Table 1: Characteristics
Characteristic Description
Frequency
range
Preamp: 9 kHz to 6 GHz
MDO4XX4-6 with preamp: 50 kHz
to 6 GHz
MDO4XX4-3 with preamp: 50 kHz
to 3 GHz
Preamp
gain
Amplifying state: 12 dB (nominal)
Bypass state: –1.5 dB (nominal)
Displayed
average
noise level
(DANL)
with the
preamp
attached
to the
MDO RF
input
With the preamp mode set to
“Auto” and the reference level set
to –40 dBm:
MDO4XXX-6:
50 kHz to 5 MHz: < –140 dBm/Hz
(–144 dBm/Hz typical)
5 MHz to 3 GHz: < –158 dBm/Hz
(–162 dBm/Hz typical)
3 GHz to 6 GHz: < –150 dBm/Hz
(–153 dBm/Hz typical)
MDO4XX4-3:
50 kHz to 5 Mhz: < –140 dBm/Hz
(–144 dBm/Hz typical)
5 MHz to 3 GHz: < –158 dBm/Hz
(–162 dBm/Hz typical)
Level
measurement
uncertainty
with the
preamp
attached
to the
MDO RF
input
This speci
fi
cation is for the
MDO RF channel with a preamp
attached, input levels of –2 dBm
to –62 dBm, RBW set to “Auto”,
and applies to both amplifying and
bypass states.
< ±1.5 dBm (< ±1 dBm typical), 20
°C to 30 °C temperature range.
≤
±2 dBm (max), over full operating
range.
Maximum
operating
input
level with
preamp
attached
to the
MDO RF
input
Average continuous power:
+30 dBm (1 W)
DC maximum before damage:
±20 V DC
Maximum power before damage
(CW): +30 dBm (1 W)
Maximum power before damage
(pulse): +45 dBm (32 W)
(<10
μ
s pulse width, <1% duty
cycle, and reference level of
≥
+10 dBm)
Characteristic Description
Reference
level
range
with the
preamp
attached
to the
MDO RF
input
Amplifying state: –30 dBm to
DANL.
Bypass state: +30 dBm to DANL.
Connector
type
SMA – female (outside threads)
Table 2: Environmental Characteristics
Characteristic Description
Temperature
Operating: 0 °C to +50 °C
Non-operating: -20 °C to +60 °C
Humidity
Operating:
High: 40 °C to 50 °C (104 °F to
122 °F), 10% to 60% RH
Low: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to
104 °F), 10% to 90% RH
Non-operating:
High: 40 °C to 60 °C (104 °F to
122 °F), 10% to 60% RH
Low: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to
104 °F), 5 to 90% RH
Altitude
Operating: Up to 3,000 meters
Non-operating: Up to
12,000 meters
Power Requirements.
The TPA-N-PRE
is powered directly from the RF input on
MDO4000 Series oscilloscopes.
Regulatory.
Compliance labeling: WEEE
(European Union).
Recommended Oscilloscopes.
MDO4000 Mixed
Domain Oscilloscopes
Note: For best probe support, download and
install the latest version of the oscilloscope
fi
rmware from www.tektronix.com
Performance Veri
fi
cation
Since the TPA-N-PRE preamp is an accessory
to the MDO4000, its performance veri
fi
cation
(PV) procedure is a variation on the MDO4000
PV procedure.
To run the TPA-N-PRE PV, see the most
recent MDO4000 Series Oscilloscopes
Technical Reference (077-0583-XX) at
www.tektronix.com.
Safety Summary
To avoid potential hazards, use this product only
as speci
fi
ed.
To avoid
fi
re or personal injury, do not operate
in wet/damp conditions.
Keep product surfaces clean and dry.
Warranty Information
For warranty information, go to
www.tektronix.com\service, and then use
the provided links to search for your product’s
warranty.
Contacting Tektronix
Tektronix, Inc.
14200 SW Karl Braun Drive
PO Box 500 Beaverton, OR 97077
USA
For product information, sales, service, and
technical support:
In North America, call 1–800–833–9200.
Worldwide, visit www.tektronix.com to
fi
nd
contacts in your area.
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