Comparison of ScanEM-EC
and the "industry-standard" E-Field Probes
As seen, the output of the passive probes is
not only uneven, but also lacks sensitivity at lower frequencies
(below 250MHz). A typical preamplifier will not compensate for
the frequency response and will just amplify the noise. Should
the device under test generate fundamental frequency and its
harmonics, the visible ratio between them will be distorted
and will let you believe that the output at lower frequencies
is much lower than it actually is.