[SI-LIST] Re: Low Load Probe Suggestions

  • From: Jory McKinley <jory_mckinley@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: Mark.Randol@xxxxxxxxxx, SI-List <si-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2007 13:10:11 -0700 (PDT)

Mark,
Depending on the scope and what you are attempting to capture.  I tend to go 
with a probe that does not limit my scope.  So for example, an 8GHZ analog 
(25GS/s digital), a probe BW over 10GHz with similar loading as you mentioned.
-Jory

----- Original Message ----
From: Mark Randol <Mark.Randol@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: SI-List <si-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 12:09:33 PM
Subject: [SI-LIST] Low Load  Probe Suggestions

I realize this is like asking gear heads what motor oil they prefer, but
for low loading what probes do you prefer?  I know what I've used, but
just wondering what else might be available.

I'd prefer <1pF capacitance and at least 100kohm resistance.  Bandwidth
up to at least 500MHz, preferably into GHz.  Low frequency should push
towards 10kHz.  Tip voltages typically <5V, almost always <15V.  Some
wiggle room is allowed in the 'specs'.

Regards,
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> Subject: [SI-LIST] Fluorescent light noise
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> Hi Everyone,
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> For years the electronic fluorescent light over the table I=20
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> scope measurements. So, I decided to measure what was going=20
> on. This month's Technical Tidbit on my site is:
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> Abstract: Electronic fluorescent lights are capable of=20
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> from internal switching used by such a light is presented.=20
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> impedance analog circuits.
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> The results are surprising in the amplitude observed at 48=20
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