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Adjustable low inductance probe

US4923407A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 2, 1989
Grant dateMay 8, 1990
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R11/18
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A low inductance probe contains a signal probe shaft having a signal probe point and an adjacent ground conductor or conductive shield for placing on the circuit location which is desired to be measured, a ground probe arm having a ground probe point for placing on a convenient ground location. The ground probe arm is attached to the signal probe shaft by means of a hinge which enable the ground probe arm to rotate between zero and approximately 135 degrees in a compass like fashion. The ground conductor of the signal probe shaft and the ground probe point of the ground probe arm are electrically connected by means of a low inductance ground lead consisting of a monolithic, flexible strand of conductive foil.

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