How Do I Verify That the Mixed Signal Oscilloscope Probe is Compensated Properly?

How Do I Verify That the Mixed Signal Oscilloscope Probe is Compensated Properly?

1. If you are using a switchable 1x/10x scope probe, set the oscilloscope probe slide switch to 10x.
2. Connect the oscilloscope probe to the compensation tabs noting which tab is signal and which is GND.
3. In the VirtualBench application, set the probe attenuation to 10x and look at the Mixed Signal Oscilloscope waveform. You should see a square wave. Use Auto Setup if necessary.
4. Using the adjustment tool (included in the VirtualBench oscilloscope probe kit), adjust the compensation screw that is in the housing of the oscilloscope probe until you see a perfectly square waveform without overshoot or undershoot.

Adjustment Tool

Your probe is now properly compensated.