounded to earth ground. Grounding the oscilloscope is necessary for safety. The oscilloscope needs to share the same ground as any circuits you are testing. Some oscilloscopes do not require separate connection to earth ground.
What kind of coaxial cable do I need for a PCB?
I have a length of RG-316 single shield 50Ω coaxial cable carrying a 5.8 GHz signal that I need to connect to a PCB. While cheap relative to most coaxial connectors, SMA connectors are still quite expensive, take up space and are relatively heavy. The PCB was designed for side mount SMA connectors.
Which is the best coaxial cable for outdoor use?
LMR®600 “Half Inch” is designed for outdoor use as well. It is more flexible that air-dielectric and hardline cables in terms of bending and handling. It also has an impedance of 50 Ohm. LMR®900/1200/1700 are larger cables designed for medium antenna feeder runs with any application requiring an easily routed, flexible low loss cable.
Why are coaxial cables used for data transmission?
Coaxial cable has an inner and outer core that share a geometric axis. This prevents electromagnetic interference and enables more reliable data transmission over longer distances. How is Coaxial Cable Constructed?
What does the impedance of a coaxial cable mean?
Impedance is the amount of resistance the waves proceeding through the coaxial cable encounters. The lower the impedance, the more easily the waves flow through the cable. Each type cable has an impedance rating. Factors affecting this is the size of the cable and what materials the cable is constructed from.