LAB WM-1026

Ground lead inductance can cause signal distortion. Choosing the correct signal lead configuration is important.
Minimize Ground Lead Effects in Probes LAB-WM1026



General purpose high impedance passive probes have a ground lead
Summary
connection as a signal reference. The probes are usually made with a
Ground lead inductance can short wire that connects the probe head to the signal ground reference.
cause signal distortion. Since the short wire has inductance, some distortion may be caused to
Choosing the correct signal the signal, especially if it has a fast transition time. Because of this lead
lead configuration is important inductance, it is recommended to keep the length as short as possible.

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