Multifunctional oscilloscope probe incorporates required electronic components so that any one of three desired functions /direct, demodulation, or low capitance/ can be switched into the oscilloscope. The probe obviates the need for the three seperate oscilloscope probes previously used in checking electronic equipment

Stringer, E. J.

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May 1969	 Brief 69-10129 
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Concept for a Multifunctional Oscilloscope Probe 
PROBE- ASSEMBLY
DEMODULATOR 
LOW CAPACITY
=1^1 
DIRECT 
PROBE FUNCTION SCHEMATICS 
Separate probes have been generally required to pro-
vide particular functional inputs to a standard oscil-
loscope used in checking electronic circuitry. In using 
such probes, time is lost whenever a probe must be 
disconnected from the oscilloscope and replaced with 
a probe to match the desired function. 
A design has been conceived to provide a single 
probe incorporating required electronic components 
so that any one of three desired functions (direct, de-
modulation, or low capacitance) can be switched into 
the oscilloscope. The proposed probe would obviate 
the need for three separate oscilloscope probes that
have been used in checking radios, television sets, 
and other electronic equipment. 
Notes: 
1. This device has been only in the conceptual de-
sign stage. Neither a model nor a prototype has 
been built as of the date of this Tech Brief. 
2. Inquiries concerning suggested design details of 
the probe may be obtained from: 
Technology Utilization Officer 
Marshall Space Flight Center 
Huntsville, Alabama 35812 
Reference: 969-10129 
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Patent status: 
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Source: E. J. Stringer [] 
of North American Rockwell Corp.
under contract to
Marshall Space Flight Center 
(M FS- 16390)
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