I just bought a cheap function generator and have no test leads for it. I do have 2 pairs of oscilloscope probes with a 1X-10X switch on them. I am curious to know if I will get the same results with them?
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As long as they're set to 1x, Sure!
You will get some interesting attenuation when set to 10X, and perhaps some interesting signal distortion.
I use probes set to 1X on a signal generator pretty regularly.
answered Feb 26, 2011 at 0:48
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You can use it in 1x mode, but I wouldn't recommend depending on that.
Oscilloscope probes are expensive, and function generator leads are cheap. Get a set of leads, a BNC-binding post/banana plug adaptor, or just build some leads out of a BNC jack and some wire, and you'll be fine for the lower speeds that a cheap function generator can reach.
Besides, you're likely to want both oscilloscope probes and your function generator to be operational at the same time someday.
answered Feb 26, 2011 at 21:50