Tektronix Trimode TDP7700 Series User manual

TDP7700 Series
TriMode™ Probes
User Manual
*P071355900*
071-3559-00

TDP7700 Series
TriMode™ Probes
User Manual
www.tek.com
071-3559-00

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Warranty
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shipment. If any such product proves defective during this warranty period, Tektronix, at its option, either will repair the defective product
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In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration of the warranty period and
make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the defective
product to the service center designated by Tektronix, with shipping charges prepaid. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to
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Table of Contents
Important safety information ............................................................................................................................... vii
General safety summary ............................................................................................................................... vii
Terms in the manual ...................................................................................................................................... ix
Terms on the product ..................................................................................................................................... x
Symbols on the product .................................................................................................................................. x
Compliance Information ...................................................................................................................................... xi
Environmental compliance ............................................................................................................................ xi
Key features
Operating considerations
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Installation
Installation overview ....................................................................................................................................... 5
Connect to the host instrument ...................................................................................................................... 7
Connect accessories to the TekFlex connector ........................................................................................... 11
TriMode probing ........................................................................................................................................... 13
Probe comp box controls and indicators ...................................................................................................... 15
Status LED ............................................................................................................................................. 15
Input mode buttons and LEDs ................................................................................................................ 16
Functional check
Functional check .......................................................................................................................................... 19
Basic operation
Offset voltage ............................................................................................................................................... 30
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Using the offset voltages .............................................................................................................................. 30
Probe setup panel ........................................................................................................................................ 31
Selecting the offset voltage .................................................................................................................... 33
Offset tracking set up ............................................................................................................................. 34
Termination voltage ................................................................................................................................ 36
Probe tip information .............................................................................................................................. 38
Improving measurement accuracy ............................................................................................................... 38
Probe architecture .................................................................................................................................. 38
Solder-in tip connection wire length ....................................................................................................... 40
Using offset voltage to extend TDP7700 series solder-in tip input voltage range .................................. 41
Making single ended measurements using the P77BRWSR differential probe tip ................................. 41
Temperature compensation ................................................................................................................... 42
DSP correction ....................................................................................................................................... 42
Solder tip measurement configuration .................................................................................................... 43
Connecting to a circuit board ....................................................................................................................... 44
Tip soldering ........................................................................................................................................... 50
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Recommended equipment ..................................................................................................................... 50
Precautions when connecting to the circuit ............................................................................................ 60
Care of TekFlex solder-in tips ................................................................................................................ 61
Probe handling best practices
Best practices ............................................................................................................................................... 63
Accessories and options
Standard accessories ................................................................................................................................... 67
Optional accessories .................................................................................................................................... 69
Maintenance
Browser tip replacement .............................................................................................................................. 75
Error conditions ............................................................................................................................................ 77
LED indicators ........................................................................................................................................ 77
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Signal display ......................................................................................................................................... 78
Measurement errors ............................................................................................................................... 78
Handling the probe ....................................................................................................................................... 79
Cleaning the probe ....................................................................................................................................... 80
Returning the probe for servicing ................................................................................................................. 81
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Important safety information
This manual contains information and warnings that must be followed by the user for safe operation and to keep the product in a
safe condition.
General safety summary
Use the product only as specified. Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or
any products connected to it. Carefully read all instructions. Retain these instructions for future reference.
This product is not intended for detection of hazardous voltages.
Observe all terminal ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all rating and markings on the product. Consult the product
manual for further ratings information before making connections to the product.
Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.
Do not operate without covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed, or with the case open. Hazardous
voltage exposure is possible.
Avoid exposed circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present.
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Do not operate in wet/damp conditions. Be aware that condensation may occur if a unit is moved from a cold to a warm
environment.
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
Keep product surfaces clean and dry. Remove the input signals before you clean the product.
Probes and test leads
Remove all probes, test leads and accessories that are not in use.
Inspect the probe and accessories. Before each use, inspect probe and accessories for damage (cuts, tears, or defects in the
probe body, accessories, or cable jacket). Do not use if damaged.
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Terms in the manual
These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property.
Important safety information
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Terms on the product
These terms may appear on the product:
■DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the marking.
■WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the marking.
■CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
Symbols on the product
When this symbol is marked on the product, be sure to consult the manual to find out the nature of the potential
hazards and any actions which have to be taken to avoid them. (This symbol may also be used to refer the user to
ratings in the manual.)
The following symbols may appear on the product:
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Compliance Information
This section lists the EMC (electromagnetic compliance), safety, and environmental standards with which the instrument
complies. This product is intended for use by professionals and trained personnel only; it is not designed for use in households or
by children.
Environmental compliance
This section provides information about the environmental impact of the product.
Restriction of hazardous substances
Complies with RoHS2 Directive 2011/65/EU.
Product end-of-life handling
Observe the following guidelines when recycling an instrument or component:
Equipment recycling. Production of this equipment required the extraction and use of natural resources. The equipment may
contain substances that could be harmful to the environment or human health if improperly handled at the product’s end of life.
To avoid release of such substances 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 appropriately.
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This symbol indicates that this product complies with the applicable European Union requirements according to
Directives 2012/19/EU and 2006/66/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and batteries. For
information about recycling options, check the Tektronix Web site (www.tek.com/productrecycling).
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Key features
The TDP7700 Series TriMode Probes allow you to take differential, single-ended, and common mode measurements with one
probe connection. Key features include:
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■Low loading for low power standards like
MIPI D-PHY
■Thin flexible solder-in tips that can fit into
tight spaces on a device under test
■Lightweight and Flexible probe cable and
head
■TekFlex™ connector technology that
makes the probe easy to connect to
accessories
■Optional 2.92 mm adapter for connecting
to 50 Ω RF test points
■Browser accessory with adjustable tip and auto corrected response to pin spacing
■Full AC calibration of the probe and accessory tips with unique S-parameters automatically downloaded to the scope at
plug-in.
■Flexible solder-in tips and main probe cable
■Solder-in tips operate at extended temperature range
Key features
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