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DSP filter for TAP1500L models only...........................20 Probing principles..................................22 Ground lead length................................22 Ground lead inductance...............................22 Low-inductance grounding..............................23 SureFoot™ grounding................................24 Probe tip test points................................24 Probe tip stabilization................................25 Specifications....................................26 Warranted characteristics..............................26 Typical electrical characteristics............................26 TAP1500 Series 1.5 GHz, 10X Active Probes Instruction Manual...
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Contents Nominal characteristics................................30 Performance verification................................31 Equipment setup.................................. 31 DC gain accuracy.................................32 Test record................................... 33 Maintenance....................................34 Error condition..................................34 Replaceable parts................................34 Cleaning....................................34 Returning the probe for servicing............................35...
Be aware that condensation may occur if a unit is moved from a cold to a warm environment. Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere Keep product surfaces clean and dry Remove the input signals before you clean the product. TAP1500 Series 1.5 GHz, 10X Active Probes Instruction Manual...
General safety summary Terms in this manual These terms may appear in this manual: WARNING: Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life. CAUTION: Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property. Terms on the product These terms may appear on the product: •...
Preface This manual describes the installation and operation of the TAP1500 Series active probes. The TAP1500 Series active probes enable you to make accurate measurements with minimal circuit loading from DC to 1.5 GHz, using oscilloscopes featuring the Tektronix TekVPI oscilloscope interface.
Using the color band kit (five colored pairs) 1. Attach one band to the probe cable and another one of the same color near the probe compensation box. 2. Connect the probe to the channel that matches the color of the band. Tektronix part number: 016-1315-XX...
The right-angle adapter can be used directly with the probe head, or attached to the Y-lead adapter or ground leads. Attach the right-angle adapter the same way as the push-in probe tip. Tektronix part number: 214-4227-XX, qty. 1 TAP1500 Series 1.5 GHz, 10X Active Probes Instruction Manual...
Press and rotate the lead pin connector into the ground socket on the probe head. Remove the lead by pulling the pin out by hand. Three inch ground leads, Tektronix part number: 196-3437-10, qty. 2 Six inch ground leads, Tektronix part number: 196-3436-10, qty. 2...
Use the stabilization notch whenever possible to avoid slipping the probe off your test point. Tektronix part number: 131-5777-XX, qty. 1 TAP1500 Series 1.5 GHz, 10X Active Probes Instruction Manual...
Use the MicroCKT test tips to access fragile, dense circuitry. MicroCKT test tip can be connected to the Y-lead or three or six inch ground leads. Simply press the lead socket into the test tip handle. Tektronix part number: 206-0569-XX, qty. 1 Tektronix part number: 020-2896-XX, qty. 10 Pouch, nylon carrying case with inserts Use the carrying case to hold the probe and the accessories.
When using the probe, always work at an antistatic workstation and wear the antistatic wrist strap. Tektronix part number: 006-3415-XX Service options See the product datasheet at tek.com for the latest options available. TAP1500 Series 1.5 GHz, 10X Active Probes Instruction Manual...
Installation Installation These procedures show how to connect and install the probe. Connecting to the host instrument 1. Slide the probe into the TekVPI receptacle. The probe snaps when fully engaged. When the probe is connected, the host instrument reads information from the probe and identifies the device. 2.
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2. Short the probe tip to ground. 3. Select the AutoZero button on the instrument to run the AutoZero routine. 4. Select the probe Menu button again to close the Probe Setup screen. TAP1500 Series 1.5 GHz, 10X Active Probes Instruction Manual...
Table 1: Required equipment Description and quantity Performance requirement Recommended example Oscilloscope TekVPI Interface Tektronix MSO44B or MSO46B Y-Lead adapter 0.025 inch square pins for probe tip Tektronix part number 196-3463-XX connections MicroCKT test tips (2) 0.025 inch square pins-to-mini clips...
4. Adjust the probe offset. The displayed waveform should vary between approximately +10 V and -10 V. (A +10V offset displays a -10 V level on your instrument.) If the probe does not pass these functional checks, go to the Troubleshootingsection in this document. TAP1500 Series 1.5 GHz, 10X Active Probes Instruction Manual...
Basic operation Basic operation Follow these operating guidelines to get optimum performance from your probe. Probe head assembly The probe head is designed for ease of use and high performance. Its small size makes it easy to handle in tight areas. 1.
The probe has a ±10 V offset range. The linear operating range is ±8 V. If cursors are used on the oscilloscope, the zero reference will be at the probe offset voltage. TAP1500 Series 1.5 GHz, 10X Active Probes Instruction Manual...
Basic operation DSP filter for TAP1500L models only A DSP filter was shipped with your TAP1500L probe and must be applied for valid measurements. You will need to create a MATH channel on the oscilloscope to apply the filter. For the low profile scopes, set up using a series of remote commands.
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For example, if the filter file was located on the C: drive of the scope and the probe was connected to channel 1, the command to set the equation would be: :MATH:MATH1:DEFINE “^[CoefFileName=””/media/C:/ TAP1500L_filter.flt””]ArbFlt(Ch1)” TAP1500 Series 1.5 GHz, 10X Active Probes Instruction Manual...
Probing principles Probing principles Follow the probing principles to make probing easier and noise free. Ground lead length When you are probing a circuit, you should always use as short a ground lead as possible between the probe head and circuit ground. (See the illustration for the effects of lead length on waveform distortion.) The series inductance added by the probe tip and ground lead can result in a resonant circuit;...
2. Connect the copper clad to the package ground connection. 3. Use the low-inductance ground lead to keep the ground lead length as short as possible. Note: This method is very useful when making many measurements on the same package. TAP1500 Series 1.5 GHz, 10X Active Probes Instruction Manual...
Probing principles SureFoot™ grounding If you cannot use the low-inductance grounding method recommended, the probe may be grounded to the package under test using a SureFoot adapter. 1. Connect a short ground lead to the probe. 2. Attach a SureFoot adapter at the end of the ground lead. 3.
2. Insert the stabilizing notch of the probe onto an adjacent pin. This prevents unnecessary force from being applied directly to the probe tip or pins. The signal-ground adapter can rest on the stabilized pin without a risk of its moving out of place. TAP1500 Series 1.5 GHz, 10X Active Probes Instruction Manual...
• The Signal Path Compensation (SPC) has been run on the oscilloscope prior to testing the probe specifications. Specifications for the TAP1500 Series active probes fall into three categories: warranted, typical, and nominal characteristics. Warranted characteristics Warranted characteristics describe guaranteed performance within tolerance limits or certain type-tested requirements. Warranted characteristics that have checks in the Performance Verification section are marked with the ✓...
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DC offset drift 1 mV/° C or less displayed on screen Signal delay 5.3 ns ± 0.2 ns Figure 2: Typical bandwidth Figure 3: Typical Non-Destructive Peak Voltage Derating vs Frequency TAP1500 Series 1.5 GHz, 10X Active Probes Instruction Manual...
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Specifications Figure 4: Typical Linearity Error vs V Figure 5: Typical Input Impedance vs Frequency...
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59.18 mm × 4.83 mm × 7.87 mm (2.33 in × 0.19 in × 0.31 in) Dimensions, cable length 1.3 m (51 in); from the probe head to the compensation box Unit weight 1.55 kg (3.44 lbs); probe, accessories and packaging TAP1500 Series 1.5 GHz, 10X Active Probes Instruction Manual...
Specifications Nominal characteristics Nominal characteristics describe guaranteed traits, but the traits do not have tolerance limits. Table 5: Nominal electrical characteristics Characteristics Description Input coupling Termination Terminate output into 50 Ω Compatibility Oscilloscopes equipped with the TekVPI interface...
4. Turn on the remaining test equipment. 5. Allow 20 minutes for the equipment to warm up. 6. Make a copy of the test record and use it to record the test results. (See Test record) TAP1500 Series 1.5 GHz, 10X Active Probes Instruction Manual...
Performance verification DC gain accuracy This test checks the DC gain accuracy of the probe. Connect the BNC-to-dual banana adapter to the DMM input. Connect the SMA M-to-BNC F adapter to the SMA output of the TekVPI Calibration/Verification adapter. Connect the precision termination to the BNC end of the SMA M-to-BNC F adapter. Connect the BNC cable between the precision termination and the BNC-to-dual banana adapter attached to the DMM.
Certificate Number: Temperature: RH %: Date of Calibration: Technician: Performance test Source voltage Minimum Measured Calculated Maximum DC gain accuracy +1.00 VDC +98 mV +102 mV -1.00 VDC -102 mV -98 mV TAP1500 Series 1.5 GHz, 10X Active Probes Instruction Manual...
If the Status LED glows red during or after probe power on, an internal probe diagnostic fault exists. Disconnect and reconnect the probe to restart the power on diagnostic sequence. If the Status LED continues to glow red, the probe is defective, and must be returned to Tektronix for repair. Replaceable parts There are no user replaceable parts within the probe.
Maintenance Returning the probe for servicing If your probe requires servicing, you must return the probe to Tektronix. If the original packaging is unfit for use or not available, use the following packaging guidelines. 1. Use a corrugated cardboard shipping carton having inside dimensions at least one inch greater than the probe dimensions. The box should have a carton test strength of at least 200 pounds.
性能検査 DC ゲイン確度 この検査では、プローブの DC ゲイン確度をチェックします。 BNC-デュアル・バナナ・アダプタを DMM 入力に接続します。 SMA M - BNC F アダプタを TekVPI 校正/検証アダプタの SMA 出力に接続します。 高確度ターミネーションを SMA M - BNC F アダプタの BNC 端に接続します。 BNC ケーブルを、DMM に取り付けられている BNC-デュアル・バナナ・アダプタと高確度ターミネーションと の間に接続します。 2 つ目の BNC-デュアル・バナナ・アダプタを、DC 電圧源の出力に接続します。 Y リード・アダプタと MicroCKT テスト・チップをプローブ入力に接続します。 MicroCKT テスト・チップを、DC 電圧源に接続されている...
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