Tektronix RTPA2A DATASHEET

RTSA TekConnect®Probe Adapter

RTPA2A Data Sheet

Applications

General RF Troubleshooting – Find Sources of Circuit Interference

High-speed Digital Design – High Dynamic Range Phase Noise
Measurements

EMI Troubleshooting – Help Identify Components and Circuits Causing
EMI Problems

High-impedance IQ Baseband Input for Low-power RF Devices

TekConnect®Probe Adapter for Real-time
Spectrum Analyzers

The RTPA2A Real-time Probe Adapter extends the capabilities of Real-time
Spectrum Analyzers (RTSA) by offering additional tools to make debu gging
today’s high-performan ce electrical designs easier. Using the RTPA2A
with Tektronix RTSA, design engineers can benefit from industry-leading
Tektronix active and differential probes to measure signals on S MD pins
and other challenging circuit features.

The RTPA2A provides probe power for up to two Tektronix P7000 Series

Features & Benefits

Interface Tektronix P7000 Series High-performance Active and
Differential Probes to Tektronix Real-time Spectrum Analyzers

Seamless Integration

Automatically Scales Measurement for Probe Attenuation Setting
Simplifies Setup for Troubleshooting, Eliminates Possible Setup
Errors, Requires No User Adjustment

Extends the Troubleshooting Capabilities of Tektronix Real-time
Spectrum Analyze rs with the World’s Best Probes

Troubleshoot and Determine RF Faults Directly on Circuit Boards where
No Coaxial Connection is Available

Use Differential Probes for High-impedance IQ Baseband Applications

probes through an external power supply. Probe control signals are handled
through a USB cable that connects the RTPA2A to the RTSA. This allows
the RTSA to automatically adjust the scale factor to account for attenuation
factor of the probe in channel A. The included SMA-to-N cable allows the
high-speed RF signal to travel between the RTPA2A and the RTSA.

Microsoft Windows XP is require d on the RTSA to communicate with the
RTPA2A. The RTSA also requires main system software shipped after
August 2005 to be compatible with the RTPA2A.

Tektronix High-performance Probing Solutions

Tektronix offers a variety of industry-leading active and differential probes.
Tektronix high-performance probes feature small probe heads and
numerous adapters to provide a flexible and reliable connection to the
Device Under Test (DUT).

Data Sheet

Characteristics

Characteristic

Probe Input Connectors TekConnect probe interface compatible with P7000

Signal Outpu
Input/Outpu
Bandwidth

t Connector

t Impedance

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions

Width 70 2.75
Height 110 4.25
Depth 42 1.625
Cable Leng

Weight kg lb.

Net 1.07 2.36

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Description

Series probes
SMA
50 Ω
18 GHz

mm

1000 36

in.

Ordering Information

RTPA2A

Real-time Spectrum Analyzer TekConnect®Probe Adapter
Includes: User manual, 50 Ω SMA-to-N cable, USB cable, power cord, and power
supply.

Please specify power plug option when ordering.

Options

Manual Options

Option

L0 English User Manual
L5 Japanese User Manual

Description

Service Options

Option

R3
R5

Description

Repair Service 3 Years
Repair Service 5 Years

Real-time Spectrum Analyzers

The RTPA2A is compatible with all Tektronix Real-time Spectrum Analyzers:

RSA2200A Series
RSA3000B Series
RSA3300A Series
RSA3408A
RSA6000 Series
WCA200A Series

Recommended Probes

Probe Description

P7225
P7240
P7260
P7330
P7350
P7350SMA 5 GHz Differential SMA Probe
P7340A
P7360A
P7380A
P7380SMA 8 GHz Differential Signal Acquisition System
P7313
P7313SMA 13 GHz Differential SMA Probe
P7500Series 4GHzto20GHzTriModeProbes

2.5 GHz Active Probe
4 GHz Active Probe
6 GHz Active Probe

3.5 GHz Differential Probe
5 GHz Differential Probe

4 GHz Z-Active Differential Probe
6 GHz Z-Active Differential Probe
8 GHz Z-Active Differential Probe

>12.5 GHz Z-Active Differential Probe

Power Plug Options

Option

A0
A1 Euro Plug, 220 V, 50 Hz
A2 UK Plug, 240 V, 50 Hz
A3 Australia Plug, 240 V, 50 Hz
A4 N. America Plug, 240 V, 50 Hz
A5
A6
A10
A99

Description

US Plug, 115 V, 60 Hz

SwitzerlandPlug,220V,50Hz
Japan Plug, 100/110/120 V, 60 Hz
China Plug, 50 Hz
No Power Cord

Product(s) are manufactured in ISO registered facilities.

Product(s) complies with IEEE Standard 488.1-1987, RS-232-C, and with Tektronix
Standard Codes and Formats.

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Data Sheet

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