Calibration Testing Procedures
These procedures are used to test the warranted specifications for the 1159A
Differential probe. The recommended calibration test interval for the 1159A is
once a year. Use the equipment listed in the Test Equipment Required section
to complete the Testing Procedures.
Perform the steps listed in the "Preliminary Procedure" section on
1
page 19.
Perform the steps listed in the "Gain Accuracy Testing Procedure"
2
section on page 25.
Perform the steps listed in the "Test Offset" section on page 26.
3
Perform the steps listed in the "Test Differential Mode Range" section
4
on page 26.
Perform the steps listed in the "CMRR Test Introduction" section on
5
page 27.
Test Equipment Required
Description
Infinium Oscilloscope
Digital AC/DC Voltmeter
Function Generator
Sine Wave Generator
BNC T
Probe Tip BNC Adapter
Calibration Fixture
High Frequency 10:1 Resistor
Divider Probe
10:1 Resistor Divider Probe
(provided with the 54845A)
Trimmer Tools
(included when attenuators are
purchased separately)
Preliminary Procedure
Turn on the oscilloscope, the 1159A, and the other test equipment.
1
Allow 30 minutes for all test equipment to warm up.
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1159A 1GHz Active Differential Probe
Minimum Requirements
1.5 GHz
DC: 0.1% accuracy
AC: 0.2% accuracy
200 mV @ 1 kHz
5 1/2 digit resolution
Sine Wave and Square Wave output
waveforms
Ω
20 V
into 1 M
pp
70 Hz to 10 MHz
50 MHz to 1 GHz
Ω
500
Ω
10 M
Flat blade 0.04" (1 mm) wide
Square Head 0.025" (0.635 mm)
Calibration Testing Procedures
Part Number
54845A
34401A
33120A
E9625A
5063-2143
01154-63801
1163A
1161A
5063-2196
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