Practice Probe Loading (16.17.3.3) - Troubleshooting Digital Circuits and Test Equipment - Part D
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Probe Loading

Practice - Probe Loading

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is probe loading?

💡 Hint: Think about how the probe interacts with the circuit.

Question 2 Easy

Why is signal integrity important?

💡 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

💡 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

💡 Hint: Remember the purpose of SPICE in circuit simulation.

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

💡 Hint: Consider both theoretical simulations and practical measurements.

Challenge 2 Hard

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?

💡 Hint: Think about resonance and quality factor in high-frequency circuits.

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