
HFP SERIES ACTIVE PROBES
1 GHz to 2.5 GHz
Probing Solutions

HFP Series Active Probes
Engineers often find the need
to probe a variety of different
devices and test points in
their designs. In order to do
this, today’s probes need to
be versatile, small, and
lightweight while maintaining
the necessary bandwidth to
capture high-speed signals. As
probing points get smaller and
closer together, LeCroy’s HFP
Series of active probes provide
the ability to meet all of your
difficult probing challenges.
Unique Probe Tips
Since different situations call for
probing at different points, the
HFP Series includes 5 different
types of probe tips. The Straight Tip
is ideal for general purpose browsing,
and the Sharp Tip or Bent Sharp Tip
can be used for easy access to tightly
spaced test points or circuit vias. Use
the Discrete SMD Tip for probing on
surface mount capacitors, resistors,
or other components. The IC Lead Tip
enables probing on small geometry
IC legs and is insulated to prevent
any shorting between the test points.
In addition to these unique probe
tips, traditional IC clips and flexible
wire leads are also included.
Hands free probing.
Convenient Grounding
Accessories
Just as important as getting access
to critical test points is the ability
to easily ground the probe. It is ideal
to keep the ground loop as small
as possible to eliminate any ground
effects on the signal. The HFP Series
includes several grounding accessories
to simplify the process. Wedge the
flexible IC Ground Blade between
two legs of an IC for a solid ground
contact without risking a short. Use
the Bendable Pogo Ground to probe
a test point and ground that are
extremely close together, as with a
BGA. The Ground Spring can be used
to easily connect to a square pin that
is next to the test point.
Easy-To-Use
In many cases it is important to
have up to 4 probes connected to
tightly packed test points in your
circuit. For this, take advantage
of the unique FreeHand probe holder,
which allows you to set up all the
probes once, and keeps your hands
free to make measurements on the
oscilloscope. Easily identify which
probe is for which channel by looking
at the patented AutoColor ID feature.
All probes light up with an LED
color matched to the channel it is
being used on.
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Unique Probing Accessories
Use the Discrete SMD Tip for a tight fit on surface mount
capacitors, resistors, or other components.
Use the insulated IC Lead Tip with IC Ground Blade to probe
small-geometry IC legs without shorting any test points.
Use the Bendable Pogo Ground with the Straight or
Sharp Tip to probe signal and ground points that are
extremely close together.
Use the Discrete SMD Tip with the Ground Spring to probe
square pins.
Use the Solder-In Ground lead with any probe tip to make a
good ground connection and browse with the HFP.
Use the Bent Sharp Tip to probe a test point in a tight
space or where the probe cannot be oriented perpendicular
to the circuit.
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Specifications and Ordering Information
Specifications
HFP1000 HFP1500 HFP2500
Electrical Characteristics
Bandwidth (probe only) 1 GHz 1.5 GHz 2.5 GHz
Input Capacitance 0.7 pF at 1 GHz
DC Input Resistance 100 kΩ
Input Dynamic Range ±8 V
Probe Offset Range NA ±12 V ±12 V
Attenuation
Attenuation Accuracy ±1%
Output Zero < 4 mV, referred to input
Offset Accuracy ±(1% of of
General Characteristics
Cable Length 1.3 m
Probe Head Size (LWH) 61 mm x 7.3 mm x 13.1 mm
Input Sockets Signal and ground sockets
Included with Standard Configuration
Instruction Manual, English
Certificate of Calibration
1-year Warranty
÷10
fset value + 4 mV)
compatible with 0.635 mm (0.025")
square pins, 0.91 mm (0.036")
maximum diameter (for round pins)
Included with HFP1000 HFP1500 HFP2500
Standard Configuration
Straight Tip 4 4 4
Sharp Tip 4 4 4
Bent Tip 4 4
Discrete SMD Tip 4 4
IC Lead Tip 4 4
Square Pin Ground Spring 1 1 1
Flexible IC Ground 1 1 1
Bendable Pogo Ground 1 1 2
Solder-In Ground 1 1 2
Short Single Lead 1 1
Long Single Lead 1
Right-angle Short Single Lead 1 2 1
Right-angle Long Single Lead 1 2 1
Clips (0.8 mm) 2 2 2
FreeHand Probe Holder 1 1
Replaceable Cartridge 1 1 1
Microclips (0.5 mm) 2
Low C Tip Cartridge 1
Soft Accessory Case 1 1
Ordering Information
Product Description Product Code
1 GHz, 0.7 pF Active Probe (÷10), Small Form Factor
1.5 GHz, 0.7 pF Active Probe (÷10), Small Form Factor
2.5 GHz, 0.7 pF Active Probe (÷10), Small Form Factor
Standard Accessory Kit for HFP2500 PK108
Standard Accessory kit for HFP1500 PK109
Standard Accessory Kit for HFP1000 PK110
Soft Accessory Case SAC-01
Straight Tip PACC-PT001
Sharp Tip PACC-PT002
IC Lead Tip PACC-PT003
SMD Discrete Tip PACC-PT004
Bent Sharp Tip PACC-PT005
Freehand Probe Holder PACC-MS001
Replaceable Cartridge PACC-MS002
Low C Cartridge PACC-MS003
Solder-In Ground PACC-CD007
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HFP1000
HFP1500
HFP2500
Product Description Product Code
Bendable Pogo Ground PACC-CD008
Flexible IC Ground PACC-CD009
Ground Spring Hook PACC-LD001
Square Pin Ground Spring PACC-LD002
Short Right-angle Lead PACC-LD003
Long Right-angle Lead PACC-LD004
Short Single Lead PACC-LD005
Long Single Lead PACC-LD006
0.8 mm Clips PK006-4
Microclip PACC-CL001
HFP1000 Instruction Manual, English HFP1000-OM-E
HFP1500 Instruction Manual, English HFP1500-OM-E
HFP2500 Instruction Manual, English HFP2500-OM-E
Customer Service
LeCroy oscilloscopes and probes are designed, built, and tested
to ensure high reliability. In the unlikely event you experience
difficulties, our digital oscilloscopes are fully warranted for three
years and our probes are warranted for one year.
This warranty includes:
• No charge for return shipping • Long-term 7-year support
• Upgrade to latest software at no charge
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