Tektronix P6217 User manual

Instruction Manual
P6217
FET Probe
070-8553-02
Warning
The servicing instructions are for use by qualified
personnel only. To avoid personal injury, do not
perform any servicing unless you are qualified to
do so. Refer to all safety summaries prior to
performing service.

Copyright ©Tektronix, Inc. All rights reserved.
Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and
pending. Information in this publication supercedes that in all previously
published material. Specifications and price change privileges reserved.
Printed in the U.S.A.
Tektronix, Inc., P.O. Box 1000, Wilsonville, OR 97070–1000
TEKTRONIX, TEK, and TEKPROBE are registered trademarks of
Tektronix, Inc.

WARRANTY
Tektronix warrants that the products that it manufactures and sells will be free from defects
in materials and 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.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS 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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Contents
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Ground Lead Indu tan e 1Ć12...............
Input Linear Dynami Range 1Ć13...........
Performan e Verifi ation 1Ć15..................
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Attenuation 1Ć20...........................
Rise Time 1Ć24.............................
Probe Output Offset Zero 1Ć27..............
Offset Fun tion 1Ć29.......................
Servi e Information
Theory of Operation 2Ć1.......................
Probe Head 2Ć3...........................
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uct support, service support, or other information.
For applicationĆoriented questions about a ektronix
measurement product, call toll free in North America:
1Ć800Ć EKĆWIDE (1Ć800Ć835Ć9433 ext. 2400)
6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pacific time
Or contact us by eĆmail:
For product support outside of North America, contact
your local ektronix distributor or sales office.
Contact your local ektronix distributor or sales office.
Or visit our web site for a listing of worldwide service
locations.
http://www.tek.com
In North America:
1Ć800Ć EKĆWIDE (1Ć800Ć835Ć9433)
An operator will direct your call.
ektronix, Inc.
P.O. Box 1000
Wilsonville, OR 97070Ć1000



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