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The secret is three entirely passive, relay-switched, O-pad attenuators: ×2, ×2, and ×2.5 in a | The secret is three entirely passive, [[miniature relays | relay-switched]], O-pad attenuators: ×2, ×2, and ×2.5 in a | ||
balanced transmission line environment. Stack them up (as you can do with matched pads) and you get | balanced transmission line environment. Stack them up (as you can do with matched pads) and you get | ||
all the combinations you need: ×1, ×2, ×2.5, ×4, ×5, and ×10. From 5 mV/Div to 20 V/Div, twelve | all the combinations you need: ×1, ×2, ×2.5, ×4, ×5, and ×10. From 5 mV/Div to 20 V/Div, twelve |