1 M input impedance with an input capacitance of 15 pF. The P6562A is provided with several accessories designed to make probing and measurement a simpler task. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with these accessories and their uses.
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KlipChip body. The KlipChip body freely turns, allowing better probe orientation. To reduce stress and provide a KlipChip lower profile on components being tested, the flexible sleeve of the KlipChip bends up to a 35 degree angle. P6562A Instructions...
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IC. Installing SureFoot — Install the short ground blade using the same method as the signal- ground lead. The SureFoot tip is pressed into the probe head in place of the standard push–in tip. P6562A Instructions...
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Ground Lead Length — To maintain the best signal quality, use the shortest possible ground 4 Ground Lead with KlipChip lead and signal input path. 4 Ground Lead Signal-Ground Lead P6562A Instructions...
1. Connect the P6562A to the oscilloscope. 2. Remove all accessories from the P6562A probe and attach the push-in probe tip. Make sure the boot covers the probe’s metal sleeve.
1 MHz a fast rise output with rise time less than 1 ns <1 ns 1 MHZ >1 vpp Figure 3: High-Frequency Compensation Signal The Tektronix PG506A Calibration Generator meets these require- ments when properly terminated. P6562A Instructions...
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2. Connect the P6562A to the oscilloscope. 3. On the calibration generator, change the pulse period to 1 s (1 MHz).
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HF1 and HF2 25 ns 10 ns (a) Area Of Waveform Affected By Adjustments Figure 4: P6562A High-Frequency Compensation Cleaning To prevent damage to probe materials, avoid using chemicals that contain benzene, toluene, xylene, acetone, or similar solvents. Remove loose dust from the probe exterior using a soft cloth or small brush.
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5. Push the new cable connector into the compensation box and press it into place. 6. Using the wrench, gently tighten the cable retaining nut into place until it is snug. Metal Compensation Box BNC Shell, Cable Assembly Locking Ring Cable Retaining Nut Figure 5: Probe Disassembly P6562A Instructions...
1.3 m (approximately 4.27 ft.) Temperature Range Operating 0 C to +50 C (+32 F to +122 F) Nonoperating –55 C to +75 C (–67 F to +167 F) Humidity 90% relative humidity Operating <50 C Nonoperating <60 C P6562A Instructions...
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