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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.
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Tektronix, shipping charges prepaid, and with a copy of customer proof of purchase. 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.
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Measuring an RF Signal with a P7000 Series Probe ..Measuring a PCI Express signal with a P7000 probe ..P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
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....Figure 23: RT-Eye application ......P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
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Table of Contents P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
Failures. If you suspect there is damage to this product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel. Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions. Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere. Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry. P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
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CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property. Symbols on the Product. The following symbol may appear on the product: CAUTION Refer to Manual P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
All documents listed below are located on the Documentation CD that came with your product. You can also access the Tektronix Web site (see next page) for these documents. Conventions Used in this Manual The following icon is used throughout this manual to indicate a step sequence.
This product has been classified as Monitoring and Control equipment, and is outside the scope of the 2002/95/EC RoHS Directive. This product is known to contain lead, cadmium, mercury, and hexavalent chromium. P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual viii...
Getting Started Key Features The P7313, P7380, and P7360 differential probes can help you probe in tight places while preserving high bandwidth and improving connectivity with low loading. Key features include: H Bandwidth>12.5 GHz (typical) P7313 >8.0 GHz (typical) P7380 >6.0 GHz (typical) P7360...
A swab is useful to clean 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. P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
The probe snaps into the receptacle when fully engaged. Latch button Figure 1: Connect TekConnect to instrument When the probe is connected, the host instrument reads information from the probe, identifies the device, and powers on the appropriate P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
To connect a Tip-Clip assembly to your probe, refer to Installing a Tip-Clip assembly on page 7, Connecting to a Circuit Board on page 14, and the Accessory section on page 33. P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
Figure 3: Equipment used for the functional check CAUTION. To avoid ESD damage to the probe, always use an antistatic wrist strap (provided with your probe), and work at a static-approved workstation when you handle the probe. P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
(F) adapter) to the oscilloscope Probe Compensation connector. See Figure 4. Optional: Use a Velcro strap to stabilize the probe when taking measurements. Figure 4: Connect to the probe for functional check P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
Tip-Clip assembly click past a ridge on the probe tip when it is properly seated. See Figure 5. b. Check that the Tip-Clip housing seats flush against the probe-tip contacts. Probe-tip contacts Figure 5: Installing a Tip-Clip assembly P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
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P7380 Probe set at 25X Attenuation TDS6604 TDS7704 Signal amplitude 400 mV p-p 1.0 V p-p 1.8 V --500 mV P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
10. Adjust the PROBE OFFSET between +4 V and - - 3 V. The displayed waveform will vary between approximately +3 V and - - 4 V. 11. Disconnect the shorting (- - ) Minigrabber. P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
When the Signal Path compensation test status is pass, run the following probe calibration routine: 3. Connect the probe to one of the oscilloscope channels, and set the oscilloscope to display the channel. Allow the probe to warm up for 20 minutes. P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
6. When the Probe Cal dialog box appears, select Clear Probe Cal, and then select Calibrate Probe. The probe calibration routine runs, optimizing the probe to the oscilloscope for both probe attenuation settings. 7. After a successful Probe Cal, the screen displays pass. P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
Tip-Clip Ejector click past a ridge on the probe tip and the Tip-Clip assembly will loosen. See Figure 8. 2. Remove the Tip-Clip assembly. Tip-Clip Ejector Tip-Clip assembly Figure 8: Removing a Tip-Clip assembly P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
4. Place the Tip-Clip Ejector into the slot on the back of the probe tip. The Tip-Clip Ejector slides easily in this slot when placed correctly. Tip-Clip Ejector Figure 9: Attaching a Tip-Clip Ejector P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
H Use a fixtured adapter for hands-free probing. H Use the Square Pin Tip-Clip assembly to probe a pair of square pins. Figure 10: Soldered Tip-Clip assemblies P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
Tip-Clip assembly to the tape. See Figure 11. Wait a moment for the adhesive to set. Oscilloscopes with a TekConnect Interface Tip-Clip Tape Velcro strap and dot Circuit under test Figure 11: Connect to a circuit board P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
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Tip-Clip assemblies attached to your circuit while you take measurements, depending on the sensitivity of your circuit to loading. Tip-Clip loading of the circuit under test is minimum when the probe is attached to the Tip-Clip. P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
Figure 12: TDS/CSA8X00 Series Sampling oscilloscope NOTE. For proper operation, the 80A03 firmware must be version 2.0 or above. The firmware version label is on the rear panel of the 80A03 instrument. P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
The attachment wires can be bent symmetrically to vary the interconnect spacing. Care must be used when soldering a HBW Tip-Clip to a circuit under test to avoid inadvertently desoldering either the attachment wires or the damping resistor. P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
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Carefully pre-trimming the Tip-Clip wire may also help reduce the required soldering iron dwell time for the wire attachment to the circuit. P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
Tip-Clip assembly, rotate the lever arms three or four times. For Variable Spacing Tip-Clip assembly specifications, refer to the technical reference on your documentation CD or Tektronix Web site. You can store the Variable Spacing Tip-Clip assembly in the plastic accessory box.
Seat the probe tip on the metal pin in the nose of the lower housing. Slots (two pins per slot, use either side of the probe) Lower housing Elastomeric pads Figure 15: Assembling the handheld adapter P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
Figure 15) provide a balanced cushioning for the probe tip, unless too much pressure is applied to the probe tip. This balanced cushioning of the probe tip helps make the connections to the two interconnect points of a differential measurement easier. P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
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2. Slide the top housing back from the probe tip, and then separate and remove the probe housing halves. You can store the Handheld Adapter in the probe case that shipped with the probe. P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
Square pins are not recommended for signals faster than 100 ps or 3 GHz. Oscilloscopes with a TekConnect Interface Velcro strap and dot Circuit under test Figure 17: Square Pin Tip-Clip assembly P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
Fixtured probing can be used with the Handheld Adapter and Variable Spacing Tip-Clip assembly to make non-soldered, hands-free connections to a circuit under test. Fixtured probing can also be used to reduce the strain on the probe with solder-in probing connections. P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
Notched edge (key) Flex strip Notched edge Tip-Clip (key) housing Elastomeric Pin notch backing buttons (key) Push down and pull back on the flex strip Figure 19: Reinstalling the flex strip P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
HBW Tip-Clips. The kit also includes both replacement 8 mil wire and 4 mil wire, which is used with smaller circuit board traces and vias. P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
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Operating Basics P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
CD- - ROM. Standard Accessories The following standard accessories are shipped with the probes, unless otherwise noted as P7313, P7380, or P7360. If a quantity is not listed, it is understood to be a quantity of one. Table 1: Standard accessories...
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Sheet. Use the accessory reorder sheet as a quick guide for ordering probe accessories. An illustration of each Tip-Clip assembly is on the reorder sheet. This sheet is located in the probe case. P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
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(P7360) (P7360) The Wire Replacement kit comes with the P7313 Accessory Kit only. Note. The following standard accessories are included in the Accessory Kits, unless noted otherwise. P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
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Tip-Clip assembly) Tip-Clip Ejector. (3 ea.) The Tip-Clip Ejector assists in the removal of the Tip-Clip assemblies from the probe tip. P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
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>150 Ω to 10 GHz Loading: Z Provides an alternative connection orienta- tion. Using the Wire Replacement Kit allows you the flexibility to solder 8 mil or 4 mil wires to small vias. P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
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Accessory 020-2600-XX Short Flex, Small Resistor, Tip-Clip (kit of 10) Assembly. Blue Bandwidth: >8.0 GHz (P7313 & P7380) 3 ea. TR: 10/90 <55 ps (Guaranteed), 20/80<35 ps 290 Ω to 8 GHz Loading: Bandwidth: >6.0 GHz (P7360) 2 ea. 10/90 <70 ps, 20/80 <50 ps 290 Ω...
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(kit of 10) Assembly. (3 ea.) Bandwidth: >8.0 GHz (P7380) 10/90 <55 ps, 20/80 <35 ps 290 Ω to 8 GHz Loading: High bandwidth and good signal fidelity, ideal for connecting to large features. P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
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300 Ω to 8 GHz Loading: Extended reach with good step response. Useful for connecting to hard--to-reach circuitry with large features. Conveniently sized to fit between DIMM modules. Not recommended for signals faster than 4 GHz. P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
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Loading: Use the Variable Spacing Tip-Clip assembly for probing test points spaced from 0.020-in to 0.180-in apart. Exercise care when handling the articulated pins. Optional Accessories are not included with the probe. P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
The heavy duty base can be replaced with the clamp for securing the probe arm in a variety of situations. P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
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Loading: Z Use the Variable Spacing Tip-Clip assembly for probing test points spaced from 0.020-in to 0.180-in apart. Exercise care when handling the articulated pins. Optional Accessories are not included with the probe. P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
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CD that came with your probe. RTPA2A RTPA2A TekConnect Probe Adapter. This adapter allows you to connect a TekConnect probe to a Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer. P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
Option D5. Calibration Data Report, 5 years (with Option C5) Option R3. Repair Service 3 years Option R5. Repair Service 5 years Option L0. English Option L5. Japanese Option L7. Simplified Chinese P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
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Probe Applications The following are representative applications where the P7313, P7380, and P7360 probe characteristics enable measurements with good signal fidelity. Refer to Z-Active: A New High Performance Probe Architecture document (2FW- - 17826- - X, at www.tektro- nix.com) for an in-depth discussion of these applications.
H Probe the synchronous data signal you want to measure on the other 80A03 channel. TDS/CSA8000 Series Oscilloscope 80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface 80A03 Trigger input SMA cable 80E0X Tip-Clip module Tape Circuit under test Clock Data signal signal Figure 21: TDS8000 sampling oscilloscope P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
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80A03 interface using the standard short semi-rigid cable. If a synchronous clock signal source is not available, then use a 80A05 Module to recover a clean trigger signal that is synchronous to the input signal. P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
P7000 Series TekConnect probe 50 Ω SMA-to-N cable Circuit under test *For USB and RF connector locations on the spectrum analyzer, see your spectrum analyzer user manual. Figure 22: RTPA2A Probe adapter setup P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
The RT-Eye software also provides an extensive collection of measurements and statistics on the analyzed waveform record. Transition bits Nontransition bits Measurements and statistics Figure 23: RT-Eye application P7313, P7380, and P7360 Differential Probe User Manual...
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