Appendix D: Probe Basics
P3010 High-Frequency Compensation
The P3010 high-frequency compensation should seldom require
adjustment. However, your probe may require high-frequ ency
adjustment if either of the following are true:
The probe has high-frequency aberrations
The probe does not perform at the rated bandwidth
To perform the high-frequency compensation adjustment, you will need
a signal source that has all of the following characteristics:
Square-wave output at 1 MHz
Fast rise output with rise time less than 1 ns
Output properly terminated
Connect the P3010 to the signal source to display a 1 MHz test signal
on your oscilloscope. Use th e BNC-to-probe tip adap ter (013-0277-00)
to make the co
nnection. The oscilloscope should display a waveform
similar to the one shown next.
Adjust trim mer H until the waveform is flat on top and has a square
leadi
ng edge.
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