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  • Page 1 DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Differential Active Probes User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 Do not proceed beyond a CAU- tomarily provided to the public. Accordingly, Published by: TION notice until the indicated con- Keysight provides the Software to U.S. gov- Keysight Technologies, Inc. ditions are fully understood and ernment customers under its standard com- 1900 Garden of the Gods Road met.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2 Characteristics and Specifications Electrical Specifications and Characteristics Environmental Characteristics Mechanical Characteristics Accessories Dimensions 3 Setting up and Using DP0010A/12A/13A Probes Connecting the Probe to an Oscilloscope Using Channel Identification Rings Configuring Probe Settings on the Oscilloscope Software GUI Configuring Offset Behavior...
  • Page 4 Recommended Test Interval To Verify Bandwidth Required Test Equipment Procedure To Verify Input Resistance Required Test Equipment Procedure Performance Test Record 7 Returning the Probe for Repair/Service Contacting Keysight Technologies for Technical Assistance Index DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Differential Active Probes User’s Guide...

  • Page 5: Overview

    DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Differential Active Probes User’s Guide Overview Introduction Key Features Compatibility with Keysight Oscilloscopes Standard Accessories Orderable Accessories...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction The DP0010A/11A/12A/13A probes are mid-voltage differential active probes that you can use with a Keysight oscilloscope having 50 Ω input impedance. The probe comes with the AutoProbe I interface to connect to the oscilloscope. This interface provides the probe power, offset, and auto-configuration of probe type and attenuation setting on connection.
  • Page 7 You can simply connect the probe tip either directly to these header pins or use one of the probe accessories. See page 26 to know more. Before using these probes, refer to “Safety and Regulatory CAUTION Information" on page 33. DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Differential Active Probes User’s Guide...

  • Page 8: Compatibility With Keysight Oscilloscopes

    4000 X-Series 6000 X-Series Is your oscilloscope software up-to-date? Keysight periodically releases software updates to support your probe, fix known defects, and incorporate product enhancements. To download the latest firmware, go to www.Keysight.com search for your oscilloscope’s model number. Click the “Drivers, Firmware & Software” tab under the Technical Support link.

  • Page 9: Standard Accessories

    Overview Standard Accessories The accessories shown below ship standard with these probes. You can use these accessories interchangeably across DP0010A/11A/12A/13A probes. Use only Keysight approved accessories with these probes. WARNING Standard Accessory Probe Tip Saver Use on the probe tip to avoid...
  • Page 10 Ground Lead socketed lead to connect the DUT ground to the probe (1 piece) ground. This is needed if the DUT is not grounded to the oscilloscope via the AC mains ground (see page 32 DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Differential Active Probes User’s Guide...

  • Page 11: Orderable Accessories

    Overview Orderable Accessories Besides the standard accessories that are shipped with DP0010A/11A/12A/13A probes, replacement and additional accessories are also available that you can order separately as the following accessory kits. Replacement Accessory Kit (DP0021A-001) The quantity for each accessory in this replacement kit is the same as the quantity of accessories originally provided with the probe.

  • Page 12: Optional Accessories

    It is not designed for any other testing purpose. This fixture is safely rated to the maximum of 30 Vrms/42 Vpk/60 Vdc. Do not use it on voltages higher than this rating. DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Differential Active Probes User’s Guide...

  • Page 13: Characteristics And Specifications

    DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Differential Active Probes User’s Guide Characteristics and Specifications Electrical Specifications and Characteristics Environmental Characteristics Mechanical Characteristics Accessories Dimensions...
  • Page 14 All entries included in this chapter are characteristics unless explicitly N OT E mentioned as warranted specifications. These specifications and characteristics are the typical performance values of the DP0010A/11A/12A/13A probes attached directly to a DUT (without any accessories). Warranted Specification DP0010A...
  • Page 15 Mains isolated is for measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to a mains supply. The bandwidth rating applicable for a combination of the probe and N OT E accessory is the lower of the bandwidth supported by that probe or accessory. DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Differential Active Probes User’s Guide...
  • Page 16 Up to 90% RH at +65 °C Altitude 3,100 m (10,171 ft)) 4,600 m (15,092 ft) Pollution Degree (rated for indoor use only) a Normally only non-conductive pollution occurs. Occasionally, however, a temporary conductivity caused by condensation must be expected. DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Differential Active Probes User’s Guide...

  • Page 17: Accessories Dimensions

    Approximate Weight 0.48 kg (1.06 lbs.) (Including probe with all its standard accessories and the case) Accessories Dimensions All dimensions are in millimeters. Figure 2 Straight Pin Dimensions Figure 3 Adjustable Probing Browser Dimensions DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Differential Active Probes User’s Guide...
  • Page 18 Characteristics and Specifications Figure 4 Probe Tip Saver Dimensions Figure 5 Solder-in Y-lead Tip Dimensions Figure 6 Socketed Y-lead Tip Dimensions DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Differential Active Probes User’s Guide...
  • Page 19 Characteristics and Specifications Figure 7 Ground Lead Dimensions Figure 8 Micro Circuit Hook Test Clip Dimensions DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Differential Active Probes User’s Guide...
  • Page 20 Characteristics and Specifications DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Differential Active Probes User’s Guide...

  • Page 21: Setting Up And Using Dp0010A/12A/13A Probes

    DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Differential Active Probes User’s Guide Setting up and Using DP0010A/12A/13A Probes Connecting the Probe to an Oscilloscope Configuring Probe Settings on the Oscilloscope Software GUI Configuring Offset Behavior Calibrating your Probe Making DUT Connections using Probe Accessories These probes are ESD sensitive devices, particularly at the probe CAUTION tip.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Probe To An Oscilloscope

    N OT E probe to the oscilloscope input before performing any measurements. Connect the probe to an input channel of a compatible Keysight oscilloscope by gently pushing the probe onto the connector on the oscilloscope’s input channel. As the probe is pushed, the lever on top of the probe moves to the left.

  • Page 23: Configuring Probe Settings On The Oscilloscope Software Gui

    Setting up and Using DP0010A/12A/13A Probes Configuring Probe Settings on the Oscilloscope Software GUI When you connect your probe to the oscilloscope, the probe is automatically detected and displayed as connected to the oscilloscope’s channel in the Infiniium/InfiniiVision software GUI.
  • Page 24 Setting up and Using DP0010A/12A/13A Probes Normal Offset Probe Offset Offset is applied at the oscilloscope channel. Offset is applied at the probe. The vertical offset control on the oscilloscope’s The vertical offset control on the oscilloscope’s front-panel controls the channel’s offset.

  • Page 25: Calibrating Your Probe

    Calibrating your Probe To get the highest measurement accuracy, you must calibrate your probe before you start using it. Calibration Overview The following two types of calibrations are available for DP0010A/11A/12A/13A probes. Atten/Offset Calibration Skew Calibration Purpose...
  • Page 26 Setting up and Using DP0010A/12A/13A Probes Before You Start Calibration • Verify that the Infiniium oscilloscope has been calibrated. This information is available in the Infiniium Calibration dialog box (Utilities > Calibration...). If the oscilloscope has not been calibrated recently, calibrate the oscilloscope before calibrating the probe.
  • Page 27 Setting up and Using DP0010A/12A/13A Probes The DC Offset/Gain Cal dialog box is displayed with the calibration setup instructions. Verify that your probing setup is as per these instructions. These instructions require the usage of the DP0020A deskew fixture which is described in the next step.
  • Page 28 Setting up and Using DP0010A/12A/13A Probes Header pin on the ground plane Header pin on the center conductor (signal path) Use the N2787A 3D Probe Positioner to hold the probe in place and to maintain a steady contact of probe tip with the deskew fixture.

  • Page 29: Making Dut Connections Using Probe Accessories

    Setting up and Using DP0010A/12A/13A Probes Making DUT Connections using Probe Accessories You can connect your probe to the DUT using appropriate accessories that suit your specific probing and DUT connectivity requirements. This section provides information on the recommended DUT connectivity options available for these probes using the supplied and orderable accessories.
  • Page 30 Setting up and Using DP0010A/12A/13A Probes Option 3: Using Adjustable Probing Browser This accessory has variable pitch pins to allow you to quickly probe different points on your DUT. You can adjust the spacing between these pins to span up to 8.6 mm.
  • Page 31 Setting up and Using DP0010A/12A/13A Probes Option 6 - Using Micro Circuit Hook Test Clips Use the red and black Micro Circuit Hook Test Clips along with the Socketed Y-lead Tip to connect to miniature IC and components on test board.

  • Page 32: Probing Ungrounded Devices

    Probe Figure 10 Connecting DUT Ground to Probe Ground Probing Setup for Single-Ended Measurements DP0010A/11A/12A/13A probes are differential and are best suited to probe not just differential but also single-ended signals. To probe single-ended signals: • Connect the probe’s “+” lead to the single-ended signal.

  • Page 33: Safety And Regulatory Information

    DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Differential Active Probes User’s Guide Safety and Regulatory Information Safety Checks and Warnings Instrument Markings and Symbols Cleaning the Probe...

  • Page 34: Safety Checks And Warnings

    Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized WARNING modification to the probe / accessory. Do not attempt internal service or adjustment. Service should be carried out by a Keysight Technologies authorized service personnel. For any service needs, contact Keysight Technologies. See page 60 to know more.
  • Page 35 Handle Probe Tips and Accessories Carefully. CAUTION Some of the probe tips and accessories are sharp. You should handle these with care to avoid personal injury. DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Differential Active Probes User’s Guide...

  • Page 36: Instrument Markings And Symbols

    Please refer to keysight.com/go/takeback to understand your Trade in options with Keysight in addition to product takeback instructions. The product is marked with this symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instructions in the documentation.
  • Page 37 Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 No. 1091 (as amended) • Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 No. 1101 (as amended) • The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in electrical & Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 No. 3032 (as amended) DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Differential Active Probes User’s Guide...

  • Page 38: Cleaning The Probe

    Wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soap and water solution. Do not use too much liquid or any chemicals. Make sure the probe is completely dry before reconnecting it to the oscilloscope. DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Differential Active Probes User’s Guide...

  • Page 39: Performance Plots

    DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Differential Active Probes User’s Guide Performance Plots Measured Versus Modeled Input Impedance Voltage Derating Curve Common Mode Rejection Ratio over Frequency Frequency Response Low Attenuation Frequency Response (without probing accessories) High Attenuation Frequency Response (without probing accessories) Frequency Response (with Adjustable Probing Browser Accessory)

  • Page 40: Measured Versus Modeled Input Impedance

    Performance Plots Measured Versus Modeled Input Impedance Figure 11 Magnitude plot of DP001xA probe input impedance versus frequency (differential & single-ended) DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Differential Active Probes User’s Guide...

  • Page 41: Voltage Derating Curve

    Performance Plots Voltage Derating Curve Figure 12 Non destructive voltage derating with frequency for DP001xA probes DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Differential Active Probes User’s Guide...

  • Page 42: Common Mode Rejection Ratio Over Frequency

    Performance Plots Common Mode Rejection Ratio over Frequency Figure 13 CMRR plots of DP001xA probes at the two supported attenuation ranges (17:1 and 85:1) DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Differential Active Probes User’s Guide...

  • Page 43: Frequency Response

    Performance Plots Frequency Response Low Attenuation Frequency Response (without probing accessories) Figure 14 Vout/Vin frequency response of DP001xA probes (without probing accessories) on low attenuation ranges DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Differential Active Probes User’s Guide...

  • Page 44: High Attenuation Frequency Response (Without Probing Accessories)

    Performance Plots High Attenuation Frequency Response (without probing accessories) Figure 15 Vout/Vin frequency response of DP001xA probes (without probing accessories) on high attenuation ranges DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Differential Active Probes User’s Guide...

  • Page 45: Frequency Response (With Adjustable Probing Browser Accessory)

    Performance Plots Frequency Response (with Adjustable Probing Browser Accessory) Figure 16 Vout/Vin frequency response of DP0013A probe (with Adjustable Probing Browser accessory) on high and low attenuation ranges DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Differential Active Probes User’s Guide...
  • Page 46 Performance Plots DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Differential Active Probes User’s Guide...

  • Page 47: Performance Verification

    DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Differential Active Probes User’s Guide Performance Verification Before you Start Recommended Test Interval To Verify Bandwidth Required Test Equipment Procedure To Verify Input Resistance Required Test Equipment Procedure This chapter describes how to verify the bandwidth and input resistance of your...

  • Page 48: Before You Start

    Allow the probe to warm up for at least 20 minutes before the initiating N OT E the performance verification procedure. Recommended Test Interval The recommended test interval is 1 year. DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Differential Active Probes User’s Guide...

  • Page 49: To Verify Bandwidth

    Connect the other end of the DP0020A PV fixture to a SMA cable using the other SMA to BNC adapter included in the DP0020A PV kit. Connect the other end of the SMA cable to Channel 1 output of the pulse DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Differential Active Probes User’s Guide...
  • Page 50 2. Deselect the Low Pass and Align Phase checkbox. 3. From the Source drop-down listbox, set the source to your PV Channel. In this example, the PV channel is Channel 3. 4. Do not select the On checkbox for f1. DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Differential Active Probes User’s Guide...
  • Page 51 2. Deselect the Low Pass and Align Phase checkbox. 3. From the Source drop-down listbox, set the source to your probe Channel. In this example, the probe channel is Channel 2. 4. Do not select the On checkbox for f1. DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Differential Active Probes User’s Guide...
  • Page 52 5. In the Vertical group box, set the Scale to 3 dBm/ and the Reference Level to 185 dBm. 6. In the Horizontal group box, set the Horizontal Scale to Linear, Span to 2 GHz, Center Frequency to 1 GHz, and the RBW to 50 MHz. Close the Function dialog box. DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Differential Active Probes User’s Guide...
  • Page 53 Press OK to close the Add Marker dialog box. Move Marker M1 until f4 crosses f2. Record the Horizontal Marker value. This represents the -3dB BW of the probe in the low attenuation state. In the example below, it is 1.77 GHz. DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Differential Active Probes User’s Guide...
  • Page 54 Record the Horizontal Marker value. This represents the -3 dB BW of the probe in the low attenuation state. In the example below, it is 1.78 GHz. Confirm that the measured bandwidth is above the rated bandwidth for your probe model. DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Differential Active Probes User’s Guide...

  • Page 55: To Verify Input Resistance

    LO terminal on the front panel of DMM. (The GND pin of the BNC to Banana adapter connects to the LO terminal.) Press the 2W 4W button on the front panel of DMM. Ω DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Differential Active Probes User’s Guide...
  • Page 56 Observe impedance reading and record the result. Confirm that the measured impedances are within the rated tolerance of your probe model. Change the vertical scale of the channel to which the probe under test is connected to 5 V/div. DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Differential Active Probes User’s Guide...
  • Page 57 “+” side of the probe input is now on the ground pin of PV fixture. Observe impedance reading and record the result. Confirm that the measured impedances are within the rated tolerance of your probe model. DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Differential Active Probes User’s Guide...

  • Page 58: Performance Test Record

    Test Test Limits Result Pass/Fail Bandwidth (–3 dB) DP0010A - 250 MHz DP0011A - 500 MHz DP0012A - 1 GHz DP0013A - 1.7 GHz Input Resistance 1.7 M Differential Ω 850 k Single-ended Ω DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Differential Active Probes User’s Guide...

  • Page 59: Returning The Probe For Repair/Service

    Place securely in a sealed shipping container and mark container as "FRAGILE". If any correspondence is required, refer to the product by serial number and model number. Before returning an instrument for service, you must first call the Keysight Call Center.

  • Page 60: Contacting Keysight Technologies For Technical Assistance

    Returning the Probe for Repair/Service Contacting Keysight Technologies for Technical Assistance For technical assistance, contact your local Keysight Call Center. • In the Americas, call 1 (800) 829-4444 • In other regions, visit http://www.keysight.com/find/assist DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Differential Active Probes User’s Guide...
  • Page 61 Index Index PV fixture, accessories, adapter, auto attenuation ranges, safety conformance, Aux Out, safety information, skew calibration, 25, software, calibration, calibration sequence, calibrations, cleaning, CMRR, deskew, 7, 26, 27, deskew fixture, DP0020A, 7, 26, 27, 49, ground connection, ground lead, Infiniium oscilloscopes, Infiniium software version, N2787A, 26,...
  • Page 62 Index DP0030A/31A/32A/33A/34A High Voltage Differential Probes User’s Guide...

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