Tektronix P6248 User manual

Instructions
P6248
1.7 GHz (Typical)
Differential Probe
071-0566-03

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P6248 1.7 GHz Differential Probe Instructions i
Table of Contents
General Safety Summary iii............................
Preface v............................................
Contacting Tektronix vi.................................
Getting Started 1.....................................
Features and Accessories 1..............................
Installation 8.........................................
Instruments with the TEKPROBE Interface (Tektronix TDS 400,
500, 600, and 700 Series Oscilloscopes) 9...............
Instruments without the TEKPROBE Interface 9............
Operating Basics 11...................................
Input Voltage Limits 11.................................
Maximum Input Voltage 11..............................
Common-Mode Signal Range 11..........................
Differential-Mode Signal Range 12........................
Attenuation Settings 12.................................
Probe Grounding 12....................................
Input Impedance and Probe Loading 14.....................
Common-Mode Rejection 15.............................
Probing Techniques to Maximize CMRR 15.................
Reference 17.........................................
Problems with Single-Ended Measurements 17...............
Differential Measurements 17............................
Common-Mode Rejection Ratio 18........................
Assessing CMRR Error 18...............................
Input Impedance Effects on CMRR 19.....................
Extending the Input Leads 19.............................
Extending the Ground Lead 20............................
Extending the Probe Output 20...........................
Terminating the Probe 20................................
Effect of Extending the Output Cable 21....................
Using the Probe with Other Instruments 21..................
Specifications 23......................................
Warranted Characteristics 23.............................
Typical Characteristics 25...............................
Nominal Characteristics 28..............................

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ii P6248 1.7 GHz Differential Probe Instructions
List of Figures
Figure 1: Input connector of TEKPROBE interface 8......
Figure 2: Using the short ground contact 13...............
Figure 3: Typical probe input model 14...................
Figure 4: Using the input lead accessories to achieve
high CMRR 15.....................................
Figure 5: Using the TwinFoot adapter 16..................
Figure 6: Simplified model of a differential amplifier 18.....
Figure 7: Twisting the Input Leads 20....................
Figure 8: Typical Common-Mode Rejection Ratio
(B1 and B10 attenuation) 26..........................
Figure 9: Typical differential input impedance versus
frequency 26.......................................
Figure 10: Probe head and compensation box dimensions 27.

P6248 1.7 GHz Differential Probe Instructions iii
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.
To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury
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 measure-
ment 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 information before making connections to the product.
Connect the ground lead of the probe to earth ground only.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with
covers or panels removed.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage
to this product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
Safety Terms and Symbols
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.

General Safety Summary
iv P6248 1.7 GHz Differential Probe Instructions
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. These symbols may appear on the product:
CAUTION
Refer to Manual
Protective Ground
(Earth) Terminal

P6248 1.7 GHz Differential Probe Instructions v
Preface
This manual contains instructions and specifications for using the
P6248 differential probe.
Related Manuals
For performance verification procedures, adjustment procedures, a
list of replaceable parts, and other service information, refer to the
P6248 Service Manual (071-0573-XX).

Preface
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Contacting Tektronix
Phone [phone]*
Address Tektronix, Inc.
Department or name (if known)
14200 SW Karl Braun Drive
P.O. Box 500
Beaverton, OR 97077
USA
Web site www.tektronix.com
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support
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support
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Outside North America, contact a Tektronix sales office or
distributor; see the Tektronix web site for a list of offices.