You build a home made probe to counter probe loading. You use a 5K series resistor. What is the approximate scale factor (probe factor) you set on the oscilloscope?
Question
You build a home made probe to counter probe loading. You use a 5K series resistor. What is the approximate scale factor (probe factor) you set on the oscilloscope?
Solution
The probe factor is determined by the ratio of the input impedance of the oscilloscope to the resistance of the probe.
The input impedance of most oscilloscopes is typically 1MΩ.
So, if you're using a 5KΩ series resistor for your homemade probe, the probe factor would be calculated as follows:
Probe Factor = Oscilloscope Input Impedance / Probe Resistance Probe Factor = 1MΩ / 5KΩ Probe Factor = 200
Therefore, you would set the oscilloscope to a probe factor of 200.
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