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P7700 Series Trimode Probes and Tips Installation and Safety Instructions Probe models The P7700 Series TriMode Probe family includes these models: • P7708 8 GHz • P7713 13 GHz • P7716 16 GHz • P7720 20 GHz Documentation Review the following user documents before installing and using your instrument. These documents provide important operating information.
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Accessories Accessories Standard and optional accessories for the P7700 probes. Standard accessories Standard accessories Reorder part number Description 202-0545-xx, Wood box carrying case with inserts P77STFLXA Active tips (2 solder tips) 020-3167-xx Adhesive tape 016-2111-xx Color bands 017-0103-xx Wire kit (38 AWG, 4 mil) 006-3415-xx Antistatic wrist strap –...
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Accessories Standard accessories Reorder part number Description – Data calibration report. The Data Calibration Report lists the manufacturing test results of your probe at the time of shipment and is included with every probe. Optional accessories P77BRWSR, Browser accessory includes items shown in this diagram, also shown separately 407-6019-xx, Probe adapter to attach the browser to the PPM203B probe arm/positioner Browser Adapters, 020-3163-00 Browser Replacement Tips, 020-3162-00...
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Accessories Browser Handsfree Tri-Pod, 020-3161-00 Browser Pen Wand, 020-3160-00 Magnetic Cable Holder, 121-1003-00 Small Metal Cable Band, 129-1857-00 Ground Lead,196-3436-00 Large Metal Cable Band, 129-1867-00 Active tip with TekFlex, P77STFLRB (standard temp) Coaxial tip, P77STCABL Table continued…...
Installation overview Active tip with TekFlex, P77HTFLRB (high temp) P77C292MM, 2.92 mm adapter Active tip, P77STFLXB Installation overview CAUTION: To avoid ESD damage to the probe, always use an antistatic wrist strap (provided with your probe), and work at a static-approved workstation when you handle the probe.
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Get to know your Browser 2. Attach browser pen wand or tripod. Turn the knob clockwise to lock and counter clockwise to unlock. 3. Attach browser pen wand or tripod.
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Get to know your Browser Browser Adjust the tip spacing. Spring action, better grip. Depress switch to activate spotlight. To connect the tripod, install the circular end of the shaft into the tripod and the plus side into the browser.
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Test your circuit with the solder-in-tips Test your circuit with the solder-in-tips Attach tips to soldered wires and clip access wire The number of wires you use depends on the tip type. Secure tip You can solder or use glue to secure points of contact of DUT. Available adhesives from EMIUV (emiuv.com): •...
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The LIGHTFOOT kit quick setup The LIGHTFOOT kit quick setup The P77STFLRB and P77HTFLRB active standard and high temperature flexible long reach solder-in tips come with LIGHTFOOT handle, clip, and adhesive tape accessories to help you more easily position the tips. The flexible tip allows for maneuverability of placement.
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The LIGHTFOOT kit quick setup 4. Adhesive tape can be placed on the IC package top. Glue can be applied onto the tape under one or both wings. This allows you to later easily remove the tip from the DUT by removing the tape. Placement on the DUT You can place a single tip or overlay multiple tips onto the DUT surface.
Important safety information Important safety information This manual contains information and warnings that must be followed by the user for safe operation and to keep the product in a safe condition. To safely perform service on this product, see the Service safety summary that follows the General safety summary. General safety summary Use the product only as specified.
Terms on the product Terms on the product These terms may appear on the product: • 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. •...
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