Tektronix TDP3500, TDP4000 Quick Start Guide
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TDP3500 and TDP4000
3.5 GHz and 4 GHz Differential Probes
ZZZ
Quick Start User Manual
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071-2212-01
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TDP3500 and TDP4000
3.5 GHz and 4 GHz Differential Probes
ZZZ
Quick Start User Manual
www.tek.com
071-2212-01
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Table of Contents
Generalsafety summary ................................................................................................................... iii
Environmental Considerations ............................................................................................................. vi
Preface..................................................................................................................................... vii
Documentation....................................................................................................................... vii
Conventions used inthis manual.................................................................................................... vii
Returning the probe for servicing.................................................................................................... viii
Key features ................................................................................................................................ 1
Operating considerations................................................................................................................... 2
Installation .................................................................................................................................. 3
Connectingto the host instrument.................................................................................................... 3
Probe controlsand indicators......................................................................................................... 4
Functional check. .. ......................................................................................................................... 6
Required equipment .................................................................................................................. 6
Calibration .................................................................................................................................. 8
Prerequisites . ......................................................................................................................... 8
Required equipment .................................................................................................................. 8
Test procedure ........................................................................................................................ 9
Table of Contents
Basic operation ............................................................................................................................ 12
Probe head assembly................................................................................................................ 12
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Applications................................................................................................................................ 17
Accessories and options .................................................................................................................. 20
Probing principles.......................................................................................................................... 34
Maintenance............................................................................................................................... 36
Index
Probe input........................................................................................................................... 13
Probe offset .......................................................................................................................... 15
Using standard accessories . . . ...................................................................................................... 20
Optional accessories. . ............................................................................................................... 30
Options............................................................................................................................... 33
Probe grounding . . ................................................................................................................... 34
Input impedance and probe loading . .. .............................................................................................. 35
Host instrument firmware............................................................................................................ 36
Error condition ....................................................................................................................... 36
Replacement parts................................................................................................................... 37
Cleaning.............................................................................................................................. 37
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General safety summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it.
To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
While using this product, you may need to access other parts of a larger system. Read the safety sections of the other component
manuals for warnings and cautions related to operating the system.
To avoid fire or personal injury
General safety summary
Connect and disconnect properly.
source.
Ground the product.
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.
This product is indirectly grounded through the grounding conductor of the mainframe power cord. To avoid
Observe all terminal ratings.
manual for further ratings information before making connections to the product.
Connect the probe reference lead to earth ground only.
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 with suspected failures.
service personnel.
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Do not connect or disconnect probes or test leads while they are connected to a voltage
To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markings on the product. Consult the product
Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed.
If you suspect that there is damage to this product, have it inspected by qualified
General safety summary
Avoid exposed circuitry.
Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present.
Do not operate in wet/damp conditions.
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
Keep product surfaces clean and dry.
Terms in this manual
These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING.
CAUTION.
Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life.
Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property.
Symbols and terms on the product
These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the marking.
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
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The following symbol(s) may appear on the product:
General safety summary
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Environmental Considerations
Environmental Considerations
This section provides information about the environmental impact of the product.
Restriction of hazardous substances
Complies with RoHS2 Directive 2011/65/EU.
Product End-of-Life Handling
Observe the following guidelines when recycling an instrument or component:
Equipment Recycling.
contain substances that could be harmful to the environment or human health if improperly handled at the product’s end of life. To
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information about recycling options, check the Tektronix Web site (www.tek.com/productrecycling).
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Production of this equipment required the extraction and use of natural resources. The equipment may
Preface
This manual describes the installation and operation of the TDP3500 and TDP4000 Differential probes. Basic probe operations and
concepts are presented in this manual. You can also check the Tektronix Web site for this document and other related information.
Documentation
Preface
To read about Read these documents
First Time Operation, Functional Check, Operating Basics
Specifications, Performance Verification The technical reference manual
In-depth oscilloscope operation, user interface, GPIB commands The online help (from the Help menu on the
*
To access the documentation that is installed on your instrument, click
in the taskbar and select
Start
This manual.
host instrument)
Programs > TekApplications
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.
Conventions used in this manual
The following icon is used throughout this manual to indicate a step sequence.
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Preface
Returning the probe for servicing
If your probe requires servicing, you must return the probe to Tektronix. If the original packaging is unfit for use or not available, use
the following packaging guidelines:
Preparation for Shipment
Use a corrugated cardboard shipping
1.
carton having inside dimensions at
least one inch greater than the probe
dimensions. The box should have a carton
test strength of at least 200 pounds.
Put the probe into an antistatic bag or wrap
2.
it to protect it from dampness.
Place the probe into the box and stabilize it
3.
with light packing material.
Seal the carton with shipping tape.
4.
Refer to
5.
beginning of this manual for the shipping
address.
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Key features
The TDP3500 and TDP4000 Differential probes enables you to make accurate differential measurements from DC to 3.5 GHz and
4 GHz using oscilloscopes featuring the Tektronix TekVPI oscilloscope interface. Key features include:
DC to 3.5 Ghz bandwidth (TDP3500)
DC to 4 Ghz bandwidth (TDP4000)
100 kΩ differential input resistance
<0.3 pF differential input capacitance
>25 dB CMRR @ 1 GHz
Automatic unit scaling on the oscilloscope display
Key features
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Operating considerations
Operating considerations
Table 1: TDP3500 and TDP4000
Characteristic Description
Input Voltage
Temperature
Humidity
Altitude
Pollution Degree 2, Indoor use only
Differential:
±2.0 V (DC + peak AC), 1.4 V RMS
Operating Voltage Input Range:
+5 V to –4 V (either input referenced to ground)
Operating: 0 to +40 °C (+32 °F to +104 °F)
Nonoperating: –40 °C to +71 °C (–40 °F to +160 °F)
Operating: up to +40 °C (+104 °F) 5-90% RH
Nonoperating: up to +60 °C (+140 °F) 5-90% RH
Operating: Up to 3000 meters (10,000 feet)
Nonoperating: Up to 15230 meters (50,000 feet)
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Installation
Connecting to the host instrument
Your TekVPI instrument may require a
NOTE.
firmware upgrade to support full functionality
of the TDP3500 and TDP4000 probes. Before
you connect the probe, check the version
requirements. (See page 36, Host instrument
firmware.)
Slide the probe into the TekVPI receptacle.
1.
The probe snaps when fully engaged.
When you connect the probe, the host
instrument reads information from the
probe and identifies the probe type.
To disconnect, press the latch release
2.
button and pull away from the instrument.
Installation
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