Differential Probes Datasheet

Features & Benefits

• Outstanding Electrical Performance
• 3.5 GHz and 1.5 GHz Bandwidth Models – Accurate Measurements for Serial and Digital Applications
• Excellent Common Mode Rejection – Reduces Measurement Errors in Higher Common Environments
• Low Capacitive and Resistive Loading – Maintains Signal Fidelity and Reduces DC Biasing Interactions
• Versatile Mechanical Performance
• Compact Probe Head Size for Probing Small Geometry Circuit Elements
• DUT Attachment Accessories enable Connection to Fine-spaced SMDs
• 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 Probe Comp Box Controls or Oscilloscope Probe Menu Display for Probe Status, Setup Control, and Diagnostic Information
• Integrated Scope/Probe System
• Direct Connection to and Powered from the TekVPI™ Oscilloscope Interface (Connects directly to TekVPI scopes without the need of an external power supply, like many competitors require)
• Single-button Oscilloscope Probe Menu Access
• Setup and Control from Probe Comp Box or Oscilloscope User Interface
• AutoZero - Zeros Out Output Offset
• Remote GPIB/USB Probe Control through the Oscilloscope

Applications

• Design, Validation, Debugging, and Characterization of Common High-speed Serial Bus Designs:
• I²C
• CAN/LIN
• SPI
• Serial ATA
• Ethernet (GbE)
• USB 2.0
• FireWire (1394b)
• Signal Integrity, Jitter, and Timing Analysis
• Manufacturing Engineering and Test

Differential Probes – A Better Measurement Tool

Differential active probes provide truer signal reproduction and fidelity for high-frequency measurements. With ultra-low input capacitance and versatile device-under-test connection capabilities, the TDP1500 and TDP3500 Differential-ended Active 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 TDP1500 and TDP3500 Differential probes achieve high-speed signal acquisition and measurement fidelity by solving three traditional problems:

• DUT loading effects – Are reduced by lower input capacitance and high input resistance
• DUT connectivity – A variety of accessories exist for attaching to small SMDs, some come standard or recommended
• Maximizing of system (oscilloscope and probe) bandwidth – probing solutions for all measurements for TekVPI interface oscilloscope models up to 3.5 GHz