HP 10432A Miniature Passive Probe 10:1 BNC 10MΩ 7.5pF w/ Accessories

HP 10432A Miniature Passive Probe 10:1 BNC 10MΩ 7.5pF w/ Accessories

The Hewlett-Packard 10432A is a miniature 10:1 passive oscilloscope probe designed for use with oscilloscopes having 1MΩ // 10–16pF inputs. Its compact compensator body connects via a standard BNC connector, and the probe divides the input signal 10:1 to extend the effective measurement range while minimizing circuit loading. The probe is made in the U.S.A. and is well suited for general-purpose bench and field measurements on HP and compatible oscilloscopes.

Specifications & What's Included

• Model: HP (Hewlett-Packard) 10432A
• Type: Miniature Passive Probe
• Probe ratio: 10:1
• Probe impedance: 10MΩ // 7.5pF
• Compatible oscilloscope input: 1MΩ // 10–16pF
• Oscilloscope connector: BNC (male)
• Country of manufacture: U.S.A. (per label)
• Includes: probe with gray coaxial cable and black probe barrel/tip
• Includes: short ground lead with right-angle connector and alligator clip
• Includes: black probe positioner / circuit board clip
• Includes: sealed accessory bag with color-coded tip caps, replacement probe tips, ground springs, and hook tips
• Includes: original HP 10432A Miniature Passive Probes operating notes

Applications

The HP 10432A is a general-purpose passive probe designed for use with HP oscilloscopes and any compatible instrument with a standard 1MΩ // 10–16pF BNC input. The 10:1 attenuation ratio reduces circuit loading and extends the usable voltage range, making it appropriate for a wide variety of signal integrity and circuit debugging tasks in electronics labs, R&D benches, and service environments. Passive probes of this type were a staple accessory for HP's broad line of oscilloscopes from the 1970s through the 1990s and remain compatible with many modern benchtop oscilloscopes that use the same standard 1MΩ BNC input. The compact miniature form factor is particularly useful where space at the probe point is limited. The included accessories — hook tips, ground springs, and a probe positioner — support a range of attachment and hands-free measurement setups.