6 Common Mistakes People Make When Selecting Oscilloscope Probes
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Introduction
Most engineers underestimate the power of probing. Without probes, an oscilloscope is useless. Probes are what enable you to view what is happening in your device under test (DUT). There are hundreds of different probes available to choose from, but it is critical you select the right one for your specific measurements to gain accurate insight. Many engineers assume the passive probe that comes standard with an oscilloscope is good enough, but they couldn’t be farther from the truth. If you aren’t using the right probe for your application, you could be missing important events and making incorrect measurements.