Hello,
when the impedance of the circuit you're examinating is low enough (say 10 =
kohm), do you
usually use the 1x or 10x probe mode?

I've always used 10x, like gluing the switch, as it had more voltage headro=
om and loaded the
circuit less, but now I begin to feel stupid that I did it. I reckon I shou=
ld use 10x only
where it's necessary: the need for probe compensation, extra noise picked u=
p.. is this
worth for having more (often not necessary) voltage headroom, or for loadin=
g with 1 Mohm
instead of 10 Mohm?

I'm glad I didn't really glue that 1x / 10x switch, now that I need to swit=
ch the switch. :D

I'm thinking to use 1x now as much as possibile, except (of course) ONLY wh=
en the voltage
would go too up or when the impedance of the circuit under exam is really h=
igh.

Comments? Am I more fool now or before? :P

NOTE: of course I am self-taught, I ain't a student (I don't even have the =
age for it), but
you probably already noticed that I don't have a master nor a degree in ele=
ctronics. :o

Cheers,
Mario

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