Operating Basics
P6205 Instruction Manual
2–3
Linear Operating Range
The internal probe amplifier has a finite operating range when
terminated into a 50
W
load. To maintain a linearity error below 4%,
limit the input signal amplitude to
±
10 V. Refer to Figure 3–3 on
page 3–6 for data on linear operating range.
NOTE
. The P6205 probe can sustain input voltages to
±
40 V without
damage; however, the linearity error specification does not apply to
input voltages exceeding
±
10 V.
High-Amplitude Frequency Response
Input signal amplitude also affects probe frequency response. Figures
2–3 and 2–4 characterize the effects of probe frequency response in
terms of rise time for step inputs and –3 dB bandwidth for sine wave
inputs.
Step Inputs
Degradation of high-amplitude step inputs generally appear as
slower rise times and distorted responses. Figure 2–3 shows probe
linear operating range as a function of input step voltage, in terms of
rise time and fall time.
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