Practice Probe Loading - 16.17.3.3 | 16. Troubleshooting Digital Circuits and Test Equipment - Part D | Digital Electronics - Vol 2
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is probe loading?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how the probe interacts with the circuit.

Question 2

Easy

Why is signal integrity important?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the meaning of a clean signal.

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Question 1

What does probe loading affect?

  • Signal Quality
  • Power Consumption
  • Total Resistance

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how measurements can be altered by additional circuit factors.

Question 2

True or False: SPICE models are used to predict the effects of probe loading.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the purpose of SPICE in circuit simulation.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You are troubleshooting a digital circuit that exhibits erratic behavior under test conditions when a probe is applied. Design an investigation plan that analyzes the possible effects of probe loading.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider both theoretical simulations and practical measurements.

Question 2

Estimate the impact of using a standard 10 pF probe on a 1 GHz digital signal. How could this affect accuracy, and what steps would you recommend to mitigate these effects?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about resonance and quality factor in high-frequency circuits.

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