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Tektronix TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual

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TDP1500
1.5 GHz Differential Probe
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Quick Start User Manual
*P071220901*
071-2209-01

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  • Page 1 TDP1500 1.5 GHz Differential Probe Quick Start User Manual *P071220901* 071-2209-01...
  • Page 3 TDP1500 1.5 GHz Differential Probe Quick Start User Manual www.tek.com 071-2209-01...
  • Page 4 Copyright © Tektronix. All rights reserved. Licensed software products are owned by Tektronix or its subsidiaries or suppliers, and are protected by national copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published material.
  • Page 5 Warranty Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If any such product proves defective during this warranty period, Tektronix, at its option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Probe head assembly....................... . TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 8 Care and cleaning ........................Index TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 9: General Safety Summary

    Do not operate without covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed. Do not operate with suspected failures. If you suspect that there is damage to this product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel. TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 10 These terms may appear on the product: DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the marking. WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the marking. CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product. TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 11 General safety summary The following symbol(s) may appear on the product: TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 12: Environmental Considerations

    This symbol indicates that this product complies with the applicable European Union requirements according to Directives 2012/19/EU and 2006/66/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and batteries. For information about recycling options, check the Tektronix Web site (www.tek.com/productrecycling). TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 13: Preface

    Preface Preface This manual describes the installation and operation of the TDP1500 Differential probe. Basic probe operations and concepts are presented in this manual. You can also check the Tektronix Web site for this document and other related information. Documentation...

  • Page 14: Returning The Probe For Servicing

    Preface Returning the probe for servicing If your probe requires servicing, you must return the probe to Tektronix. If the original packaging is unfit for use or not available, use the following packaging guidelines: Preparation for Shipment 1. Use a corrugated cardboard shipping...

  • Page 15: Key Features

    Key features Key features The TDP1500 Differential probe enables you to make accurate differential measurements from DC to 1.5 GHz using oscilloscopes featuring the new Tektronix TekVPI oscilloscope interface. Key features include: DC to 1.5 GHz bandwidth Selectable 850 mV/8.5 V range (1X/10X gain) 200 kΩ...

  • Page 16: Operating Considerations

    Operating: up to +40 °C (+104 °F) 5-90% RH Nonoperating: up to +60 °C (+140 °F) 5-90% RH Altitude Operating: Up to 3000 meters (10,000 feet) Nonoperating: Up to 15230 meters (50,000 feet) Pollution Degree 2, Indoor use only TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 17: Installation

    NOTE. Your TekVPI instrument may require a firmware upgrade to support full functionality of the TDP1500 probe. Before you connect the probe, check the version requirements. (See page 41, Host instrument firmware.) 1. Slide the probe into the TekVPI receptacle.

  • Page 18: Probe Controls And Indicators

    This indicates that the probe is in normal operating mode. If the Status LED glows red, a fault may exist. (See page 41, Error condition.) TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 19 If none of the Range LEDs are lit, the instrument may have detected an error condition. Disconnect and reconnect the probe to clear the error. TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 20 3. Press the probe Menu button again to close the Probe Control screen. If the probe Menu button does not bring NOTE. up or remove the Menu on the oscilloscope, check for oscilloscope firmware updates. TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 21: Functional Check

    Functional check Use the following procedure to check that your probe is functioning properly. If you want to verify that your probe meets the warranted specifications, refer to the Performance Verification procedures in the TDP1500 Probe Technical Reference Manual. Required equipment...
  • Page 22 Test Tips to connect the probe tip to the PROBE COMP terminals on the oscilloscope. 3. Press AUTOSET (or adjust the oscilloscope) to display the compensation waveform. A stable waveform indicates that your probe is functioning properly. TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 23: Calibration

    The equipment must be warmed up for 20 minutes, and the calibration status of the host instrument must be pass. Required equipment The required equipment for calibration is the same as for the functional check. (See page 7, Required equipment.) TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 24: Test Procedure

    3. If the Instrument Calibration Status is not pass, run the Signal Path Compensation routine: Disconnect all probes and signal sources from the oscilloscope, and select Calibrate. When Pass displays in the status box, proceed to the next step. TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 25 Calibration 4. Connect the probe to the oscilloscope PROBE COMP connector. 5. From the Vertical menu, select Probe Cal. TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 26 PROBE COMP connectors on the oscilloscope. Verify that the selected channel on the left side of the Probe Setup menu matches the channel that the probe is plugged into. TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 27: Basic Operation

    2. The ground socket provides a short ground path for ground connections. Most differential measurements do not require a ground connection, however. More information on the ground connection is available. (See page 39, Probe grounding.) TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 28: Probe Input

    With low amplitude differential input signals, the common-mode input range is nearly equal to the operating voltage input range. Higher amplitude differential voltages cause the common-mode input range to be reduced. TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 29 Basic operation Figure 1: Input voltage limits with no DC offset, 0.85 V Range TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 30 Basic operation Figure 2: Input voltage limits with no DC offset, 8.5 V Range TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 31: Probe Offset

    Offset NOTE. See your oscilloscope manual for specific instructions on using the offset control. 1. To set the probe offset, use the vertical position control to set a zero reference level on the oscilloscope display. TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 32 NOTE. The probe has two linear operating ranges: ±0.85 V and ±8.5 V. The offset range is ±7 V for both operating ranges. TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 33: Applications

    Applications Applications The following example shows a simplified AC/DC circuit diagram that uses the TDP1500 probe and a DPO7000 oscilloscope. The oscilloscope is loaded with the DPOPWR power measurement software application to solve a typical test problem. Measure switching loss Measure the power loss at the switching device.
  • Page 34 3. Select the Power Device tab. 4. Select the Switching Loss option and press the Configure button. 5. In the Source Configuration Panel, set the appropriate I-Probe Settings. 6. Select the Deskew button to deskew probes and channels. TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 35 Applications 7. Select the Switching Loss measurement. 8. Select Run to acquire data and display the results. (See Figure 4 on page 21.) Figure 4: Switching loss results display TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 36 Measure signal quality In this example, you want to use the TDP1500 probe to check the high-speed signal quality of a USB2 device. With the help of a TDSUSB test fixture and a DPO7000 oscilloscope loaded with TDSUSB measurement software, you can easily evaluate the performance of USB2 devices.
  • Page 37 4. Check the oscilloscope to verify that the test packets are being transmitted. 5. Start the TDSUSB application on the oscilloscope. 6. Click OK in the USB Application dialog box. 7. Select Run to acquire data and display the results as shown. TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 38: Accessories And Options

    1. Connect the Tip Saver to the probe. 2. Connect the probe tip accessory that you want to use. Two Tip Savers are included with the probe. Reorder Tektronix part number: 016-1781-XX quantity 2 TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 39 1. Push the tip into the socket until it is seated. You can use either end of the tip. Do not force the tip. 2. Probe your circuit. Eight probe tips are included with the probe. Reorder Tektronix part number: 016-1891-XX quantity 8 TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 40 Do not force the tip. 2. Adjust the spacing between the pins to suit your needs. 3. Probe your circuit. Two adapters are included with the probe. Reorder Tektronix part number: 016-1780-XX quantity 5 TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 41 1 GHz. 1. Solder the leads to the two test points. 2. Connect the adapter to the probe. Reorder Tektronix part numbers: 1 inch: 196-3504-XX quantity 1 3 inch: 196-3505-XX quantity 1 TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 42 1. Push the adapter into the probe until it is seated. 2. Connect the adapter to your circuit or to another accessory, such as the MicroCKT Test Tip. Two adapters are included with the probe. Reorder Tektronix part number: 196-3434-XX quantity 1 TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 43 2. Turn the tip body to allow better probe orientation. 3. If necessary, you can slightly bend the tip sleeve to reduce stress on the connection. Three tips are included with the probe. Reorder Tektronix part number: 206-0569-XX quantity 1 TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 44 When selecting the grounding connection, maintain as short a ground path as possible. (See page 39, Probe grounding.) Two ground leads are included with the probe. Reorder Tektronix part number: 196-3437-10 quantity 2 TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 45 2. Connect the probe to the channel that matches the color of the band. Five colored pairs are included with the probe. Reorder Tektronix part number: 016-1315-XX quantity 5 colored pairs TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 46 1. Place the probe, accessories, and manual in the carrying case. 2. Close the carrying case to transport the accessories to another location or for storage. Reorder Tektronix part number: 016-1952-XX TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 47: Optional Accessories

    Y-Lead Adapter or Ground wires. 1. Push the IC Micro-Grabber onto the wire lead. 2. Press the lever to open the contacts. 3. Attach the IC Micro-Grabber to your circuit. Order Tektronix part number: SMK4 quantity 4 TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 48 Do not force the adapter. Also, be careful not to injure yourself on the sharp points. 2. Adjust the spacing between the pins to suit your needs. 3. Probe your circuit. Order Tektronix part number: 016-1786-XX quantity 4 TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 49 1. Push the adapter into the probe tips until it is seated. 2. Touch the adapter to your integrated circuit leads. One side of the adapter pins are insulated to prevent short-circuiting to adjacent pins. Order Tektronix part number: 016-1785-XX quantity 4 TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 50 Use this adapter for the performance verification tests. The adapter provides connections for signal sources, terminations, and probe test points. Instructions for use are included in the performance verification procedures. Order Tektronix part number: 067-1734-XX TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 51 To verify probe performance, you must use the calibration fixture. The fixture provides an SMA connector in the probe signal path for internal probe measurements. Instructions for use are included in the performance verification procedures. Order Tektronix part number: 067-1701-XX TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 52: Options

    Option D5. Calibration data report, 5 years (with Option C5) Option R3. Repair service 3 years Option R5. Repair service 5 years Manual options Option L0. English language instruction manual Option L5. Japanese language instruction manual Option L7. Simplified Chinese language instruction manual TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 53: Probing Principles

    To avoid damaging the circuitry CAUTION. under test, connect the probe ground (common) to a ground-reference point only. See the technical reference manual on the CD for more information. TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 54: Input Impedance And Probe Loading

    The lower the impedance of the probe relative to that of the source, the more the probe loads the circuit under test and reduces the signal amplitude. TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 55: Maintenance

    This section contains maintenance and support information for your probe. Host instrument firmware If some of the LEDs or features do not appear to function correctly, first go to www.tektronix.com/probe-support to check for probe/oscilloscope compatibility and to download the latest oscilloscope firmware. Read the release notes and other information associated with the firmware upgrades to learn about any anomalies that may exist with your probe/oscilloscope combination when...

  • Page 56: Replacement Parts

    75% isopropyl alcohol solution. A swab is useful for cleaning narrow spaces on the probe. Use only enough solution to dampen the swab or cloth. Do not use abrasive compounds on any part of the probe. TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 57: Index

    Frequency derating graph, 2 Y-lead, 28 Functional check, 7 Applications, 19 Probe controls AutoZero, 17 Menu, 6 Ground lead Range, 5 3” lead, 30 Probe controls and indicators, 4 Calibration, 9 inductance, 40 Probe head, 13 TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 58 Index Returning the probe, viii Signal path compensation, 10 Range LED, 41 Related documentation, vii Replacement parts, 42 Safety Summary, iii TekVPI, 3 TDP1500 Quick Start User Manual...

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