Need oscilloscope probes - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: AutogolazzoJr
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 25, 2018, 02:13:48 pm
content: Hey, I'm looking for a set of 4 200mhz oscilloscope probes that are cheap, but won't crap out on me. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

author: Ice-Tea
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 25, 2018, 04:01:48 pm
content: I have checked out a few Testec probes lately. Decent quality, decent cables, not too expensive.. Available though Farnell I believe..

author: joeqsmith
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 25, 2018, 05:33:22 pm
content: You could look at the Hantek PP150 probes for about $10/ea. The ones bought a few years ago are still holding up fine.https://youtu.be/buG-H_LZH0U

author: AutogolazzoJr
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 25, 2018, 06:07:20 pm
content: Those are 100mhz probes, not 200mhz.

author: joeqsmith
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 25, 2018, 06:25:02 pm
content: Quote from: AutogolazzoJr on February 25, 2018, 06:07:20 pmI take it you did not suffer through the video.

author: Candid
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 25, 2018, 07:50:03 pm
content: Whatever cheap is in your mind:http://probemaster.com/oscilloscope-probes/

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 25, 2018, 07:53:56 pm
content: Quote from: AutogolazzoJr on February 25, 2018, 02:13:48 pmSwitchables or fixed ?

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 25, 2018, 08:00:08 pm
content: Quote from: Ice-Tea on February 25, 2018, 04:01:48 pmI've been using Testec probes for decades. They work well but you have to consider these kind of probes are consumables. At some point they'll wear out (bad connection in the cable for example).

author: plazma
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 25, 2018, 08:40:15 pm
content: PMT 221A 250MHz probes. Costs about 50€. Good accessories. Sharp spring loaded tip. I use these at work.

author: TheSteve
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 25, 2018, 08:53:06 pm
content: What is your definition of cheap?

author: AutogolazzoJr
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 25, 2018, 09:40:28 pm
content: I'd say 80 bucks for 4.

author: Gandalf_Sr
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 25, 2018, 09:47:24 pm
content: I have 4 Agilent 10073C 10:1 passive 500 MHz probes like new with one set of probe accessories. I'll take $175 shipped - PM me if you're interested.

author: TheSteve
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 25, 2018, 09:59:14 pm
content: I was going to suggest the Tektronix TPP0200 probes but they are tough to get for 20 dollars each. They have the same look/feel as much more expensive probes and are very nice to use. Cheapest on ebay look to be about 25 USD each shipped on ebay. Again, they blow away no-name/cheapie probes in terms of quality and usage.

author: AutogolazzoJr
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 25, 2018, 10:01:11 pm
content: Sorry, no thanks

author: Gandalf_Sr
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 25, 2018, 10:09:49 pm
content: Quote from: AutogolazzoJr on February 25, 2018, 10:01:11 pmNo worries