Tektronix P6700 Series Instruction Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Tektronix Manuals
  4. Cables and connectors
  5. P6700 Series
  6. Instruction manual
Tektronix P6700 Series Instruction Manual

Tektronix P6700 Series Instruction Manual

Serial analyzer probes
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
sales@artisantg.com
artisantg.com
(217) 352-9330 |
|
Click HERE
Find the Tektronix P6716P at our website:

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the P6700 Series and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Tektronix P6700 Series

Summary of Contents for Tektronix P6700 Series

  • Page 1 (217) 352-9330 | Click HERE Find the Tektronix P6716P at our website:...
  • Page 2 P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual *P077011502* 077-0115-02...
  • Page 4 P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual Revision A www.tektronix.com 077-0115-02...
  • Page 5 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 6 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.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Storing the Probe....................Repackaging Instructions ..................Appendix A: PCI Express System Design Review Checklist ..........General Considerations ..................Midbus Probe Configuration ................Mechanical Considerations .................. Electrical Considerations ..................Appendix B: File Attachments ................... Index P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...
  • Page 9 Figure 33: P75TLRST solder tip with 0.200 inch of tip wire ..........Figure 34: P75TLRST TriMode Long Reach Solder Tip dimensions ........Figure 35: Signal eye measurements (time versus voltage) ..........Figure 36: Periodic jitter gain function ................. P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents Figure 37: S-parameter data of retention mechanism only ........... Figure 38: S-parameter data of retention mechanism plus P6700 Series midbus probe ....Figure 39: S-parameter data of P6701SD Solder-Down probe..........Figure 40: Slot Interposer probe with a clock cable connected ..........
  • Page 11 Table 29: Reference Clock Connector ................Table 30: Midbus Probe ..................Table 31: Slot Interposer Probe .................. Table 32: Reference Clock Connector ................Table 33: Serial analyzer probes and related simulation models ..........P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 12: General Safety Summary

    Do not operate with suspected failures. If you suspect that there is damage to this product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel. Avoid exposed circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present. P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...
  • Page 13 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. The following symbol(s) may appear on the product: P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 14: Service Safety Summary

    Use Care When Servicing With Power On. Dangerous voltages or currents may exist in this product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and disconnect test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing components. To avoid electric shock, do not touch exposed connections. P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 15: Environmental Considerations

    Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). For information about recycling options, check the Support/Service section of the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com). Restriction of Hazardous This product has been classified as Monitoring and Control equipment, and is outside the scope of the 2002/95/EC RoHS Directive.

  • Page 16: Preface

    Preface Preface This manual contains information needed to install and use a P6700 Series probe with a TLA7S08 or TLA7S16 Serial Analyzer module to debug, validate, and verify computer and embedded systems. Related Documentation The following table lists related documentation available for your instrument. The documentation is available on the TLA Documentation CD and on the Tektronix Web site (www.Tektronix.com/manuals).

  • Page 17: List Of Terms

    A single differential pair (two signals) that transmit data in one direction of a PCI Express Link. A unidirectional lane. Printed circuit board System under test. This is the system/circuit board(s) you intend to test with the serial analyzer. P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    Getting Started Product Description Tektronix offers three types of probes for the TLA7S08 and TLA7S16 Serial Analyzer modules: Midbus probes Slot interposer probes Solder-down probes Midbus Probes A midbus probe connects to a retention mechanism installed on your circuit board.

  • Page 19: Figure 2: P6708S Slot Interposer Probe

    A slot interposer probe connects to a PCI Express slot on your SUT. Each probe has a x16 connector for a PCI Express card device. Tektronix offers the following (bidirectional) slot interposer probes: P6701S PCI Express x1 Slot Interposer probe...

  • Page 20: Figure 3: P6701Sd Solder-Down Probe

    (P75TLRST). Up to four probes (one differential pair each) can be installed in Probe each signal connector to the serial module. (See page 61, Adding Probes to the P6701SD Probe Connector.) Figure 3: P6701SD Solder-Down probe P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 21: Serial Analyzer Configurations

    Choose one or the other, based on the footprint on your platform. To capture signals from a bidirectional X16 link, you will need two serial analyzer modules connected to a slot interposer probe. (See page 12, Connecting a Probe to a Bidirectional X16 Link.) P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 22: Operating Basics

    3. Insert the retention mechanism into the holes in the footprint on the PCB. NOTE. The following two steps are important to ensure that the retention mechanism is correctly mounted and that the probe makes proper contact with the PCB. P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 23: Figure 5: Installing The Retention Mechanism

    PCB. Bend the other three posts in the same manner. Figure 5: Installing the retention mechanism 6. Solder the anchoring posts to the PCB. Figure 6: Soldering the anchoring posts to the PCB P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 24: Connecting The Midbus Probe

    PCB has multiple retention mechanisms. Be careful to select the correct one. 2. Align the probe head with the retention mechanism. Both are keyed so that the probe can only be inserted one way. 3. Press the probe head into the retention mechanism. P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 25: Figure 7: Connecting A Probe To The Retention Mechanism

    Manual to verify that all channels are acquiring data. If you suspect that a poor probe connection may be the source of a problem, refer to the troubleshooting section of the TLA7S08 & TLA7S16 Serial Analyzer Modules Instruction Manual. P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 26: Arranging The Midbus Probe Cables

    (See Figure 8.) You can route a hanger through the two holes in the cable transition housing as well. Figure 8: Arranging the midbus probe cables P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 27: Connecting A Slot Interposer Probe

    1. Disconnect the power supply to your SUT. Unplug the PC power supply if your SUT is connected to one. 2. Locate the correct PCI Express slot. 3. Align the probe with the slot. P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 28: Figure 9: Connecting A Slot Interposer Probe

    6. Press your PCI Express card device into the probe. NOTE. When the slot interposer is installed, you must connect the power connector to the module and the module must be powered on whenever the SUT is powered on. P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...
  • Page 29 1. Disconnect the power supply to your SUT. If your SUT is connected to a PC power supply, unplug the power supply. 2. Locate the correct PCI Express slot. 3. Align the probe with the slot. 4. Press the probe head into the slot. P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...
  • Page 30 Manual to verify that all channels are recognizing signals. If you suspect that a poor probe connection may be the source of a problem, refer to the troubleshooting section of the TLA7S08 & TLA7S16 Serial Analyzer Modules Instruction Manual. P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 31: Connecting The Solder-Down Probe

    2. Plug the Power Adapter into the module and tighten the hold-down screws. 3. Plug the power connector into any one of the receptacles on the Power Adapter. Figure 10: Installing the P6701SD probe P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 32: Figure 11: Connecting The P75Tlrst Tip To The Probe Head

    4. To remove the tip, pull the cable tab straight out from the probe body. CAUTION. Pull only on the cable tab when removing the tip. You can damage the tip or probe if you pull on the cables. P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 33: Figure 12: Connecting Wires To The Circuit

    5. Clean out the tip vias with a solder-wicking material if you are reusing the tip. Thread the wires through the tip. 6. Press the tip to the circuit board and quickly solder the wires to the tip. Keep all finished wire lengths as short as possible. P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 34: Figure 13: Connecting The Tip To The Circuit

    8. Push the end of the tip into the probe head until it seats in the probe head. Figure 13: Connecting the tip to the circuit 9. Secure the probe to the circuit board with tape or with the hook-and-loop strips and dots that are included with the probe. P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...
  • Page 35 Operating Basics P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 36: Reference

    This section provides guidelines for designing a system to be tested with a P6700 series probe(s). Probe Dimensions The following figure shows dimensions of the P6700 series probes. Both the P6708 and P6716 have the same cable lengths. Figure 14: P6716S dimensions...

  • Page 37: Figure 15: P6716 Cable Length Dimensions

    Reference Figure 15: P6716 cable length dimensions The following figures show the dimensions of the P6700S slot interposer probes. Figure 16: P6716S cable length dimensions P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 38: Figure 17: P6701S, P6704S, And P6708S Dimensions

    Reference Figure 17: P6701S, P6704S, and P6708S dimensions P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 39: Figure 18: P6701Sd Dimensions

    Reference Figure 18: P6701SD dimensions Figure 19: P75TLRST Solder Tip dimensions P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 40: Circuit Board Design

    Immersion gold over nickel (immersion silver and hot air solder level (HASL) also acceptable) NOTE. Tektronix recommends that the holes made for the retention mechanism posts remain unconnected to a ground plane. This prevents overheating the ground plane and promotes quicker soldering of the retention posts to your PCB.

  • Page 41: Figure 20: 8-Channel Midbus Footprint Dimensions And Keep-Out Area

    Reference Figure 20: 8-Channel midbus footprint dimensions and keep-out area P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 42: Figure 21: 16-Channel Midbus Footprint Dimensions And Keep-Out Area

    NOTE. The via hole size in the following table is a minimum size, based on the assumption that the circuit board is 2.36 mm (0.093-inch) thick. P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 43: Figure 22: Recommended Trace Routing On Primary Surface Layer

    The solid white pads shown in the diagram are the ground pads. Figure 22: Recommended trace routing on primary surface layer Tektronix recommends that you design your footprint so that there are no traces or vias in the two spaces designated in the following diagram. If your design requires the use of these two spaces, Tektronix recommends that you fully solder mask these areas.

  • Page 44: Figure 23: Via And Trace Keep-Out Areas For The P6708 8-Channel Probe

    The solid white pads shown in the diagram are the ground pads. Figure 25: Recommended trace routing on inner or secondary surface layer (primary layer pads shown) P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...
  • Page 45 SUT. A non-intrusive clock cable Connector (Tektronix part number, 672-6285-00) has two SMA connectors on one end (+ and –), and a small circuit board with a mating three-pin connector on the other.

  • Page 46: Figure 27: Clock Cable Connector Dimensions

    The serial analyzer module is not sensitive to the polarity of the reference clock signal. The clock cable connector can be attached in either orientation. Figure 27: Clock cable connector dimensions For more specific information on keep-out volumes for particular system configurations, contact your local Tektronix representative. P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 47: Figure 28: P75Tlrst Trimode Long Reach Solder Tip

    This is followed by threading the wires through the probe tip board vias, being careful to achieve as symmetrical a wire pattern as possible between the two signal inputs and a very short ground connection. P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 48: Figure 29: Typical Wire Length From Probe Tip To Circuit

    These screenshots can be used as a guide to gauge the effects of wire length, but actual results may vary depending on the other factors like characteristics of the device under test (for example, rise time and impedance), and the precision of the solder connection. P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 49: Figure 30: P75Tlrst Solder Tip With 0.010 Inch Of Tip Wire

    Reference Figure 30: P75TLRST solder tip with 0.010 inch of tip wire Figure 31: P75TLRST solder tip with 0.050 inch of tip wire P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 50: Figure 32: P75Tlrst Solder Tip With 0.100 Inch Of Tip Wire

    Reference Figure 32: P75TLRST solder tip with 0.100 inch of tip wire Figure 33: P75TLRST solder tip with 0.200 inch of tip wire P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 51: Figure 34: P75Tlrst Trimode Long Reach Solder Tip Dimensions

    When analyzing both directions of an electrically long PCI Express link, you might need to design your system with two separate footprints to maintain adequate signal eye. Eye requirements apply regardless of circuit board material and infrastructure. P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 52: Table 5: Probe Eye Requirements

    200 ps Eye Height/Width values apply to both data rates. Requirements valid for 10 BER. Refer to the following graphs for probe input jitter tolerances. For further –12 information, contact your local Tektronix representative. P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 53: Figure 36: Periodic Jitter Gain Function

    P6700 Series midbus probe circuit impact. Tektronix has provided two Touchstone® models (P67xx_wop.s2p and P67xx_wp.s2p). (See page 75, File Attachments.) These models simulate the impact of the P6700 Series midbus probe (8 or 16 channel) retention mechanisms with and without the probe installed.
  • Page 54 The following graph shows the frequency response of a transmission line loaded with a P6700 midbus probe retention and a probe. Figure 38: S-parameter data of retention mechanism plus P6700 Series midbus probe P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...
  • Page 55 PDF file of this document. To access the files, open the PDF file and click on the Attachments tab on the lower-left side of the document. P6700S Series Slot Interposer Probe circuit impact. Tektronix has provided a Touchstone® model to simulate the impact of a P6700S Series slot interposer probe (P67xxS.s4p).

  • Page 56: Table 6: Reference Clock Electrical Requirements

    SUT so that the module will capture data reliably. Recognize the clock signal by directly connecting to the SUT with a clock cable. Tektronix recommends connecting a clock cable to ensure that data is accurately synchronized with the clock signal.
  • Page 57 Reference Clock Frequency –125 MHz Freq125 125 MHz +/-300 ppm Reference Clock Total Jitter RefClkJitter <1 MHz: 25 ps p-p >1 MHz: 200 ps p-p With SSC (spread spectrum clocking) enabled or disabled Vdiff= |2*(Vrefclockp - Vrefclockn)| P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 58: Midbus Footprint Pin And Probe Channel Assignments

    16-channel footprint. Figure 42: P6716 16-Channel probe footprint pin assignments General Guidelines for Tektronix strongly recommends that you design your system so that pins are assigned to channels according to the following guidelines and the standard Pin-Channel Assignment formats listed in the tables. The formats listed in the tables were created so that each module-end probe connector contains the wires connected to adjacent differential pairs on the footprint.
  • Page 59 Signal name = C[number][p (positive) or n (negative)] Example: C3p = the positive signal of the differential pair connected to channel three Channels are grouped together in sets of four in probe-to-module connectors. P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...
  • Page 60 42.) Ensure that all lanes going to the bottom two connectors of the TLA7S16 (or the bottom connector of the TLA7S08) are from the same direction. The following tables show footprint pin-channel assignments for PCI Express links of various standard recommended configurations. P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 61: Table 7: X16 Unidirectional Link

    Reference 16-Channel PCI Express Table 7: X16 unidirectional link Midbus Pin Assignments Pin # Signal name Pin # Signal name C10p C11p C10n C11n C12p C13p C12n C13n C14p C15p C14n C15n P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 62: Table 8: X8 Bidirectional Link

    C3n- Downstream C4p- Upstream C4p- Downstream C4n- Upstream C4n- Downstream C5p- Upstream C5p- Downstream C5n- Upstream C5n- Downstream C6p- Upstream C6p- Downstream C6n- Upstream C6n- Downstream C7p- Upstream C7p- Downstream C7n- Upstream C7n- Downstream P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 63: Table 9: X8 (2) Unidirectional Links

    C7n- DirectionA C0p- DirectionB C1p- DirectionB C0n- DirectionB C1n- DirectionB C2p- DirectionB C3p- DirectionB C2n- DirectionB C3n- DirectionB C4p- DirectionB C5p- DirectionB C4n- DirectionB C5n- DirectionB C6p- DirectionB C7p- DirectionB C6n- DirectionB C7n- DirectionB P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 64: Table 10: X4 Bidirectional Link

    C3n- Downstream1 C0p- Upstream2 C0p- Downstream2 C0n- Upstream2 C0n- Downstream2 C1p- Upstream2 C1p- Downstream2 C1n- Upstream2 C1n- Downstream2 C2p- Upstream2 C2p- Downstream2 C2n- Upstream2 C2n- Downstream2 C3p- Upstream2 C3p- Downstream2 C3n- Upstream2 C3n- Downstream2 P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 65: Table 11: X4 (2) Unidirectional Links

    Not connected C0p- DirectionB C1p- DirectionB C0n- DirectionB C1n- DirectionB C2p- DirectionB C3p- DirectionB C2n- DirectionB C3n- DirectionB Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 66: Table 12: X2 Bidirectional Link

    Not connected C0p- Upstream2 C0p- Downstream2 C0n- Upstream2 C0n- Downstream2 C1p- Upstream2 C1p- Downstream2 C1n- Upstream2 C1n- Downstream2 Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 67: Table 13: X2 (2) Unidirectional Links

    Not connected C0p- DirectionB C1p- DirectionB C0n- DirectionB C1n- DirectionB Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 68: Table 14: X1 Bidirectional Link

    Not connected C0p- Upstream2 C0p- Downstream2 C0n- Upstream2 C0n- Downstream2 Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 69: Table 15: X1 (2) Unidirectional Links

    Not connected C0p- DirectionB Not connected C0n- DirectionB Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 70: Table 16: X8 Unidirectional Link

    Signal name C0p- Upstream C1p- Upstream C0n- Upstream C1n- Upstream C2p- Upstream C3p- Upstream C2n- Upstream C3n- Upstream C0p- Downstream C1p- Downstream C0n- Downstream C1n- Downstream C2p- Downstream C3p- Downstream C2n- Downstream C3n- Downstream P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 71: Table 18: X4 (2) Unidirectional Links

    Signal name C0p- DirectionA C1p- DirectionA C0n- DirectionA C1n- DirectionA C2p- DirectionA C3p- DirectionA C2n- DirectionA C3n- DirectionA C0p- DirectionB C1p- DirectionB C0n- DirectionB C1n- DirectionB Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 72: Table 20: X4 Unidirectional Link And A X1 Unidirectional Link

    Signal name C0p- Upstream1 C0p- Downstream1 C0n- Upstream1 C0n- Downstream1 C1p- Upstream1 C1p- Downstream1 C1n- Upstream1 C1n- Downstream1 C0p- Upstream2 C0p- Downstream2 C0n- Upstream2 C0n- Downstream2 C1p- Upstream2 C1p- Downstream2 C1n- Upstream2 C1n- Downstream2 P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 73: Table 22: X2 (2) Unidirectional Links

    Signal name C0p- Upstream1 C0p- Downstream1 C0n- Upstream1 C0n- Downstream1 Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected C0p- Upstream2 C0p- Downstream2 C0n- Upstream2 C0n- Downstream2 Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 74: Table 24: X1 (2) Unidirectional Links

    Signal name C0p- DirectionA Not connected C0n- DirectionA Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected C0p- DirectionB Not connected C0n- DirectionB Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 75: Rearranging Wires In The Probe Connector

    If you have questions or concerns about reordering the wires in the probe, please contact a Tektronix support representative. NOTE. You can only rearrange wires in the connector at the module end of the probe, not in the probe head. P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...
  • Page 76 Figure 45: Opening the probe connector 2. Remove the probe sleeve anchor from the connector, and pull the sleeve away from the connector so that the wire labels are exposed. Figure 46: Removing the probe sleeve P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...
  • Page 77 5. Repeat step 3 for the wire that you want to put in its place. 6. Insert the replacement wire, making sure the plastic retainer holds it securely. You will feel and hear the connector snap in place. 7. Replace the probe sleeve and the connector cover. P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 78: Adding Probes To The P6701Sd Probe Connector

    You will feel and hear the connector snap in place. Figure 49: Inserting additional probe wires 5. Repeat step 4 for additional probes as needed. 6. Replace the probe sleeve and the connector cover. P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...
  • Page 79 Reference P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 80: Specifications

    Technical Reference Manual (Tektronix part number 071-2270-xx). The manual is available on the TLA Family Documentation Browser CD (Tektronix part number 063-3671-07 or higher), or you can download the files from the Tektronix Web site. P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...
  • Page 81 Specifications P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 82: Maintenance

    Maintenance The P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes do not require scheduled maintenance. However, the P6701SD solder-down probe contains replaceable bullet contacts in the probe head. Instructions for replacing the contacts are described below. To verify basic functionality of the probes, refer to the TLA7S08 & TLA7S16 Serial Analyzer Modules Instruction Manual.
  • Page 83 Figure 51: Removing the bullet contacts 3. Release the plunger to secure the holder tangs on the bullet. 4. Gently pull the tool outward to remove the bullet. 5. Repeat for the other bullet. P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...
  • Page 84 Figure 52: Inspect the bullet contacts 1. Good 2. Chipped or bent ground contacts (outer conductor) 3. Chipped or bent signal contacts (inner conductor) 4. Inner contacts misaligned to outer conductor P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...
  • Page 85 8. Test that the bullets are installed correctly by connecting and then removing the solder tip to the probe head. Inspect the probe head and verify that the bullets remain seated in the probe head. P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 86: Inspection And Cleaning

    Never use abrasive cleaners or organic solvents. Storing the Probe When not in use, store the probe in the Tektronix-supplied transport case. Repackaging Instructions Use the original packaging, if possible, to return or store the probe. If the original packaging is not available, use a corrugated cardboard shipping carton.
  • Page 87 Maintenance P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 88: Appendix A: Pci Express System Design Review Checklist

    Your system design must allow you to physically connect a midbus, slot interposer, or solder-down probe to each of the PCI Express links in the system. If this seems impossible, contact your local Tektronix representative for an alternative solution. Midbus Probe Configuration Table 26: Midbus Probe Configuration...

  • Page 89: Table 28: Slot Interposer Probe

    2 =GND, Pin3 = REFCLKn or REFCLKp.) Verify that adequate space exists on the board. Review the reference clock keep-out requirements in this manual. Verify that egress for reference clock cables is provided. P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 90: Electrical Considerations

    Loss and jitter at the system receivers is within spec when the slot interposer probe load is included. P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 91: Table 32: Reference Clock Connector

    Differential voltage requirements Absolute voltage requirements Frequency requirements Simulations of the reference clock network(s) have been performed using load models for the reference clock connector to ensure good signal integrity to the serial module. P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 92: Appendix B: File Attachments

    Appendix B: File Attachments Tektronix has provided S-parameter and load model data files that are attached to the PDF file of this document. To view the files, open the PDF file and click on the Attachments tab on the lower left side of the PDF file. The following table lists serial analyzer probes and the associated S-parameter and load model files.
  • Page 93 Appendix B: File Attachments P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 94: Index

    P6701SD probe solder tip See P75TLRST Differential pair P6701SD Solder-Down probe Guidelines defined, x dimensions, 22 electrical design, 34 P6701SD Solder-Down Probe, 3 mechanical design, 23 connecting, 14 pin-channel assignments, 41 P6704S Slot Interposer probe, 2 P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...
  • Page 95 27 Transfer rate Probe connectors requirements, 38 Rearranging wires, 58 Probe head connecting, handling, 7, 10 S-parameter files, 75 defined, x Safety Summary, v 16-Channel Midbus probe, 1 characteristics, 26 P6700 Series Serial Analyzer Probes Instruction Manual...

This manual is also suitable for:

P6708P6716P6716pP6701sP6704sP6708s ... Show all

Table of Contents