[SI-LIST] Re: In scope measurement, why is the amplifier of an

  • From: Hal Murray <hmurray@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: si-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2014 22:32:17 -0700

steve weir said:
> Blame it on CAT II safety.  In order to avoid injuring or killing the probe
> user lots of clearance is required between the probe tip and the scope
> return ground.  The space increases the size of the induction loop compared
> to low voltage active probes, or a transmission line probe AKA resistor
> probe. 

Is "CAT II" something from OSHA or an industry group?

Who decides what level of safety a scope probe has to meet?

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