A signal generator is a handy bit of kit and with the right components, it’s pretty easy to build one. Fabricating a proper signal generator probe is another matter entirely. [Frank]’s DIY signal ...

Modern power supplies are edging upward in operational frequency. The benefits include a reduction in size and weight, plus an increase in energy density. For these designs, engineers are migrating to ...

If you do any work with high-speed signals, you quickly realize that probing is an art unto itself. Just having a fast oscilloscope isn’t enough; you’ve got to have probes fast enough to handle the ...

Oscilloscopes require probes to work, and probes are not all the same. There's a wide variety with versions designed for specific tasks and applications. This ...

The problem with oscilloscopes is that they cost a lot of money. Even on Ebay you’re looking at $400-plus, which is a shame as these things are essential for real electronics hacking, and fun to play ...

A digital oscilloscope is one of the most essential pieces of equipment for high school electrical and electronic labs. As useful and popular as it is for high schoolers, the cost of an oscilloscope ...