Tektronix Oscilloscope Probe Resources

ABCs of Probes (pdf, 1.7M)
Probes are vital to oscilloscope measurements and critical to measurement quality. This 60-page primer from Tektronix explains everything you should know about probes – from the different types of probes and their benefits to advanced probing techniques and more.

Oscilloscope Accessories Selection Guide (pdf, 2.3M)
This 16-page guide from Tektronix contains valuable information to get the most from your oscilloscope. Oscilloscope/Probe Cross Reference, Passive Probes, Active Probes, Differential Probes & Differential Pre-amplifier, Current Probes, High-voltage & High-voltage Differential Probe, Connectors and Adapters, Optical-to-electrical Converters, Attenuators, Terminators and Cables, Instrument Carts/Rackmounts, and Probe Tip Accessories.

Probe Poster (pdf, 244K)
Measurement accuracy begins at the probe tip. To help you master the art of probing, Tektronix has consolidated the most common probing questions and pitfalls into this easy-to-print, 11x17 poster to post in your lab or workspace. Download your copy for helpful probing tips from how to choose the right probe, the impact of probe loading, considerations for power measurements and more.

Oscilloscope Probes Fact Sheet (pdf, 564K)
The right probes matched to your oscilloscopes.

Oscilloscope Current Probes Fact Sheet (pdf, 495K)

Differential/SMA Probes Fact Sheet (pdf, 488K)

Tektronix Interactive Oscilloscope Probe Advisor

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