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TLA7PG2 Pattern Generator Probes 071-1017-01 This document supports Tektronix Logic Analyz- er Family Software Version 4.1 and Tektronix Pat- tern Generator Software Version 1.3 and above. Warning The servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To avoid personal injury, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so.
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Tektronix, with shipping charges prepaid. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the Tektronix service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions. Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere. Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry. Provide Proper Ventilation. Refer to the manual’s installation instructions for details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation. TLA7PG2 Pattern Generator Probes Instruction Manual...
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Use Care When Servicing With Power On. Dangerous voltages or currents may exist in this product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and disconnect test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing components. To avoid electric shock, do not touch exposed connections. TLA7PG2 Pattern Generator Probes Instruction Manual...
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General Safety Summary viii TLA7PG2 Pattern Generator Probes Instruction Manual...
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Preface This document provides information on using and servicing the TLA7PG2 probes. Related Documentation In addition to these probe instructions, the following documentation is available for your Tektronix Logic Analyzer Family: H The TLA7PG2 Pattern Generator and Probes Service Manual provides service information for the pattern generator and pattern generator probes.
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This phone number is toll free in North America. After office hours, please leave a voice mail message. Outside North America, contact a Tektronix sales office or distributor; see the Tektronix web site for a list of offices. TLA7PG2 Pattern Generator Probes Instruction Manual...
Operating Basics This section provides a brief description of the TLA7PG2 probes and informa- tion on connecting the probes from the pattern generator module to the target system. Product Description The pattern generator probes provide multichannel signals to simulate signals in a test environment.
Probe Lead Sets and Cables Figure 1 shows a typical pattern generator probe with the lead sets and probe cable. The probe cable is included with the TLA7PG2 pattern generator module. Refer to Probe Connectors and Signal Names, beginning on page 7, for probe connector information.
Operating Basics Figure 2 shows the P6475 variable probe, lead sets and probe cable. The probe cable is included with the TLA7PG2 pattern generator module. Figure 2: P6475 variable probe, lead sets, power cord, and probe cable Connecting the Standard Probes...
3. Connect the P6475 as shown in Figure 2. The probe cable is reversible; either end can be connected to the P6475. 4. Connect the P6475 power cord. 5. Connect the probe to the pattern generator module on the logic analyzer. TLA7PG2 Pattern Generator Probes Instruction Manual...
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Follow the procedures below to power on and power off the P6475 variable probe: 1. Power on the DUT 2. Power on the P6475 3. Power on the TLA 1. Power off the TLA 2. Power off the P6475 3. Power off the DUT TLA7PG2 Pattern Generator Probes Instruction Manual...
Reference This section provides reference information and specifications for the TLA7PG2 probes. Probe Connectors and Signal Names P6470 and P6474 Pin Figure 3 shows the P6470 TTL/CMOS and P6474 LVCMOS pin assignments on Assignments the front panel. Figure 3: P6470 and P6474 output connector pin assignments P6471 Pin Assignments Figure 4 shows the P6471 ECL pin assignments on the front panel.
Refer to Table 1 for input and output names for each probe. Table 1: Inputs and outputs of pattern generator probes P6470 TTL/ P6472 PECL/ Characteristic CMOS P6471 ECL LVPECL P6473 LVDS P6474 LVCMOS P6475 Variable TLA7PG2 Pattern Generator Probes Instruction Manual...
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The logic level of the strobe output is the same as the data output. The output format of the strobe is RZ (return to zero). The pulse width is the same as the first or the second half of the clock cycle. The pulse can be TLA7PG2 Pattern Generator Probes Instruction Manual...
By using the CH6 Output Mode control, it is possible to output a wider or narrower pulse from the CH6 output connector. Figure 11 shows the CH6 and CH7 output pulse patterns when using the CH6 Output Mode control. TLA7PG2 Pattern Generator Probes Instruction Manual...
Figure 10: P6475 CH6 output example Figure 11 shows the various CH6 pulse patterns depending on which mode is setup from the CH6 Output Mode Setup menu. See the TLA7PG2 Online Help system for more information. TLA7PG2 Pattern Generator Probes Instruction Manual...
External Event Input. All of the probes have one or two event inputs. The pattern generator detects an event when the external event input is High (True). The external event input is Low (False) when no signal is detected or when the probe TLA7PG2 Pattern Generator Probes Instruction Manual...
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V of the output driver for the P6470 TTL/CMOS probe and the P6474 LVCMOS probe. The P6475 Variable probe input threshold level is adjustable within the range of –2.5 V to +2.5 V. TLA7PG2 Pattern Generator Probes Instruction Manual...
P6470, P6471, P6472, P6473, and P6474 probes. NOTE. There are no ventilation requirements for the standard probes. Figure 12: P6470, P6471, P6472, P6473 and P6474 probe dimensions TLA7PG2 Pattern Generator Probes Instruction Manual...
The P6470 comes standard with 75 W resistor packs. You can change the resistor packs to provide impedance matching for the target system. The P6470 provides 16 data outputs, 1 clock output, and 1 strobe output. Figure 14: P6470 input/output circuit TLA7PG2 Pattern Generator Probes Instruction Manual...
Figure 16 shows the input/output circuit for the P6472 PECL/LVPECL pattern generator probe. The P6472 provides PECL/LVPECL signals to the target system and contains 8 data outputs, 1 clock output, and 1 strobe output. Figure 16: P6472 input/output circuit TLA7PG2 Pattern Generator Probes Instruction Manual...
H The A terminal of the generator is negative with respect to the B terminal for a binary 1 or OFF state. H The A terminal of the generator is positive with respect to the B terminal for a binary 0 or ON state. Figure 17: Signaling sense TLA7PG2 Pattern Generator Probes Instruction Manual...
For more extensive checks, refer to the TLA7PG2 Pattern Generator and Probes Service Manual Inspection and Cleaning To maintain good electrical contact, keep the probes free of dirt, dust, and contaminants.
2. Release the cover latches by pushing the tip of a small flat-blade screwdriver into the cutouts on each side of the probe. Do not pry. 3. Remove the top cover. Figure 26: Removing the standard probe cover TLA7PG2 Pattern Generator Probes Instruction Manual...
015-A095-00 kit. Table 16: P6470 series termination resistors Part number Value NOTE. Be careful not to bend the resistor pack pins when installing the replace- ment resistors in sockets. Figure 27: P6470 series termination resistors TLA7PG2 Pattern Generator Probes Instruction Manual...
J300 pin locations as shown in Figure 29. Figure 29: P6472 PECL and LVPECL jumper position Fuses Refer to the TLA7PG2 Pattern Generator and Probes Service Manual for probe fuse ratings and characteristic information. Tektronix does not recommend the replacement of these fuses by the customer due to possible damage to the circuit boards.
H A complete description of the service required Seal the shipping carton with an industrial stapler or strapping tape. Mark the address of the Tektronix Service Center and your own return address on the shipping carton in two prominent locations.
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