described elsewhere in this document. Figure 25
shows a simple diagram of the internal workings of a
probe, its adjustment, and the input of an oscillo-
scope.
Figure 26 shows a typical passive probe and some
accessories to use with the probe.
Using Active Probes
Active probes provide their own amplification or
perform some other type of operation to process the
signal before applying it to the oscilloscope. These
types of probes can solve problems such as circuit
loading or can perform tests on signals, sending the
results to the oscilloscope. Active probes require a
power source for their operation.
Using Current Probes
Current probes enable you to directly observe and
measure current waveforms. They are available for
measuring both AC and DC current. Current probes
use jaws that clip around the wire carrying the
current. This makes them unique since they are not
connected in series with the circuit; therefore, they
cause little or no interference in the circuit.
Where to Clip the Ground Clip
Measuring a signal requires two connections: the
probe tip connection and a ground connection.
Probes come with an alligator-clip attachment for
grounding the probe to the circuit under test. In
practice, you clip the grounding clip to a known
ground point in the circuit, such as the metal chassis
of a stereo you are repairing, and touch the probe tip
to a test point in the circuit.
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Figure 26. A typical passive probe with accessories.
Figure 25. Typical probe/oscilloscope 10-to-1 divider network.
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