Active Probe for SMDs
P6245 • P6243 Data Sheet
P6243
1 GHz Bandwidth (probe only)
≤1 pF Input Capacitance
P6243
Features & Benefits
P6245
≥1.5 GHz Bandwidth (Typical, Probe Only)
≤1 pF Input Capacitance
1MΩ Input Resistance
Direct Access to SMDs as Small as 0.5 mm Pitch
Measures CMOS, BiCMOS, ECL, GaAs, and TTL Logic
1MΩ Input Res
Direct Access to SMDs as Small as 0.5 mm Pitch
Measures CMOS, BiCMOS, ECL, GaAs, and TTL Logic
Low-mass Probe Head/Cable
No Additional Power Supplies or Cables Are Required with
TEKPROBE™ BNC Interface
istance
Applications
High-speed Digital Systems Design
Component Design/Characterization
Manufactu
Educational Research
ring Engineering and Test
Data Sheet
P6245 and P6243 Active Probes for
TEKPROBE BNC Interfaces
P6245
The P6245 Active FET probe achieves high-speed signal acquisition by
solving three traditional problems:
Lower DUT loading (≤1pF/1MΩ probe loading)
Direct and easy access to SMDs
Access DUT signals and scope bandwidth for
TDS600/700/3000/5000/6000/7000*
to 1 GHz bandwidths
The P6245 and P6243 Active probes provide the electrical and mechanical
performance required for today’s digital systems designs. No additional
power supplies or cables are required when used with TEKPROBE BNC
oscilloscopes. Both the P6245 and P6243 achieve high-speed signal
acquisition and low circuit loading, required for solving today’s problems
faced by designers.
The small compact probe head and versatile attachment accessories allow
direct connection to the device under test.
The P6245 and P6243 Active Probes provide scope bandwidth at the probe
tip for the TDS500/600/700; the P6243 provides scope bandwidth at the
probe tip for the TDS3000 Series scope up to 1 GHz bandwidth.
*1Some TDS6000 or TDS7000 oscilloscopes require a TCA-BNC adapter.
P6243
The P6243 Active FET probe is the high-performance probing solution for
500 MHz oscilloscopes. The P6243 has a probe only bandwidth of 1 GHz
and will provide a 500 MHz system bandwidth when used with Tektronix’
full line of 500 MHz oscilloscopes. In addition, the P6243 is powered by
the TEKPROBE BNC interface, eliminating the need for additional power
supplies and cables wh en used with TEKPROBE BNC oscilloscopes.
The P6243 offers superior signal acquisition on surface mount devices
compared to the much higher capacitive loading of passive probes. The
P6243 has ≤1 pF capacitive loading which allows it to measure high-speed
signals without affecting the signal or device under test. Furthermore, the
included accessories and adapters allow for easy attachment to SMDs.
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and CSA700 0 scopes up
Ordering Information
P6245
Active Probe.
P6243
Active Probe.
Included Acc
Description
Solderable Probe
Tips
1 in. Ground Lead
6 in. Ground Lead
3 in. Ground Lead
Y Lead Adapters 2 each 1 each 196-3463-xx
SMT KlipChip™
Adapter
Color Coding Clips,
2each5colors
Right Angle Square
Pin Adapter
100MilSquarePin
Adapter
Service
Opt. C3 – Calibration Service 3 Years
Opt. C5 – Calibration Service 5 Years
Opt. D1 – Calibration Data Report
Opt. D3 – Calibration Data Report 3 Years (with Opt. C3)
Opt. D5 – Calibration Data Report 5 Years (with Opt. C5)
Opt. R3 – Repair Service 3 Years
Opt. R5 – Repair Service 5 Years
Recommended Accessories
SMD Probing Adapters*
SureFoot®Adapters –
50 mil pitch. Order SF501.
25 mil and 0.65 mm pitch. Order SF502.
0.5 mm pitch. Order SF503.
C Grabber –
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*1See SureFoot for complete SMD Adapters information.
Please see the General Customer Information pages for additional information.
essories
Quantity P6245 Quantity P6243
10 each 10 each 131-5638-xx
2 each 2 each 196-3439-xx
2 each 1 each 196-3436-xx
2 each 1 each 196-3437-xx
4 each 2 each 206-0364-xx
1 each 1 each 016-1315-xx
2 each 1 each 214-4227-xx
2 each 1 each 131-5777-xx
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0.5 mm pitch. Order 013-0309-00 (See SureFoot Adapters).
Reorder
Part Number
(Pkg. of 10)
(Pkg. of 10)
Characteristics
Probe Type P6243 P6245
Cable Length
Attenuation 10X 10X
Bandwidth in GHz
(Probe Only)
Rise Time <350 ps <250 ps
Input C in pF
Input R in Ω 1MΩ 1MΩ
Linear Dynamic Range ±8 V ±8 V
DC Offset Range N/A
Max Voltage (Nondestruct)
(DC+PkAC)
Propagation Delay 5.3 ns ±200 ps 5.3 ns ±200 ps
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1.3 m 1.3 m
1 GHz 1.5 GHz
≤1pF ≤1pF
10 V
±15V ±15V