Tektronix P7313 User manual

User Manual
P7313 12.5 GHz
P7380A 8 GHz
P7360A 6 GHz
P7340A 4 GHz
Z--ActivetDifferential
Probe Family
071-1703-03
www.tektronix.com

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This warranty is for the probe:
WARRANTY 2
Tektronix warrants that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship
for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If any such 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. Parts, modules and replacement products used by Tektronix for warranty
work may be new or reconditioned to like new performance. All replaced parts, modules
and products become the property of Tektronix.
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 WITH RESPECT TO THE
PRODUCT 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.

This warranty is for the probe accessories:
WARRANTY 14
Tektronix warrants that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship
for a period of three (3) months from the date of original purchase from an authorized
Tektronix distributor. If the 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. Batteries are
excluded from this warranty. Parts, modules and replacement products used by Tektronix
for warranty work may be new or reconditioned to like new performance. All replaced
parts, modules and products become the property of Tektronix.
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, shipping charges prepaid,
and with a copy of customer proof of purchase. 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 WITH RESPECT TO THE
PRODUCT 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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Table of Contents
General Safety Summary v............................
Preface vii............................................
Conventions Used in this Manual vii.......................
Documentation vii......................................
Environmental Considerations viii.......................
Product End-of-Life Handling viii.......................
Restriction of Hazardous Substances viii..................
Getting Started 1.....................................
Key Features 1.......................................
Handling the Probe 2..................................
Cleaning 2.......................................
Operation Basics 3...................................
Connecting to the Host Instrument 3......................
Selecting the Probe Attenuation (Scaling) 4.............
Connecting a Tip-Clip Assembly 5....................
Functional Check 5....................................
Test Procedure 6...................................
Installing a Tip-Clip Assembly 7......................
Probe Calibration 10....................................
Test Procedure 10...................................
Tip-Clip Ejector 12.....................................
Removing a Tip-Clip Assembly 12.....................
Tip-Clip Ejector Installation 13........................
Connecting to a Circuit Board 14..........................
Soldered Tip-Clip Assembly 15........................
Handheld Adapter 20................................
Square Pin Tip-Clip Assembly. 24......................
Fixtured Probing 25....................................
Reinstalling the Flex Strip 26.............................
Wire Replacement (P7313 Only) 27.......................
Typical Characteristic 27................................
Accessories 29........................................
Standard Accessories 29.................................
Optional Accessories 39................................
Options 41............................................

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Probe Applications 43..................................
Dual In-line Memory Module (DIMM) Testing 43............
P7000 Probe with a TDS8000 Sampling Oscilloscope 44......
Measuring an RF Signal with a P7000 Series Probe 46.........
Measuring a PCI Express signal with a P7000 probe 47........

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Tables
Table 1: Typical electrical characteristics 27..............
Table 2: Typical environmental characteristics 28..........
Table 3: Standard accessories 29........................
Table 4: Optional accessories 39.........................
Figures
Figure 1: Connect TekConnect to instrument 3............
Figure 2: Probe (front) 4..............................
Figure 3: Equipment used for the functional check 5.......
Figure 4: Connect to the probe for functional check 6......
Figure 5: Installing a Tip-Clip assembly 7................
Figure 6: Short resistor leads 9.........................
Figure 7: Connect the probe for probe calibration
(TDS6000B/C shown) 11.............................
Figure 8: Removing a Tip-Clip assembly 12...............
Figure 9: Attaching a Tip-Clip Ejector 13.................
Figure 10: Soldered Tip-Clip assemblies 14................
Figure 11: Connect to a circuit board 15..................
Figure 12: TDS/CSA8X00 Series Sampling oscilloscope 17...
Figure 13: Wire-lead length for HBW Tip-Clip assemblies 18
Figure 14: Variable Spacing Tip-Clip assembly 20..........
Figure 15: Assembling the handheld adapter 21............
Figure 16: Lock the handheld adapter 22.................
Figure 17: Square Pin Tip-Clip assembly 24...............
Figure 18: Fixtured probe 25............................
Figure 19: Reinstalling the flex strip 26...................
Figure 20: Circuit board with Tip-Clip assemblies 43.......
Figure 21: TDS8000 sampling oscilloscope 44..............

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Figure 22: RTPA2A Probe adapter setup 46...............
Figure 23: RT-Eye application 47........................

Z-Active Differential Probe Family User Manual v
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 from the circuit under test
before disconnecting the probe from the measurement instrument.
Connect and Disconnect Properly.Connect the probe output to the
measurement instrument before connecting the probe to the circuit
under test. Connect the probe reference lead to the circuit under test
before connecting the probe input. Disconnect the probe input and
the probe reference lead from the circuit under test before discon-
necting 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 information before making connections to the product.
Connect the probe reference lead to earth ground only.
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.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry.Do not touch exposed connections and
components when power is present.
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.

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

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Preface
This manual describes the installation and operation of the P7313,
P7380A, P7360A, and P7340A Z-Active Differential Probe Family.
Basic probe operations and concepts are presented in this manual.
All documents listed below are located on the Documentation CD
that came with your product and the Tektronix Web site. To access
the Tektronix Web site, refer to Contacting Tektronix on the
copyright page of this manual.
Conventions Used in this Manual
The following icon is used throughout this manual to indicate a
step sequence.
1
Documentation
To read about Use these documents
Installation and Opera-
tion (overviews)
Read the user manual for general information about
how to use your probe.
In-Depth Operation Use the technical reference manual (located on your
documentation CD--ROM) along with the user
manual.
Performance Verification
and Specifications
Use the technical reference manual.
Applications Read the Application Examples in the user manual.
Reordering Tip-Clip
Assemblies and Tip-Clip
Performance
Use the Probe Accessory Reorder sheet (located on
your documentation CD--ROM) when reordering
Tip-Clip accessories and checking Tip-Clip
performance. This sheet is located in a pocket of the
probe soft case.

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Environmental Considerations
This section provides information about the environmental impact of
the product.
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. In order 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.
The symbol shown to the left indicates that this
product complies with the European Union’s
requirements according to Directive 2002/96/EC
on waste electrical and electronic equipment
(WEEE). For information about recycling
options, check the Support/Service section of the
Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com).
Restriction of Hazardous Substances
This product has been classified as Monitoring and Control
equipment, and is outside the scope of the 2002/95/EC RoHS
Directive. This product is known to contain lead, cadmium, mercury,
and hexavalent chromium.

Z-Active Differential Probe Family User Manual 1
Getting Started
Key Features
The Z-Active Differential Probe Family can help
you probe in tight places while preserving high
bandwidth and improving connectivity with low
loading. Key features include:
HBandwidth >12.5 GHz (typical) P7313
>8.0 GHz (typical) P7380A
>6.0 GHz (typical) P7360A
>4.0 GHz (typical) P7340A
HRise time <40 ps (guaranteed) P7313
10--90% <55 ps (guaranteed) P7380A
<70 ps (guaranteed) P7360A
<100 ps (guaranteed) P7340A
HDifferential ±1 V (5X) P7380A, P7360A, & P7340A
Signal ±2.5 V (25X) P7380A, P7360A, & P7340A
Range ±0.625 V (5X) P7313
(DC Coupled) ±2.0 V (5X) P7313
HInput resistance
H100 KΩdifferential
H50 KΩper side
HAC loading (see Technical Reference)
HInterchangeable probe Tip-Clip assemblies
HSolder down and square pin capability
HHandheld adapter with variable spacing Tip-Clip assembly
HFixturing with an adapter
HSmall probe head for easy probing of SMDs
HTekConnect Interface

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Handling the Probe
This probe is a precision high-frequency device; exercise care when
you use and store the probe. The probe and cable are susceptible to
damage caused by careless use. Always handle the probe at the
compensation box and probe head, to avoid undue physical strain to
the probe cable, such as kinking, excessive bending, or pulling.
Visible dents in the cable will increase signal aberrations. Do not
drop the probe or subject it to physical shock. Damage to the probe
may result.
CAUTION. To prevent damage to the probe, always use an anti--static
wrist strap connected to a static-controlled workstation when you
handle the probe. The probe input contains electronic components
that can be damaged by contact with high voltages, including static
discharge.
Cleaning
Protect the probe from adverse weather conditions. The probe is not
waterproof.
CAUTION. To prevent damage to the probe, do not expose it to sprays,
liquids, or solvents. Avoid getting moisture inside the probe during
exterior cleaning.
Do not use chemical cleaning agents; they may damage the probe.
Avoid using chemicals that contain benzine, 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
with a 75% isopropyl alcohol solution. A swab is useful to clean
narrow spaces on the probe,use only enough solution to dampen the
swab or cloth. Do not use abrasive compounds on any part of the
probe.

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Operation Basics
Connecting to the Host Instrument
CAUTION. To avoid ESD damage to the probe, always use
an antistatic wrist strap (provided with your probe), and
work at a static-approved workstation when you handle
the probe.
The TekConnect interface features a spring-loaded latch that
provides audible and tactile confirmation that a reliable connection
has been made to the host instrument.
Follow these steps to connect the TekConnect interface and set the
probe to 5X or 25X probe attenuation.
1. Slide the probe into the TekConnect receptacle on the host
instrument. The probe snaps into the receptacle when fully
engaged.
Latch button
Figure 1: Connect TekConnect to instrument
When the probe is connected, the host instrument reads information
from the probe, identifies the device, and powers on the appropriate

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power supplies. The preamp inputs on the host instrument are ESD
protected by remaining grounded until a valid TekConnect device is
detected.
NOTE. DC typical characteristics are located on page 27. For
detailed electrical performance information, see your technical
reference manual located on the CD.
Selecting the Probe Attenuation (Scaling)
When powered on, the indicator LEDs light briefly, and indicate that
the attenuation is selected.
2. Press the Dynamic Range Select button to choose between 5X
and 25X probe attenuation settings. Note that the dynamic range
changes when the attenuation setting is changed. See Figure 2.
1
Dynamic Range
Select button
Indicator
lights
Quick Tip. Flashing indicator lights
during or after the probe power on
indicates that an internal probe
diagnostic fault exists. Disconnect
and reconnect the probe to restart the
power-on diagnostic sequence. If the
LEDs continue to flash, the probe is
defective, and must be returned to
Tektronix for repair.
Quick Tip. For the best noise
performance, choose the 5X attenu-
ator setting if it meets the dynamic
range requirements for the signal.
3XX
x.xxxv
x.xv
Figure 2: Probe (front)

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Connecting a Tip-Clip Assembly
To connect a Tip-Clip assembly to your probe, refer to Installing a
Tip-Clip assembly on page 7, Connecting to a Circuit Board on
page 14, and the Accessory section on page 33 for more information
about Tip-Clip assemblies.
Functional Check
After installing the probe on the oscilloscope, you can perform a
functional check using the PROBE COMPENSATION or FAST
EDGE connection on the front panel of the oscilloscope, depending
on the model of oscilloscope used.
For more information about accessories, see the Accessories section
startingonpage29.
Long Flex, Small Resistor,
Tip-Clip assembly
Oscilloscopes with
a TekConnect Interface
BNC (M)-to-Minigrabbers
SMA (M)-to-BNC (F) adapter. Other
oscilloscopes with BNC connectors do
not need this adapter.
(Tektronix part number 015-0554-XX)
Probe
Figure 3: Equipment used for the functional check

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Test Procedure
Following is a method for connecting the probe to a typical
compensation connector.
1. Connect the probe to any channel of the oscilloscope.
2. Set the oscilloscope to display the probe channel.
3. Set the probe gain to 25X.
4. Connect the BNC (M)-to-Minigrabbers (with an SMA (M)-to-BNC
(F) adapter) to the oscilloscope Probe Compensation connector.
SeeFigure4.
Optional: Use a Velcro strap
to stabilize the probe when
taking measurements.
4
5
Figure 4: Connect to the probe for functional check

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Installing a Tip-Clip Assembly
Retrieve a Long Flex, Small Resistor, Tip-Clip assembly from the
Accessory Kit that came with your probe. For a list of Tip-Clip
assemblies, refer to the Accessory sectiononpage33.
CAUTION. To prevent damage to the Tip-Clip, use care when you
handle any of the Tip-Clip assemblies.
5. Attach the Long Flex, Small Resistor, Tip-Clip assembly to the
probe tip.
a. Grasp the sides of the Tip-Clip assembly and slide it
toward the back of the probe tip. You will feel the
Tip-Clip assembly click past a ridge on the probe tip when
it is properly seated. See Figure 5.
b. Check that the Tip-Clip housing seats flush against the
probe-tip contacts.
a
Probe-tip
contacts
b
Figure 5: Installing a Tip-Clip assembly

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6. Connect the BNC-to-Minigrabbers to the Long Flex, Small
Resistor, Tip-Clip assembly on the probe.
HConnect the probe + input to the BNC red (+) terminal.
HConnect the probe -- input to the adapter -- or ground.
Quick Tip: The PPM203B Articulating Arm (used with the Probe
Arm Adapter) and PPM100 Positioner Arm are not required, but
may be used to support the probe. This relieves strain on the
Tip-Clip assembly and provides a stable waveform measurement.
See the Accessories section of this manual on page 40.
7. Adjust the oscilloscope to display a stable waveform (we
recommend that you use the Autoset function). When you see a
stable square wave, check the amplitude.
The probe compensation signal amplitude and common mode
voltage is dependent on oscilloscope model. Check that the signal
amplitude on the oscilloscope and the common mode voltage
approximate those in the table:
P7313, P7380A, P7360A,
or P7340A probe set at
25X Attenuation TDS6604 TDS7704
Signal amplitude 400 mV p-p 1.0 V p-p
VCM 1.8 V --500 mV