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Agilent Technologies 1153A Differential Probe The 1153A Differential Probe allows measurement of small differential signals in the presence of much larger common-mode signals. The probe has the following major features: • 200 MHz bandwidth • AutoProbe probe interface • Variable offset •...
Differential amplifiers and CMRR 24 3 Service Introduction 26 Safety 26 Service Strategy 26 To return the probe to Agilent Technologies for service 27 Probe troubleshooting 28 Preparing the probe for troubleshooting 28 Troubleshooting the probe 28 Removing and replacing the assemblies 30...
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General Information Introduction This chapter covers the following information: • Inspection • Cleaning • Accessories supplied • Accessories available • Specifications • Characteristics • General characteristics...
• Check the accessories Accessories supplied with the instrument are listed in “Accessories Supplied” later in this chapter. • If the contents are incomplete or damaged notify your Agilent Technologies sales office. • Inspect the instrument. • If there is mechanical damage or defect, or if the instrument does not operate properly or pass calibration tests, notify your Agilent Technologies Sales Office.
General Information Accessories Supplied Accessories Supplied The following items are supplied as part of the 1153A probe. Item numbers refer to the numbers in the figures on pages 9 and 10. Accessories supplied with Probe System Item Description Part Number...
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General Information Accessories Supplied Figure 1-1 1153A Differential Probe and Accessories...
Figure 1-2 1153A Miscellaneous Accessories Accessories Available The following accessories are available for use with the 1153A: • 5959-9335 Long Extension Lead (5.5 inch/14 cm), package of 5 • 5090-4833 SMT clip, package of 20 • 10467-68701 Micro Clip, package of 4...
General Information Characteristics Characteristics The following table gives characteristics for the probe. Table 1-1 Characteristics Parameter Probe alone With 10:1 attenuator With 100:1 attenuator System bandwidth 200 MHz with 54800 family of oscilloscopes 2.0% with 50 ±0.1 Ω load 4.0% with 50 ±0.1 Ω load dc gain accuracy Maximum Input Voltage ±200 V(dc + peak ac), CAT I...
General Information General Characteristics General Characteristics The following table gives general characteristics for the probe. Environmental Conditions Operating Non-operating Temperature 0°C to +55 C° (32°F to +131°F) -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F) Humidity up to 95% relative humidity (non- up to 90% relative humidity at +65°C condensing) at +40°C (+104°F) (+149°F)
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General Information General Characteristics Figure 1-3 1153A Differential Probe Dimensions...
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Operating the Probe Introduction This section of the manual contains information and instructions for: • Using accessories • Grounding the probe • Probe coupling • Discussion of common mode rejection ratio (CMRR) and differential amplifiers...
Using the accessories Using the accessories The 1153A Differential Probe and accessories provide a variety of ways to connect to circuitry and make measurements. In the descriptions, any method used to connect to the probe signal inputs also applies to the adapters. The figure below shows, in a general way, the use of accessories.
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To prevent pickup of stray fields when you use extension leads, either the ones supplied with the 1153A or others, dress them carefully as follows: • Connect the leads at right angles to the circuitry under test.
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Operating the Probe Using the accessories N O T E Each lead has an input capacitance of approximately 15 pF. This capacitance may limit the bandwidth of your measurement (depending on the impedance of the circuit). Also, CMRR may be affected because of slight differences between the input capacitance of the two leads.
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Operating the Probe Using the accessories Adapter The figure below shows the allowed adapter and probe combinations. There are two combination specific combinations that should not be used. • Do not attach the ac adapter between an attenuator adapter and the probe. An attenuator adapter must be terminated by the input resistance of the probe.
Operating the Probe Grounding Connector The following are general connector characteristics for the probe, adapters, and compatibility accessories. • The female connectors on the probe, adapters, and other accessories are designed to mate with 0.030-inch round or 0.025-inch square pins. •...
Operating the Probe Coupling functions Coupling functions There are three methods for blocking or compensating for the dc component of a signal. Each has specific advantages. Probe system coupling functions dc Offset If Reject ac Coupling Adapter dc Blocked Probe alone ±18 V ±18 V ±200 V...
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Operating the Probe Coupling functions Offset Offset is the best method to use when the low-frequency corners associated with IF reject and the ac adapter interfere with the measurement. Remove the ac adapter if it is installed. The key characteristics are: •...
The CMRR of the 1153A Differential Probe is specified at the input of the probe and cannot be affected except by adjustments in the probe. However, the way the probe is connected into the circuitry being tested can have a big influence in the overall result of measurement, especially at high frequencies.
Service Strategy For repair and Calibration Tests, return the 1153A probe to an Agilent Service Center. If the probe is under warranty, normal warranty service apply. If the probe is not under...
Introduction To return the probe to Agilent Technologies for service Before shipping the instrument Agilent Technologies, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies sales office for additional details. Write the following information on a tag and attach it to the instrument. • Name and address of owner •...
Service Probe troubleshooting Probe troubleshooting Use the following procedures to assist in troubleshooting problems with the 1153A Differential Probe. Preparing the probe for troubleshooting The probe bottom cover must be removed before troubleshooting to allow access to signals where the probe cable connects to the pc board.
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Service Probe troubleshooting Repeat steps 3 and 4 with the probe connected to the test board in the position shown in the figure below (signal to - input). If the probe output cable is unterminated, or the coax is open, the output signal will be about twice the amplitude of the input signal.
Service Removing and replacing the assemblies Removing and replacing the assemblies This section contains procedures for the removal and replacement of major assemblies. C A U T I O N Never remove or install any assembly with the instrument power ON. Component damage can occur.
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Service Removing and replacing the assemblies Reassemble Probe Reassembly is essentially the reverse of the diassembly procedure. If replacing the PC board, remove the input connectors from the old board and put them on the new one. If replacing the cable, note the orientation of the probe clamp ring on the old cable, remove the ring and put it on the new cable.
Service Removing and replacing the assemblies Replace the bottom cover. Position the cable strain relief and with one hand, hold the cable and top cover together. The flange on the strain relief has a notch that fits over a protrusion in the top cover. C A U T I O N Note where the two pins at the rear of the top cover enter the holes in the PC assembly.
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Service Removing and replacing the assemblies Reassemble Adapter Reassembling the adapter is slightly harder because you have to align the connector pins and thumbwheel screw, while sliding the inner housing and outer housing together. Be sure the input connectors and output pins are present and seated on the substrate or PC board.
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This program allows the customer to exchange a faulty assembly with one that has been repaired and calibrated by the factory. After receiving the repaired exchange part from Agilent Technologies, a United States customer has 30 days to return the faulty assembly. For order not originating in the United States, contact the local Agilent Technologies service organization.
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Service Replaceable Parts Figure 3-7 1153A Differential Probe Parts...
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Service Replaceable Parts 1153A Replaceable Parts Reference Part Number Description Designator 01141-69501 Exchange PC Assembly-Differential Probe 01141-26102 Probe Pin 01141-22301 Ground Block 01141-22401 Ground Screw 01141-26101 Input Connector 01141-24102 Plastic Cap for Probe Pin 01141-47702 Probe Bottom Cover 01141-44102 Probe Top Cover...
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Index direct mail order system displayed noise ac adapter offset ac coupling lf response output termination impedance accessories overload recovery adapters environmental available to order altitude circuit connector posts humidity packing for return extension leads temperature power requirements ground lead vibration probe tips mini clips...
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