Conrad_Turbo
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I have a chance to borrow a Tek TDS1000B o-scope and it comes with two 10x probes. I have a microprocessor that is driving a mosfet which is running an automotive coil. I found this online, but wasn't sure if I could hook up the o-scope with a 10x probe to the high voltage side of the coil? If not, how do I measure the resonance of the coil? I want to maximize the voltage output with the least amount of energy.
This is the tutorial I found online (looking at page 6 in particular):
https://www.electro-tech-online.com/custompdfs/2010/01/E1b_3b.pdf
I know the tutorial says you can connect a 10x probe...but will I be able to with my o-scope and with the coil running off 12v and putting out thousands of volts on the 2ndary side? I just don't want to do any damage to the o-scope or the probes. Any input you can give would be greatly appreciated!
This is the tutorial I found online (looking at page 6 in particular):
https://www.electro-tech-online.com/custompdfs/2010/01/E1b_3b.pdf
I know the tutorial says you can connect a 10x probe...but will I be able to with my o-scope and with the coil running off 12v and putting out thousands of volts on the 2ndary side? I just don't want to do any damage to the o-scope or the probes. Any input you can give would be greatly appreciated!