Active Probe Active Probes

Features & Benefits

Outstanding Electrical Performance

High Probe Bandwidth
Fast Probe Rise Time
Excellent Signal Fidelity
≤0.8 pF Input Capacitance
40 kΩ Input Resistance
–4 V to +4 V Input Dynamic Range
–10 V to +10 VDC Input Offset Range
±30 V (DC + peak AC) Max Input Voltage (Nondestruct)

Versatile Mechanical Performance

Small Compact Probe Head for Probing Small Geometry Circuit Elements
DUT Attachment Accessories Enable Connection to SMDs as Small as 0.5 mm Pitch
Robust Design for Reliability

Easy-to-Use

Connects Directly to Oscilloscopes with the TekVPI™ Probe Interface
Provides Automatic Units Scaling and Readout on the Oscilloscopes Display
Easy Access to Oscilloscope Probe Menu Display for Probe Status/Diagnostic Information and to Control Probe DC Offset
Remote GPIB/USB Probe Control through the Oscilloscope

Applications

Verification, Debug, and Characterization of High-speed Designs
Signal Integrity, Jitter, and Timing Analysis
Manufacturing Engineering and Test
Signals with Voltage Swings up to 8 V_pk-pk

Selecting the right probe for your application is key to attaining the best signal fidelity in your measurements. Active probes provide truer signal reproduction and fidelity for high-frequency measurements. With our ultra-low input capacitance and unique interface, the TAP2500 and TAP3500 Single-ended Active FET probes provide excellent high-speed electrical and mechanical performance required for today’s digital system designs.

Specifically designed for use and direct connection to oscilloscopes with the TekVPI™ probe interface, the TAP2500 and TAP3500 Active FET probes achieve high-speed signal acquisition and measurement fidelity by solving three traditional problems:

Lower DUT loading effects with ≤0.8 pF input capacitance and 40 kΩ input resistance
Versatile DUT connectivity for attaching to small SMDs
Preserves instrument bandwidth at the probe tip for up to 3.5 GHz oscilloscopes

Characteristics

Bandwidth (Probe only) -

≥2.5 GHz (TAP2500).

≥3.5 GHz (TAP3500).

Attenuation (Probe only) - 10:1.

Rise Time (Probe only) -

<140 ps (TAP2500).

<130 ps (TAP3500).

Input Capacitance - ≤0.8 pF.

Input Resistance - 40 kΩ.

Input Dynamic Range - –4 V to +4 V.

Input Offset Range - –10 V to +10 V.

Max Input Voltage (Nondestruct) - ±30 V (DC + peak AC).

Propagation Delay - 5.3 ns.

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions	mm	in.
Width	7.6	0.30
Height	7.6	0.30
Depth	57.2	2.25
Cable Length	1300	51
Weight	kg	lb.
Net	0.091	0.2 (probe only, using ME lab scale)

Power Requirements

TAP2500 and TAP3500 are powered directly by oscilloscopes with the TekVPI™ probe interface.

Recommended Oscilloscopes

Oscilloscopes with the TekVPI™ probe interface.

Note: For best probe support, download and install the latest version of the oscilloscope software from www.tektronix.com

Environmental

Temperature -

Operating: 0 °C to +50 °C.

Nonoperating: –40 °C to +71 °C.

Humidity -

Operating: 5% to 95% Relative Humidity (RH) at up to +30 °C; 5% to 85% RH above +30 °C up to +50 °C; noncondensing.

Nonoperating: 5% to 95% Relative Humidity (RH) at up to +30 °C; 5% to 85% RH above +30 °C up to +75 °C; noncondensing.

Altitude -

Operating: Up to 4,400 m (15,000 ft.).

Nonoperating: Up to 12,192 m (40,000 ft.).

Regulatory

Emissions Compliance - EN 55011, Class A.

Compliance Labeling -

C-Tick (Australia / New Zealand)

CE (European Union)

WEEE (European Union)

Ordering Information

TAP2500

2.5 GHz Active Probe.

TAP3500

3.5 GHz Active Probe.

Description	Qty with TAP2500 and TAP3500	Reorder Part Number (Qty)
Y-lead Adapter (2 each) and 3 in. ground lead (3 each)	1 set	196-3456-xx (1 set)
Micro CKT Test Tip	2 each	206-0569-xx (1 ea)
Customizable Ground Lead (set of 5)	1 set	196-3482-xx (1 set)
Color Band Kit (5 colored pairs)	1 set	016-1315-xx (1 set)
Pogo Pin Ground (set of 10)	1 set	016-1772-10 (1 set)
Square Pin Socket (set of 10)	1 set	016-1773-10 (1 set)
Push-in Probe Tip (set of 10)	1 set	131-5638-11 (1 set)
Right-angle Adapter (set of 10)	1 set	016-1774-xx (1 set)
SureToe™ Adapter (set of 4)	1 set	131-6254-xx (1 set)
Antistatic Wrist Strap	1 each	006-3415-xx (1 ea)
Nylon Carrying Case	1 each	016-1952-xx (1 ea)
Plastic Accessory Case	1 each	006-7164-xx (1 ea)
Instruction Manual	1 each	071-xxxx-xx (1 ea)

Optional Accessories

Description	Package Quantity	Ordering Part Number
IC Micro Grabber	2	013-0309-xx
SMA-to-Probe Tip Adapter	1	015-0678-xx
TekVPI Calibration Fixture (for PV)	1	067-1701-xx

Manual Language Options

Opt. L5 - Japanese instruction manual.

Opt. L7 - Simplified Chinese instruction manual.

Service Options

Opt. C3 - Calibration Service 3 years.

Opt. C5 - Calibration Service 5 years.

Opt. D1 - Calibration Data Report.

Opt. D3 - Calibration Data Report 3 Years (with Opt. C3).

Opt. D5 - Calibration Data Report 5 Years (with Opt. C5).

Opt. R3 - Repair Service 3 Years.

Opt. R5 - Repair Service 5 Years.

Opt. SILV900 - Standard Warranty Extended to 5 Years.

Active Probes

TAP2500 • TAP3500