Tektronix Trimode TDP7700 Series User Manual
TDP7700 Series
TriMode™ Probes
User Manual
*P071355900*
071-3559-00
TDP7700 Series
TriMode™ Probes
User Manual
www.tek.com
071-3559-00
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Table of Contents
Important safety information ............................................................................................................................... vii
General safety summary ............................................................................................................................... vii
Terms in the manual ...................................................................................................................................... ix
Terms on the product ..................................................................................................................................... x
Symbols on the product .................................................................................................................................. x
Compliance Information ...................................................................................................................................... xi
Environmental compliance ............................................................................................................................ xi
Key features
Operating considerations
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Installation
Installation overview ....................................................................................................................................... 5
Connect to the host instrument ...................................................................................................................... 7
Connect accessories to the TekFlex connector ........................................................................................... 11
TriMode probing ........................................................................................................................................... 13
Probe comp box controls and indicators ...................................................................................................... 15
Status LED ............................................................................................................................................. 15
Input mode buttons and LEDs ................................................................................................................ 16
Functional check
Functional check .......................................................................................................................................... 19
Basic operation
Offset voltage ............................................................................................................................................... 30
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Using the offset voltages .............................................................................................................................. 30
Probe setup panel ........................................................................................................................................ 31
Selecting the offset voltage .................................................................................................................... 33
Offset tracking set up ............................................................................................................................. 34
Termination voltage ................................................................................................................................ 36
Probe tip information .............................................................................................................................. 38
Improving measurement accuracy ............................................................................................................... 38
Probe architecture .................................................................................................................................. 38
Solder-in tip connection wire length ....................................................................................................... 40
Using offset voltage to extend TDP7700 series solder-in tip input voltage range .................................. 41
Making single ended measurements using the P77BRWSR differential probe tip ................................. 41
Temperature compensation ................................................................................................................... 42
DSP correction ....................................................................................................................................... 42
Solder tip measurement configuration .................................................................................................... 43
Connecting to a circuit board ....................................................................................................................... 44
Tip soldering ........................................................................................................................................... 50
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Recommended equipment ..................................................................................................................... 50
Precautions when connecting to the circuit ............................................................................................ 60
Care of TekFlex solder-in tips ................................................................................................................ 61
Probe handling best practices
Best practices ............................................................................................................................................... 63
Accessories and options
Standard accessories ................................................................................................................................... 67
Optional accessories .................................................................................................................................... 69
Maintenance
Browser tip replacement .............................................................................................................................. 75
Error conditions ............................................................................................................................................ 77
LED indicators ........................................................................................................................................ 77
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Signal display ......................................................................................................................................... 78
Measurement errors ............................................................................................................................... 78
Handling the probe ....................................................................................................................................... 79
Cleaning the probe ....................................................................................................................................... 80
Returning the probe for servicing ................................................................................................................. 81
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Important safety information
This manual contains information and warnings that must be followed by the user for safe operation and to keep the product in a
safe condition.
General safety summary
Use the product only as specified. Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or
any products connected to it. Carefully read all instructions. Retain these instructions for future reference.
This product is not intended for detection of hazardous voltages.
Observe all terminal ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all rating and markings on the product. Consult the product
manual for further ratings information before making connections to the product.
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, or with the case open. Hazardous
voltage exposure is possible.
Avoid exposed circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present.
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Important safety information
Do not operate in wet/damp conditions. Be aware that condensation may occur if a unit is moved from a cold to a warm
environment.
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
Keep product surfaces clean and dry. Remove the input signals before you clean the product.
Probes and test leads
Remove all probes, test leads and accessories that are not in use.
Inspect the probe and accessories. Before each use, inspect probe and accessories for damage (cuts, tears, or defects in the
probe body, accessories, or cable jacket). Do not use if damaged.
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Important safety information
Terms in the 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.
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Important safety information
Terms on the product
These terms may appear on the product:
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DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the marking.
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WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the marking.
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CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
Symbols on the product
When this symbol is marked on the product, be sure to consult the manual to find out the nature of the potential
hazards and any actions which have to be taken to avoid them. (This symbol may also be used to refer the user to
ratings in the manual.)
The following symbols may appear on the product:
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Compliance Information
This section lists the EMC (electromagnetic compliance), safety, and environmental standards with which the instrument
complies. This product is intended for use by professionals and trained personnel only; it is not designed for use in households or
by children.
Environmental compliance
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. Production of this equipment required the extraction and use of natural resources. The equipment may
contain substances that could be harmful to the environment or human health if improperly handled at the product’s end of life.
To avoid release of such substances into the environment and to reduce the use of natural resources, we encourage you to
recycle this product in an appropriate system that will ensure that most of the materials are reused or recycled appropriately.
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Compliance Information
This symbol indicates that this product complies with the applicable European Union requirements according to
Directives 2012/19/EU and 2006/66/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and batteries. For
information about recycling options, check the Tektronix Web site (www.tek.com/productrecycling).
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Key features
The TDP7700 Series TriMode Probes allow you to take differential, single-ended, and common mode measurements with one
probe connection. Key features include:
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Key features
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Low loading for low power standards like
MIPI D-PHY
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Thin flexible solder-in tips that can fit into
tight spaces on a device under test
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Lightweight and Flexible probe cable and
head
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TekFlex™ connector technology that
makes the probe easy to connect to
accessories
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Optional 2.92 mm adapter for connecting
to 50 Ω RF test points
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Browser accessory with adjustable tip and auto corrected response to pin spacing
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Full AC calibration of the probe and accessory tips with unique S-parameters automatically downloaded to the scope at
plug-in.
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Flexible solder-in tips and main probe cable
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Solder-in tips operate at extended temperature range
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Operating considerations
Table 1: TDP7700 Series TriMode probes
Characteristic Description Specification
Input Voltage Dynamic range 2.5 Vpp (single-ended)
Operating voltage window ±5.25 V ±10.0 V ±4.0 V
Offset voltage range -4 V to +4 V -10 V to +10 V -4 V to +4 V
Maximum non-destructive
input voltage
Temperature Operating Probe compensation box: 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F)
Non-operating Probe compensation box: -20 °C to 60 °Cg (-4 °F to 140 °F)
TekFlex solder-in tips P77BRWSR P77C292MM adapter
6.0 Vpp (single-ended)
5.0 Vpp (differential input)
-15 V to +15 V (tip attached or detached) -5 V to +5 V
Probe cable, solder tips, and P77C292MM adapter: -35 °C to 85 °C (-31 °F to
185 °F); Minimum Airflow required 46°C to 85°C (114.8 °F to 185 °F)
Probe cable, solder tips, and P77C292MM adapter: -35 °C to 85 °C (-31 °F to
185 °F)
12.0 Vpp (differential
input)
1.2 Vpp (single-ended)
2.0 Vpp (differential input)
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Characteristic Description Specification
TekFlex solder-in tips P77BRWSR P77C292MM adapter
Humidity Operating Probe compensation box: 5% to 90% Relative Humidity (%RH) at up to 40 °C
non-condensing, 5% to 55% RH above 40°C up to 50°C non-condensing
Probe cable, solder tips, and P77C292MM adapter: 20% to 80% Relative
Humidity (%RH) at up to 50 °C non-condensing
Non-operating Probe compensation box: 5% to 90% Relative Humidity (%RH), at up to 40 °C
non-condensing, 5% to 55% RH above 40 °C up to 60 °C non-condensing
Probe cable, solder tips, and P77C292MM adapter: 10% to 85% Relative
Humidity (%RH), at up to 85 °C non-condensing
Altitude Non-operating Probe Compensation Box, Cable, Tips, and SMA adapter: 12,000 meters
(39,370 feet)
Pollution Degree 2, Indoor use only
CAUTION. To avoid ESD damage to the probe, always use an antistatic wrist strap (provided with your probe), and work at a
static-approved workstation when you handle the probe.
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Installation overview
CAUTION. To avoid ESD damage to the probe, always use an antistatic wrist strap (provided with your probe), and work at a
static-approved workstation when you handle the probe.
1. Connect the probe to the host instrument.
If it is the first time the probe has been connected to the oscilloscope, the oscilloscope will download the S-parameters
stored in the probe and cycle through the LEDs. Once the oscilloscope has stored the S-parameters for the probe, it doesn’t
matter which channel the probe is plugged into. The stored S-parameters will be available for any channel the probe is
moved to.
2. Connect the probe tip to the TekFlex connector on the probe.
When a tip is inserted into the probe for the first time, the oscilloscope will download the S-parameter data stored in the tip.
3. The probe performs a self test, and then one Input Mode LED remains on. The Status LED is also lit green.
4. Double-tap the channel badge to open the configuration menu.
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5. Tap the Probe Setup panel to open the Probe Setup panel to confirm probe settings.
6. Use the Probe Setup panel to set the probe parameters as described in the Basic operation section.
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Connect to the host instrument
1. Slide the probe into the FlexChannel
receptacle. The probe clicks into place
when fully engaged.
2. Move the locking lever to the locked
position.
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Disconnect
3. To disconnect the probe, move and hold the locking lever at the unlocked position and pull out the probe.
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Probe and probe tip power-on
After the connection to the oscilloscope is
made:
1. The probe cycles through all mode LEDs
during a self-test and while S-Parameters
are transferred to the instrument, and
then the A – B Input Mode LED remains
on. If a probe tip is attached, an LED on
the tip also turns on when properly
attached to the probe
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2. The probe transfers data from the probe
and tip to the host instrument.
The data transfer takes a few minutes, and is only done when the host instrument discovers a new probe or new probe tip.
The data transfer only occurs on instruments that are fully compatible with the probe.
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The P77C292MM does not contain an LED.
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3. After the data transfer is done, the probe is ready for a functional check. See Functional check on page 19.
If the probe’s status LED is red, the power-on self-test likely failed. See Error conditions on page 77.
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Connect accessories to the TekFlex connector
All of the TDP7700 accessories mate with the new TekFlex (zero insertion force) connector. This connector provides an easy
connection for attaching to the TDP7700 series accessories. The following procedures show the steps for connecting probe tips
to the TekFlex connector; the procedures for connecting to other accessories are similar.
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Connect the tip to the probe TekFlex connector as follows:
1. Pinch the TekFlex connector to open the
jaws.
2. Orient the tip with the probe head (notch
to the left) and slide the tip connector into
the TekFlex connector.
A green LED will light up when the tip is
inserted
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. The LED is the first indication
that the tip is powered and is inserted.
You also need to confirm that the
connector pins on the TekFlex connector
fit through the alignment holes on the tip.
3. Once the tip is fully inserted, release the pinch and the TekFlex connector closes. When closed and properly seated, the
top of connector will be flush with the probe tip housing.
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The P77C292MM does not contain an LED.
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