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Tektronix TDP0500 Quick Start User Manual

500 mhz & 1 ghz high voltage differential probes
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TDP0500 & TDP1000
500 MHz & 1 GHz High Voltage Differential Probes
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Quick Start User Manual
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  • Page 1 TDP0500 & TDP1000 500 MHz & 1 GHz High Voltage Differential Probes Quick Start User Manual *P071197401* 071-1974-01...
  • Page 3 TDP0500 & TDP1000 500 MHz & 1 GHz High Voltage Differential Probes Quick Start User Manual www.tek.com 071-1974-01...
  • 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....................... . TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 8 Cleaning..........................Index TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 9: General Safety Summary

    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. TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 10 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. TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 11 General safety summary The following symbol(s) may appear on the product: TDP0500 & TDP1000 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). TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 13: Preface

    This manual describes the installation and operation of the TDP0500 and TDP1000 High Voltage Differential probes. 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.

  • 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 TDP0500 and TDP1000 High Voltage Differential probes enable you to make accurate differential measurements from DC to 500 MHz (TDP0500), or 1 GHz (TDP1000), using oscilloscopes featuring the new Tektronix TekVPI oscilloscope interface. Key features include:...

  • Page 16: Operating Considerations

    Nonoperating: +30 °C to +60 °C (+86 °F to +140 °F) 0-90% RH Altitude Operating: Up to 3000 meters (10,000 feet) Nonoperating: Up to 12192 meters (40,000 feet) Pollution Degree 2, Indoor use only TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 17 Operating considerations Figure 1: Voltage versus frequency derating curve TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 18: Installation

    The probe snaps when fully engaged. When you connect the probe, the host instrument reads information from the probe and identifies the probe type. 2. To disconnect, press the latch release button and pull away from the instrument. TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 19: Probe Controls And Indicators

    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. TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 20 Press the Bandwidth Limit button to select one of four limit values. The corresponding LED lights to indicate the selected bandwidth limit. When no LED is lit, the probe is operating at full bandwidth. TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 21 DC components. The DC reject mode also disables any capability of external offset adjustment. Press the button again to disable DC Reject and return to DC coupling. TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 22 Bandwidth Limit, can be controlled from both locations. 2. Use the touch-screen buttons on the instrument to set the probe parameters. 3. Press the probe Menu button again to close the Probe Control screen. TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 23: 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 TDP0500 & TDP1000 Probes Technical Reference Manual. Required equipment...
  • Page 24 KlipChips to connect the probe tip to the PROBE COMP terminals on the oscilloscope. 3. Press AUTOSET (or adjust the oscilloscope) to display the calibration waveform. A stable waveform indicates that your probe is functioning properly. TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 25: 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 9, Required equipment.) TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 26: 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. TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 27 Calibration 4. Connect the probe to the oscilloscope PROBE COMP connector. 5. From the Vertical menu, select Probe Cal. TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 28 6. When the Probe Setup screen appears, select Clear ProbeCal, and then select Calibrate Probe. The probe calibration routine begins. When the routine completes, a notifier appears. Close the notifier and begin using your probe. TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 29: 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 41, Probe grounding.) TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 30: Probe Input

    The differential-mode signal range is the maximum voltage difference between the (+) and (-) inputs that the probe can accept without distorting the signal. The distortion from a voltage that is too large can result in an invalid measurement. TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 31 Basic operation Figure 2: Dynamic and Offset Limitations, 4.25 V Range TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 32 Basic operation Figure 3: Dynamic and Offset Limitations, 42 V Range TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 33: Probe Offset And Autozero

    1. Press the Menu button on the probe to display the Probe Control screen on the oscilloscope. 2. Short the probe tips to ground. 3. Press the AutoZero button on the instrument to execute the AutoZero routine. TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 34 1. Use the vertical position control to set a zero reference level on the oscilloscope display. 2. Verify that the DC Reject LED on the probe is not lit (the oscilloscope coupling is set to DC). TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 35 NOTE. The probe has two linear operating ranges: ±4.25 V and ±42 V. The offset range is ±42 V for both operating ranges. TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 36: Applications

    Applications Applications The following example shows a simplified AC/DC circuit diagram that uses the TDP0500 or TDP1000 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 In this example, you want to minimize the power loss at the switching device to improve the efficiency of the power supply.
  • Page 37 3. Select the Power Device tab. 4. Select 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. TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 38 Applications 7. Select Switching Loss measurement. 8. Select Run to acquire data and display the results. (See Figure 5 on page 25.) TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 39 Applications Figure 5: Switching loss results display TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 40: 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 qty. 2 TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 41 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: 016-1890-XX qty. 8 TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 42 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 qty. 5 TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 43 500 MHz. 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 qty. 1 3 inch: 196-3505-XX qty. 1 TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 44 1. Push the adapter into the probe until it is seated. 2. Connect the adapter to your circuit or to another adapter, such as the SMT KlipChip. Two adapters are included with the probe. Reorder Tektronix part number: 196-3434-XX qty. 1 TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 45 3. If necessary, bend the flexible sleeve of the KlipChip up to a 35 ° angle to reduce stress on the connection. Three adapters are included with the probe. Reorder Tektronix part numbers: 206-0364-XX qty. 1 SMG50 qty. 20 TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 46 When selecting the grounding connection, maintain as short a ground path as possible. (See page 41, Probe grounding.) Two ground leads are included with the probe. Reorder Tektronix part number: 196-3437-10 qty. 2 TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 47 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 qty. 5 colored pairs TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 48 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 TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 49: 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 qty. 4 TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 50 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 qty. 4 TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 51 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 qty. 4 TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 52 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 TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 53 It 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 TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 54: Options

    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 TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 55: 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. TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 56: 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. TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 57: Maintenance

    Host instrument firmware Some instruments may require a firmware upgrade to support full functionality of the TDP0500 and TDP1000 probes. Instruments with lower version firmware may not display all probe controls and indicators on screen, and in some cases may require you to power-cycle the instrument to restore normal instrument operation.

  • Page 58: 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. TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 59: Index

    DC Reject, 7 Applications, 22 Menu, 8 Ground lead AutoZero, 19 Range, 5 3” lead, 32 Probe controls and indicators, 5 inductance, 42 Probe head, 15 selecting length, 41 Calibration, 11 spring-loaded pin, 38 TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 60 Index Returning the probe, viii Signal path compensation, 12 Range LED, 43 Related documentation, vii Replacement parts, 44 Safety Summary, iii TekVPI, 4 TDP0500 & TDP1000 Quick Start User Manual...

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