The P6248, P6247, and P6246 e nable users to make time-domain or
ncy-domain measure ments on high-bandwidth signals commonly
freque
found in disk drive, digital IC design (RAMBUS), and communication
applications (Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE-1394 Firewire, and Fibre Channel).
The P6248 includes accessories that allow RAMBUS via probing and
IEEE-1394 interconnect access. The small probe head geometry and
assorted probe tip accessories allow these probes to easily accommodate
probing of surface-mount devices while maintaining high CMRR.
manual
The P6246, P6247, and P6248 are ideal for design verification of disk
ead, channel electronics, and timing analysis for tro ubleshooting
drive r
ground-bounce problems associated with high-speed logic. They can also
be used for pulse shape or crosstalk compliance testing of high-speed
communication signals.
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Characteristics
Characteristic
Bandwidth
(Guaranteed)
Rise Time
(Specified)
DC Attenuation
Accuracy
Common
Input Voltage Range
Differential
Input Voltage Range
Max Nondestruct
Input Voltage
Electrostatic
Immunity
TekPro b e®Interface Probe power, auto-scaling, auto-termination with TDS
Bandwidth Limit
DC Reject
Description
P6248: DC to 1.5 GHz
P6247: DC to 1.0 GHz
P6246: DC to 400 MHz
<265 ps (P6248)
<350 ps (P6247)
<875 ps (P6246)
±2%
±7.0 V, 1X
±7.0 V, 10X
±850 mV, 1X
±8.5 V, 10X
±25 V (DC + peak AC)
>15 kV
oscilloscopes
Switchable, 200 MHz (P6246 and P6247)
0.4 Hz, 1X
4.0 Hz, 10X (P6246 and P6247)
Typical Specifications
Characteristic
put C
In
Input R
Linearity
Noise
Harmonic Distortion
Passband Ripple< ±0.25 dB
P6248: DC to 1.5 GHz
P6247: DC to 850 MHz
P6246: DC to 400 MHz
Physical Characteristics
Characteristic
Weight (Probe only) 160 g (0.36 lb.)
Probe Head Volume
Probe Head Input
Connection
Output Cable
Length
Description
3
(0.3 in.3)
6cm
0.63 mm (0.025 in.) square pins on 2.54 mm (0.1 in.) centers
1.2 m (4.0 ft.)
P6246/P6247/P6248 C MRR
FrequencyAttenuation
1GHz
1.5 GHz
Setting
÷1>60 dB>60 dB>60 dB1MHz
÷10>45 dB>45 dB>45 dB
÷1>38 dB>38 dB>38 dB100 MHz
÷10>25 dB>25 dB>25 dB
÷1
÷10
÷1
÷10
÷1
÷10
P6246P6247P6248
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/AN/A
N/AN/A
>35 dB>35 dB500 MHz
>20 dB>20 dB
>30 dB>30 dB
>18 dB>18 dB
>25 dB
(typical)
>18 dB
(typical)
Ordering Information
P6248
1.7 GHz Differential Probe (typical ≤27 °C). 1.5 GHz Differential Probe (guaranteed).
Includes:Certificate of Traceable Calibration, User Manual (English):
Order 071-0566-00, Service Manual: Order 071-0573-00, Carrying Case:
Order 016-1787-00.
P6247
1.0 GHz Differential Probe (guaranteed).
Includes:Certificate of Traceable Calibration, User Manual (English, German,
French and Japanese): Order 070-9898-02, Service Manual: Order 070-9899-01,
Carrying Case: Order 016-1787-00.
Environmental Characteristics
Characteristic
Temperature
Operating0 °C to 50 °C
Nonoperating
Humidity (0 to 90% RH)
Operating30 °C to 50 °C
Nonoperating
Description
–55 °C to +75 °C
30 °C to 60 °C
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P6246
400 MHz Differential Probe (guaranteed).
Includes:Certificate of Traceable Calibration, User Manual (English, German,
French and Japanese): Order 070-9898-02, Service Manual: Order 070-9899-01,
Carrying Case: Order 016-0156-06.
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Included Accessories
Product
P6246/P6247
Quantity
P6248 Quantity
Re-order Part
Number*
Y Lead Adapter2 Each2 Each196-3434-00
(1 pkg. of 1)*
3 in. Ground Lead
None4 Each196-3437-10
(1 pkg. of 2)*
6 in. Ground Lead
2 Each2 Each196-3436-1
(1 pkg. of 2)
SMT KlipChip™
Adapter
BNC to Probe Tip
Adapter
TwinFoot™
Adapter
3 Each4 Each206-0364-00
(1 pkg. of 1)
1 Each1 Each679-4094-00
(1 pkg. of 1)
2 Each4 Each016-1785-00
(1 pkg. of 4)
TwinTip™ Adapter2 Each4 Each016-1786-00
(1 pkg. of 4)
Short Ground
Contact
Spring Loaded
Ground
Probe Tip
Connector Saver
Longhorn Via
Adapter
2 Each10 Each016-1783-00
(1 pkg. of 10)
2 Each6 Each016-1782-00
(1 pkg. of 6)
None2 Each016-1781-00
(1 pkg. of 2)
None5 Each016-1780-00
(1 pkg. of 5)
VariTip™ AdapterNone8 Each016-1891-00
(1 pkg. of 8)
Straight Tip
None8 Each016-1890-00
(1 pkg. of 8)
Color Coding Clips
(2 each of 5 colors)
1 Each1 Each016-1315-00
(1 pkg. of 2/
each of 5 colors)
Certificate of
1Each1Each
Traceability
*1Reorder quantities may differ from original included quantities.
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Part number 196-3462-00 includes: 2 each, Y Lead Adapters (replacement part number 196-3434-00 pkg
*
of 1); 2 each, 6 in. Ground Leads (replacement part number 196-3436-10 pkg. of 2); 4 each, 3 in. Ground
Leads (replacement part number 196-3437-10 pkg. of 2).
Differential Probes — P6248 • P6247 • P6246
1
2
2
0
2
*
Service
Option
Description
Opt. C3Calibration Service 3 Years
Opt. C5Calibration Service 5 Years
Opt. D3Calibration Data Report 3 Years (with Option C3)
Opt. D5Calibration Data Report 5 Years (with Option C5)
Opt. R3Repair Service 3 Years
Opt. R5Repair Service 5 Years
Opt. SILV600Standard Warranty Extended to 5 Years (P6246)
Opt. SILV900Standard Warranty Extended to 5 Years (P6247 and P6248)
* European toll-free number. If not accessible, call: +41 52 675 3777
rope and the Baltics +41526753777
Central Europe & Greece +41 52 675 3777
Asia, and North Africa +41 52 675 3777
The Netherlands 00800 2255 4835*
People’s Rep
Republic of
United K ingdom & Ireland 00800 2255 4835*
sia (65) 6356 3900
Austria 00800 2255 4835*
Belgium 00800 22
Brazil +55(11)37597627
Canada 1 800 833 9200
Denmark +4580881401
Finland +41526
France 00800 2255 4835*
Germany 00800 2255 4835*
Hong Kong 400 8
India 000 800 650 1835
Italy 00800 2255 4835*
Japan 81 (3) 67
Luxembourg +41526753777
ublic of China 400 820 5835
Poland +41 52 675 3777
Korea 001 800 8255 2835
Russia & CIS +7 (495) 7484900
South Africa +41526753777
Spain 00800
Sweden 008 00 2255 4835*
Switzerland 00800 2255 4835*
Tai wa n 886 (
55 4835*
75 3777
20 5835
14 3010
Norway 800 16098
Portugal 80 08 12370
2255 4835*
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USA 1 800 833 9200
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