Theory Of Operation; Introduction; Figure 1: P7700 Series Trimode Probe Components - Tektronix TriMode P7700 Series Technical Reference

Theory of operation

Introduction

P7700 Series TriMode Probes Technical Reference
The P7700 Series TriMode Probes are designed for use with MSO/DPO70000C
and newer oscilloscopes. Four P7700 Series TriMode Probe models are available
with bandwidths from 8 GHz to 20 GHz. MSO/DPO70000C oscilloscope models
are available at comparable bandwidths. These probe and oscilloscope models
feature the high performance TekConnect intelligent probe interface. P7700 Series
probes must be operated with an attached P7700 Series probe tip. Several P7700
Series probe tip models are available to support different application requirements.
The P7700 Series probes and probe tips contain device-specific S-parameter data
that, when transferred to the host oscilloscope after the initial connection is made,
create unique system DSP filters. These DSP filters optimize high frequency
performance of the probe and probe tip signal path.
The P7700 Series probes are optimized for high bandwidth; they are not
general-purpose probes. The P7700 Series probe solder tips that can be used
with the probes are miniaturized for electrical characteristics and access to dense
circuitry, and must be handled carefully.

Figure 1: P7700 Series TriMode probe components

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