Selecting the Correct CRO Probe
The goal is to measure a 250V DC voltage using a Cathode Ray Oscilloscope (CRO) which has a maximum input voltage limit of 30V. We need to find the lowest probe attenuation factor that safely brings the measurement within the CRO's limit.
Probe Attenuation Explained
Probes with an attenuation factor (like 1X, 10X) reduce the voltage reaching the CRO input. A probe marked 'NX' reduces the voltage by a factor of N. The voltage displayed on the CRO will be the actual voltage divided by the probe factor.
Calculating Required Attenuation
The maximum voltage the CRO can safely handle is 30V. The actual voltage to be measured is 250V DC.
- 1X Probe: Displays \(250V \div 1 = 250V\). This exceeds the 30V limit.
- 10X Probe: Displays \(250V \div 10 = 25V\). This is within the 30V limit.
- 100X Probe: Displays \(250V \div 100 = 2.5V\). This is within the 30V limit.
- 1000X Probe: Displays \(250V \div 1000 = 0.25V\). This is within the 30V limit.
Determining the Lowest Suitable Probe
The probes that allow measurement within the CRO's limit are 10X, 100X, and 1000X. The question asks for the lowest scale probe suitable. Comparing the suitable options (10X, 100X, 1000X), the lowest attenuation factor is 10X.
Therefore, the lowest scale probe suitable for measuring 250V DC using a CRO with an input limit of 30V is the 10X probe.
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Important Questions from Cathode Ray Oscilloscope
Lissajous pattern obtained on CRO is used to determine
In a Cathode Ray Tube, the source of emission of electrons is:
The function of a trigger level knob on a CRO is:
When two equal voltages of equal frequency but with a phase shift (not equal to 0°C or 90°) are applied to a CRO, we obtain :
- The input impedance of CRO is nearly:
