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DP0010A/11A/12A/13A Differential Active Probes User’s Guide

Overview

Compatibility with Keysight Oscilloscopes

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Compatible Oscilloscopes

Adapter(s) Required

Required Software

Version

Infiniium Oscilloscopes

EXR-Series

None

Infiniium 11.25 or higher

MXR-Series

None

Infiniium 11.25 or higher

S-Series

None

Infiniium 6.71 or higher

V-Series

N5442A adapter

Infiniium 6.71 or higher

Z-Series

N5442A adapter

Infiniium 6.71 or higher

UXR-Series (3.5 mm models)

N5442A adapter

Infiniium 11.25 or higher

UXR-Series (1 and 1.85 mm

models)

N2852A adapters

Infiniium 11.25 or higher

InfiniiVision Oscilloscopes

3000T X-Series

None

InfiniiVision 7.50 or higher

4000 X-Series

6000 X-Series

Summary of Contents for DP001 A Series

Page 1: ...DP0010A 11A 12A 13A Differential Active Probes User s Guide Ihr Ansprechpartner Your Partner dataTec AG E Mail info datatec eu www datatec eu Premium Plus Distribution Partner ...

Page 2: ...ch is embodied in its End User License Agreement EULA a copy of which can be found at http www keysight com find sweula The license set forth in the EULA represents the exclusive authority by which the U S gov ernment may use modify distribute or dis close the Software The EULA and the license set forth therein does not require or permit among other things that Keysight 1 Furnish technical informa...

Page 3: ...ics 17 Accessories Dimensions 17 3 Setting up and Using DP0010A 12A 13A Probes Connecting the Probe to an Oscilloscope 22 Using Channel Identification Rings 22 Configuring Probe Settings on the Oscilloscope Software GUI 23 Configuring Offset Behavior 23 Calibrating your Probe 25 Making DUT Connections using Probe Accessories 29 DUT Connectivity Options 29 Probing Ungrounded Devices 32 Probing Setu...

Page 4: ...thout probing accessories 44 Frequency Response with Adjustable Probing Browser Accessory 45 6 Performance Verification Before you Start 48 Recommended Test Interval 48 To Verify Bandwidth 49 Required Test Equipment 49 Procedure 49 To Verify Input Resistance 55 Required Test Equipment 55 Procedure 55 Performance Test Record 58 7 Returning the Probe for Repair Service Contacting Keysight Technologi...

Page 5: ...5 DP0010A 11A 12A 13A Differential Active Probes User s Guide 1 Overview Introduction 6 Key Features 6 Compatibility with Keysight Oscilloscopes 8 Standard Accessories 9 Orderable Accessories 11 ...

Page 6: ... Ranges These probes support two auto attenuation ranges 17 1 and 85 1 The probe s attenuation is automatically set to the value necessary to make the dynamic range of the probe greater than or equal to the level required to measure the input signal The input range is automatically configured depending on the vertical scale of the oscilloscope For volts division setting 2 V div the attenuation ran...

Page 7: ...ies that are shipped with these probes Additional accessories are also available for these probes that you can order separately see page 11 for optional accessories Easy Deskew and Performance Verification You can easily deskew calibrate and verify performance of these probes using the DP0020A Deskew and Performance Verification kit This PV fixture comes with header pins preinstalled on it You can...

Page 8: ...Software tab under the Technical Support link Compatible Oscilloscopes Adapter s Required Required Software Version Infiniium Oscilloscopes EXR Series None Infiniium 11 25 or higher MXR Series None Infiniium 11 25 or higher S Series None Infiniium 6 71 or higher V Series N5442A adapter Infiniium 6 71 or higher Z Series N5442A adapter Infiniium 6 71 or higher UXR Series 3 5 mm models N5442A adapter...

Page 9: ... avoid damaging the tip from repeated attach detach when probing directly using the probe tip Adjustable Probing Browser 2 pieces Adjustable tip to support different circuit geometries Max tip span 8 6 mm Straight Pin set of 10 pins Insert the pins into the probe tip Solder in Y lead Tip 2 pieces Solder in tip is intended to be soldered directly to your test device Solder the tip end to the circui...

Page 10: ...ces To probe miniature IC and components Attach these clips to the two sockets of the socketed Y lead tip Ground Lead 1 piece 90o socketed lead to connect the DUT ground to the probe ground This is needed if the DUT is not grounded to the oscilloscope via the AC mains ground see page 32 Standard Accessory Use ...

Page 11: ...dering Individual Accessories The following standard accessories can also be ordered individually as additional accessories using the part number mentioned in the table below Accessory Included in the Kit Quantity Probe Tip Saver 2 pieces Adjustable Probing Browser 2 pieces Straight Pin set of 10 pins Solder in Y lead Tip 2 pieces Socketed Y lead Tip 2 pieces Micro Circuit Hook Test Clips 2 pieces...

Page 12: ... pieces To probe miniature IC and components Attach these clips to the two sockets of the socketed Y lead tip Automotive Accessory Kit D Subminiature 9 Pin male to 0 8 mm Pin Tips Adapter DP0021A 009 1 piece To probe automotive differential serial buses such as CAN CAN FD and FlexRay DP0020A Kit Accessory Included in the Kit Quantity Deskew Fixture 1 SMA male to SMA male Adapter 1 SMA male to BNC ...

Page 13: ... 13A Differential Active Probes User s Guide 2 Characteristics and Specifications Electrical Specifications and Characteristics 14 Environmental Characteristics 16 Mechanical Characteristics 17 Accessories Dimensions 17 ...

Page 14: ...between inputs 850 kΩ 1 5 pF each side to ground Characteristic DP0010A DP0011A DP0012A DP0013A Probe Rise Time 10 90 1 35 ns 715 ps 415 ps 300 ps Auto Attenuation Ranges Automatically selected based on volts division setting 17 1 at volts division 2 V div 85 1 at volts division 2 V div Absolute Max Input Voltage for Probe and Accessories each side to ground 30 VRMS 42 VPEAK or 60 VDC mains isolat...

Page 15: ...CAT mains isolated a Input Coupling of the oscilloscope 50 W AutoProbe Interface Safety Conformance to IEC EN61010 031 2015 CAN CSA C22 2 No 61010 031 17 a Mains isolated is for measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to a mains supply Characteristic DP0010A DP0011A DP0012A DP0013A NOTE The bandwidth rating applicable for a combination of the probe and accessory is the lower of t...

Page 16: ...Condition Operating Non Operating Temperature 5 C to 40 C 40 C to 70 C Humidity Up to 80 RH at 40 C Up to 90 RH at 65 C Altitude 3 100 m 10 171 ft 4 600 m 15 092 ft Pollution Degree 2 a rated for indoor use only a Normally only non conductive pollution occurs Occasionally however a temporary conductivity caused by condensation must be expected ...

Page 17: ...hanical Characteristics Accessories Dimensions All dimensions are in millimeters Figure 2 Straight Pin Dimensions Figure 3 Adjustable Probing Browser Dimensions Characteristic Value Probe Cable Length 1 3 m Approximate Weight Including probe with all its standard accessories and the case 0 48 kg 1 06 lbs ...

Page 18: ...10A 11A 12A 13A Differential Active Probes User s Guide 2 Characteristics and Specifications Figure 4 Probe Tip Saver Dimensions Figure 5 Solder in Y lead Tip Dimensions Figure 6 Socketed Y lead Tip Dimensions ...

Page 19: ...Characteristics and Specifications 2 DP0010A 11A 12A 13A Differential Active Probes User s Guide 19 Figure 7 Ground Lead Dimensions Figure 8 Micro Circuit Hook Test Clip Dimensions ...

Page 20: ...20 DP0010A 11A 12A 13A Differential Active Probes User s Guide 2 Characteristics and Specifications ...

Page 21: ...Probe to an Oscilloscope 22 Configuring Probe Settings on the Oscilloscope Software GUI 23 Configuring Offset Behavior 23 Calibrating your Probe 25 Making DUT Connections using Probe Accessories 29 CAUTION These probes are ESD sensitive devices particularly at the probe tip Follow standard ESD precautions when handling these ...

Page 22: ...o the locked position Using Channel Identification Rings When multiple probes are connected to the oscilloscope you can quickly identify which probe is connected to each oscilloscope channel by using the supplied channel identification rings Place rings of the same color on each end of the probe s cable Using these rings ensures that you can pick up a probe and immediately know which channel it is...

Page 23: ... probe auto detected on the Infiniium GUI Perform the following tasks on your oscilloscope s software GUI to get accurate measurement results Configure offset behavior Calibrate your probe Configuring Offset Behavior You can configure the offset behavior to ensure that you get the maximum performance and dynamic range from your probe By applying an offset most or all of the DC component can be sub...

Page 24: ... differential or single ended measurement Normal Offset Probe Offset Offset is applied at the oscilloscope channel The vertical offset control on the oscilloscope s front panel controls the channel s offset Offset is applied at the probe The vertical offset control on the oscilloscope s front panel controls the probe offset Used when measuring differential signals Used when measuring single ended ...

Page 25: ...tion 2 Skew calibration Atten Offset Calibration Skew Calibration Purpose Adjustment of probe attenuation and probe offset Removes any attenuation or offset errors caused by a probe Removes any timing delays caused by a probe When to perform Calibrate your probe when using it for the first time on a channel input of the oscilloscope The probe s calibration information is then retained for that cha...

Page 26: ...minutes before starting the calibration procedure Make sure the probe is not connected to any signals Performing Atten Offset and Skew Calibration on Infiniium GUI On the Infiniium GUI the probe calibration and deskew is a guided procedure that you initiate from the oscilloscope s Probe Calibration dialog box Required Accessories To perform calibration 1 Connect the DP001xA probe to any available ...

Page 27: ...connector on the oscilloscope Use the BNC adapter provided with the fixture c Turn the nut on the Aux Out connector counter clockwise to tighten While holding the fixture upright with one hand use an 8 in lbs torque wrench to fully tighten the connector d Connect the probe to the header pins preinstalled on the deskew fixture Either connect the probe tip directly to the header pins on the fixture ...

Page 28: ...fully done Use the Start Skew Cal button in the Probe Calibration dialog box to initiate skew calibration CAUTION To avoid damaging the oscilloscope s Aux Out connector do not apply force to the PV fixture Light probe contact is all that is needed for the calibration NOTE You can verify whether or not the probe tip is correctly connected to the deskew fixture by pressing the oscilloscope s autosca...

Page 29: ...ion 1 Using Probe Tip Directly The probe tip s sockets can fit 0 64 mm 0 025 inch header pins with 0 100 inch pitch You can connect the probe tip directly to header pins on DUT When connecting the probe tip directly to DUT header pins you can also use the probe tip saver supplied with the probe The probe tip saver helps in preventing damage to the probe tip due to repeated connections and disconne...

Page 30: ...on 4 Using Solder in Y lead Tip This accessory allows you to extend the reach of the probe with a solder in probing option 1 Solder the leads of this accessory to the test points 2 Insert the soldered Y lead tip into the probe tip See page 17 for Solder in Y lead Tip dimensions Option 5 Using Socketed Y lead Tip This accessory allows you to extend the reach of the probe You can use it to either co...

Page 31: ...lips to extend their hooks 3 Use hooks to grab the circuit component to be probed See page 17 for Micro Circuit Hook Test Clips dimensions Option 7 Using Micro grabber Pincer Test Clips Use the Micro grabber Pincer Test Clips along with the Socketed Y lead Tip to connect to miniature IC and components on test board 1 Connect the Micro Grabber Pincer Test Clips to the leads of the Socketed Y lead T...

Page 32: ...DUT s header pin Figure 10 Connecting DUT Ground to Probe Ground Probing Setup for Single Ended Measurements DP0010A 11A 12A 13A probes are differential and are best suited to probe not just differential but also single ended signals To probe single ended signals Connect the probe s lead to the single ended signal Connect the probe s lead to ground Select Probe Offset as the offset behavior to be ...

Page 33: ...33 DP0010A 11A 12A 13A Differential Active Probes User s Guide 4 Safety and Regulatory Information Safety Checks and Warnings 34 Instrument Markings and Symbols 36 Cleaning the Probe 38 ...

Page 34: ...e assemblies are NOT intended for measurements on mains circuits CAT II CAT III and CAT IV WARNING Periodically inspect the probe wires and cables Do not operate with visible suspected damage If you suspect a damage have it inspected by a Keysight authorized service personnel WARNING Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification to the probe accessory Do not attempt inte...

Page 35: ... safety hazard CAUTION Do not twist tightly bend or kink the probe cable to avoid degrading the probe s performance CAUTION This probe is to carry out differential measurements between two points on the circuit under test This probe is not for electrically insulating the circuit under test and the measuring instrument CAUTION Handle Probe Tips and Accessories Carefully Some of the probe tips and a...

Page 36: ...er to refer to the instructions in the documentation The CE mark is a registered trademark of the European Community ISM GRP 1 A denotes the instrument is an Industrial Scientific and Medical Group 1 Class A product ICES NMB 001 indicates product compliance with the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Standard MAINS ISOLATED IEC Measurement Category MAINS ISOLATED is for measurements performed...

Page 37: ...ential requirements of the following applicable UK regulations Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 No 1091 as amended Electrical Equipment Safety Regulations 2016 No 1101 as amended The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in electrical Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 No 3032 as amended Symbol Description ...

Page 38: ...g the Probe If the probe requires cleaning 1 Disconnect the probe from the oscilloscope and device under test 2 Wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soap and water solution Do not use too much liquid or any chemicals 3 Make sure the probe is completely dry before reconnecting it to the oscilloscope ...

Page 39: ...Input Impedance 40 Voltage Derating Curve 41 Common Mode Rejection Ratio over Frequency 42 Frequency Response 43 Low Attenuation Frequency Response without probing accessories 43 High Attenuation Frequency Response without probing accessories 44 Frequency Response with Adjustable Probing Browser Accessory 45 ...

Page 40: ...11A 12A 13A Differential Active Probes User s Guide 5 Performance Plots Measured Versus Modeled Input Impedance Figure 11 Magnitude plot of DP001xA probe input impedance versus frequency differential single ended ...

Page 41: ...Performance Plots 5 DP0010A 11A 12A 13A Differential Active Probes User s Guide 41 Voltage Derating Curve Figure 12 Non destructive voltage derating with frequency for DP001xA probes ...

Page 42: ...0A 11A 12A 13A Differential Active Probes User s Guide 5 Performance Plots Common Mode Rejection Ratio over Frequency Figure 13 CMRR plots of DP001xA probes at the two supported attenuation ranges 17 1 and 85 1 ...

Page 43: ...13A Differential Active Probes User s Guide 43 Frequency Response Low Attenuation Frequency Response without probing accessories Figure 14 Vout Vin frequency response of DP001xA probes without probing accessories on low attenuation ranges ...

Page 44: ...rential Active Probes User s Guide 5 Performance Plots High Attenuation Frequency Response without probing accessories Figure 15 Vout Vin frequency response of DP001xA probes without probing accessories on high attenuation ranges ...

Page 45: ...3A Differential Active Probes User s Guide 45 Frequency Response with Adjustable Probing Browser Accessory Figure 16 Vout Vin frequency response of DP0013A probe with Adjustable Probing Browser accessory on high and low attenuation ranges ...

Page 46: ...46 DP0010A 11A 12A 13A Differential Active Probes User s Guide 5 Performance Plots ...

Page 47: ...n Before you Start 48 Recommended Test Interval 48 To Verify Bandwidth 49 Required Test Equipment 49 Procedure 49 To Verify Input Resistance 55 Required Test Equipment 55 Procedure 55 This chapter describes how to verify the bandwidth and input resistance of your DP0010A 11A 12A 13A probe ...

Page 48: ...r CAUTION Electrostatic discharge ESD can quickly and imperceptibly damage or destroy high performance probes resulting in costly repairs Always wear a wrist strap when handling probe components and ensure that cables are discharged before being connected NOTE Allow the probe to warm up for at least 20 minutes before the initiating the performance verification procedure ...

Page 49: ...P0010A 11A 12A 13A Bandwidth DP0010A 250 MHz DP0011A 500 MHz DP0012A 1 GHz DP0013A 1 7 GHz Description Critical Specification s Recommended Models Part Numbers and Adapters Purpose Oscilloscope Infiniium oscilloscope with AutoProbe I or Infiniium oscilloscope with an adapter to AutoProbe I Minimum BW 4 GHz Minimum sample rate 16 G Samples sec See page 8 for the complete list of compatible oscillos...

Page 50: ...to access the Acquisition dialog box In this dialog box select the Enabled checkbox for Averaging with of Averages as 16 set the Sampling Rate to 16 G Samples Sec c Select Setup Horizontal and set the reference point to Center to position the trigger point midlevel on the PV channel d Set the PV channel to 50 Ω input e Click Math Functions f In the Function dialog box define the functions f1 f2 f3...

Page 51: ...stbox select Rectangular 5 In the Vertical group box set the Scale to 3 dBm and the Reference Level to 185 dBm 6 In the Horizontal group box set the Horizontal Scale to Linear Span to 2 GHz Center Frequency to 1 GHz and the RBW to 50 MHz On tab f3 1 From the Function 3 listbox select Math and then Differentiate 2 Deselect the Low Pass and Align Phase checkbox 3 From the Source drop down listbox se...

Page 52: ... Turn the function display on for f4 by selecting the On checkbox 3 From the Source drop down listbox set the source to f3 Diff Ch2 4 From the Window listbox select Rectangular 5 In the Vertical group box set the Scale to 3 dBm and the Reference Level to 185 dBm 6 In the Horizontal group box set the Horizontal Scale to Linear Span to 2 GHz Center Frequency to 1 GHz and the RBW to 50 MHz On tab f3 ...

Page 53: ...d 185 dBm 6 Click Control Clear Display to clear the oscilloscope display 7 Use Marker to evaluate the results a To add a marker choose Measure Mark Add Markers b Choose Manual X only option from the Mode listbox to add a pair of horizontal markers that can be moved freely c Select f4 FFTM f3 from the Source 1 listbox and f2 FFTM f1 from the Source 2 listbox These are the waveforms that you want t...

Page 54: ...ox 9 Click Control Clear Display to clear the oscilloscope display 10 Use Marker to evaluate the results a The marker M1 in this case should still be on screen Slide it to the new crossing point of f4 and f2 b Record the Horizontal Marker value This represents the 3 dB BW of the probe in the low attenuation state In the example below it is 1 78 GHz 11 Confirm that the measured bandwidth is above t...

Page 55: ...NC to Banana adapter to V Ω input terminal and LO terminal on the front panel of DMM The GND pin of the BNC to Banana adapter connects to the LO terminal e Press the Ω 2W 4W button on the front panel of DMM Probe Warranted Specification DP0010A 11A 12A 13A Input Resistance 1 7 MΩ Differential 850 kΩ Single ended Description Critical Specification s Recommended Models Part Numbers and Adapters Purp...

Page 56: ...f the deskew fixture 2 Set the vertical scale of the channel to which the probe is connected to 2 V div 3 Observe impedance reading and record the result 4 Flip probe connections on the PV fixture such that the lead of the probe input is now on the signal trace pin and side of the probe input is now on the ground pin of PV fixture 5 Observe impedance reading and record the result 6 Confirm that th...

Page 57: ...robe input is now on the ground pin of PV fixture 9 Observe impedance reading and record the result 10 Flip probe tip connection on the PV fixture such that the side of the probe input is now on the signal trace pin and side of the probe input is now on the ground pin of PV fixture 11 Observe impedance reading and record the result 12 Confirm that the measured impedances are within the rated toler...

Page 58: ...cation Performance Test Record Table 1 Performance Test Record Model Date Tested by Serial Recommended next test date Test Test Limits Result Pass Fail Bandwidth 3 dB DP0010A 250 MHz DP0011A 500 MHz DP0012A 1 GHz DP0013A 1 7 GHz Input Resistance 1 7 MΩ Differential 850 kΩ Single ended ...

Page 59: ...3 Protect the probe by wrapping in plastic or heavy paper Use original packaging or comparable 4 Pack the probe in the original carrying case or if not available use bubble wrap or packing peanuts 5 Place securely in a sealed shipping container and mark container as FRAGILE If any correspondence is required refer to the product by serial number and model number Before returning an instrument for s...

Page 60: ...ide 7 Returning the Probe for Repair Service Contacting Keysight Technologies for Technical Assistance For technical assistance contact your local Keysight Call Center In the Americas call 1 800 829 4444 In other regions visit http www keysight com find assist ...

Page 61: ...ground lead 32 I Infiniium oscilloscopes 8 Infiniium software version 8 N N2787A 26 28 N2823A 49 Normal Offset 24 O offset 23 offset behavior 24 offset calibration 25 26 P performance test record 58 performance verification 47 performance verification fixture 49 55 Probe Offset 24 probe positioner 26 PV fixture 7 S safety conformance 15 safety information 34 skew calibration 25 26 software 8 Ihr A...

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