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Operator’s Manual
WaveLink Series
Differential Probe
(13-25 GHz)

WaveLink Series Differential Probe (13-25 GHz)
Operator's Manual
November, 2014

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WaveLink Series Differential Probe (13-25 GHz) Operator's Manual
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Unauthorized duplication of Teledyne LeCroy documentation materials other than for internal sales and distribution
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documentation for their own internal educational purposes.
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Information in this publication supersedes all earlier versions. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
WARRANTY
Teledyne LeCroy warrants this oscilloscope accessory for normal use and operation within specification for a period of one year from the
date of shipment. Spare parts, replacement parts and repairs are warranted for 90 days.
In exercising its warranty, Teledyne LeCroy, at its option, will either repair or replace any assembly returned within its warranty period to
the Customer Service Department or an authorized service center. However, this will be done only if the product is determined by
Teledyne LeCroy's examination to be defective due to workmanship or materials, and the defect is not caused by misuse, neglect,
accident, abnormal conditions of operation, or damage resulting from attempted repair or modifications by a non-authorized service
facility.
The customer will be responsible for the transportation and insurance charges for the return of products to the service facility. Teledyne
LeCroy will return all products under warranty with transportation charges prepaid.
This warranty replaces all other warranties, expressed or implied, including but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability,
fitness or adequacy for any particular purposes or use. Teledyne LeCroy shall not be liable for any special, incidental, or consequential
damages, whether in contract or otherwise.
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Operator's Manual
TABLE OF CON TEN TS
Introduction ....................................................................................................................1
Modular Advantage .........................................................................................................2
Modular Probe Components ............................................................................................4
Platform/Cable Assembly................................................................................................... 4
Differential Amplifier Small Tip Modules ........................................................................... 7
Solder-in Interconnect Leads ........................................................................................... 10
Positioner Tip (Browser)................................................................................................... 11
Complete Probe System (PS)............................................................................................ 12
Probe Operation ............................................................................................................14
Overview .......................................................................................................................... 14
System Calibration ........................................................................................................... 14
De-Embedding Probes...................................................................................................... 15
Handling the Probe .......................................................................................................... 16
Connecting the Platform/Cable Assembly, Amplifier Module, and Interconnect Lead... 16
Connecting the Probe to a Teledyne LeCroy Oscilloscope............................................... 18
Operation with a Teledyne LeCroy Oscilloscope.............................................................. 19
Connecting the Probe to the Test Circuit......................................................................... 22
Positioning of the Input Leads.......................................................................................... 27
AutoColor ID and Power Control Indicators..................................................................... 28
AutoZero........................................................................................................................... 29
Accessory Use................................................................................................................29
Positioning Tools .............................................................................................................. 29
Probe Deskew Fixtures..................................................................................................... 38
Care and Maintenance ...................................................................................................39
Cleaning............................................................................................................................ 39
Replacing Damping Resistors on the Solder-in Interconnect Lead .................................. 39
Correctly Replacing Carbon Composite Resistive Pogo-Pin Tips in Dxx05-PT................. 42
Service Strategy................................................................................................................ 46
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Returning a Product for Calibration or Service.................................................................46
Returning a Product to a Different Country .....................................................................48
Consumables and Replacement Parts ..............................................................................48
Service Options .................................................................................................................53
Functional Test ..............................................................................................................54
Functional Test Overview .................................................................................................54
Test Setup .........................................................................................................................54
Performance Verification ...............................................................................................58
Performance Verification Overview .................................................................................58
Required Test Equipment .................................................................................................59
Preliminary Procedure ......................................................................................................61
Verification Procedure......................................................................................................62
DC Frequency Attenuation Accuracy................................................................................64
Connecting SI Interconnect Leads to the Fixture..............................................................66
Quick Functional Check.....................................................................................................68
Performance Verification Test Record..............................................................................70
Reference Material ........................................................................................................72
Specifications....................................................................................................................72
Regional Service Centers ..................................................................................................72
Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................73
Certifications.....................................................................................................................74
Probe Input Impedance and Loading................................................................................77
Differential Mode and Common Mode ............................................................................81
Differential Mode Range and Common Mode Range ......................................................81
Common Mode Rejection Ratio .......................................................................................83
Offset ................................................................................................................................84
Dynamic Range .................................................................................................................84
Index .................................................................................................................................85
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I nt rodu ct ion
Teledyne LeCroy's WaveLink 13-25 GHz Differential Probes utilize the latest design techniques and
components to achieve very high bandwidth, exceptional system (probe with oscilloscope) rise
times, low electrical noise, and high impedance over a wide frequency range. This is possible
through the use of a high bandwidth traveling wave (distributed) amplifier with high gain and low
noise, interconnect lead and tip designs that provide high impedance over a broad range of
frequencies, which reduces loading on the device under test, and lead/tip construction that enables
a nearly ideal terminating resistor to be located as close to the circuit as possible for superior
performance.
The WaveLink Series of High Bandwidth Differential Probes also utilize digital filtering to optimize
the system frequency response. The design of the WaveLink probe amplifier is such that there is a
very wide bandwidth response that exceeds the oscilloscope bandwidth. At time of initial shipment,
each probe undergoes a rigorous calibration and performance verification process that results in a
stored response file on-board the probe. When the probe is connected to a Teledyne LeCroy
oscilloscope, the probe and oscilloscope responses are optimized to each other to provide a probe +
oscilloscope response identical to that of the raw oscilloscope channel. Teledyne LeCroy has
provided this capability since the introduction of the first WaveLink probes in 2003. All that is left for
the operator is to de-embed the probe loading from the circuit using Teledyne LeCroy's Virtual
Probe software option, if desired. Since the Teledyne LeCroy probe impedance is very high across
the passband, this may not even be necessary.
Teledyne LeCroy’s WaveLink 13-25 GHz Differential Amplifier Small Tip Modules utilize either a
Dxx05 or Dxx05-A amplifier. The two amplifier series differ only in the Input Dynamic Range
specification – Dxx05 permit a 1.6Vp-p absolute signal swing and Dxx05-A permit a 2.0Vp-p signal
swing with specifications guaranteed and 2.4Vp-p max operating window. Otherwise, the operation
of the unit is identical, and this Operator’s Manual is used for either series. The same tips and leads
are compatible with both amplifier series.
To learn more about this probe series, Contact Teledyne LeCroy for Support.
NOTE:
•A Certificate of Calibration is supplied with each probe indicating the system meets
the specifications with those components listed in the Certificate.
•Download the latest version of X-Stream software to run your WaveLink probe with
maximum performance.
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M odu la r Adva nt a ge
These probes use a pioneering modular design first introduced by Teledyne LeCroy's initial WaveLink
product releases. The modular design consists of a Platform/Cable Assembly, Differential Amplifier
Small Tip Module with Solder-in Leads, or Positioner Tip (Browser).
You may order nearly any combination of Platform/Cable Assembly and Amplifier Module (supplied
with Interconnect Leads) depending on the oscilloscope you have and your requirements. At time of
shipment, Teledyne LeCroy serializes the individual components and calibrates them as a system. To
achieve maximum performance and warranted specifications, the components should be used
together, as serialized. If additional Interconnect Leads or other components are purchased, you
may return the serialized system to Teledyne LeCroy for re-calibration to ensure performance.
WaveLink Dxx05 Probe Family
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Standard Accessories WL-PLINK-A-CASE
WL-2.92MM-CASE Dxx05-A Dxx05-A-PS Dxx05-PT-KIT
Amplifier System
Amplifier
-
1 each
1 each
-
Solder-in Lead Set
-
2 each
2 each
-
Spare Damping Resistors for SI Tip
-
5 each
5 each
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Tip Retaining Clip for SI Leads
-
2 each
2 each
-
Adhesive Tape
-
1 set
1 set
-
Ground Lead
-
1 each
1 each
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Ground Clip
-
1 each
1 each
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Instruction Manual
-
1 each
1 each
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Accessory Info Sheet & Quick Start Guide
-
1 each
1 each
-
Positioner Tip with Accessories
Positioner Tip (Browser)
-
-
1 each
1 each
Replacement Pogo Pins for Dxx05-PT
-
-
1 set
1 set
Positioner Tip Probe Guides
-
-
1 each
1 each
XYZ Positioner
-
-
1 each
1 each
Adhesive Tape for XYZ Positioner
-
-
1 set
1 set
Browser Wand for PT Tip
-
-
1 each
1 each
Interlock Pieces for PT Tip
-
-
1 each
1 each
Swivel for PT Tip
-
-
1 each
1 each
Platform/Cable Assembly Kit
Platform/Cable Assembly
1 each
-
1 each
-
Freehand Probe Holder
1 each
-
1 each
-
Probe Deskew Fixture
1 each
-
1 each
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Platform/Cable Assembly Mounting Clip
1 each
-
1 each
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Probe Cable Clamp
2 each
-
2 each
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ESD Wrist Strap
1 each
-
1 each
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Performance Verification Certificate
1 each
-
1 each
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ProLink to 2.92mm Probe Adapter
(WL-2.92MM-CASE and D2505-A-PS only)
1 each
-
1 each
-
Deluxe Soft Carrying Case
1 each
-
1 each
-
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