Tektronix TPP0500,TPP1000 Primary User

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TPP0500 & TPP1000
500 MHz and 1 GHz 10X Passive Probes
Instructions

Revision A

*P071280901*

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071-2809-01

Operating Information

The TPP0500 & TPP1000 10X Passive Probes are
high impedance probes with 10X attenuation that are
designed for use with Tektronix DPO/MSO4000B &
DPO/MSO5000 series ground-referenced oscilloscopes.

Connect the probe as shown in the illustrations below.

Compensating the Probe

You should compensate the probe after you attach it to an
oscilloscope for the first time, or after you have changed
the probe tip cartridge.

1.

Connect the probe to an oscilloscope channel.

2.

On MSO/DPO5000 instruments:

a.

Connect the probe to the probe compensation output

terminals on the oscilloscope front panel.

b.

Select Vertical > Probe Cal....

c.

Select the channel number tab of the channel that you

connected the probe to.

d.

In the Calibration section, click Calibrate Probe.

On MSO/DPO4000B instruments:

a.

Press the Channel Menu front panel button for the

channel that you connected the probe to.

b.

Push the More button until Probe Setup is selected.

c.

Push the Calibrate Probe button and follow the

on-screen instructions.

If the probe compensation fails, verify that the signal
and ground connections are secure at the Probe Comp
connections on the oscilloscope. Also check that the ground
connection is secure at the probe head, the rigid or pogo
tip is secured tightly in the probe head, and the hook tip is
securely connected to the tip.

Standard Accessories

WARNING.

To avoid electric shock when using the probe
or accessories, keep fingers behind the finger guard of
probe body and accessories.

Item Description

Probe tips

Therigidtip(graytip)is
pre-installed on the probe.

Thepogotip(whitetip)is
spring-loaded for compliant
testing of circuit boards.
Reorder part numbers:

206-0610-xx (rigid tip)
206-0611-xx (pogo tip)

Insulator sleeve

Unscrew this sleeve to
replace the probe tips. (See
procedure on next page).

Reorder Tektronix part
number 342-1194-xx

Hook tip

Press the hook tip onto the
probe tip and then clamp
the hook onto the circuit.

Rating: 300 V CAT II

Reorder Tektronix part
number 013-0362-xx

Micro hook tip

Use this tip to access test
points in tight spaces. Press
the hook tip onto the probe
tip and then extend the
pincers around the circuit.

Rating: 300 V CAT II

Reorder Tektronix part
number 013-0363-xx

Universal IC cap

Use this cap to prevent
shorting the probe tip
between IC pins.

Press the cap on the probe
tip until it snaps on, and
then spin the cap to expose
the probe tip toward the IC
lead.

Reorder Tektronix part
number 013-0366-xx

Item Description

Ground springs

To limit aberrations on high
frequency signals caused
by ground path inductance,
bend the spring to reach
nearby ground connections
(<0.75 in, long; <0.25 in,
short). Reorder Tektronix
part numbers:

016-2028-xx (long, 2 ea.)
016-2034-xx (short, 2 ea.)

Ground lead, with
alligator clip

Secure the lead to the probe
head ground and then to
your circuit ground.

Reorder Tektronix part
number 196-3521-xx

Color bands

Use these bands to identify
the oscilloscope channel at the
probe head.

Reorder Tektronix part number
016-0633-xx (5 pairs)

Optional Accessories

The accessories shown below are available for the probes
and are rated ≤30 V unless indicated otherwise.

Accessory

MicroCKT Test Tip

BNC to Tip Adapter,
Unterminated

Circuit Board Test
Point/PCB Adapter

Chassis-Mount
Probe Test Jack

6” Clip-on
Ground Lead

12” Alligator
Ground Lead

Wire, spool,
32 AWG

Part
number

206-0569-xx

013-0367-xx

016-2016-xx

131-4210-xx

196-3198-xx

196-3512-xx

020-3045-xx

Interchanging the Probe Tip

WARNING.

To reduce the risk of shock, disconnect the

probe before changing the probe tips.

For optimal performance, do a probe compensation after the
tip has been replaced.

Specifications

Table 1: Electrical and mechanical specifications

Characteristic TPP0500 TPP1000

Bandwidth (–3 dB)

System rise time (typical)

System input capacitance

System attenuation accuracy 10:1 ±2.2%

Probe series resistance @DC 9.75 MΩ ±0.5%

System input resistance @DC 10 MΩ ±2%

Propagation delay ~5.67 ns

Maximum input voltage

Cable length

500 MHz

<700 ps <450 ps

Rigid tip: 3.9 pF ±0.3 pF
Pogo pin tip: 5.1 pF ±0.5 pF

300 V

RMS

1.3 m ±3 cm

1GHz

CAT II

Performance Graphs

Table 2: Environmental specifications

Characteristics Description

Temperature

Operating
Nonoperating

Humidity

Operating 5% to 95% relative humidity (%RH) up to

Nonoperating

Altitude

Operating
Nonoperating

–15°Cto+65°C(+5°Fto+149°F)
–62 °C to +85 °C (–80 °F to +185 °F)

+30 °C, 5% to 75% RH above +30 °C up
to +65 °C. Noncondensing

5% to 45% RH above +65 °C up to +85
°C. Noncondensing

3.0 km (9,842 ft) maximum

12.2 km (40,000 ft) maximum

Table 3: Cert ifications and compliances

Characteristics Description

EC
Declaration
of
Conformity

Measurement
Category
Product
Examples

Compliance was demonstrated to the following
specification as listed in the Official Journal of
the European Communities:

Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC:
EN61010-031/A1: 2008

CAT III: Distribution-level mains, fixed
installation

CAT II: Local-level mains, appliances, portable
equipment

CAT I: Circuits not directly connected to mains.

Characteristics Description

Pollution
Degree 2

Additional
Safety
Standards

Do not operate in environments where cond­uctive pollutants may be present (as defined in
IEC 61010-1). Rated for indoor use only.

UL61010-031;2010
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-031:07/A1:2010
IEC61010-031; IEC 61010-031/A1:2008

Equipment Recycling.

with the European Union’s requirements
according to Directive 2002/96/EC on waste
electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
For more information about recycling options,
check the Support/Service section of the
Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com).

This product complies

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. Using the probe or accessories in a manner not
specified could result in a shock or fire hazard.

To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury

Ground-Referenced Oscilloscope Use.

Do not float the
reference lead of this probe when using with ground
referenced oscilloscopes (for example, DPO, MSO, and
TDS series oscilloscopes). The reference lead must be
connected to earth potential (0 V).

Connect and Disconnect Properly.

Connect the probe output
to the measurement instrument before connecting the probe
to the circuit under test. Disconnect the probe input and
the probe reference lead from the circuit under test before
disconnecting the probe from the measurement instrument.

Avoid Electric Shock.

To avoid injury or loss of life, do not
connect or disconnect probes or test leads while they are
connected to a voltage source.

Observe All Terminal Ratings.

To avoid fire or shock hazard,
observe all ratings and markings on the product. Consult
the product manual for further ratings information before
making connections to the product.

Avoid Electric Shock.

When using probe accessories, never
exceed the lowest rating of the probe or its accessory,
whichever is less, including the measurement category and
voltage rating.

Avoid Electric Overload.

To avoid injury or fire hazard, do
not apply potential to any input, including the reference
inputs, that varies from ground by more than the maximum
rating for that input.

Avoid Exposed Circuitry and Do not Operate Without
Covers.

Do not touch exposed connections and components

when power is present.

Inspect The Probe And Accessories.

Before each use,
inspect probe and accessories for damage (cuts, tears,
defects in the probe body, accessories, cable jacket, etc.).
Do not use if damaged.

Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.

Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.

Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.

Safety Terms and Symbols Terms in This Manual.

These terms may appear in this manual:

WARNING.

Warning statements identify conditions or

practices that could result in injury or loss of life.

CAUTION.

Caution statements identify conditions or
practices that could result in damage to this product or
other property.

Symbols on the Product.

These symbols may appear on

the product:

Contacting Tektronix

Web site: www.tektronix.com

Phone: [phone]

Address: Tektronix, Inc.

Email:

Department or name (if known)
14200 SW Karl Braun Drive
P.O. Box 500
Beaverton, OR 97077 USA

[e-mail]

Warranty Information

For warranty information, go to
www.tektronix.com/warranty.

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