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Differential Active Probes
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  • Page 1 DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Differential Active Probes User’s Guide Ihr Ansprechpartner / Your Partner: dataTec AG E-Mail: info@datatec.eu >>> www.datatec.eu Premium Plus Distribution Partner...
  • Page 2 Notices Technology Licenses © Keysight Technologies, 2021-2022 technical data. 52.227-14 (June 1987) or DFAR 252.227-7015 (b)(2) (November No part of this manual may be reproduced in The hardware and/or software described in 1995), as applicable in any technical data. any form or by any means (including elec-...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Overview Introduction Key Features Compatibility with Keysight Oscilloscopes Standard Accessories Orderable Accessories Replacement Accessory Kit (DP0021A-001) Ordering Individual Accessories Optional Accessories Deskew and Performance Verification Fixture Kit (DP0020A) 2 Characteristics and Specifications Electrical Specifications and Characteristics Environmental Characteristics Mechanical Characteristics Accessories Dimensions 3 Setting up and Using DP0010A/12A/13A Probes...
  • 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

    Overview 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 Overview • DUT Connectivity Options: You can connect the probe tip either directly to DUT header pins or use the supplied/optional accessories as per your probing scenario. These probes support a variety of accessories to suit various DUT connection scenarios and to make the connection to compact target devices possible. See page 9 for standard accessories that are shipped with these probes.

  • Page 8: Compatibility With Keysight Oscilloscopes

    Overview Compatibility with Keysight Oscilloscopes Required Software Compatible Oscilloscopes Adapter(s) Required Version Infiniium Oscilloscopes EXR-Series None Infiniium 11.25 or higher MXR-Series None Infiniium 11.25 or higher S-Series None Infiniium 6.71 or higher V-Series N5442A adapter Infiniium 6.71 or higher Z-Series N5442A adapter Infiniium 6.71 or higher UXR-Series (3.5 mm models)

  • 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 damaging the tip from (2 pieces) repeated attach / detach...
  • Page 10 Overview Standard Accessory Micro Circuit Hook To probe miniature IC and Test Clips components. Attach these clips to the two sockets of the (2 pieces) socketed Y-lead tip. Ground Lead socketed lead to connect the DUT ground to the probe (1 piece) ground.

  • 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

    Overview Optional Accessories Accessory Part Number Quantity SMT Test Clips DP0021A-007 2 pieces To conveniently probe surface mount capacitors Micro-grabber Pincer DP0021A-008 4 pieces To probe miniature IC and Test Clips components. Attach these clips to the two sockets of the socketed Y-lead tip.

  • 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 Characteristics and Specifications Electrical Specifications and Characteristics 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).
  • Page 15 Characteristics and Specifications Characteristic DP0010A DP0011A DP0012A DP0013A Noise Referenced to Input (probe 14 mV (17:1 attenuation) only) 38 mV (85:1 attenuation) Overvoltage and Measurement Non-CAT Category per IEC -61010-031 (mains isolated) Input Coupling of the 50 W AutoProbe Interface oscilloscope Safety Conformance to IEC/EN61010-031:2015...
  • Page 16 Characteristics and Specifications Environmental Characteristics Environmental Condition Operating Non-Operating Temperature +5 °C to +40 °C -40 °C to +70 °C Humidity Up to 80% RH at +40 °C 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)

  • Page 17: Accessories Dimensions

    Characteristics and Specifications Mechanical Characteristics Characteristic Value Probe Cable Length 1.3 m 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

    Setting up and Using DP0010A/12A/13A Probes Connecting the Probe to an Oscilloscope These probes are designed for ground-referenced measurements. Connect the 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.

  • 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. Figure 9 DP0011A probe auto-detected on the Infiniium GUI Perform the following tasks on your oscilloscope’s software GUI to get accurate...
  • 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. front-panel controls the probe offset.

  • Page 25: Calibrating Your Probe

    Setting up and Using DP0010A/12A/13A Probes On InfiniiVision GUI Press the Offset Mode softkey to display the offset mode options and then select the offset mode based on your measurement requirement. Calibrating your Probe To get the highest measurement accuracy, you must calibrate your probe before you start using it.
  • 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. To avoid damaging the oscilloscope’s Aux Out connector, do CAUTION not apply force to the PV 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. Gently rotate the pins of this accessory to adjust the tip span as per your requirement.
  • 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. Connect the red test clip to the red lead of the Socketed Y-lead Tip and the black test clip to the black lead of the Socketed Y-lead Tip.

  • Page 32: Probing Ungrounded Devices

    Setting up and Using DP0010A/12A/13A Probes Probing Ungrounded Devices If the DUT is not grounded to the oscilloscope via the AC mains ground, you must establish the ground connection by connecting the DUT ground to the probe ground. An example of such a situation is when you are making a differential measurement on a device with floating ground.

  • 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 Safety and Regulatory Information Do not operate the probe or oscilloscope in the presence of WARNING flammable gasses or fumes. Operation of any electrical instrument in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard. Do not twist, tightly bend, or kink the probe cable to avoid CAUTION degrading the probe’s performance.

  • Page 36: Instrument Markings And Symbols

    Safety and Regulatory Information Instrument Markings and Symbols Symbol Description This symbol indicates the Environmental Protection Use Period (EPUP) for the product’s toxic substances for the China RoHS requirements. The crossed out wheeled bin symbol indicates that separate collection for waste electric and electronic equipment (WEEE) is required, as obligated by the EU DIRECTIVE and other National legislation.
  • Page 37 Safety and Regulatory Information Symbol Description This mark denotes compliance with the essential requirements of the following applicable UK regulations: • 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 &...

  • Page 38: Cleaning The Probe

    Safety and Regulatory Information Cleaning the Probe If the probe requires cleaning: Disconnect the probe from the oscilloscope and device under test. 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.

  • 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 DP0010A/11A/12A/13A probe.

  • Page 48: Before You Start

    Performance Verification Before you Start Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can quickly and imperceptibly CAUTION damage or destroy high performance probes, resulting in costly repairs. Always wear a wrist strap when handling probe components and ensure that cables are discharged before being connected.

  • Page 49: To Verify Bandwidth

    Performance Verification To Verify Bandwidth The following procedure can be used to test and verify that your probe meets its warranted bandwidth specification. Probe Warranted Specification DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Bandwidth DP0010A - 250 MHz DP0011A - 500 MHz DP0012A - 1 GHz DP0013A - 1.7 GHz Required Test Equipment Description...
  • Page 50 Performance Verification generator. Connect the DP001xA probe to any available channel of the oscilloscope. This channel is referred to as the probe channel in this procedure. Connect the probe input directly to the header pins on the PV fixture. Configure the oscilloscope as per the following settings: Select Setup >...
  • Page 51 Performance Verification On tab f2 1. From the Function 2 listbox, select FFT and then FFT Magnitude. 2. Turn the function display on for f2 by selecting the On checkbox. 3. From the Source drop-down listbox, set the source to f1:Diff(Ch3). 4.
  • Page 52 Performance Verification On tab f3 On tab f4 1. From the Function 4 listbox, select FFT and then FFT Magnitude. 2. Turn the function display on for f4 by selecting the On checkbox. 3. From the Source drop-down listbox, set the source to f3:Diff(Ch2). 4.
  • Page 53 Performance Verification Configure the Pulse Generator as follows: Settings should be: - Channel 1 - Data - Mode = Pulse/Pattern - Freq = 20 MHz - Ampl = 2 V - Offset = 0 mV Then Press the button next to Out. Click Setup >...
  • Page 54 Performance Verification Click Setup > <probe channel> and set the scale for the probe channel to 2.5 V/Div. In this example, probe channel is Channel 2. Then close the dialog box. Click Control > Clear Display to clear the oscilloscope display. Use Marker to evaluate the results.

  • Page 55: To Verify Input Resistance

    Performance Verification To Verify Input Resistance The following procedure can be used to test and verify that your probe meets its warranted input resistance specification. Probe Warranted Specification DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Input Resistance 1.7 M Differential Ω 850 k Single-ended Ω Required Test Equipment Description Critical Specification(s) Recommended Models / Part...
  • Page 56 Performance Verification Connect the DP001xA probe to any available channel of the oscilloscope. Connect the DP001xA probe’s input directly to the header pins on the PV fixture. • Connect the “+” lead of the probe tip to the header pin located on the center conductor (signal trace) of the deskew fixture.
  • Page 57 Performance Verification Make probe tip connection on the PV fixture such that the “+” side of the probe input is now on the signal trace pin and “-” side of the probe input is now on the ground pin of PV fixture. Observe impedance reading and record the result.

  • Page 58: Performance Test Record

    Performance Verification Performance Test Record Table 1 Performance Test Record Model #: Date: Tested by: Serial #: Recommended next test date: 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...

  • Page 59: Returning The Probe For Repair/Service

    DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Differential Active Probes User’s Guide Returning the Probe for Repair/Service Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized WARNING modification to the probe. Only Keysight service centers should perform repair/maintenance on the equipment. Only Keysight approved accessories should be used. Perform the following steps before shipping the probe back to Keysight Technologies for repair / service.

  • 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,...
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