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Tektronix Z-Active Series User Manual

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P7313 12.5 GHz
Copyright ♥ Tektronix, Inc. All rights reserved. Licensed software products
are owned by Tektronix or its subsidiaries and/or suppliers, and are
protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty
provisions. Masu.
www.tektronix.com
P7380A 8 GHz
P7360A 6 GHz
P7340A 4 GHz
Z-Active Differential
Probe Family 071-
1705- 02

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  • Page 1 Probe Family 071- 1705- 02 P7313 12.5 GHz www.tektronix.com Copyright ♥ Tektronix, Inc. All rights reserved. Licensed software products are owned by Tektronix or its subsidiaries and/or suppliers, and are protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Masu.
  • Page 2 Beaverton, OR 97077 deer Product information, distributors, service, and technical support: ■ In North America: Call 1-800-833-9200. In other parts of the world, visit www.tektronix.com to find your local ■ distributor. This is a warranty regarding the probe. Guarantee 2 We warrant this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment.
  • Page 3 This is the warranty for probe accessories. Guarantee 14 Tektronix warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three months from the date of purchase from an authorized Tektronix distributor. If the Product proves to be defective during the Warranty Period, we will, at our option, repair or replace the defective Product without charge for parts and labor.
  • Page 4 other than our personnel; b) Repairs for damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment. c) Repairs for damage or malfunction caused by the use of supplies not manufactured by us. d) Servicing of the Product if the Product has been modified or integrated with other products and the effect of such modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the Product.
  • Page 5 Z-Active Differential Probe Family User Manual i table of contents Options and accessories ....... .
  • Page 6 ii Z-Active Differential Probe Family User Manual table of contents surface Table 1: Typical environmental characteristics 27 Table 2: Typical electrical characteristics........
  • Page 7 Figure 1: Connecting TekConnect to the instrument ....5 Figure 4: Connecting the probe for function check .-Installing the Clip Assembly ..... 9 Figure 7: Connecting the probe for probe calibration (for TDS6000B/C)...
  • Page 8 iv Z-Active Differential Probe Family User Manual...

  • Page 9: For Safe Use

    For safe use To avoid personal injury and damage to this product or the products connected to it, please read the following safety precautions carefully. To use this product safely, please follow the instructions provided with this product. Only qualified service personnel should perform maintenance procedures.

  • Page 10: Symbols And Terminology

    Symbols and terminology Terms in this manual。 This manual uses the following terms: warn : A WARNING alerts you to conditions or actions that could result in personal injury or death. Notice : A CAUTION alerts you to conditions or actions that could damage this product or other property.

  • Page 11: Conventions Used In This Manual

    CD that comes with your product. These manuals are also available from the Tektronix home page. The URL for this home page is listed under “Contact Tektronix” on the Copyright Information page. Conventions used in this manual This manual uses the following icons to indicate the order of steps.
  • Page 12 Standards for the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment Complies with the requirements of 2002/96/EC (WEEE) It represents and. For information on how to recycle, please see Tektronix home page (www.tektronix.com) Please refer to the Support/Service section. stomach. Regulations regarding hazardous substances This product is classified as Monitoring and Control equipment and is outside the scope of the 2002/95/EC RoHS Directive.

  • Page 13: Main Features

    Introduction Main features Z-Active differential probe family When used, it can be used in tight spaces. Even in roving, the high frequency band maintained and improved connectivity at low loads I will. The main features are as follows: vinegar. ④ Frequency band >12.5 GHz (typical) P7313 >8.0 GHz (typical value) P7380A >6.0 GHz (typical value) P7360A...

  • Page 14: Handling The Probe

    Introduction Handling the probe This probe is a precision high frequency device. Care must be taken when using and storing the probe. Probes and cables can be damaged if not handled carefully. Always handle the probe using the compensation box and probe head, and avoid physical deformations by twisting, over-bending, or pulling the probe cable.

  • Page 15: Basic Operations

    Basic operations Connecting to host equipment Notice : Prevent probe damage from ESD. To prevent static electricity, always use an antistatic wrist strap. Wear the probe (included with your probe) and Use anti-static precautions when handling the Please work at the workbench. The TekConnect interface features a spring-loaded latch that provides audible and tactile confirmation of a secure connection to the host device.
  • Page 16 Z-Active Differential Probe Family User Manual 3 Basic operations Note: See page 27 for DC typical characteristics. For detailed electrical performance information, please refer to the Technical Reference Manual (included on the CD). Probe attenuation selection (scaling) Upon power-up, the indicator LED lights briefly to indicate that attenuation is selected.

  • Page 17: Function Check

    4 Z-Active Differential Probe Family User Manual Basic operations Function check After installing the probe on the oscilloscope, perform a functional check using the probe compensation connection or the fast edge connection on the oscilloscope's front panel. (varies by model). For more information about accessories, see the “Accessories”...
  • Page 18 Z-Active Differential Probe Family User Manual 5 Basic operations Test procedure The following shows how to connect the probe to a standard compensation connector. 1. Connect the probe to any channel on the oscilloscope. 2. Set the oscilloscope to display the probe channels. 3.
  • Page 19 6 Z-Active Differential Probe Family User Manual Basic operations Tip- Installing the Clip assembly A tip with a long cord and small resistor is available from the accessory kit included with the probe.-Remove the Clip assembly. Tip-A list of Clip assemblies (illustrated) can be found in the ``Accessories'' section on page 34.
  • Page 20 Figure 5: Tip- Installing the Clip assembly Z-Active Differential Probe Family User Manual 7 Basic operations 6. BNC- Mini-grabber with long cord on probe, tip with small resistor-Connect to the Clip assembly. ④ Connect the + input of the probe to the red (+) terminal of the BNC. ④...
  • Page 21 400 mVp-p P7313, P7380A, 1.8 V P7360A, and P7340A set to a damping ratio of 25X. TDS6604 Probe TDS7704 Signal amplitude 1.0 Vp-p V -500 mV 8 Z-Active Differential Probe Family User Manual Basic operations 8. (-) Using a mini-grabber, short the leads of both resistors and connect them to ground potential.

  • Page 22: Probe Calibration

    Set the probe offset to 0.0V. The oscilloscope display is referenced to ground. 9. Set the oscilloscope V/div to 2 V. 10. Set the probe offset between +4 V and -3 V. The displayed waveform varies between approximately +3 V and -4 V. 11.

  • Page 23: Test Procedure

    probe. work on an anti-static work surface. Page 5 Figure 3 "Function check" You can calibrate your probe using the equipment shown below. Test procedure The calibration status of the instrument's signal path correction test must pass for the probe calibration routine you run. 1.
  • Page 24 Figure 7: Connecting the probe for probe calibration (for TDS6000B/C) 5. In the menu bar, select Vertical and select Probe Cal. 6. When the Probe Cal dialog box appears, select Clear Probe Cal, then Calibrate Probe. Select. Z-Active Differential Probe Family User Manual 11 Basic operations A probe calibration routine runs to optimize the probe to the oscilloscope for both probe attenuation settings.
  • Page 25 of the probe tip.-Slide the Clip ejector. Tip-Clip You will hear a click when the ejector passes over the stepped part of the probe tip.-Clip assembly will come loose. See Figure 8. 2. Tip-Remove the Clip assembly. Figure 8: Tip- Clip assembly removal 12 Z-Active Differential Probe Family User Manual Basic operations Tip- Clip ejector installation...
  • Page 26 Figure 9: Tip- Clip ejector installation Z-Active Differential Probe Family User Manual 13 Basic operations Connection to circuit board When connecting to a circuit, you can use the probe in three modes: ④ One or more tips for making measurements in tight spaces-Solder the Clip assembly to the circuit board.
  • Page 27 Figure 10: Soldered Tip- Clip assembly 14 Z-Active Differential Probe Family User Manual Basic operations Soldered Tip-Clip assembly Follow these steps to-Solder the Clip assembly to the circuit board. However, HBW Tip-See page 18 for the Clip assembly. Note:Select Tip-Clip assembly and Tip-For information on Clip performance, please refer to the ``Accessories'' section on page 33.
  • Page 28 Figure 11: Connection to circuit board Z-Active Differential Probe Family User Manual 15 Basic operations Connect the probe to other oscilloscopes that have a TekConnect interface. 2. Tip-Attach the probe to the Clip assembly. Notice : Velcro retention straps and dots and tips are provided to prevent accidental movement of the probe or soldered leads and damage the circuit board or circuit board connections.-Tip using Clip tape-We recommend securing the Clip assembly and probe to the...
  • Page 29 Notice :To prevent damage to the Tip-Clip or the circuit under test, be careful not to apply excessive heat with the soldering iron. Use a low-power, temperature-controlled soldering iron appropriately sized soldering iron tip. 4. Tip-Solder the leads of the clip to the test points on the circuit board.
  • Page 30 Figure 12: TDS/CSA8X00 Series Sampling oscilloscope Note : For proper operation, you must use 80A03 firmware version 2.0 or later. The firmware version label is located on the rear panel of the 80A03 instrument. Z-Active Differential Probe Family User Manual 17 Basic operations Soldered HBW Tip- Clip assembly (P7313 only) HBW Soldering Tip-Clip requires full bandwidth measurements using...
  • Page 31 Figure 13: HBW Tip-Clip assembly wire lead length Attachment wires can be bent symmetrically to vary the spacing of interconnections. HBW Tip on the circuit to be tested-When soldering the Clip, be careful not to remove the solder from the mounting wire or damping resistor.
  • Page 32 board. To replace the wire on the HBW Tip-Clip damping resistor, use ④ the high temperature solder provided in the wire replacement kit. Damping resistors have a relatively large thermal mass, and when hot solder is used to attach the wire to the damping resistor, the attachment wire is removed from the damping resistor.
  • Page 33 Variable Spacing Tip-For Clip assembly specifications, refer to the Technical Reference on the Manual CD or the Tektronix home page. Variable spacing Tip-Store the Clip assembly in the plastic accessory box.
  • Page 34 b. Fit the wire around the post in the lower housing. To match polarity, do not cross wires. c. Secure the probe tip to the metal pin in the nose of the lower housing. Figure 15: Handheld Adapter Assembly Z-Active Differential Probe Family User Manual 21 Basic operations 3.
  • Page 35 Figure 16: Securing the Handheld Adapter Note : When the handheld adapter is properly assembled, an elastomeric pad on the nose of the handheld adapter (see Figure 15) applies pressure to the probe tip. The pressure will be evenly distributed as long as it is not too large. Even pressure distribution across the probe tip makes it easier to connect two interconnect points for differential measurements.
  • Page 36 To remove the handheld adapter housing from the probe: 1. Slide the latch to the unlocked position. 2. Slide the upper housing behind the probe tip and remove the upper half of the probe housing. Store the handheld adapter in the probe case provided with the probe.
  • Page 37 Figure 17: Square Pin Tip-Clip Assembly 24 Z-Active Differential Probe Family User Manual Basic operations fixed probing Fixed probing allows you to make hands-free connections to the circuit under test. Use the probe arm adapter to attach the probe body or handheld adapter to the PPM203B joint or PPM100 probe...
  • Page 38 fixture. Figure 18 shows the fixed probe (PPM203B and probe arm adapter). 䮞䮴䯃 䮝䯂 䭩䯃䮧䯂 䭩䮇䮞䮆 PPM203B ▵㑐 䮞䮴䯃䮝 Figure 18: Fixed probe To make solder-free and hands-free connections to the circuit under test, connect fixed probing to handheld adapters and variable spacing tips.-Used with Clip assembly.
  • Page 39 in Figure 19, 1. 2. Reinstall the flex strip as shown in Figure 18, 2. Flex strip tips-Make sure it is evenly seated in the Clip housing. Figure 19: Reinstalling the flex strip 26 Z-Active Differential Probe Family User Manual Basic operations Wire replacement (P7313 only) HBW Tip-If you need to resolder the Clip's leads, please refer to the...
  • Page 40 Clip's wire leads. The kit also includes replacement 8-mil and 4-mil wire for use in small circuit board traces and vias. Representative characteristics The Typical Characteristics (Tables 1 and 2) represent typical but not guaranteed performance. Table 1: Representative environmental characteristics Characteristic Description Temperature during operation: 0 ~ 40 ℃...
  • Page 41 characteristics Characteristic Description Differential signal range (DC P7360A, Type P7340A ± 1 coupling) V (5X) ± 2.5 V （25X） Model P7313 ± 0.625 V （5X） ± 2.0 V （25X） operating voltage P7380A, P7360A, P7340A window -3.0 to +5.0 V (5X and 25X) Model P7313 -3.0 to +4.0 V (5X and 25X) Differential offset range...
  • Page 42 28 Z-Active Differential Probe Family User Manual accessories Parts whose part numbers are listed can be ordered separately, but in most cases the quantities will be different from those shipped with the unit. Tip-For information on Clip performance and usage, see page 33 of this section.
  • Page 43 carrying case has multiple P7313 1 P7313 1 compartments for storing P7380A 1 P7380A 1 probes and accessories. P7360A 1 P7360A 1 016- 1952- XX (1) P7340A 1 P7340A 1 BNC (M) - Mini grabber adapter. This adapter is used to connect the probe to an oscilloscope additional order for functional testing.
  • Page 44 The Data Calibration the time of shipment and Report lists the is included with every manufacturing test probe. results for your probe at Data calibration report. 30 Z-Active Differential Probe Family User Manual accessories Table 3: Standard accessories (continued) P7313 1 (Order by language) P7380A 1...
  • Page 45 additional order the probe case. probe manuals (user (Our part number) manuals and 001- 1389- XX (1) probe-specific technical Accessories additional references) in PDF User manual and CD- order sheet and tips- Clip format. ROM. The user manual data sheet. Accessories provides instructions for Use the additional 020- 2640- XX (English)
  • Page 46 accessory kit only. P7313 1 kit P7380A 1 kit 020- 2636- XX P7313 additional order (10 kits) P7360A 1 kit (Our part number) 020- 2557- XX P7380A P7340A 1 kit (10 kits) Accessory kit. This kit 020-2690-XX P7360A includes a fixation kit, and P7340A (kit of 10) color band kit, and adhesive tip.-Clip Tape,...
  • Page 47 the color of the channel P7313 1 Kit to which you connect the accessories P7380A - probe. will be included P7360A - in the package 016- 1948- XX (1 kit) P7340A - probe Wire replacement kit. (P7313 Accessory Kit P7313 1 kit only).
  • Page 48 Table 3: Standard accessories (continued) HBW TipClip assembly P7313 3 provides maximum accessories P7380A - bandwidth and optimal will be included P7360A - probe loading. Wire in the package change kits allow you to P7340A - probe solder 8 mil or 4 mil wire into small vias.
  • Page 49 Best signal fidelity accessories throughout. Small resistors are ideal when additional order will be included (Our part number) connecting to circuits in the package with small vias and fine probe Tip with short cord and pitches. small resistor- Clip P7313 3 assembly.
  • Page 50 Z-Active Differential Probe Family User Manual 35 accessories Table 3: Standard accessories (continued) P7313 3 accessories P7380A 3 additional order will be included P7360A 2 (Our part number) in the package P7340A 2 probe Medium length cord, tip with small resistor- Clip assembly.
  • Page 51 ps, 20/80 <75 ps Load: small devices or vias on measure. ZMIN 360 Ω ~ 4 GHz circuit boards, providing 020- 2602- XX (10 kits) ease of use and best Suitable for installation in performance in equal 36 Z-Active Differential Probe Family User Manual accessories Table 3: Standard accessories (continued) accessories...
  • Page 52 <100 ps、20/80 <75 ps P7313 3 P7313 - load ： Z 360 Ω ～ 4 P7380A 3 P7380A 3 P7360A 2 P7360A - It is an assembly with P7340A 2 P7340A - good step response and wide reach. Useful for connecting to circuits with small vias and fine pitches in hard-to-reach...
  • Page 53 Bandwidth: >7.0 GHz P7313 - P7380A 3 (P7380A) T : 10/90 <75 additional order ps、 20/80 <40 ps Load ： P7360A 2 (Our part number) 300 Oh ～ 8 GHz P7340A 2 Medium length cord, 1/8 It is an assembly with W tip with large resistor- good step response and Clip assembly.
  • Page 54 square pins that are P7313 3 of spaced 0.1 inch on accessories P7380A center. Square pins are will be included of P7360A not ideal for transmitting in the package high-speed electrical probe signals and are not P7340A recommended for signals P7313 1 faster than 100 ps or 3 P7380A 1...
  • Page 55 (P7340A) ： 10/90 <130 P7313 3 ps、20/80 <60 ps load ： P7380A 3 220 Ω ～ 6 GHz additional order P7360A 3 (Our part number) P7340A 3 Variable spacing tip when Variable spacing Tip- Clip probing test points kit. spaced 0.020 to 0.180 inches apart.- Use Clip Bandwidth: >8 GHz assembly.
  • Page 56 Table 4: Options/Accessories part number PPM203B 013- 0339- PPM100 Options/Accessories Description PPM203B articulated arm. This high precision Articulated arm for all three axes Includes controls for fine-tuning Masu. This arm has a fine pitch. using different devices and interconnections. PC boards, hybrid boards, and and for probing MCM boards.
  • Page 57 When installing a probe, Use arm adapter. Probe arm adapter. this The adapter is compatible with PPM203B articulated arm or or PPM100 probe positioner to attach the probe to the tip of used for. PPM100 probe positioner. Ha Free probing and location Flexible, designed for fine-tuning General-purpose workbench with flexible arm Robe holder.
  • Page 58 80A03 RTPA2A Options/Accessories Description 80A03 TekConnect Probe In Interface module. This model Using joules, CSA8200 and TDS8200 series sample oscilloscope and 80E0X with sampling module TekConnect probes can be used. vinegar.
  • Page 59 This interface has one 80E0X Electrical Sampling Module and two TekConnect probes. with one partition for each block input. Consists of one enclosure I'm here. 80A03 interface connect the SMA connector on the front panel. Send the probe signal output through the vinegar.
  • Page 60 D5. 5-Year Calibration Data Report (With Option C5) Option R3. 3-Year Repair Service Option R5. 5 years of repair service Option L0. English Option L5. Japanese Option L7. Simplified Chinese Option CA1. One-time calibration or functional verification service (limited to calibration of recommended products) Z-Active Differential Probe Family User Manual 43 accessories...
  • Page 61 44 Z-Active Differential Probe Family User Manual...
  • Page 62 Z-Active differential probe family to make measurements with superior signal fidelity. For more information on this use case, refer to the Z-Active: A New High-Performance Probe Architecture manual (2FW-17826-X at www.tektronix.com) or CD. It's bad. Testing Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs) ④...
  • Page 63 Connecting the P7000 probe to the TDS8000 sampling oscilloscope ④ Connect to one of the channels of the 80A03 and probe the source clock that provides a trigger signal in synchronization with the signal you want to measure. See Figure 21. ④...
  • Page 64 Examples of probe usage For this TekConnect measurement signal, a standard short, slightly stiff cable is used to connect the output of the TekConnect socket to the electrical sampling module built into the 80A03 interface. connection between the two cables. If a synchronous clock signal source is not available, use the 80A05 module to generate a crisp trigger signal that is synchronized to the input signal.
  • Page 65 Z-Active Differential Probe Family User Manual 47 Examples of probe usage Using P7000 Series Probes Measuring RF signals Using the RTPA2A TekConnect Probe Adapter with a real-time spectrum analyzer and TekConnect probe makes it very easy to perform measurements on specific RF components. See Figure 21.
  • Page 66 Figure 22: RTPA2A TekConnect Probe Adapter Setup 48 Z-Active Differential Probe Family User Manual Examples of probe usage Measuring PCI Express signals using the P7000 probe RT- Eye Application SoftwareRT- When you use a P7000 probe with a TDS6000 or TDS7000 real-time oscilloscope that is configured with the Eye (Real-Time Eye) application software, the PCI Express signal physical layer tests with great ease and accuracy.
  • Page 67 As shown in Figure 23, the captured transition bits and non-transition bits are- It will be displayed separately in the Eye software. Also, RT- Eye software provides a wealth of measurement results and statistics for analyzed waveform records. Figure 23: RT- Eye application Z-Active Differential Probe Family User Manual 49 Examples of probe usage...
  • Page 68 50 Z-Active Differential Probe Family User Manual...

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