Tektronix P6417 User manual

Instructions
P6417 & P6418
Logic Analyzer Probes
071-0567-00

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WARRANTY
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workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If a product proves defective during this
warranty period, Tektronix, at its option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor,
or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.
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 Customer if the shipment is to a
location within the country in which the Tektronix service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for
paying all shipping charges, duties, 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 care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage
resulting from attempts by personnel other than Tektronix representatives to install, repair or service the product;
b) to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any
damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-Tektronix supplies; or d) to service a product that has been
modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration increases the time
or difficulty of servicing the product.
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OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TEKTRONIX’
RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE AND
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.
TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR
THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

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Table of Contents
General Safety Summary iii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preface v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Documentation v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contacting Tektronix vi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Basics 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product Description 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching Probe Labels 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the Probes 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reference 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Probe Connectors 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading and Equivalent Circuits 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Functional Check 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection and Cleaning 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
P6418 Probe Service Procedures 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Podlets on the P6417 Probes 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Repackaging Instructions 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replaceable Parts 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts Ordering Information 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Replaceable Parts List 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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List of Figures
Figure 1: P6417 and P6418 logic analyzer probes 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2:Attaching probe labels 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3: Connecting the logic analyzer probes 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 4: Connecting the probes to the target system 5. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 5: Probe footprints 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 6: Probe podlet clearance 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 7: Probe loading 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 8: Probe functional verification test setup 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 9:Activity Monitor 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 10: Moving probe podlets 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 11: Disassembling the probe cable 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 12: Removing the faulty channel from the probe cable
header housing 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 13: Removing a podlet cable from the rubber comb 17. . . . . . . .
Figure 14: Replacing a podlet in the podlet holder 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 15: Installing the color-coded ring 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 16: Installing the cable in the cable header housing 20. . . . . . . .
Figure 17: P6417 and P6418 Probe accessories 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 18: P6417 Probe exploded view 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 19: P6418 Probe exploded view 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
List of Tables
Table 1: Probe section and label combinations 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2: Electrical and mechanical specifications 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3: Environmental specifications 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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General Safety Summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to
this product or any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, use this
product only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
While using this product, you may need to access other parts of the system. Read
the General Safety Summary in other system manuals for warnings and cautions
related to operating the system.
Connect and Disconnect Properly. Connect the probe output to the measurement
instrument before connecting the probe to the circuit under test. Disconnect the
probe input and the probe ground from the circuit under test before disconnecting
the probe from the measurement instrument.
Ground the Product. This product is indirectly grounded through the grounding
conductor of the mainframe power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding
conductor must be connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the
input or output terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly
grounded.
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
information before making connections to the product.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components
when power is present.
Do Not Operate With SuspectedFailures. If you suspect there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Do Not Operate in Wet/DampConditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
Terms in this Manual. These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result
in injury or loss of life.
Symbols and Terms

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CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in
damage to this product or other property.
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. The following symbols may appear on the product:
CAUTION
Refer to Manual

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Preface
This document provides information on using and servicing the P6417 and
P6418 Logic Analyzer probes.
Related Documentation
In addition to these probe instructions, the following documentation is available
for your TLA 700 Series Logic Analyzer:
HThe TLA 700 Series User Manual provides overall user information for the
TLA 700 Series Logic Analyzer.
HThe TLA 700 Series Installation Manual provides installation information
for the TLA 700 Series Logic Analyzer.
HThe online help provides information about the TLA 700 Series user
interface and the TLA 700 Programmatic Interface (TPI). To view the online
help, select Help Topics from the Help menu.
HA series of instruction manuals for microprocessor support provide operating
and service instructions for the individual microprocessor support packages
that are available for use with the TLA 700 Series Logic Analyzer.
HThe P6434 Mass Termination Probe Instructions provides instructions for
using the P6434 probes.
HThe TLA 7QS Training Manual provides training exercises to help you learn
key features of the TLA 700 Series Logic Analyzer. The training manual is
designed to be used with the TLA 700 Series QuickStart training board.
HThe TLA 700 Series Performance Verification and Adjustment Technical
Reference Manual provides performance verification and adjustment
procedures for the major components of the TLA 700 Series Logic Analyzer.
The manual includes the performance verification and adjustment software.
HA series of service manuals that provide board-level service information for
major components of the TLA 700 Series Logic Analyzer.

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Contacting Tektronix
Product
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Service
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www.tektronix.com
Toll-free
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An operator will direct your call.
Postal Tektronix, Inc.
Address P.O. Box 500
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USA

P4617 & P6418 Logic Analyzer Probe Instructions 1
Operating Basics
This section provides a brief description of the P6417 and P6418 logic analyzer
probes, information on attaching and using color-coded probe labels, and
information on connecting the probes from the logic analyzer to the target
system.
Product Description
The P6417 and P6418 logic analyzer probes connect a Tektronix TLA series
logic analyzer to a target system. Each probe consists of 16 data channels and
one clock/data channel. You can connect the probes to the target system through
the podlet connectors or through the lead sets.
P6418 Probe
P6417 Probe
Figure 1: P6417 and P6418 logic analyzer probes
Attaching Probe Labels
When you purchase the logic analyzer probes with the logic analyzer module, all
labels are already attached. If you purchase the probe separate from the logic
analyzer module, you should apply the color-coded labels as described in this
section. The labels help you identify the probe connections at the logic analyzer
end and at the target system end.
Table 1 lists the probe section and label color combinations. Refer to Table 1 and
to Figure 2 when you attach the probe labels.

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Table 1: Probe section and label combinations
Probe section Channels Label color Probe section Channels Label color
A3-A2 CK:0,A3:7-0,A2:7-0 Tan A1-A0 CK:1,A1:7-0,A0:7-0 Orange
D3-D2 QUAL:0,D3:7-0,D2:7-0 Blue D1-D0 CK:2,D1:7-0,D0:7-0 Yellow
C3-C2 CK:3,C3:7-0,C2:7-0 White C1-C0 QUAL:1,C1:7-0,C0:7-0 Gray
E3-E2 QUAL:3,E3:7-0,E2:7-0 Green E1-E0 QUAL:2,E1:7-0,E0:7-0 Violet
Refer to Figure 2 and use the following steps to attach the probe labels:
1. Identify the module end of the probe cable.
2. From the sheet of labels, locate the color-coded label for the module end of
the probe cable.
NOTE. When you install the labels on the P6417 probe, make sure that you select
the correct label for module end of the probe. The labels that connect to both
ends of the probe look similar, but differ in information content. Refer to Figure
2 to ensure you have selected the correct label.
3. Attach the matching colored label to the area on the other end of the probe
cable.
Refer to Figure 2 and use the following steps to attach the probe labels:
1. From the sheet of labels, locate the color-coded labels.
2. Install the correct label on the module end of the probe.
3. Locate the two labels for the podlet connectors, and attach a label on each
connector of the probe.
NOTE. Make sure that you attach the labels to the correct podlet connector. For
example, make sure that the A3 section at the podlet connector aligns with the
A3 section of the module end of the probe. The podlet connector adjacent to the
clock podlet has the higher-numbered channel group (if necessary, lay the probe
out on a flat surface so you can trace the channel groups from the module end of
the probe to the podlet connector end).
4. Attach the matching colored label to clock connector.
P6417 Labels
P6418 Labels

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P6418 Probe
P6417 Probe
Module end
Module end
Podlet connector
Clock connector
Podlet connector
Clock connector
Figure 2: Attaching probe labels

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Connecting the Probes
Connect the logic analyzer probes and the optional retaining brackets as shown
in Figure 3. The retaining brackets and hardware ship with the logic analyzer
(note that the P6417 probe does not require screws to hold the retainer bracket).
Match
color-coded labels
Attach optional
probe retainer
brackets
P6417
P6418
Figure 3: Connecting the logic analyzer probes

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Refer to Figure 4 and connect the probe to the target system using one of the
following methods:
HConnect the probes directly to square pins on the target system (refer to
Probe Connectors on page 7 for information on probe dimensions).
HConnect the probes to the target system via the flying lead sets.
HUse the probe tip connectors with the flying lead sets for situations where
you cannot connect to square pins directly.
Ground
Ground
Figure 4: Connecting the probes to the target system

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Note the location of the ground connections for the probe.
HThe individual podlets have ground (GND) engraved on the podlet.
HThe podlet connectors have ground engraved on one side of the connector
and numbers on the other side.
HWhen you use the 8-channel lead sets, the ground lead is a single, black
connector. Make sure you connect the ground side of the 8-channel lead set
to the ground side of the 8-channel podlet holder.

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Reference
This section provides reference information and specifications for the P6417 and
P6418 probes.
Probe Connectors
Figure 5 shows the dimensions of the probe footprints for both the P6417 and
P6418 probes.
0.700
0.100
0.100
0.100
0.900 Max
0.150 0.400
Max
0.050
0.100
0.100 Max
0.150 0.400
Max
0 7
GND
0 7
GND GND
CLK
0.100
0.700
0.200 Min
0.150 Min
16 Channels plus one
clock – grouping footprint
16 Channels plus one
clock – pin spacing
8 Channel probe footprint
Single podlet footprint
A0
A2
C0
C2
D0
D2
E0
E2
Orange probe
Brown probe
Gray probe
White probe
Yellow probe
Blue probe
Violet probe
Green probe
A1
A3
C1
C3
D1
D3
E1
E3
CK1
CK0
Q1
CK3
CK2
Q0
Q2
Q3
Section names Clock channel
Figure 5: Probe footprints

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Figure 6 shows the vertical clearance for the both probes.
43.18 mm
(1.700 in) 40.64mm
(1.600 in)
P6418 ProbeP6417 Probe
Figure 6: Probe podlet clearance
Loading and Equivalent Circuits
Figure 7 shows the equivalent circuits for the purposes of estimating the loading
of probes on the target system.
P6417 Equivalent Circuit
(user) 20KW(LA Module)
2 pf
P6418 Equivalent Circuit
(user) 20KW(LA Module)
1.4 pf (Data)
2.0 pf (Clock/Qual)
Figure 7: Probe loading

Reference
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Specifications
Table 2 lists the electrical and mechanical specifications for the P6417 and
P6418 probes. The electrical specifications apply when the probe is connected
between a compatible logic analyzer and a target system. All specifications apply
to both types of probes unless otherwise indicated.
Table 2: Electrical and mechanical specifications
Characteristic Description
Thresholdaccuracy ±100 mV
Channel-to-channel-skew ≤1 ns
Inputresistance 20 KW
Inputcapacitance P6417 P6418
Data 2.0 pF typical 1.4 pF typical
Clock/Qual 2.0 pF typical 2.0 pF typical
Minimum slew rate 0.2 ns
Maximumoperatingsignal 6.5 VP-P
–3.5 V absolute input voltage minimum
6.5 V absolute input voltage maximum
Maximumnondestructiveinput
signal to probe ±15 V
Minimum input pulse width
signal 2 ns
Delay from probe tip to mod-
uleinput connector 7.33 ns
Probelength 1.8 m (6 ft)

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Table 3 shows the environmental specifications for both probes. The probes are
designed to meet Tektronix standard 062-2847-00 class 5.
Table 3: Environmental specifications
Characteristic Description
Temperature
Maximumoperating +50°C (+122°F)
Minimumoperating 0°C (+32°F)
Non-operating –55°C to +75°C (–67°F to +167°F)
Humidity 10 to 95% relative humidity
Altitude
Operating 4.5 km (15,000 ft) maximum
Non-operating 15 km (50,000 ft) maximum
Electrostaticimmunity The probe is not static sensitive