About the Tektronix P3010 100 MHz 10X Passive Probe w/ Tektronix 020213401 Accessories kit
The Tektronix P3010 is a high-performance passive oscilloscope probe engineered for professional electronics testing and measurement, offering a precise signal pathway for observing circuits up to 100 MHz. As a 10X attenuation probe, it reduces the input signal by a factor of ten, which serves two critical purposes: it extends the voltage measurement range of the oscilloscope and, more importantly, minimizes the probe's loading effect on the circuit under test. This high input impedance, typically 10 MOhms, combined with low capacitance, ensures that the probe does not significantly alter the behavior of sensitive or high-frequency circuits, allowing engineers to make accurate and reliable observations of true signal behavior in digital systems, power electronics, and communications devices.
The probe is constructed with durability and user safety in mind, featuring a ruggedized body designed to withstand the rigors of a lab or field service environment. Its accessories kit, often including items like a spring-loaded tip for surface-mount device (SMD) connections, an IC tip for probing integrated circuit legs, and a ground lead with multiple attachment options, provides the versatility needed for a wide array of probing challenges. The compensation adjustment mechanism allows the probe to be precisely matched to the specific input capacitance of the oscilloscope channel it is connected to, a crucial step that ensures optimal frequency response and accurate square wave representation, preventing measurement errors due to improper waveform shaping.
Designed for seamless integration with Tektronix and other major oscilloscope brands, the P3010 probe terminates in a standard BNC connector for a secure connection. The included accessories enhance its utility, offering solutions for probing tightly spaced pins, providing a stable ground connection to minimize noise, and ensuring repeatable contact. For any engineer or technician, proper probe selection and compensation are fundamental to valid oscilloscope measurements, and the Tektronix P3010 provides a trusted, industry-standard tool that prioritizes signal integrity, measurement accuracy, and operational flexibility across a broad spectrum of electronic diagnostic tasks.