TriMode Probe Family

P7500 Series

Features & Benefits

  • TriMode™ Probe – One Setup, Three Measurements without Adjusting Probe Tip Connections
    • Differential
    • Single Ended
    • Common Mode (Requires only one probe vs. conventional probing techniques)
  • Signal Fidelity
    • 25 GHz P7520A (with P75PST tip)
    • 20 GHz P7520A
    • 16 GHz P7516
    • 13 GHz P7513A
    • 8 GHz P7508
    • 6 GHz P7506
    • 4 GHz P7504
  • Versatile Connectivity – Solder Down, Handheld, Fixtured
    • Variety of Solder-down Options
      • TriMode™ Solder Tips
      • Small Form Factor for High-density Probing
      • Bandwidth Choices from 4 to 25 GHz
      • 1.5 m Extension Cable for High-temperature Probing
      • Quickly and Reliably Connect to Multiple Probe Tips
    • Precision Differential Probing Module – Optional Handheld and Fixtured Probing
      • Small Precision Tapered Tips, an Articulated Joint for Compliance, and Variable Tip Spacing
  • TekConnect® Interface – TekConnect Scope/Probe Control and Usability
    • Direct Control from Probe Compensation Box or from Scope Menu
    • Automated Measurement Control through the TekConnect® Interface to Connect to Tektronix Real-time Oscilloscopes
    • View TriMode/Attentuation Settings on Probe Compensation Box from Top or End Panel

Applications

  • Examples Include, but are Not Limited To:
    • PCI Express 3.0, Serial ATA III, DDR2/3/4, QPI, XAUI

TriMode™ Probing, Connectivity, and Performance

TriMode™ Probing Architecture

One-probe setup makes differential, single ended, and common mode measurements accurately and definitively.

Tektronix is a known leader when it comes to signal fidelity and signal acquisition. Building on our history of market-leading innovations in probing, we invented a revolutionary probing architecture called “TriMode™ Probing” that defines the next-generation industry benchmark for usability and signal fidelity. This architecture changes the rules of probing and allows you to work more effectively and efficiently. By enabling unique functionality, the P7500 Series TriMode probes allow you to switch between differential, single ended, and common mode measurements without moving the probe from its connection points.


Before TriMode: 1 Probe for Differential; 2 Probes for SE and Common Mode; or 1 Probe Soldered and Resoldered 3 times; 2 Probes for Common Mode.


After TriMode (P75TLRST): 1 Probe for Differential, Single Ended, and Common Mode, with only 1 setup required.

Improved productivity is achieved by reducing setup time. One setup can be used to make the three different types of measurements all with the press of a button. The TriMode Probe architecture for the P7500 Series probes continues the Tektronix tradition of high-bandwidth and low-DUT loading while providing improved connectivity and value.

Connectivity Plus – Solder Down – Handheld – Fixtured

The P7500 Series TriMode probe architecture offers various levels of connectivity and provides the highest probe fidelity available for real-time oscilloscopes. The multipoint connectivity solutions of the P7500 Series include:

  • TriMode Performance Solder Tip The highest-performance solder tip. Up to 25 GHz bandwidth.

  • TriMode Long-reach Solder Tip A high performance solder tip with a long reach and very small, low-profile form factor. Up to 20 GHz bandwidth.

  • TriMode Resistor Solder Tip High-performance solder tip with easy-to-solder tip resistors. Up to 18 GHz bandwidth.

  • TriMode Extended-resistor Solder Tip Medium-performance solder tip with long easy-to-solder tip resistors. Up to 7 GHz bandwidth.

  • TriMode Micro-coax Tip Low-cost, quick-connect solder tips. Up to 4 GHz bandwidth.

  • TriMode High-temperature Tip When used with the 1.5 m Socket Cable XL, this tip can be used in environments from –55 °C to 150 °C. Up to 10 GHz bandwidth with DSP.

  • Damped Wire Tip Low-cost solder tips ideal for high-density probing. Up to 8 GHz bandwidth.

  • Precision Differential Probing Module High-performance handheld probing module. Up to 18 GHz bandwidth.

Handheld and fixtured probing needs are met using the optional Precision Differential Probing Module (P75PDPM). Its small precision tapered tips, variable articulation of the probe tip, and quick-adjusting variable tip spacing provides the needed flexibility for adapting to vias and other test points of differing sizes from 30 mils to 180 mils.

These precision connectivity tools enable you to access multiple signals on anything from convenient test pads to hard-to-reach, high-density circuitry.


P7500 with P75PDPM

Signal Fidelity

You can be confident in the signal fidelity of your measurements. The innovative new Tektronix differential architecture, coupled with the superior electrical performance of IBM SiGe Technology, provides the bandwidth and fidelity to meet the industry needs of today as well as tomorrow.

The P7500 Series Probe Architecture provides:

  • Highest bandwidth available – 25 GHz
  • Excellent step response
  • Low-DUT loading
  • High CMRR
  • Differential, single ended, or common mode measurements using one probe

Performance You Can Count On

Depend on Tektronix to provide you with performance you can count on. In addition to industry-leading service and support, this product comes backed by a one-year warranty as standard.

Characteristics

TriMode Probe Architecture

P7520A

P7516

P7513A

P7508

P7506

P7504

Bandwidth (Typical, Probe Only)

>20 GHz, A-B mode

>18 GHz, P75PDM, other modes

>16 GHz

>13 GHz

>8 GHz

>6 GHz

>4 GHz

Rise Time (10-90%) (Typical, Probe Only)

<27 ps, A-B mode

<29 ps, other modes

<32 ps

<40 ps

<55 ps

<75 ps

<105 ps

Rise Time (20-80%) (Typical, Probe Only)

<18 ps, A-B mode

<20 ps, other modes

<24 ps

<28 ps

<35 ps

<50 ps

<70 ps

Attenuation (User Selectable)

5X or 12.5X

5X or 12.5X

5X or 12.5X

5X or 12.5X

5X or 12.5X

5X or 12.5X

Differential Input Range

±0.625 V (5X)

±1.6 V (12.5X)

±0.75 V (5X)

±1.75 V (12.5X)

±0.75 V (5X)

±1.75 V (12.5X)

±0.75 V (5X)

±1.75 V (12.5X)

±0.75 V (5X)

±1.75 V (12.5X)

±0.75 V (5X)

±1.75 V (12.5X)

Operating Voltage Window

+3.7 to –2.0 V

+4.0 to –2.0 V

+4.0 to –2.0 V

+4.0 to –2.0 V

+4.0 to –2.0 V

+4.0 to –2.0 V

Offset Voltage Range

+2.5 to –1.5 V, A-B mode

+3.4 to –1.8 V, other modes

+2.5 to –1.5 V, A-B mode

+3.4 to –1.8 V, other modes

+2.5 to –1.5 V, A-B mode

+3.4 to –1.8 V, other modes

+2.5 to –1.5 V, A-B mode

+3.4 to –1.8 V, other modes

+2.5 to –1.5 V, A-B mode

+3.4 to –1.8 V, other modes

+2.5 to –1.5 V, A-B mode

+3.4 to –1.8 V, other modes

DC Input Resistance (Differential)

100k ohms

100k ohms

100k ohms

100k ohms

100k ohms

100k ohms

Noise

<33 nV / √Hz (5X)

<48 nV / √Hz (12.5X)

<33 nV / √Hz (5X)

<48 nV / √Hz (12.5X)

<33 nV / √Hz (5X)

<48 nV / √Hz (12.5X)

<33 nV / √Hz (5X)

<48 nV / √Hz (12.5X)

<33 nV / √Hz (5X)

<48 nV / √Hz (12.5X)

<33 nV / √Hz (5X)

<48 nV / √Hz (12.5X)

CMRR (Differential Mode)

>60 dB at DC

>40 dB at 50 MHz

>30 dB at 1 GHz

>20 dB at 10 GHz

>12 dB at 20 GHz

>60 dB at DC

>40 dB at 50 MHz

>30 dB to 1 GHz

>20 dB to 8 GHz

>15 dB to 16 GHz

>60 dB at DC

>40 dB at 50 MHz

>30 dB to 1 GHz

>20 dB to 7 GHz

>15 dB to 13 GHz

>60 dB at DC

>40 dB at 50 MHz

>30 dB at 1 GHz

>25 dB at 4 GHz

>20 dB at 8 GHz

>60 dB at DC

>40 dB at 50 MHz

>30 dB at 1 GHz

>25 dB at 3 GHz

>20 dB at 6 GHz

>60 dB at DC

>40 dB at 50 MHz

>30 dB at 1 GHz

>28 dB at 2 GHz

>25 dB at 4 GHz

Nondestructive Input Range

±15 V

±15 V

±15 V

±15 V

±15 V

±15 V

Interface

TekConnect™

TekConnect™

TekConnect™

TekConnect™

TekConnect™

TekConnect™

Cable Length

1 meter

1 meter

1.3 meters

1.3 meters

1.3 meters

1.3 meters

For additional characteristics, refer to the individual probe Technical Reference Manuals.

Typical System Specifications

The typical system specifications in the table below are achieved using a P7520A probe with a DPO/DSA72504D or DPO/DSA73304D Oscilloscope and a P75PST solder tip.

Characteristic

A-B Mode

All Other Modes

System Bandwidth

25 GHz

>18 GHz

System Rise Time (10% – 90%)

<20 ps

<29 ps

System Rise Time (20% – 80%)

<14 ps

<20 ps

Minimum System Requirements / Instrument Compatibility

Instrument

BW (Scope)

FW Version

Recommended Probe

P7500 Series TriMode Differential Probes are compatible with the DPO/DSA/MSO70000 and TDS6000B/C Series TekConnect Oscilloscopes. The chart below shows recommended probe/oscilloscope model combinations.

DPO/DSA73304D

33 GHz

V6.4.1 or higher

P7520A

DPO/DSA72504D

25 GHz

V6.4.1 or higher

P7520A

DPO/DSA72004

20 GHz

V3.0 or higher

P7520A

DPO/DSA71604

16 GHz

V3.0 or higher

P7516

DPO/DSA71254

12.5 GHz

V3.0 or higher

P7513A

DPO/DSA70804

8 GHz

V3.0 or higher

P7508

DPO/DSA70604

6 GHz

V3.0 or higher

P7506

DPO/DSA70404

4 GHz

V3.0 or higher

P7504

TDS6000C

12.5 GHz, 15 GHz

V5.1.7

P7516, P7513A

TDS6000B

8 GHz, 6 GHz

V5.1.3

P7508, P7506

80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface

 

V2.3

All P7500 Series probes

RTPA2A TekConnect Probe Interface

 

V2.3

All P7500 Series probes

Ordering Information

P7520A

TriMode™ Differential Probe, 20 GHz, for TekConnect Interface Oscilloscopes.

P7516

TriMode™ Differential Probe, 16 GHz, for TekConnect Interface Oscilloscopes.

P7513A

TriMode™ Differential Probe, 13 GHz, for TekConnect Interface Oscilloscopes.

P7508

TriMode™ Differential Probe, 8 GHz, for TekConnect Interface Oscilloscopes.

P7506

TriMode™ Differential Probe, 6 GHz, for TekConnect Interface Oscilloscopes.

P7504

TriMode™ Differential Probe, 4 GHz, for TekConnect Interface Oscilloscopes.

 

All Include: One-year warranty, plus see Standard Accessories table.

 

Service Options

Option

Descripton

CA1

Single Calibration or Functional Verification

C3

Calibration Service 3 Years

C5

Calibration Service 5 Years

D3

Calibration Data Report 3 Years (with Option C3)

D5

Calibration Data Report 5 Years (with Option C5)

G3

Complete Care 3 Years (includes loaner, scheduled calibration and more)

G5

Complete Care 5 Years (includes loaner, scheduled calibration and more)

R3

Repair Service 3 Years

R5

Repair Service 5 Years

Additional Service Products Available During Warranty (DW)

R3PDW

Repair service coverage 3 years (includes product warranty period). 3-year period starts at time of customer instrument purchase

R5PDW

Repair service coverage 5 years (includes product warranty period). 5-year period starts at time of customer instrument purchase

Standard Accessories

Description

P7520A/P7516

P7513A/P7508

P7506/P7504

Reorder Part Number

The documentation kit contains:

Printed Quick Start User Manuals, CD-ROM contains PDFs of basic probe and measurement literature, and the probe manuals (Quick Start User Manual and Technical Reference Manual)

1 each*1

1 each

1 each

020-2790-xx(P7516/P7513A/P7508)

020-2977-xx (P7506/P7504)

071-3048-xx (P7520A)

Antistatic Wrist Strap

1 each

 

 

006-3415-xx

Certificate of Traceable Calibration

1 each

1 each

1 each

Standard with probe

Data Calibration Report: Lists the manufacturing test results of your probe at the time of shipment and is included with every probe

1 each

1 each

1 each

Standard with probe

DC Probe Calibration Fixture

1 each

 

 

067-1821-xx

DC Probe Calibration Fixture

 

1 each

1 each

067-1967-xx

50 Ω Coax Cable – Male BNC to Male BNC

1 each

1 each

1 each

012-0208-xx

50 Ω Coax Cable – Male SMA to Male SMA

1 each

1 each

1 each

174-1120-xx

Solder Tip Ramps (25 each)

1 each (P7520A only)

   

   

020-3118-xx

P7520A/P7516/P7513A/P7508 Accessory Box (See contents listing below 1 through 7)

   1) TriMode Long-reach Solder Tip

2 each

2 each

 

P75TLRST

   2) G3PO Bullet Kit (includes 4 bullets)

1 each

 

 

013-0359-xx

   3) G3PO Bullet Removal Tool

1 each

 

 

003-1896-xx

   4) Solder Kit: Solder Spool, Wire Spool

1 each

1 each

 

020-2754-xx

   5) Tape, Adhesive (Strip, 10 each)

1 each

1 each

 

006-8237-xx

   6) Marker Band Set (2 each of 5 colors)

1 each

1 each

 

016-0633-xx

   7) Socket Cable

 

1 each

 

020-2954-xx

P7506/P7504 Accessory Box (See contents listing below 1 through 6)

   1) Socket Cable

 

 

1 each

020-2954-xx

   2) TriMode Micro-coax Tip

 

 

4 each

020-2955-xx

   3) TriMode High-temperature Tip

 

 

2 each

020-2958-xx

   4) Solder Kit: Solder Spool, Wire Spool

 

 

1 each

020-2754-xx

   5) Tape, Adhesive (Strip, 10 each)

 

 

1 each

006-8237-xx

   6) Marker Band Set (2 each of 5 colors)

 

 

1 each

016-0633-xx

*1 P7520A documentation is a printed instruction manual.

Optional Tip Accessories

Description

Part Number

TriMode Performance Solder Tip

P75PST

P7500 Series Precision Differential Probing Module

   P7500 Precision Differential Probing Module Accessory Kit (See 1 through 7 below)

P75PDPM

      1) Tip Cable (1 ps matched pair, 1 each)

P75TC

      2) Probing Module Tip

      Probe Tips Replacement Kit 1 Each (Right and left side)

P75PMT

      3) Accessory Kit; Ground Spring, Large 4 Each

016-1998-xx

      4) Accessory Kit; Ground Spring, Small 4 Each

016-1999-xx

      5) Handle, Adapter (Probing Module)

367-0545-xx

      6) G3PO Separator Tool

003-1897-xx

      7) Ground Spring Tool

003-1900-xx

TriMode Resistor Solder Tip

020-2936-xx

TriMode Extended-resistor Solder Tip

020-2944-xx

Resistor Replacement Kit

020-2937-xx

Solder Tip Ramps, 25 Each

020-3118-xx

Socket Cable

020-2954-xx

Socket Cable, XL

020-2960-xx

TriMode High-temperature Tip

020-2958-xx

TriMode Micro-coax Tip

020-2955-xx

Damped Wire Tip

020-2959-xx

Nexus Interposer DDR Solder Tip

020-3022-xx

Deskew Fixture

067-1586-xx

Probe Positioner

PPM100

Precision, 3 Position, Probe Positioner

PPM203B

8200 Series TekConnect® Probe Interface

80A03

(FW Version ≥2.3)

RTSA Series TekConnect® Probe Interface

RTPA2A

(FW Version ≥2.3)
TriMode Probe Family

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