Tektronix TriMode P7504 Quick Start User Manual Download

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Key Features

Key Features

These TriMode Probes allow you to take differential, single-ended, and common mode measurements with one probe connection.
Key features include:

Revolutionary TriMode operation

TekConnect Interface

Bandwidth (typical):

>4 GHz P7504
>6 GHz P7506

Rise time 10-90%:

<105 ps P7504
<75 ps P7506

100 k

Ω

differential input resistance,

50 k

Ω

per side

P7504 & P7506 TriMode Probes Quick Start User Manual

Summary of Contents for TriMode P7504

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Page 5: ...sedes that in all previously published material Specifications and price change privileges reserved TEKTRONIX and TEK are registered trademarks of Tektronix Inc EZ Probe is a registered trademark of C...

Page 6: ...taxes and any other charges for products returned to any other locations This warranty shall not apply to any defect failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate maintenance and...

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Page 8: ...y 5 Control Box Controls and Indicators 7 Functional Check and Calibration 10 Functional Check 10 TriMode Probe Calibration 14 Basic Operation 20 Attenuation and Input Mode Settings 20 Connecting to a...

Page 9: ...7 Optional Accessories 43 Options 51 Maintenance 53 Host Instrument Firmware 53 Error Conditions 54 User Replaceable Parts 57 Handling the Probe 59 Cleaning the Probe 60 Returning the Probe for Servic...

Page 10: ...the probe from the measurement instrument Observe All Terminal Ratings To avoid fire or shock hazard observe all ratings and markings on the product Consult the product manual for further ratings info...

Page 11: ...d result in damage to this product or other property Symbols and Terms on the Product These terms may appear on the product DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the mar...

Page 12: ...es into the environment and to reduce the use of natural resources we encourage you to recycle this product in an appropriate system that will ensure that most of the materials are reused or recycled...

Page 13: ...o read about Use these documents Installation and Operation overviews Read the user manual for general information about how to use your probe In Depth Operation Use the technical reference manual loc...

Page 14: ...ode measurements with one probe connection Key features include Revolutionary TriMode operation TekConnect Interface Bandwidth typical 4 GHz P7504 6 GHz P7506 Rise time 10 90 105 ps P7504 75 ps P7506...

Page 15: ...V to 2 0 V Temperature Operating Nonoperating 0 to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 20 C to 71 C 4 F to 160 F Humidity Operating Nonoperating Up to 40 C 104 F 20 80 RH 30 C to 46 C 86 F to 115 F 0 90 RH Pollution...

Page 16: ...hese TriMode probes Before you connect the probe check the version requirements See page 53 Host Instrument Firmware 1 Slide the probe into the TekConnect receptacle The probe clicks into place when f...

Page 17: ...ial This indicates that the probe is in normal operating mode NOTE The host instrument sets all probe settings to the last known state for the probe channel combination If none of the LEDs are lit the...

Page 18: ...obe body always check that the contacts are located in the probe body only For replacement procedures see the P7504 P7506 TriMode Probes Technical Reference included on the documentation CD The probe...

Page 19: ...the cable into the probe body until you feel a click The cable housing is fully seated when it is flush with the edge of the probe body 4 To remove the tip pull the cable straight out from the probe...

Page 20: ...en 5X and 12 5X The corresponding LED lights to indicate the selected attenuation The 5X attenuation setting provides the lowest noise performance Basic Operation includes more information on selectin...

Page 21: ...ngle ended measurement B GND for B input single ended measurement A B 2 GND for common mode measurement NOTE Some oscilloscope models only allow the A B Input Mode to be selected depending on which in...

Page 22: ...form and common mode voltage without moving the probe connection Press the Input Mode button to cycle through the waveform views This example shows a typical HDMI signal one half lane on the A and B i...

Page 23: ...ion on the front panel of the oscilloscope The A B differential mode is set up and verified first and then the remaining input modes are checked and compared to the differential mode measurement Table...

Page 24: ...e Compensation or FAST EDGE output connector on the oscilloscope to the SMA connector on the TriMode DC Calibration board 4 Set the two output switches on the TriMode DC Calibration board to the FAST...

Page 25: ...toset button NOTE If you do not see a waveform check the connection at the probe body See page 5 Connecting Accessories to the Probe Body 8 When you see a stable square wave check the amplitude Use th...

Page 26: ...B the waveform from step 8 A GND same amplitude and polarity as measured in step 8 B GND the B input is grounded no signal is measured A B 2 GND half amplitude but the same polarity as measured in ste...

Page 27: ...y optimizing the gain and offset of both probe attenuation settings on each channel Individual calibration constants are stored for each calibrated TriMode setting on each probe on each channel CAUTIO...

Page 28: ...the Utilities menu select Instrument Calibration 2 In the Calibration box check that the Status field is Pass 3 If the status is not pass disconnect all probes and signal sources from the oscilloscope...

Page 29: ...e Probe Calibration output connector on the oscilloscope to the BNC connector on the TriMode DC Calibration board NOTE You may be able to use the PROBE COMPENSATION output connector Check your oscillo...

Page 30: ...d to the positions shown for the selected input mode See Table 3 Table 3 TriMode DC Calibration board switch settings Probe input mode Fast rise probe cal Gnd Sig A B Probe Cal Gnd A Probe Cal Sig B P...

Page 31: ...e calibration routine runs optimizing the probe to the oscilloscope for both probe attenuation settings The displayed results differ between oscilloscope models 9 Oscilloscopes that do not support the...

Page 32: ...ation Fixture SIG GND switch Follow the instructions to complete the calibration for the remaining input modes After a successful Probe Cal Pass appears in the Probe Status box NOTE If the Probe Cal r...

Page 33: ...tomatically accounted for by the attached oscilloscope using the intelligent TekConnect probe interface The attached oscilloscope also indicates the probe dynamic range with momentarily displayed arro...

Page 34: ...Mode to be selected when the connected tip does not include a ground reference The A B Mode can also be used for making single ended measurements with the P75PDPM probe tip by connecting the B input t...

Page 35: ...A GND Mode the B GND Mode is also not recommended for measurement use with the P75PDPM probe tip because of the lack of a local circuit ground connection A B 2 Mode The A B 2 Mode is used for making...

Page 36: ...ll as an extended length socket cable and a handheld probing module See page 43 Optional Accessories Socket Cable Connect the Socket Cable to the probe and then to one of the TriMode solder tips NOTE...

Page 37: ...nals from your circuit through the Socket Cable to the TriMode probe The tip resistors can tolerate several solder cycles and can be replaced when necessary NOTE For best signal fidelity you must trim...

Page 38: ...iMode capabilities when you use ground connection NOTE For best signal fidelity you must trim the resistor leads to the shortest length possible to reach your test points Long leads degrade the qualit...

Page 39: ...der that are provided in the wire replacement kit The kit includes 0 004 in 0 10 mm wire 0 008 in 0 20 mm wire SAC305 solder RoHS compliant NOTE For best signal fidelity you must trim the resistor lea...

Page 40: ...minimize the distance between the solder tip ground and your circuit ground 2 Apply solder to the test points on your circuit 3 If you are not using the ground solder the resistor leads to your circu...

Page 41: ...ground wire to the length required to reach your circuit ground Keep the ground wire as short as possible to ensure good performance 9 Solder the ground wire to the circuit and clip off any excess wi...

Page 42: ...1 Push the ends of the socket cable into the solder tip and then into the probe head 12 For a secure mechanical connection use tape or hot glue to secure the tip to your circuit P7504 P7506 TriMode Pr...

Page 43: ...attachment wires or the damping resistor For optimum performance and signal integrity keep the lead length between the DUT Device Under Test and the tip as short as possible and the lead lengths the s...

Page 44: ...n optional accessory See page 43 Optional Accessories Assemble the Module 1 Position the module housing as shown 2 Slide the probing module handle adapter into the module housing 3 Secure the handle a...

Page 45: ...adapter 5 Attach the cable to the probe body Match the red band to the A input 6 You can dress the cable in the channels as shown The front channels are captive and the rear channels are guides 32 P7...

Page 46: ...nd spring installed between the tips The spring is necessary to pass the highest fidelity signal to your instrument The two available spring sizes are shown in steps 3 and 4 3 The large spring is pre...

Page 47: ...ow 1 The barrel at the rear of the P75PDPM fits into the end of the PPM203B probe holder 2 The threads inside the barrel are metric M6 x 1 and attach to the EZ Probe Positioner from Cascade MicroTech...

Page 48: ...me Spectrum Analyzers NOTE The 80A03 and RTPA2A interfaces are limited to a pass through bandwidth of 18 GHz For proper probe operation the Probe Interface firmware must be compatible with the probe S...

Page 49: ...P7500 Series probe is used with a TDS6000 or TDS70000 real time oscilloscope configured with RT Eye application software physical layer testing on PCI Express signals is performed with greater ease a...

Page 50: ...accessories are shipped with the P7504 P7506 probes If no quantity is listed only one of that item is shipped Accessory Reorder part number and quantity 1 Description 016 1997 XX Pouch nylon carrying...

Page 51: ...mplified Chinese Quick Start User Manual and CD ROM The user manual provides instructions for operating the P7504 and P7506 TriMode probes The documentation CD ROM contains PDFs of primers basic probe...

Page 52: ...use this cable to connect the DC Calibration fixture to the Fast Rise Time output connector on the host instrument 012 0208 XX 50 BNC M to BNC M cable assembly 10 in To perform a probe calibration use...

Page 53: ...n 020 2976 XX Accessory Kit The kit includes an assortment of accessories that are described below 020 2954 XX Socket Cable The Socket Cable connects the probe to the TriMode solder tips that you have...

Page 54: ...ge is 55 C to 150 C 67 F to 302 F Two tips are included with the probe 020 2955 XX Package of 10 TriMode Micro Coax Solder Tip This tip provides a soldered multi point connection that supports full Tr...

Page 55: ...To use the marker bands attach one band to the indent on the molded strain relief on the probe cable Use the matching color band on the other end of the probe at the control box 020 2754 XX Package o...

Page 56: ...he Socket Cable XL the input signal to the oscilloscope requires DSP filtering You must load filter files onto your oscilloscope from the CD that is included in the Socket Cable XL kit Always use the...

Page 57: ...width 020 2936 XX TriMode Resistor Solder Tip This tip provides solder connection points at 100 resistors that extend about 0 2 in 5 mm from the solder tip board The resistors can withstand more solde...

Page 58: ...can withstand more solder cycles than the standard P75TLRST solder tip and can be replaced if they break This tip can measure rise times down to 32 ps A kit of replacement resistors is available see...

Page 59: ...0 insertion cycles For replacement procedures see the P7504 P7506 TriMode Probes Technical Reference included on the documentation CD 003 1896 XX Bullet Removal Tool This tool allows you to safely rem...

Page 60: ...tion P75PDPM Probing Module Kit This kit allows you to browse multiple test points in your circuit without using a soldered connection The kit includes a cable to connect the module to the TriMode pro...

Page 61: ...precision articulating arm has fine adjustment controls for all three axes It is designed for probing circuit boards hybrids and multi chip modules MCMs that employ fine pitch devices and interconnec...

Page 62: ...dules to adapt TekConnect probes to CSA8200 and TDS8200 Series Sampling Oscilloscopes NOTE The 80A03 interface is limited to 18 GHz pass through bandwidth The interface is composed of an enclosure tha...

Page 63: ...pter allows you to connect a TekConnect probe to a Real Time Spectrum Analyzer NOTE The RTPA2A interface is limited to 18 GHz pass through bandwidth The RTPA2A adapter firmware must be version 2 3 or...

Page 64: ...t 5 years with Option C5 Option R3 Repair Service 3 years Option R5 Repair Service 5 years Option L0 English User Manual Option L5 Japanese User Manual Option L7 Simplified Chinese User Manual R1PW Re...

Page 65: ...Accessories and Options 52 P7504 P7506 TriMode Probes Quick Start User Manual...

Page 66: ...ation go to www tektronix com probe support Instrument Firmware Version TDS6000B series oscilloscopes V 5 1 3 or higher TDS6000C series oscilloscopes V 5 1 7 or higher TDS7000B series oscilloscopes 1...

Page 67: ...ned to Tektronix for repair LEDs Flash On and Off If all of the Range or TriMode LEDs flash on and off repeatedly after you connect the probe an internal probe diagnostic fault exists Disconnect and r...

Page 68: ...probe tip connection on your circuit See page 23 Connecting to a Circuit Board Check the probe tip connection at the probe body See page 5 Connecting Accessories to the Probe Body Perform a functional...

Page 69: ...tip that provides a circuit ground connection is selected If you are using a TriMode tip that provides a circuit ground connection such as the TriMode High Temp Solder Tip and you cannot select an In...

Page 70: ...s do the following 1 Carefully apply a soldering iron to the via on the tip board and remove the resistor lead Work quickly with a low heat soldering iron If a small piece of wire is in the via heat t...

Page 71: ...the resistor lead into the via until the insulating tube comes into contact with the tip board if you are replacing the resistor on the extended resistor tip until the resistor body almost touches th...

Page 72: ...amage to the probe always use an antistatic wrist strap connected to a static controlled workstation when you handle the probe The probe input contains electronic components that can be damaged by con...

Page 73: ...nzine benzene toluene xylene acetone or similar solvents Clean the exterior surfaces of the probe with a dry lint free cloth or a soft bristle brush If dirt remains use a soft cloth or swab dampened w...

Page 74: ...n having inside dimensions at least one inch greater than the probe dimensions The box should have a carton test strength of at least 200 pounds 2 Put the probe into an antistatic bag or wrap it to pr...

Page 75: ...Maintenance 62 P7504 P7506 TriMode Probes Quick Start User Manual...

Page 76: ...ect interface 35 Controls and indicators Atten button and LEDs 7 Input Mode button and LEDs 8 Power on sequence 4 TriMode 9 D Documentation vi CD 38 E Error conditions Input Mode 56 Range TriMode LEDs...

Page 77: ...9 R Related documentation vi Replaceable parts bullet contacts 57 solder tip resistors 57 Returning the probe 61 S Safety Summary iii Socket Cable 23 Solder tip resistors 45 Standard accessories 37 T...

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