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Active Probes contain an amplification element like a FET or a tube right at the tip of the probe. This allows to eliminate cable loading and create higher input impedances, most useful for higher frequency probing.  
Active Probes contain an active element like a FET or a tube right at the tip of the probe. This allows to eliminate cable loading and create higher input impedances, most useful for high frequency probing.  


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Revision as of 17:59, 8 April 2020

Active Probes contain an active element like a FET or a tube right at the tip of the probe. This allows to eliminate cable loading and create higher input impedances, most useful for high frequency probing.

Specification Summary
Model Attenuation Length Input Loading Bandwidth
GHz
Max. Voltage Output
Impedance
Power Source Readout
pin
R / MΩ C / pF
P6032 10x 6ft. 10 3.6 0.85 1.5 V 50 Ω 4-pin 1S1 type N
20x 2.6 3 V
50x 3 7.5 V
100x 1.5 15 V
200x 1.4 30 V
500x 1.3 75 V
1000x 1.3 150 V
P6201 100x 6ft. 1 1.5 1.1 200 V 50 Ω 7000 Series Lemo Y
10x 1 1.5 1.1 200 V
1x 0.1 3 1.1 100 V
P6202A 100x 2m 10 2 0.5 200 V 50 Ω 7000 Series Lemo Y
10x 10 2 0.5 200 V
P6204 10x 1.5m 10 1.9 1 40 V 50 Ω Tekprobe BNC connector Y