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A typical probe consists of a single wire test lead that has on one end a connector that fits the voltmeter and on the other end a rigid, tubular plastic section that comprises both a handle and probe body. The handle allows a person to hold and guide the probe without influencing the measurement (by becoming part of the electric circuit) or being exposed to dangerous voltages that might cause . Within the probe body, the wire is connected to a rigid, pointed metal tip that contacts the DUT. Some probes allow an to be attached to the tip, thus enabling the probe to be attached to the DUT so that it need not be held in place.
Test leads are usually made with finely stranded wire to keep them flexible, of wire gauges sufficient to conduct a few amperes of . The insulation is chosen to be both flexible and have a breakdown voltage higher than the voltmeter's maximum input voltage. The many fine strands and the thick insulation make the wire thicker than ordinary hookup wire.
Two probes are used together to measure voltage, current, and two-terminal components such as resistors and capacitors. When making DC measurements it is necessary to know which probe is positive and which is negative, so by convention the probes are colored red for positive and black for negative. Depending upon the accuracy required, they can be used with signal frequencies ranging from DC to a few .
When sensitive measurements must be made (e.g., very low voltages, or very low or very high resistances) shields, guards, and techniques such as four-terminal (using separate leads to carry the measuring current and to sense the voltage) are used.
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