Teledyne HFP1000 User Manual
Operator’s
Manual
HFP1000
High Frequency Probe
HFP1000 High Frequency Probe
Operator’s Manual
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Warranty
Teledyne LeCroy warrants this oscilloscope accessory for normal use and operation within specification for a
period of one year from the date of shipment. Spare parts, replacement parts and repairs are warranted for 90
days.
In exercising its warranty, Teledyne LeCroy, at its option, will either repair or replace any assembly returned
within its warranty period to the Customer Service Department or an authorized service center. However, this
will be done only if the product is determined by Teledyne LeCroy’s examination to be defective due to
workmanship or materials, and the defect is not caused by misuse, neglect, accident, abnormal conditions of
operation, or damage resulting from attempted repair or modifications by a non-authorized service facility.
The customer will be responsible for the transportation and insurance charges for the return of products to
the service facility. Teledyne LeCroy will return all products under warranty with transportation charges
prepaid.
This warranty replaces all other warranties, expressed or implied, including but not limited to any implied
warranty of merchantability, fitness or adequacy for any particular purposes or use. Teledyne LeCroy shall not
be liable for any special, incidental, or consequential damages, whether in contract or otherwise.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Instructions .................................................................................................. 1
Symbols ..................................................................................................................... 1
Precautions ............................................................................................................... 1
Operating Environment ............................................................................................ 2
Introduction ........................................................................................................... 3
Key Benefits .............................................................................................................. 3
Standard Accessories ................................................................................................ 4
Optional Accessories ................................................................................................. 4
Specifications .......................................................................................................... 5
Nominal Characteristics ............................................................................................ 5
Warranted Characteristics ........................................................................................ 5
Typical Characteristics .............................................................................................. 5
Environmental Characteristics .................................................................................. 6
Physical Characteristics ............................................................................................. 6
Features and Accessories ........................................................................................ 8
Features .................................................................................................................... 8
Accessory Descriptions ............................................................................................. 9
Cartridges ................................................................................................................ 14
Operation ............................................................................................................. 15
Handling the Probe ................................................................................................. 15
Connecting the Probe to the Test Instrument ........................................................ 15
Connecting the Probe to the Test Circuit................................................................ 15
Operation with a Teledyne LeCroy Oscilloscope .................................................... 15
Use with Non-Teledyne LeCroy Instruments .......................................................... 16
Use with Older Teledyne LeCroy Instruments ........................................................ 16
Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................... 16
Cleaning .................................................................................................................. 16
Calibration Interval ................................................................................................. 16
Service Strategy ...................................................................................................... 16
Returning a Defective Probe ................................................................................... 17
Replacement Parts .................................................................................................. 18
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High Frequency Measurements ............................................................................. 19
Input Loading ........................................................................................................... 19
Inductive Loading (Lead Length) ............................................................................. 19
Capacitive Loading ................................................................................................... 20
Performance Verification ...................................................................................... 22
Test Equipment Required ........................................................................................ 22
Preliminary Procedure ............................................................................................. 23
Functional Check ..................................................................................................... 24
Procedure ................................................................................................................ 25
Adjustment Procedure .......................................................................................... 29
Test Equipment Required ........................................................................................ 29
Preliminary Procedure ............................................................................................. 30
Procedure ................................................................................................................ 31
Reference ............................................................................................................. 34
Certifications ........................................................................................................... 34
Contact Teledyne LeCroy ......................................................................................... 36
Appendix A ........................................................................................................... 37
Performance Verification Test Record .................................................................... 37
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WARNING. High Voltage, risk of electric shock.
CAUTION. Potential for damage to probe or instrument it is connected to. Attend to the
accompanying information to protect against personal injury or damage. Do not proceed until
conditions are fully understood and met.
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) HAZARD. The probe is susceptible to damage if anti-static
measures are not taken.
DOUBLE INSULATION
PROTECTIVE (EARTH) TERMINAL
Safety Instructions
This section contains instructions that must be observed to keep this oscilloscope accessory
operating in a correct and safe condition. You are required to follow generally accepted safety
procedures in addition to the precautions specified in this section. The overall safety of any system
incorporating this accessory is the responsibility of the assembler of the system.
Symbols
These symbols may appear on the probe body or in this manual to alert you to important safety
considerations.
Precautions
To avoid personal injury or damage to probe or the instrument it is connected to, review and comply
with the following safety precautions.
Use product only as specified.
Connect and disconnect properly. Connect probe to the measurement instrument before
connecting the test leads to a circuit/signal being tested.
Use only accessories compatible with the probe. Use only accessories that are rated for the
application. Ensure connections between probe input leads and probe accessories are secure
before connecting them to a voltage source.
Comply with voltage derating curve. When measuring higher frequency signals, comply with the
Input Voltage vs. Frequency Curve (see Figure 1).
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Do not overload. To avoid electric shock or damage to probe or instrument it is connected to, do
not apply any potential that exceeds the maximum rating of the probe and/or the probe accessory,
whichever is less. Observe all terminal ratings of the instrument before connecting the probe.
Be careful not to damage the insulation surface when making measurements.
Use only within operational environment listed. Do not use in wet or explosive atmospheres. Keep
product surfaces clean and dry. Use indoors only.
Handle with care. Probe accessory tips are sharp. They can puncture skin or cause other bodily
injury if not handled properly.
Keep fingers behind the finger guard of the probe accessories.
Do not operate with suspected failures. Before each use, inspect the probe and accessories for any
damage such as tears or other defects in the probe body, cable jacket, accessories, etc. If any part is
damaged, cease operation immediately and sequester the probe from inadvertent use.
Operating Environment
The accessory is intended for indoor use and should be operated in a clean, dry environment. Before
using this product, ensure that its operating environment is maintained within these parameters:
Temperature: 0° to 50° C.
Humidity: ≤ 80% max up to 31 °C, decreasing linearly to 45% max at 50 °C
Altitude: up to 2000 m (6562 feet)
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Introduction
The 1 GHz HFP1000 is a small, high frequency active probe designed to meet today’s increasing
demand for measurements on a variety of test points. With low input capacitance and high input
resistance, circuit loading is minimized.
The HFP1000 can be used with Teledyne LeCroy’s WavePro™, Waverunner™ and LC series
oscilloscopes with firmware version 8.7.0 or higher.
When the probe is used with any of these oscilloscopes, an AutoColor ID feature automatically
illuminates the probe head in the default trace color of the channel to which the probe is connected,
eliminating the need for color bands or other markers.
With the ProBus interface, the HFP1000 becomes an integral part of the oscilloscope. The probe can
be controlled from the oscilloscope’s front panel. The oscilloscope provides power to the probe, so
there is no need for a separate power supply or batteries.
When used in combination with an ADPPS power supply, the HFP1000 probe can be used with nonTeledyne LeCroy instruments. (See Page 16 for detailed operation with an ADPPS adapter).
NOTE: The AutoColor ID feature will be disabled when the probe is used with an ADPPSadapter or a
Teledyne LeCroy LC series oscilloscope with firmware version lower than 8.7.0
Key Benefits
• High frequency performance
• Low input capacitance
• Wide dynamic range
• ProBus interface
• AutoColor ID feature matches the probe color to the oscilloscope’s default trace color
• Five interchangeable tips for probing a variety of test points (two standard, three optional
accessories)
• Replaceable probe tip socket
• Hands free probing with optional FreeHand Probe Holder
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Standard Accessories
The HFP1000 probe is shipped with the following standard accessories:
Item: Quantity:
Straight Tip 4
Sharp Tip 4
Clip, 0.8 mm 2
Square Pin Ground Spring 1
Short Right Angle Lead 1
Long Right Angle Lead 1
Replaceable Cartridge 1
Leaf Pogo Ground Assembly 1
Pogo Ground Lead 1
Pivot Ground Lead 1
Instruction Manual 1
Certificate of Calibration 1
Optional Accessories
The following items are available as optional accessories for the HFP1000 probe:
IC Lead Tip
SMD Discrete Tip
Bent Sharp Tip
Micro Clip
Ground Spring with Hook
FreeHand Probe Holder
High Frequency Cartridge
Soft Accessory Case
For part numbers of standard and optional accessories refer to page 18, Replaceable Parts List.
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Specifications
Nominal Characteristics
Nominal characteristics describe parameters and attributes that are guaranteed by design, but
donot have associated tolerances.
Input Dynamic range ±8 V
Maximum Input Voltage 1 40 V pk
Intended Output Load 50 Ω
Attenuation ÷10
Output Connector ProBus
Interface ProBus
Oscilloscope Full Compatibility Teledyne LeCroy WaveRunner and WavePro
oscilloscopes, and LC series oscilloscopes
with firmware version 8.7.0 or higher.
1
Subject to input voltage vs. frequency derating. See Figure 1.
Warranted Characteristics
Warranted characteristics are parameters with guaranteed performance. Unless otherwise noted,
tests are provided in the Performance Verification Procedure for all warranted specifications.
Low Frequency ±1% plus uncertainty of 50 Ω termination
Attenuation Accuracy
Output Zero ≤ 8 mV, referred to the input
Typical Characteristics
Typical characteristics are parameters with no guaranteed performance. Tests for typical
characteristics are not provided in the Performance Verification Procedure.
Output Zero ≤ 4 mV, referred to the input
Bandwidth (Probe only) 1.5 GHz
Input Capacitance 0.7 pF
DC Input Resistance 100 kΩ
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Environmental Characteristics
Operating temperature 0 °C to 50 °C
Storage temperature -40 °C to 71 °C
Relative Humidity 80% max up to 31 °C,
Altitude up to 2000 m
Physical Characteristics
Probe Head Size:
Length 61 mm (2.4 in)
Width 7.3 mm (0.29 in)
Height 13.1 mm (0.52 in)
Cable Length 1.3 m (51.1 in)
Weight:
decreasing linearly to 45% max
at 50 °C
Probe only 100 g (3.5 oz.)
Shipping 0.85 kg (1.87 labs)
Input Sockets Signal and ground sockets are compatible
with 0.635 mm (0.025 in) square pins, and
0.91 mm (0.036 in) maximum diameter
round pins
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Figure 1 Input Voltage vs. Frequency
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The small, low mass probe head is designed for ease of use and
high performance.
The probe tip socket fits easily onto 0.025 inch square pins for
direct access to test points. Several different adapters are
available which connect directly in the probe socket.
The probe tip socket has a removable tip cartridge for easy
replacement in case the probe socket gets damaged.
The ground socket will accept several different ground leads to
provide a short ground path for high frequency performance.
The AutoColor ID consists of an LED inside the probe head which
illuminates the probe body in the default trace color of the
channel to which the probe is connected.
The AutoColor ID will only function when the probe is connected
to a Teledyne LeCroy oscilloscope supplied with the ProBus
interface and firmware version 8.7.0 or higher. The colors are
correct when factory default color scheme 1 is selected.
Features and Accessories
The HFP1000 probe is provided with numerous features and accessories to make probing and
connecting to different test points easier than ever.
Features
Probe Head
AutoColor ID
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