Practice Probes (16.17.2.1) - Troubleshooting Digital Circuits and Test Equipment - Part C
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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary function of a logic probe?

💡 Hint: Think about what they are used for in digital analysis.

Question 2 Easy

Why do probes need adjustable thresholds?

💡 Hint: Consider different types of digital circuits and how they operate.

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Question 1

What do probes do in a logic analyzer?

Measure temperature
Connect to circuits without affecting them
Only serve as a visual indicator

💡 Hint: Think about why we need to monitor signals carefully.

Question 2

True or False: The threshold of probes is fixed and cannot be adjusted.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the importance of flexibility in testing digital circuits.

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Challenge 1 Hard

You are tasked with designing a digital circuit that needs to be tested with multiple types of probes. Describe the characteristics you would look for in the probes and justify your selections.

💡 Hint: Consider the requirements based on different logic families and signal integrity issues.

Challenge 2 Hard

You connect a standard probe to a circuit operating at TTL levels but set the threshold for CMOS levels. Predict the outcome and explain.

💡 Hint: Think about the differences in voltage levels for the various logic families.

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