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3.5 GHz and 4 GHz Differential Probes

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Page 1 TDP3500 and TDP4000 3.5 GHz and 4 GHz Differential Probes Quick Start User Manual *P071221201* 071-2212-01...
Page 3 TDP3500 and TDP4000 3.5 GHz and 4 GHz Differential Probes Quick Start User Manual www.tek.com 071-2212-01...
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....................... . TDP3500 and TDP4000 Quick Start User Manual...
Page 8 Cleaning..........................Index TDP3500 and TDP4000 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. TDP3500 and TDP4000 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. TDP3500 and TDP4000 Quick Start User Manual...
Page 11 General safety summary The following symbol(s) may appear on the product: TDP3500 and TDP4000 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). TDP3500 and TDP4000 Quick Start User Manual...
Page 13: Preface
Preface This manual describes the installation and operation of the TDP3500 and TDP4000 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
3. Place the probe into the box and stabilize it with light packing material. 4. Seal the carton with shipping tape. 5. Refer to Contacting Tektronix at the beginning of this manual for the shipping address. viii TDP3500 and TDP4000 Quick Start User Manual...
Page 15: Key Features
Key features Key features The TDP3500 and TDP4000 Differential probes enables you to make accurate differential measurements from DC to 3.5 GHz and 4 GHz using oscilloscopes featuring the Tektronix TekVPI oscilloscope interface. Key features include: DC to 3.5 Ghz bandwidth (TDP3500) DC to 4 Ghz bandwidth (TDP4000) 100 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 TDP3500 and TDP4000 Quick Start User Manual...
Page 17: Installation
Connecting to the host instrument NOTE. Your TekVPI instrument may require a ﬁrmware upgrade to support full functionality of the TDP3500 and TDP4000 probes. Before you connect the probe, check the version requirements. (See page 36, Host instrument ﬁrmware.) 1. Slide the probe into the TekVPI receptacle.
Page 18: Probe Controls And Indicators
If the Status LED glows red, a fault may exist. To clear the fault: 1. Disconnect the probe from the oscilloscope. 2. Reconnect the probe to the oscilloscope. If the Status LED continues to glow red, return the probe to Tektronix. TDP3500 and TDP4000 Quick Start User Manual...
Page 19 Offset. 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. TDP3500 and TDP4000 Quick Start User Manual...
Page 20: Functional Check
Tektronix part number 016-1884-XX external connections Y-lead adapter Tektronix part number 196-3434-XX 0.25-in square pins for probe tip connections MicroCKT Test Tips (2) 0.25-in square pins-to-mini clips Tektronix part number 206-0569-XX Standard probe accessory TDP3500 and TDP4000 Quick Start User Manual...
Page 21 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. TDP3500 and TDP4000 Quick Start User Manual...
Page 22: 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 6, Required equipment.) TDP3500 and TDP4000 Quick Start User Manual...
Page 23: 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. TDP3500 and TDP4000 Quick Start User Manual...
Page 24 Calibration 4. Connect the probe to the oscilloscope PROBE COMP connector. 5. From the Vertical menu, select Probe Cal. TDP3500 and TDP4000 Quick Start User Manual...
Page 25 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 TDP3500 and TDP4000 Quick Start User Manual...
Page 26: Basic Operation
Most differential measurements do not require a ground connection, however. More information on the ground connection is available. (See page 34, Probe grounding.) TDP3500 and TDP4000 Quick Start User Manual...
Page 27: Probe Input
With low amplitude differential input signals, the common-mode input range is almost equal to the operating voltage input range. Higher amplitude differential voltages cause the common-mode input range to be reduced. TDP3500 and TDP4000 Quick Start User Manual...
Page 28 Basic operation Figure 1: Input voltage limits with no DC offset TDP3500 and TDP4000 Quick Start User Manual...
Page 29: Probe Offset
To set the probe offset, follow these steps: NOTE. See your oscilloscope manual for speciﬁc instructions on using the offset control. 1. Use the vertical position control to set a zero reference level on the oscilloscope display. TDP3500 and TDP4000 Quick Start User Manual...
Page 30 NOTE. The differential input range of the probe is 2.0 Vp-p, over an operating input voltage range of +5 V to –4 V. The offset range is +1 V to –1 V. TDP3500 and TDP4000 Quick Start User Manual...
Page 31: Applications
Applications Applications The following example shows a simpliﬁed AC/DC circuit diagram that uses the TDP4000 probe and a DPO7000C 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 32 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. TDP3500 and TDP4000 Quick Start User Manual...
Page 33 Applications 7. Select Switching Loss measurement. 8. Select Run to acquire data and display the results. (See Figure 3 on page 19.) Figure 3: Switching loss results display TDP3500 and TDP4000 Quick Start User Manual...
Page 34: Accessories And Options
Reorder Tektronix part number: 200-4236-XX TDP3500 and TDP4000 Quick Start User Manual...
Page 35 50 to 75 insertion cycles with the probe tip. Replace the adapter after exceeding these limits to avoid unreliable operation. Four adapters are included with the probe. Reorder Tektronix part number: 016-1884-XX quantity 4 TDP3500 and TDP4000 Quick Start User Manual...
Page 36 50 to 75 insertion cycles with the probe tip. Replace the adapter after exceeding these limits to avoid unreliable operation. Four adapters are included with the probe. Reorder Tektronix part number: 016-1885-XX quantity 4 TDP3500 and TDP4000 Quick Start User Manual...
Page 37 Use the solder-in adapter with the resistors and wires in the kit to create soldered test points to your circuit. The kit instructions include installation procedures and speciﬁcations for the adapter, resistors, and wires. Reorder Tektronix part number: 020-2505-XX TDP3500 and TDP4000 Quick Start User Manual...
Page 38 2. Connect the adapter to your circuit or to another adapter, such as the MicroCKT test tip. Two adapters are included with the probe. Reorder Tektronix part number: 196-3434-XX quantity 1 196-3468-XX quantity 2 TDP3500 and TDP4000 Quick Start User Manual...
Page 39 2. Turn the tip body to allow better probe orientation. 3. If necessary, slightly bend the sleeve of the tip to reduce stress on the connection. Three adapters are included with the probe. Reorder Tektronix part number: 206-0569-XX quantity 1 TDP3500 and TDP4000 Quick Start User Manual...
Page 40 When selecting the grounding connection, maintain as short a ground path as possible. (See page 34, Probe grounding.) Two ground leads are included with the probe. Reorder Tektronix part number: 196-3465-XX quantity 2 TDP3500 and TDP4000 Quick Start User Manual...
Page 41 Reorder Tektronix part number: 016-1315-XX quantity 5 colored pairs Antistatic wrist strap When using the probe, always work at an antistatic work station and wear the antistatic wrist strap. Reorder Tektronix part number: 006-3415-XX TDP3500 and TDP4000 Quick Start User Manual...
Page 42 1. Place the probe, accessory box, 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 TDP3500 and TDP4000 Quick Start User Manual...
Page 43 TDP4000 probes. Printed copies are available in the languages listed below. Tektronix part numbers: 071-2212-XX (English) 071-2213-XX (Japanese) 071-2214-XX (Simpliﬁed Chinese) 077-0295-XX (Russian) Calibration certiﬁcate A certiﬁcate of traceable calibration is provided with every instrument shipped. TDP3500 and TDP4000 Quick Start User Manual...
Page 44: Optional Accessories
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. Two adapters are included with the probe. Order Tektronix part number: SMK4 quantity 4 TDP3500 and TDP4000 Quick Start User Manual...
Page 45 2. Touch the adapter to your integrated circuit leads. One side of each adapter pin is insulated to prevent short-circuiting to adjacent pins. Four adapters are included with the probe. Reorder Tektronix part number: 016-1785-XX quantity 4 TDP3500 and TDP4000 Quick Start User Manual...
Page 46 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 TDP3500 and TDP4000 Quick Start User Manual...
Page 47: 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 TDP3500 and TDP4000 Quick Start User Manual...
Page 48: Probing Principles
CAUTION. To avoid damaging the circuitry under test, connect the probe ground (common) to a ground-reference point only. See the technical reference manual on the CD for more information. TDP3500 and TDP4000 Quick Start User Manual...
Page 49: 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. TDP3500 and TDP4000 Quick Start User Manual...
Page 50: Maintenance
If the Status LED lights red after you connect the probe, an internal probe diagnostic fault may exist. Disconnect and reconnect the probe to restart the power-on diagnostic sequence. If the symptoms continue, the probe is defective, and must be returned to Tektronix for repair. TDP3500 and TDP4000 Quick Start User Manual...
Page 51: 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. TDP3500 and TDP4000 Quick Start User Manual...
Page 52 Maintenance TDP3500 and TDP4000 Quick Start User Manual...
Page 53: Index
AutoZero, 15 Probe Ground lead grounding, 34 3” lead, 26 head, 12 Calibration, 8 inductance, 35 loading, 35 Carrying case, 28 selecting length, 34 menu, 5 Cleaning the probe, 37 tip cover, 20 TDP3500 and TDP4000 Quick Start User Manual...
Page 54 Status LED, 4 Replacement parts, 37 Returning the probe, viii Variable spacing adapter, 22 TekVPI, 3 TekVPI calibration ﬁxture, 32 Safety Summary, iii Y-lead adapter, 24 Tip cover, 20 Signal path compensation, 9 TDP3500 and TDP4000 Quick Start User Manual...

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