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  • Page 1 T h e t e s t & me a s u r e me n t e q u i p me n t y o u n e e d a t t h e p r i c e y o u w a n t . A l l t e s t I n s t r u me n t s , I n c .
  • Page 2 Instruction Manual P6207 FET Probe 070-7909-02 Warning The servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To avoid personal injury, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so. Refer to all safety summaries prior to...
  • Page 3 Copyright © Tektronix, Inc. All rights reserved. Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supercedes that in all previously published material. Specifications and price change privileges reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
  • Page 4 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 6: Table Of Contents

    ....1 10 SMA Shorting Caps ....1 10 P6207 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 7 Contents Four Post Ground Sockets ... 1 11 Edge Tab Ground Sockets ... 1 12 SureFoot Adapters ....1 12 Ground Lead Inductance .
  • Page 8 Index ........P6207 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 9 Contents List of Figures Figure 1 1: The P6207 FET Probe and Standard Accessories ..Figure 1 2: The TEKPROBE SMA Probe Interface Connectors ...
  • Page 10 Table 2 1: Troubleshooting Guide ..Table A 1: Warranted P6207 FET Probe Characteristics ....Table A 2:...
  • Page 11 Contents...
  • Page 12: Welcome

    Operator Safety Summary Please exercise care when operating this or any equip ment. In addition to applying common sense, please keep the following in mind as you use your P6207 FET Probe. Do Not Operate In Explosive Atmospheres To avoid explosion, do not operate this product in an explosive atmosphere unless the product has been specifically certified for such operation.
  • Page 13: Service Safety Summary

    Welcome WARNING To prevent injury, carefully read and follow the instructions given in a warning statement. To prevent damage caused by electrostatic discharge, wear a properly grounded wrist strap and observe static control precautions. Service Safety Summary The probe should be serviced only by qualified service personnel.
  • Page 14: Electrostatic Discharge

    Place component assemblies on a metal or other conductive surface. Do not slide the assembly across any surface. Wear a wrist strap when handling component assemblies to discharge static voltage from your body. Avoid materials that are capable of generating a static charge. P6207 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 15: Manual Organization

    Read General Information for an overview of probe features and accessories. Operating Information gives you the information you need to make effective use of your P6207 FET Probe. Read Operating Information to understand important operating concepts and the performance limitations of your probe.
  • Page 16: Conventions

    Calibration generator refers to any of the Tektronix 067 1338 0X Calibration Step Generators. Sampling head refers to any of the following Tektronix sampling heads: SD 22, SD 24, SD 26. The following convention applies to procedures: Literal equipment connectors or controls are indi...
  • Page 17: Contacting Tektronix

    For product support outside of North America, contact your local Tektronix distributor or sales office. Service Support Contact your local Tektronix distributor or sales office. Or visit our web site for a listing of worldwide service locations. http://www.tek.com For other information...
  • Page 18: User Information

    User Information...
  • Page 20: General Information

    The P6207 has a typical bandwidth of 4 GHz and an input impedance of 100 kW in parallel with 400 fF (fem tofarad). The P6207 output must terminate into 50 W.
  • Page 21: Standard Accessories

    General Information Standard Accessories The P6207 FET Probe is shipped with the following standard accessories: instruction manual ground contact springs (assorted) ESD protective tip cover edge tab ground sockets (5) SureFoot probe tip adapters (2 each 0.50 mm/20 mil (red), 0.65 mm/25 mil (blue), and 50 mil...
  • Page 22: Operating Information

    Operating Information Operating Information discusses several important topics that will help you make the most effective use of your P6207 FET Probe. Using the standard accessories is also described. NOTE Save the probe shipping and packaging materials for reuse should shipping the probe become necessary.
  • Page 23: Probe Parts

    Probe Parts Figure 1 1 identifies the primary parts of the P6207 FET Probe and shows how the standard accessories are used or attached. Detailed information about using the standard accessories is provided later in this section.
  • Page 24: Ground Connection

    Shorting Cap (SMA Cable) 13 SureFoot Adapter Note: Wrist strap accessory is not shown. Figure 1 1: The P6207 FET Probe and Standard Accessories Ground Connection The ground connection makes it possible to reference the signal at the probe tip to ground. The effects of ground lead (or ground connection) inductance are discussed later in this section.
  • Page 25: Probe Head And Cable

    Operating Information The metal barrel of the probe head allows several alternative ground connections. Read Standard Acces sories" in this section for more information about mak ing ground connections. Probe Head and Cable The probe tip makes the physical connection to your test point.
  • Page 26: Sma Cable

    The oscilloscope connectors for the TEKPROBE interface are shown in Figure 1 2. Connect the SMA cable to the channel input connector, and the TEK PROBE interface connector to the PROBE POWER connector. Figure 1 2: The TEKPROBE SMA Probe Interface Connectors P6207 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 27: Tekprobe Interface Cable

    Operating Information TEKPROBE Interface Cable The interface cable connector houses the TEKPROBE interface contact pins and provides a positive attach ment to the host instrument. To install the probe, first connect the SMA cable between the compensation box and oscilloscope input. Next push the interface cable connector firmly into the oscilloscope input connector labelled PROBE POWER;...
  • Page 28: Standard Accessories

    Operating Information Standard Accessories The standard accessories provided with your probe will help you make effective use of the P6207 FET Probe. Use the descriptions below to determine which acces sories are appropriate for your application. For a list of optional accessories, study the replaceable parts list found under Maintenance in Section 2.
  • Page 29: Esd Protective Tip

    Operating Information NOTE The spring contact installs more easily if you rotate the spring counterclockwise (loosening the spring tension slightly) as you push it onto the probe barrel. ESD Protective Tip Use the ESD (electrostatic discharge) protective tip cover to reduce the chance of static discharge damage to your probe.
  • Page 30: Four Post Ground Sockets

    (.037" plated hole) Figure 1 3: Installing Four Post Ground Sockets To use your probe with these adapters, insert the probe tip firmly into the adapter until the probe tip contacts the signal test point. 1 11 P6207 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 31: Edge Tab Ground Sockets

    Operating Information Edge Tab Ground Sockets Edge tab ground sockets can also be used to provide minimum inductance test points, with the same benefits as the four post ground sockets. While the four post sockets are more rigidly mounted, the edge tab socket is easily mounted in a variety of configurations.
  • Page 32: Ground Lead Inductance

    Refer to Figure 1 6. source Probe R Probe C source 400 fF 100 kW Ground Lead Figure 1 6: Ground Lead Equivalent Circuit 1 13 P6207 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 33: Input Linear Dynamic Range

    Input Linear Dynamic Range The internal amplifier used by the P6207 FET Probe to drive a 50 W load has a limited range. To keep the input linearity error less than 3% you must limit the signal input voltage to ±4 V (including any DC offset).
  • Page 34 DC offset adjustment to maintain the probe within its dynamic range. The nominal offset adjustment of the P6207 FET Probe is "5 VDC. Note that the probe can tolerate input voltages of ±40 V without damage; however, the linearity error specification does not apply to input voltages exceed ing ±4 V (including any DC offset).
  • Page 35 Operating Information 1 16 User Information...
  • Page 36: Performance Verification

    Performance Verification Performance Verification provides procedures that you can use to verify the performance of your P6207 FET Probe. The following performance characteristics are verified: system attenuation system rise time probe output offset zero and gain Performance requirements that are not verified are characteristics that are either extremely stable and unlikely to change, or impractical to verify.
  • Page 37: Limits And Tolerances

    Performance Verification Limits and Tolerances The limits and tolerances given in this procedure apply to the probe under test only. Errors arising from test equipment are not included unless specifically noted. Test Equipment Required The items listed in Table 1 1 are necessary to complete the performance verification procedures.
  • Page 38: Equipment Connections

    Before beginning the performance verification proce dures, connect the calibration step generator as follows (refer to Figure 1 7 as necessary): 1 19 P6207 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 39 Performance Verification Step 1: Connect the power supply provided with the calibration step generator to an appropriate power source. Step 2: Connect the power supply cable to the calibration step generator. Step 3: Using the male male SMA cable, connect the calibration step generator TRIGGER INPUT to the oscilloscope INTERNAL CLOCK OUT.
  • Page 40: Figure 1 8: Attenuation Test Initial Setup

    Record the D voltage as V Step 5: Disconnect the calibration generator re mote head from the oscilloscope input. Step 6: Using the probe SMA cable, connect the probe to the oscilloscope channel 1 input. 1 21 P6207 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 41: Figure 1 9: Attenuation Test Final Setup

    Generator Probe Tip Adapter Calibration Step Generator Remote Head P6207 FET Probe Wrist Strap Figure 1 9: Attenuation Test Final Setup Step 8: Set the oscilloscope volts/division to 50 mV. Step 9: If necessary, adjust the oscilloscope to center the display.
  • Page 42 Performance Verification Step 10: Calculate the attenuation error using the following formula: % error + 1 0 0 Step 11: Check probe attenuation. The attenuation error must be v2.0%. 1 23 P6207 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 43: Rise Time

    Performance Verification Rise Time This procedure verifies that the probe meets rise time specifications. The probe rise time is calculated from rise times ob tained by measuring the test system without the probe attached, and the test system plus the probe. Step 1: After completing the previous procedure, disconnect the calibration step generator remote head from the probe tip adapter.
  • Page 44: Figure 1 10: Rise Time Test Initial Setup

    SMA female female adapter. Insert the probe tip into the probe tip adapter and secure the probe tip by tightening the thumb screw on the probe tip adapter. Refer to Figure 1 11. 1 25 P6207 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 45: Figure 1 11: Rise Time Final Test Setup

    Generator Probe Tip Adapter Calibration Step Generator Remote Head P6207 FET Probe Wrist Strap Figure 1 11: Rise Time Final Test Setup Step 10: Set the oscilloscope volts/division to 50 mV. NOTE The added cable length of the probe will shift the rising edge of the pulse off screen.
  • Page 46 The rise time must be v105 Step 16: Calculate the probe only rise time using the following formula: (s)p) Step 17: Check that the calculated rise time, t meets the probe specification. The rise time must be v100 ps. 1 27 P6207 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 47: Probe Output Offset Zero

    Step 2: Verify that the P6207 probe tip is inserted into the probe tip adapter assembly. (One end of the probe tip adapter is not used.) Refer to Fig ure 1 12.
  • Page 48: Figure 1 12: Probe Offset Setup

    Performance Verification Oscilloscope Probe Tip Adapter P6207 FET Probe Wrist Strap Figure 1 12: Probe Offset Setup Step 5: Measure the displacement of the free run ning trace from the center graticule. To obtain the probe offset zero, divide the displayed offset by 10.
  • Page 49: Offset Function

    Performance Verification Offset Function This procedure verifies that the probe offset responds to input from the oscilloscope. The offset range is nominally "5 V. Step 1: Set the oscilloscope volts/division to 2 V. Step 2: Use the oscilloscope vertical menu to set the vertical offset to 5 V.
  • Page 50: Service Information

    Service Information...
  • Page 52: Theory Of Operation

    The P6207 FET Probe can be divided into two function al blocks: the probe head and the compensation box. Figure 2 1 shows a block diagram of the probe divided into the two functional areas.
  • Page 53: Figure 2 1: Functional Block Diagram Of The Probe

    Theory of Operation Totem Transistor Pole Cable Buffer FETs 72.5 k Input From Probe Tip 22.5 k Comp BIAS SENSE INPUT OFFSET Probe Head Probe Head Cable Assembly +15 V +15 V +5 V +5 V Cable Output From Probe BIAS Head Compensation...
  • Page 54: Probe Head

    50 W (if applicable) and the display readout is automatically corrected for the probe attenuation factor. Figure 2 2 shows the pin assignments for the P6207 FET Probe data and power connector. P6207 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 55: Compensation Circuits

    Theory of Operation +15 V -15 V +5 V -5 V DATA Figure 2 2: Probe Interface Pin Assignments Compensation Circuits Probe compensation is accomplished in three function al areas: voltage regulation, feedforward correction, and DC offset drive. Voltage Regulation Voltage regulators control the precision low voltage supplies required by the probe head hybrid circuit.
  • Page 56: Maintenance

    The severity of the environment in which you use your probe should determine the frequency of maintenance. A convenient time to perform preventive maintenance is just before performing a performance verification proce dure. P6207 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 57: Static Sensitive Devices

    Maintenance Static Sensitive Devices The P6207 FET Probe contains devices that are susceptible to damage from static dis charge. To prevent damage to static sensitive devices, observe the following precautions whenever the covers are off the compensation box or you handle component as semblies: Minimize handling of components.
  • Page 58: Exterior

    Table 2 1 lists a number of possible probe problems, their probable cause, and recommended actions. Procedures for replacing failed or defective parts are provided after Table 2 1. P6207 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 59: Troubleshooting Techniques

    Step 5: Refer to the troubleshooting guide, Table 2 1. Step 6: Contact your local Tektronix field office or representative. Service Information...
  • Page 60: Table 2 1: Troubleshooting Guide

    Probe output exceeds 1. Defective power 1. Check offset specification supply oscilloscope vertical amplifier fuses 2. Broken or 2. Replace probe unsoldered wire or component in compensation 3. Replace probe 3. Hybrid assembly damaged by static discharge P6207 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 61: Corrective Maintenance

    Corrective Maintenance Corrective maintenance consists of replacing defective parts or assemblies. To ensure satisfactory operation and performance of your P6207 probe, no internal parts or assemblies are field replaceable, except for the TEKPROBE interface contact pins. For information about replaceable accessories, refer to Replaceable Parts.
  • Page 62: Precautions

    Obtaining Replacement Parts The components and assemblies used in your P6207 probe are manufactured, selected, or specified by Tektronix to meet specific performance requirements. Order all replacement parts from your local Tektronix field office or representative.
  • Page 63 Maintenance 2 12 Service Information...
  • Page 64: Replaceable Parts List

    Replaceable Parts List This section contains a list of the parts that are replace able for the P6207 FET Probe. Use this list to identify and order replacement parts. Parts Ordering Information Replacement parts are available from or through your local Tektronix, Inc.
  • Page 65: Using The Replaceable Parts List

    Replaceable Parts Using The Replaceable Parts List The tabular information in the replaceable parts list is arranged for quick retrieval. Understanding the struc ture and features of the list will help you find the all the information you need for ordering replacement parts. Item Names In the replaceable parts list, an Item Name is separated from the description by a colon (:).
  • Page 66 TK2469 UNITREK CORPORATION 3000 LEWIS & CLARK WAY VANCOUVER WA 98601 SUITE #2 8X345 NORTHWEST SPRING & MFG CO 5858 WILLOW LANE LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034-5343 80009 TEKTRONIX INC 14150 SW KARL BRAUN DR BEAVERTON OR 97077-0001 PO BOX 500...
  • Page 67: Figure 2 3: P6207 And Accessories

    Standard Accessories Ä Ä Ä Ä Optional Accessory Figure 2 3: P6207 and Accessories...
  • Page 68 Fig. & Index Tektronix Serial No. Mfr. Part No. Effective Dscont 12345 Name & Description Code Mfr. Part No. 2 3- P6207,PROBE,ACTIVE:4 GHZ,0.3PF,10X,SMA 200-3961-00 COVER,PROBE TIP:ESD PROTECTIVE TK1163 ORDER BY DESC STANDARD ACCESSORIES 015-1020-00 TERM,COAXIAL:SHORT CIRCUIT,SMA 80009 015102000 015-1021-00 TERM,COAXIAL:SHORT CIRCUIT,SMA...
  • Page 69 Fig. & Index Tektronix Serial No. Mfr. Part No. Effective Dscont 12345 Name & Description Code Mfr. Part No. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 342-1039-10 ADAPTER, SMD, ORANGE, 50 MIL 80009 342103910 342-1038-10 ADAPTER, SMD, BLUE, 0.65 mm/25 mil 80009 342103810 342-1037-10 ADAPTER, SMD, RED, 0.50 mm/20 mil...
  • Page 70: Appendix

    Appendix...
  • Page 72: Specifications

    Specifications This section lists the electrical, environmental, and physical characteristics of the P6207 FET Probe. Fol lowing the specification tables are a series of graphs that characterize impedance by frequency, maximum input voltage by frequency, and typical bandwidth. Performance Conditions...
  • Page 73: Table A 1: Warranted P6207 Fet Probe

    Physical and environmental specifications are not verified in this manual. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Table A 1: Warranted P6207 FET Probe Characteristics Supplemental Characteristic Specification Information Attenuation 10X"2% at DC...
  • Page 74: Table A 2: Nominal And Typical

    (typical) Refer to Figure A 1 for typical input impedance Input Resistance 100 kW±5% (typical) (probe) at DC Probe operating Refer to Figure A 1 for typical input impedance Linearity ±3% (typical) Within dynamic range P6207 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 75: Table A 3: Environmental Characteristics

    Table A 3: Environmental Characteristics Supplemental Characteristic Description Information Electrostatic Tektronix does not Immunity warrant the P6207 FET Probe to meet the requirements listed in IEC 801 2 Humidity 10 to 30_ C: Meets the requirements v95% R.H. of MIL STD 28800 E...
  • Page 76: Table A 4: Physical Characteristics

    Specifications Table A 4: Physical Characteristics Performance Supplemental Characteristic Requirement Information Shipping Weight 0.1 kg (nominal) (including (0.22 lbs) accessories) Probe Cable Length (nominal) (3.3 ft) P6207 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 77: Figure A 1: Typical Input Impedance Vs

    Specifications 100k ohms degrees 10 k 10 M 100 M 10 G 10 k 100 k Frequency (Hz) Figure A 1: Typical Input Impedance vs Frequency Appendix...
  • Page 78: Figure A 2: Voltage Derating Vs Frequency

    Specifications 100 M 10 M 10 G Frequency (Hz) Figure A 2: Voltage Derating vs Frequency P6207 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 79: Figure A 3: Typical Frequency Response

    Specifications -1.0 -2.0 -3.0 -4.0 -5.0 -6.0 10 M 100 M 10 G Frequency (Hz) Figure A 3: Typical Frequency Response Appendix...
  • Page 80 Index...
  • Page 82 2 4 inductance, 1 13 1 14 connectors, probing, 1 9 reducing inductance, 1 9 contacting Tektronix, xii spring tip, 1 9 description of product, 1 1 hybrid circuit, 2 3 dynamic range, 1 14 P6207 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 83 Index output offset checking, 1 30 specification, 1 29 ICs, probing, 1 9 identifying probes, 1 6 impedance, input, A 6 inductance, reducing, 1 9, 1 11, 1 13 1 14 input, linear dynamic range, 1 14 interface parts list, 2 16 2 18 pin assignments, 2 4 performance verification, 1 17 1 30 TEKPROBE, 1 8...
  • Page 84 A 5 spring tip, 1 9 static damage, preventing, 1 19, 2 6 static protection, 1 10 SureFoot adapters, 1 12 TEKPROBE interface, 1 8, 2 3 2 4 TEKPROBE interface contact pins, 1 8 telephone number, xii P6207 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 85 Index Index...

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