Scope 10x probe voltage limit

[OutbackBob]

Hey guys,

Quick noob question, if my scope inputs are rated to 300V and I probe 32V with my probe set at 10x, will the magic smoke escape from my shinny new scope?

Thanks.

[tautech]

You scope will see only 3.2 V, yes the 10x that people talk of is confusing for learners, it really is a divide by 10 setting.
Be sure to set the channel input to match the probe for the on screen measurements to be accurate.

[tggzzz]

Note that the probe has voltage limits too, and those limits are a function of frequency. Check the actual specs for frequencies above 10MHz.