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Passive probe compensation – Teledyne LeCroy WavePro 7 Zi_Zi-A User Manual

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attenuating the signal. This is why active probes are used in high
frequency applications. Passive probes also measure voltage in
reference to ground.

High Voltage Probes - These are active, single-ended probes
designed to safely measure high voltages. They measure the voltage
in reference to ground.

Passive Probe Compensation

Passive probes must be compensated to flatten overshoot. This is
accomplished by means of a trimmer at the connector end of the probe.

1. Attach the connector end of your passive probe to any channel.

2. Connect the probe end to the CAL output connector at the front of

the oscilloscope. Ground the probe.

3. Adjust the trim pot at the connector end of the probe until the

square wave is as flat as possible.