Oscilloscope Probes

An oscilloscope probe is a fundamental part of an analog measurement system. Without an appropriate probe the best oscilloscope is useless. For that reason it is essential to choose the right probe to connect the circuit under test to your oscilloscope. Before choosing a probe, it is important to understand how probes work and how they are specified. Attenuation ratio, bandwidth, impedance, and capacitance are specifications that all users should be familiar with before starting with an oscilloscope.