Patent ID: 6704670
Filing Date: 2004-03-09
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
A system for wideband active probing of devices and circuits in operation, comprising:a probe amplifier unit that comprises probe amplifier circuitry; a first plurality of conductors electrically connected to said probe amplifier circuitry that comprises at least one power supply conductor and at least one signal transmission conductor; a signal monitoring apparatus configured to monitor electrical signals and in electrical communication with said probe amplifier circuitry through said first plurality of conductors; a second plurality of conductors electrically connected to said probe amplifier circuitry that comprises at least one signal transmission conductor; and a probing apparatus configured to probe electrical circuits and in electrical communication with said probe amplifier circuitry through said second plurality of conductors, said probing apparatus comprising a probe housing and first and second probe tips in electrical communication with said second plurality of conductors, wherein the spacing between the first and second probe tips is adjustable.