How long does it take for your 400mA multimeter fuse to blow at 600mA? Grab a chair and watch! The amazing unpredictability of fusing current ratings at low overloads. Forum: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-1377-the-amazing-unpredictability-of-fuses/ Podcast: Download
Read More »EEVblog #1368 – Active Oscilloscope Probes COMPARED (Part 2)
Part 2, this time looking at different types of active oscillocope probes. Single ended active FET probes, differential active FET probes, current clamp probes, high voltage differential probes, positional current probes, and EMC magnetic and electric field probes. 2MHz Current clamp probe: https://www.eevblog.com/product/cp2100b/ Active FET probe: https://amzn.to/3oq0Q8g EMC probe set: …
Read More »EEVblog #1367 – 5 Types of Oscilloscope Passive Probes COMPARED
Dave looks at the pros and cons of 5 different types of oscilloscope passive probes. Switchable x1/x10, Fixed x10, High voltage single ended, DIY Transmission line Z0 probe, and BNC to banana/croc leads. PART 1 of 2 200MHz 100M 100:1 HV probe: https://amzn.to/3onPj9w Cheap 100:1 HV probe: https://amzn.to/36fN0iM 8kV HV …
Read More »EEVblog #1355 – NEW Siglent SDS1104X-U $399 4CH Oscilloscope Teardown
Teradown of the new $399 Siglent SDS_1104X-U Four Channel oscilloscope. A cheaper alternative to the SDS1104X-E And what’s all this magnetic shielding stuff anyhow? Forum: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-1355-new-siglent-sds1104x-u-$399-4ch-oscilloscope-teardown/ Podcast: Download
Read More »EEVblog #1336 – DT71 LCR Tweezer Destructive Teardown + Lab Update
Destructive teardown o nthe Miniware DT71 LCR meter Tweezers Plus a lab move update. Forum: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-1336-dt71-lcr-tweezer-destructive-teardown-lab-update/ Podcast: Download
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