Input Impedance - High or Low Resistance?

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In summary, input impedance is a measure of resistance in a circuit that affects the flow of current and voltage. It is important in determining the performance and stability of a circuit. A high input impedance is typically above 1 megohm and is seen in circuits that require a strong and accurate input signal. A low input impedance is typically below 1 kilohm and is seen in circuits that require a larger amount of current. The input impedance can be determined by measuring voltage and current or through circuit analysis techniques.
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I am working on a physics lab and wonder if an input impendece of +/-10V input 1M (for a voltage probe) is high resistance or low resistance.

Can anyone help?
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physicsalex,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Test_probe

A 1M probe is fairly "standard" as far as oscilloscopes go. A "10X" probe typically is 10M. There are also "Low Impedance Probes" for high frequency signals. The above article will define them for you, but, in general, 1M is the most common.

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Related to Input Impedance - High or Low Resistance?

1. What is input impedance?

Input impedance is a measure of the amount of resistance a circuit presents to a signal being inputted into it. It is typically measured in ohms and is important in determining the overall performance and behavior of a circuit.

2. Why is input impedance important?

Input impedance is important because it affects the flow of current and voltage in a circuit. A high input impedance means that very little current will be drawn from the source, while a low input impedance means that more current will be drawn. This can impact the accuracy and stability of the circuit's output.

3. What is considered a high input impedance?

A high input impedance is typically anything above 1 megohm (1 million ohms). This is often seen in amplifiers and other circuits that require a strong and accurate input signal without drawing too much current.

4. What is considered a low input impedance?

A low input impedance is typically anything below 1 kilohm (1,000 ohms). This is often seen in circuits that require a larger amount of current to function properly, such as power supplies or motor control circuits.

5. How do I determine the input impedance of a circuit?

The input impedance of a circuit can be determined by measuring the voltage and current at the input and using Ohm's law (V=IR) to calculate the resistance. It can also be determined through circuit analysis techniques such as Thevenin's theorem or by consulting the circuit's datasheet or specifications.

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