Tektronix TCA-BNC Primary User

TCA-BNC Adapter
Instructions

071-0822-02

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Safety symbols on the product

CAUTION

RefertoHost

Instrument Manual

Product Description

The T ekConnectT-BNC adapter connects probes
or other devices driving 50 Ω loads to Tektronix
instruments with the TekConnect interface. The
adapter includes the TekProbe IIT interface so
that the host instrument can read and power
TekProbe II probes.

Y ou can also connect a 50 Ω BNC cable or other
50 Ω inputs to the host instrument. The adapter
preserves maximum signal integrity and
eliminates the need for additional external
adapters, which can degrade voltage standing
wave ratio (VSWR).

Button

Figure 2: Removing the adapter from the host instrument

Specifications

Maximum Input Voltage. Thelesserof30V

the maximum input voltage rating for the TekCon­nect host instrument.

VSWR. Refer to the TekConnect host instrument for

the overall system VSWR.

Propagation Delay. 165 ps ᐔ5ps.

RMS

or

Additional Information

For additional information on using the
TekConnect adapters, refer to the documentation
for the host instrument.

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Safety Summary

To avoid potential hazards, use this product only
as specified.

To avoid fire or personal injury

Connect and disconnect properly. Connect the

TCA-BNC adapter to the host instrument before
connecting the device to the circuit-under-test.
Disconnect the device input and ground from the
circuit under test before disconnecting the device
from the adapter and host instrument.

Ground the product. This product is indirectly

grounded through the grounding conductor of the
host instrument power cord. To avoid electric
shock, the grounding conductor must be con­nected to earth ground. Before making connec­tions to the input or output terminals of the prod­uct, ensure that the product is properly grounded.

Observe all terminal ratings. To avoid fire or shock

hazard, observe all ratings and markings on the
host instrument. Consult the host instrument
documentation for further ratings information
before making connections to the host instrument.

Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including
the common terminal, that exceeds the maximum
rating of that terminal.

Do not operate without covers. Do not operate this

product with covers or panels removed.

Do not operate with suspected failures. If you

suspect there is damage to this product, have it
inspected by qualified service personnel.

Do not operate in wet/damp conditions.

Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.

Keep product surfaces clean and dry.

Figure 1: TCA-BNC Adapter

Using the Adapter

The adapter connects directly to the Tekconnect
interface on the host instrument.

Installing the Adapter

1. Insert the adapter into the TekConnect
interface on the host instrument until the
adapter locks in place.

2. Connect the BNC-device to the adapter.

3. Connect the device to the circuit-under-test or
to another 50 Ω BNC device or cable.

After installing the adapter, you can connect any
Tektronix device intended to terminate into a 50 Ω
load.

Removing the Adapter

1. Disconnect the device input and ground from
the circuit-under-test or from another 50 Ω
BNC device or cable.

2. Disconnect the device from the adapter.

3. Press the button on top of the adapter (see
Figure 2) to release the lock and remove the
adapter from the host instrument.

NOTE. It may be necessary to remove the

adapter before installing the host instrument
cover .

WARRANTY SUMMARY

Tektronix warrants that the products that it
manufactures and sells will be free from defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of one (1)
year from the date of shipment. If a product
proves defective within the respective period,
Tektronix will provide repair or replacement as
described in the complete warranty statement.

To arrange for service or obtain a copy of the
complete warranty statement, please contact your
nearest Tektronix sales and service office.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS SUMMARY
OR THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY
STATEMENT, TEKTRONIX MAKES NO
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT
SHALL TEKTRONIX BE LIABLE FOR
INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.

Copyright  Tektronix, Inc.

Beaverton, OR 97077