Practice Probe Compensation (16.13.1) - Troubleshooting Digital Circuits and Test Equipment - Part B
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Probe Compensation

Practice - Probe Compensation

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is probe compensation?

💡 Hint: Think about how probes affect measurements.

Question 2 Easy

What happens if a probe is not compensated properly?

💡 Hint: Consider what distortion looks like.

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of probe compensation?

To adjust voltage levels
To match RC time constants
To choose probe length

💡 Hint: Consider why matching is important.

Question 2

True or False: A calibration signal should appear rounded if the probe is not compensated correctly.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the desired signal shape.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A technician observes a distorted signal on the oscilloscope despite using a 10X probe. What steps should they take to troubleshoot the issue?

💡 Hint: Consider how visual discrepancies relate to calibration.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain how higher frequencies may complicate probe compensation and suggest solutions.

💡 Hint: Think about the effects of signal speed and how it relates to compensation needs.

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