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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Accessory Descriptions

The following Tip and Clip accessories can be pushed into the
probe tip socket, ground socket or any other socketed lead or
adapter.

STRAIGHT TIP

The straight tip is rugged and designed for general probing. Fits
in either probe socket.

PACC-PT001, package of 4.

SHARP TIP

Rugged, titanium tip designed to connect to the smallest vias and
small test points. Fits in either probe socket.

PACC-PT002, package of 4.

IC LEAD TIP

Covered in insulation on all sides (except for a small edge), this
tip was designed to prevent shorting neighboring IC leads. The
gold part of the tip is not insulated and should touch the IC lead
to be tested. It is one-size-fits- all and will work with any IC lead
pitch. Fits in either probe socket.

The IC Lead Tip is an optional accessory for the HFP1000.

PACC-PT003, package of 4.

Tips

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SMD DISCRETE TIP

The crescent shape of this tip is designed to fit tightly on capacitors,
resistors, transistors and other surface mount components with
discrete leads. Fits in either probe socket.

The SMD Discrete Tip is an optional accessory for the HFP1000.

PACC-PT004, package of 4.

BENT SHARP TIP

Made out of titanium, this tip is ideal for situations that require the
user to hold the probe parallel to the circuit board under test. Also
gives the user more control when holding the probe like a pencil.
Fits in either probe socket.

The Bent Sharp Tip is an optional accessory for the HFP1000.

PACC-PT005, package of 4.

MICRO CLIP (0.5 MM)

A pincher like tip designed to hold onto fine pitch leads and small
components, commonly found in SMD ICs. Fits in either probe
socket, or can be used with a lead.

The Micro Clip is an optional accessory for the HFP1000.

PACC-CL001, package of 4.

Tips, continued

Clips

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Clips, continued

CLIP (0.8 MM)

A pincher like tip designed to hold onto larger wires and
components than possible with the Micro Clip, including through­hole mounted components.

This clip cannot be connected directly into either of the probe
head sockets; it must be connected to a lead.

PK006-4, package of 2.

GROUND SPRING WITH HOOK

A flexible spring connected to a square pin that fits into either of
the probe head sockets. Designed to be used as a ground lead,
there is a hook on the end of the spring so that it can probe
general circuits.

The Ground Spring with Hook is an optional accessory for the
HFP1000.

PACC-LD001, package of 4.

SQUARE PIN GROUND SPRING

A flexible spring connected to a square pin that fits into either of
the probe sockets. Designed to be attached to a square pin on the
circuit under test.

PACC-LD002, package of 4.

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OFFSET PIN

The offset pin is designed to be attached to either socket of the
probe head. The offset pin is the highest quality grounding
solution and is recommended in high frequency applications.

405400003, package of 1.

SHORT AND LONG RIGHT ANGLE LEAD

This lead has a socket on one end and a bent square pin on the
other to connect to the input or ground socket of the probe body,
and may be used for general purpose probing.

PACC-LD003 (short), PACC LD004 (long), packages of 4.

SHORT SINGLE LEAD

This lead can be used for either ground or input lead.

It has a socket on one end and a square pin on the other and may
be used for general purpose probing.

PACC-LD005 (short), package of 4.

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Leads

While longer leads provide greater flexibility when connecting the probe to a circuit, the added
inductance may degrade the fidelity of high frequency signals.

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Probe Holder

The FreeHand Probe Holder lets you focus on the oscilloscope
screen instead of on maintaining contact to multiple test points.
It allows the user to concentrate on what is really important –
the waveform.

It is designed to keep most of the weight on the probe tip and
will prevent lost contact when a bump to the table shakes the
circuit under test.

Additionally, the HFP probe can be mounted horizontally or
vertically in the FreeHand, giving added measurement flexibility.

The FreeHand probe holder is an optional accessory for the
HFP1000.

PACC-MS001, package of 1.

To use the FreeHand probe holder

1. Slide the probe cable through the slot on the bottom of the

translucent holder section.

2. Slide probe backwards in the probe holder.

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Replaceable Socket Cartridge

If the input tip socket gets damaged, you don’t have to

replace the entire probe, because the HFP series active
probe has a removable tip socket cartridge.

PACC-MS002, package of 1.

High Frequency Cartridge

By having a fixed tip rather than a socket, the High Frequency cartridge is able to increase signal
fidelity at higher frequencies.

The High Frequency Cartridge is an optional accessory for the HFP1000.

PACC-MS003, package of 1.

Removal and Installation of the Replaceable Cartridge

To remove old cartridge:

1. Slide the cable strain relief over the cable away from

the probe body.

2. To release the latch, lift the part closest to the strain

relief away from the probe body and slide the
cartridge toward the strain relief.

To install a new cartridge:

1. Slide the new cartridge onto the probe body until the

latch engages.

2. Slide the cable strain relief forward to cover the back

end of the probe body.

Cartridges

NOTE: The cable strain relief is polarized and fits over the probe body in one direction only.

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Operation

Handling the Probe

Exercise care when handling and storing the probe. Always handle the probe by the probe body or
compensation box. Avoid putting excessive strain or exposing the probe cable to sharp bends.

Connecting the Probe to the Test Instrument

The HFP1000 probe has been designed for use with Teledyne LeCroy’s WavePro™, Waverunner™
and LC oscilloscopes equipped with the ProBus interface. When you attach the probe output
connector to the oscilloscope’s input connector, the oscilloscope will recognize the probe, provide
proper termination and activate the probe control functions in the user interface.

Connecting the Probe to the Test Circuit

To maintain the high performance capability of the probe in measurement applications, care must
be exercised in connecting the probe to the test circuit. Increasing the parasitic capacitance or
inductance in the input paths may introduce a “ring” or slow the rise time of fast signals. Input leads
which form a large loop area will pick up any radiated electromagnetic field which passes through
the loop and may induce noise into the probe input.

Using one of the available accessories makes the HFP1000 probe with its small profile and low mass
head ideally suited for applications in dense circuitry.

Operation with a Teledyne LeCroy Oscilloscope

When the HFP1000 probe is connected to any Teledyne LeCroy oscilloscope, the displayed scale
factor and measurement values will be automatically adjusted. Control through the oscilloscope’s
interface can be found in the ’Coupling’ menu of the channel to which the probe is connected.
Turning the Volts/Div knob will control the oscilloscope’s scale factor to give full available dynamic
range up to 2 V/div.

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Use with Non-Teledyne LeCroy Instruments

The HFP1000 can be used with other instruments with the optional ADPPS power supply. The output
of the ADPPS must be terminated into 50 Ω. The AutoColor ID feature will be disabled when the
probe is used with an ADPPS adapter.

Use with Older Teledyne LeCroy Instruments

When used with Teledyne LeCroy instruments with software version lower than 8.7.0, the
oscilloscope will provide the correct scale factor but no AutoColor ID. With V/div settings greater
than 2 V/div, it is possible to display clipped waveforms on screen.

Care and Maintenance

Cleaning

The exterior of the probe and cable should be cleaned only using a soft cloth lightly moistened with
water or isopropyl alcohol. The use of abrasive agents, strong detergents, or other solvents may

damage the probe. Always ensure that the input leads are free of debris.

The probe case is not sealed and should never be immersed in any fluid.

Calibration Interval

The recommended calibration interval is one year. (Performance Verification and Adjustment
Procedures are included in this manual.)

Service Strategy

The HFP1000 probe utilizes fine pitch surface mount devices. It is therefore impractical to attempt
to repair in the field. Defective probes must be returned to a Teledyne LeCroy service facility for
diagnosis and exchange. A defective probe under warranty will be replaced with a factory
refurbished probe.

A probe that is not under warranty can be exchanged for a factory refurbished probe for a modest
fee. You must return the defective probe in order to receive credit for the probe core.

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Returning a Defective Probe

Contact your local Teledyne Lecroy sales representative to find out where to return the product. All
returned products should be identified by model number and serial number. Provide your name and
contact number and if possible describe the defect or failure. In case of products returned to the
factory, a Return Authorization Number (RAN) must be used. Contact your nearest Teledyne Lecroy
office, or the New York Customer Care Center, to receive a RAN.

Return shipment should be prepaid. Teledyne Lecroy cannot accept COD or Collect Return
shipments. We recommend air-freighting.

1. Contact your local Teledyne Lecroy sales or service representative to obtain a Return

Authorization Number.

2. Remove all accessories from the probe. Do not include the manual.

3. Pack the probe in its case, surrounded by the original packing material (or equivalent) and

box it.

4. Label the case with a tag containing:

• The RAN

• Name and address of the owner

• Probe model and serial number

• Description of failure

5. Package the probe case in a cardboard shipping box with adequate padding to avoid

damage in transit.

6. Mark the outside of the box with the shipping address given to you by the Teledyne Lecroy

representative; be sure to add the following:

• ATTN: <RAN assigned by the Teledyne Lecroy representative>

• FRAGILE

7. Insure the item for the replacement cost of the probe.

8. If returning a probe to a different country, also:

 Mark shipments returned for service as a “Return of US manufactured goods for

warranty repair/recalibration.”

 If there is a cost involved in the service, put the service cost in the value column and

the replacement value in the body of the invoice marked “For insurance purposes
only.”

 Be very specific as to the reason for shipment. Duties may have to be paid on the

value of the service.

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Item

Teledyne LeCroy P/N

Replacement QTY

Straight Tip

PACC-PT001

4

Sharp Tip

PACC-PT002

4

IC Lead Tip

PACC-PT003

4

SMD Discrete Tip

PACC-PT004

4

Bent Sharp Tip

PACC-PT005

4

Micro Clip

PACC-CL001

4

Clip

PK006-4

2

Ground Spring with Hook

PACC-LD001

4

Square Pin Ground Spring

PACC-LD002

4

Offset Pin

405400003

1

Short Right Angle Lead

PACC-LD003

4

Long Right Angle Lead

PACC-LD004

4

Short Single Lead

PACC-LD005

4

FreeHand Probe Holder

PACC-MS001

1

Replaceable Cartridge

PACC-MS002

1

Low C Cartridge

PACC-MS003

1

Soft Accessory case

SAC-01A

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Replacement Parts

The probe connection accessories and other common parts can be ordered through the regional
customer care centers. Refer to list below for Teledyne LeCroy part numbers. Defective probes can
be replaced on an exchange basis. The replacement exchange probe will have been factory repaired,
inspected and calibrated to the same standards as a new product. In order to obtain an exchange
probe, you must return the defective probe. The returned probe should be sent back to the regional
customer care center without any accessories, manual or case.

Table 1 Replaceable Parts List

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High Frequency Measurements

Input Loading

When you touch a probe to the circuit under test, the probe will affect your measurement because
of the probe’s input impedance introduced into the circuit. All probes present resistive, capacitive
and inductive loading.

Inductive Loading (Lead Length)

A significant element in this circuit is the inductance shown in the input ground leads of the
oscilloscope probe.

Figure 2 Probe Input Equivalent Circuit

The ground lead is the primary return path for the current resulting from the input voltage acting on

the probe’s input impedance. The ground lead and input lead inductances act with the probe’s input

capacitance to form series L-C network. The impedance of a series LC network will drop dramatically
at its resonant frequency. This is the cause of the "ring" we often see after the leading edge of
pulses in measured waveforms. This effect is referred to as ground lead corruption. Because it is
impossible to eliminate either the L or C from this circuit, the method to improve waveform fidelity
is to raise the resonant frequency beyond the bandwidth of interest in the measurement.

The resonant frequency of a simple LC circuit can be represented by:

The resonant frequency of a series LC circuit can be raised by decreasing the inductance,
capacitance or both.

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Since the input capacitance is already very low and cannot be reduced, you can only try to reduce
the inductance. This can be accomplished by using the shortest possible input lead as well as the
shortest possible ground lead.

For example, to obtain the shortest possible ground lead when measuring IC related signals, attach a
small piece of copper clad material to the top of the IC package and connect this to the package
grounding wires. Using the shortest ground lead and input lead available makes probing signals on
the package easier and makes for the shortest lead length for the best signal fidelity.

To illustrate how dramatic this effect is, we will work a simple example.

Assuming an input capacitance of 0.7 pF and a total lead length (input and ground) of 2 inches
(inductance of ≈ 25 nH/inch) such a setup may cause ringing with a resonant frequency (f0) of:

This frequency is well within the passband of the probe and will therefore show up as part of the
measured signal at faster time/div settings.

To determine how fast a waveform to be measured can be without causing ringing on a probe
like,this divide the BW (ringing frequency) of the probe into 0.35:

Any input signal with a rise time faster than 0.4 ns can cause ringing.

Capacitive Loading

Capacitive loading is usually the most troublesome of the three loading effects.

It can affect the rise time, bandwidth and delay time measurements.

At higher frequencies the capacitive loading can affect the amplitude as well as the waveshape of
the measured signal by introducing an exponential response to the waveform.

For a simple RC network the time constant of this exponential response is:

where Ctotal is the combined probe and circuit capacitance and Rtotal is combined circuit and probe
resistance.

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For a setup where Ct = 0.7 pF and a source resistance is 250 Ω, the measured rise time will be 0.385
ns, which will correspond to a bandwidth of 909 MHz, assuming no inductive loads.

(trise=2.2 x 0.7 X 10-12 x 250 Ω = 0.385 ns)

(parallel combination of 250 Ω and 100 kΩ is still 250 Ω)

Figure 3 Probe input equivalent circuit

To illustrate the effect of capacitive loading at higher frequencies:

At a frequency of 851 MHz the reactance of the 0.7 pF capacitance is 267 Ω, and at 1.0 GHz the
reactance has been lowered to 227 Ω

If, at a given frequency, the source impedance is large with respect to the input impedance, a
measurable reduction in the output signal amplitude may occur.

where: Zprobe is the probe’s input impedance and Zsource is the source impedance

As an example:

At 851 MHz, where the probe input impedance has reduced to 267 Ω, and a source resistance of
250 Ω the probe output amplitude is reduced to:

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Performance Verification

This procedure can be used to verify the warranted characteristics of the HFP1000 High Frequency
Probe.

The recommended calibration interval for the model HFP1000 is one year. The complete
performance verification procedure should be performed as the first step of annual calibration.
Performance verification can be completed without removing the probe covers or exposing the user
to hazardous voltages.

Test results can be recorded on a photocopy of the Test Record provided in Appendix A at the end of
the manual. Adjustment should only be attempted if a parameter measured in the Performance
Verification Procedure is outside the specification limits.

NOTE: Adjustment should only be performed by qualified personnel.

This procedure tests the following specifications:

• Output Zero Voltage

• LF Attenuation Accuracy

Test Equipment Required

Table 2 List of Required Equipment lists the test equipment and accessories (or their equivalents)
that are required for performance verification of the HFP1000 Probe.

This procedure has been developed to minimize the number of calibrated test instruments required.

Only the parameters listed in boldface in the "Minimum requirements" column must be calibrated

to the accuracy indicated.

Because the input and output connectors types may vary on different brands and models of test
instruments, additional adapters or cables may be required.

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Table 2 List of Required Equipment

Description

Minimum Requirements

Example Test Equipment

Digital Oscilloscope

ProBus interface

Teledyne LeCroy WavePro960
Teledyne LeCroy LT344

Digital Multimeter (DMM)
with test probe leads

4.5 digit
DC: 0.1% Accuracy
AC: 0.1% Accuracy

Agilent Technologies 34401A
Fluke 8842A-09

Function Generator

Sine Wave output amplitude
adjustable to 14.14 Vp-p (5
Vrms) into 1 MΩ at 70 Hz

Agilent Technologies 33120A
Stanford Research Model DS340

BNC Coaxial Cable (2 ea.)

Male to Male, 50 Ω, 36" Cable

Pomona 2249-C-36
Pomona 5697-36

BNC Tee Connector

Male to Dual Female

Pomona 3285

Calibration Fixture

ProBus Extender Cable

Teledyne LeCroy PROBUS-CF01

Terminator, Precision, BNC

50 Ω ± 0.05%

Teledyne LeCroy TERM-CF01

Banana Plug Adapter (2 ea.)

Female BNC to Dual Banana
Plug

Pomona 1269

BNC to Mini-grabber

BNC Male to Mini-grabber
Cable, 36"

Pomona 5187-C-36

Operator’s Manual

Preliminary Procedure

1. Connect the HFP1000 probe to the female end of the ProBus Extension Cable. Connect

themale end of the ProBus Extension Cable to channel 1 of the oscilloscope.

2. Turn the oscilloscope on and allow at least 30 minutes warm-up time for theHFP1000 and

testequipment before performing the Verification Procedure.

3. Turn on the other test equipment and allow these to warm up for the timerecommended by

the manufacturer.

4. While the instruments are reaching operating temperature, make a photocopy ofthe

PerformanceVerification Test Record (located in Appendix A), and fill in the necessary data.

5. Select the channel to which the probe is connected. Set the oscilloscope scalefactor to

20mV/div.

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6. Disconnect the ProBus Extender Cable from the oscilloscope. Verify that the

scalefactorchanges from 20 mV/div to 2 mV/div.

7. Re-connect the ProBus extender Cable to the oscilloscope.

The warranted characteristics of the HFP1000 are valid at any temperature within the
Environmental Characteristics listed in the Specifications. However, some of the other test
equipment used to verify the performance may have environmental limitations required to meet
the accuracy needed for the procedure. Make sure that the ambient conditions meet the
requirements of all the test instruments used in his procedure.

NOTE: The correct operation of the HFP1000 controls requires software version 8.7.0 or higher on
LC series oscilloscopes. The software version in the test oscilloscope can be verified by pushing
SCOPE STATUS, then selecting the System menu option.

Functional Check

The functional check will verify the basic operation of the probe functions. It is recommended the
Functional Check be performed prior to the Performance Verification Procedure.

1. Return to the factory default settings by:
a. Pressing the oscilloscope’s front panel PANELS button.
b. From the Menu buttons press FROM DEFAULT SETUP.

2. Select Channel 1 and enter the Coupling menu.

3. Verify that Probe sensed (HFP1000) is displayed on the right hand menu.

4. If the trace colors have been reassigned or you are unsure, restore the default colors by

pressing the following menus: DISPLAY, More Display Setup, Color Scheme and in the Color
Scheme menu press 1.

5. Verify that the probe head LED shows basically the same color as the channel 1 trace color.

6. Disconnect the probe from channel 1 and connect respectively to channel 2, 3 and 4.

7. Verify that in each case the LED color corresponds to the trace color of the channel to which

the probe is connected.

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Procedure

A. Output Zero Voltage

Figure 4 Output Zero Voltage Test Setup

1. Connect one end of a BNC cable to the female BNC connector on the probe end of the

ProBus extender cable. Connect the precision 50 Ω terminator to the other end of the BNC
cable.

2. Connect the banana plugs of the Precision terminator to the input of the DMM. Make sure

that the plug corresponding to the BNC shield (marked "Ground") is connected to the LO or
COMMON input of the DMM. Refer to Figure 4 Output Zero Voltage Test Setup for setup
information.

3. Set the OFFSET on the oscilloscope to zero, as indicated by on-screen display.

4. Set the DMM to read DC Volt on the most sensitive range.

5. Record the voltage measured on the DMM to 10 μV resolution as ’Output Zero Voltage’ in

the Test record.

6. Check that the voltage indicated by the DMM is between ±800 μV.

7. Disconnect the DMM from the precision 50 Ω terminator. Leave the remaining setup in

place for the next step.

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B. LF Attenuation Accuracy

Figure 5 Attenuation Accuracy Test Setup

1. Connect the BNC end of the BNC to mini-grabber cable to a female end of the BNC tee

adapter. (Refer toFigure 5 Attenuation Accuracy Test Setup)

2. Carefully insert the Straight Tips (supplied in accessory kit) into the sockets of the probe

head. Attach the red lead of the mini-grabber to the signal input and the black lead to the
ground input of the probe head.

3. Connect the BNC tee to the output of the function generator. (Use a 50 Ω termination if the

function generator requires such a load).

4. Attach a BNC cable to the unused female port of the BNC tee and connect a dual banana

plug adapter to the other end of the cable and plug the dual banana plug adapter into the
DMM input. Make sure the side of the banana plug adapter corresponding to the BNC shield

(marked "GROUND") is connected to the LOW or COMMON input of the DMM.

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5. Set the DMM to read AC volt and set the range to measure 5.0 Vrms.

6. Set the mode of the function generator to sine wave, the frequency to 70 Hz and the output

amplitude to 5 Vrms ±10 mV as measured on the DMM.

7. Record the output voltage to 1 mV resolution as ’Generator Output Voltage’ in the Test

Record. Be careful not to alter the output amplitude after the reading is recorded.

8. Divide the reading recorded in step B-7 by 10 and record the result with 100 μV resolution

as “Expected Output Voltage, top range" in the Test Record.

9. Remove the banana plug adapter, connected to the function generator, from the DMM and

connect the precision 50 Ω terminator to the DMM, making sure that the banana plug side
marked ’GROUND" is connected to the LOW or COMMON input of the DMM.

10. After the DMM reading has stabilized, record the reading to 100 μV resolution as ’Measured

Output Voltage, top range’ in the Test Record.

11. Calculate the error by dividing the measured top range output voltage recorded in step B10

by the expected top range output voltage recorded in step B-8. Subtract 1 from this ratio
and multiply by 100% to get the error in percent.

12. Record the calculated error to two decimal places (±0.xx%) as ’Gain Error, top range’ in the

test record.

13. Verify that the error is less than ±1.0 %.

14. Disconnect the precision 50 Ω terminator from the DMM.

15. Connect the banana plug adapter connected via a BNC cable to the BNC tee at the function

generator to the DMM. Verify that the side of the plug marked ’Ground’ is connected to the

LOW or COMMON input of the DMM.

16. Adjust the sine wave generator output amplitude to approximately 2.5 Vrms as measured

on the DMM.

17. Record the reading to 1 mV resolution as ’Generator Output Voltage, mid range’ in the Test

Record. Be careful not to alter the output amplitude after the reading is recorded.

18. Divide the reading recorded in step B-17 by 10.

19. Record the result to 100 μV resolution as ’Expected Output Voltage, mid range’ in the test

record.

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20. Remove the banana plug adapter from the DMM and connect the precision 50 Ω terminator

to the DMM, making sure that the banana plug side marked ’GROUND" is connected to the

LOW or COMMON input of the DMM.

21. After the DMM has stabilized, record the reading to 100 μV resolution as ’Measured Output

Voltage, mid range’ in the Test record.

22. Calculate the error by dividing the measured mid range output voltage recorded in step B-21

by the expected mid range output voltage recorded in step B-19. Subtract 1 from this ratio
and multiply by 100% to get the error in percent.

23. Record the calculated error to two decimal places (±0.xx %) as ’Gain Error, mid range’ in the

Test record.

24. Verify that the mid range gain error is less than ±1.0% This completes the Performance

Verification of the HFP1000. Complete and file the Test Record, as required to support your
internal calibration procedure.

Apply suitable calibration label to the HFP1000 housing as required.

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Adjustment Procedure

You can use this procedure to adjust the HFP1000 probe to meet the warranted specifications. This
procedure should only be performed if the probe fails to meet the Performance verification tests for
Output Zero.

Gain which affects LF attenuation accuracy cannot be adjusted during routine calibration. Probes
which fail LF attenuation accuracy during performance verification must be returned to the factory
for rework.

To assure probe accuracy, check the calibration of the HFP1000 every 1000 hours or once a year if
used infrequently. Before calibration, thoroughly clean and inspect the probe as outlined in the Care
and Maintenance section.

To assure the probe will meet the published specifications over the entire temperature range,
adjustment must be performed in a controlled ambient environment with temperature of 23 °C ±5
°C.

CAUTION: The adjustment procedure will require removal of the probe control circuitry
cover. This cover is part of the ESD protection system of the HFP1000. To protect the
probe, you should perform the entire procedure on a static dissipating work surface. Wear
an antistatic wrist strap and follow standard static control procedures.

Test Equipment Required

Table 3 List of Required Equipment lists the test equipment and accessories (or their equivalents)
that are required for complete calibration of the HFP1000 Probe. Specifications given for the test
equipment are the minimum necessary for accurate calibration. All test equipment is assumed to be
correctly calibrated and operating within the specification listed. Detailed operating instructions for
the test equipment are not given in this procedure. Refer to the test equipment manual if more
information is needed

If alternate test equipment is substituted, control settings or calibration equipment setups may
need to be altered.

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Description

Minimum Requirements

Example Test Equipment

Digital Oscilloscope

ProBus interface

Teledyne LeCroy LT344
Teledyne LeCroy LC584

Digital Multimeter (DMM) with test
probe leads

4.5 digit DC: 0.1% Accuracy AC:

0.1% accuracy

Agilent Technologies 34401A
Fluke 8842A-09

BNC Coaxial Cable (2 ea.)

Male to Male, 50 Ω, 36" Cable

Pomona 2249-C-36
Pomona 5697-36

Calibration Fixture

ProBus Extender Cable

Teledyne LeCroy PROBUS-CF01

Terminator, Precision, BNC

50 Ω ± 0.05%

Teledyne LeCroy TERM-CF01

Table 3 List of Required Equipment

Preliminary Procedure

1. Remove the two screws that secure the plastic cover on the cable end of the ProBus

interface housing.

2. Gently pull on the probe cable to slide the circuit board assembly from the metal

housing.

3. Connect the HFP1000 probe to the female end of the ProBus extension cable, being

careful to line up all six pins of the probe connector. Connect the male end of the
ProBus extension cable to channel 1 of the oscilloscope.

4. Apply power to the oscilloscope and test equipment.

5. Allow at least 30 minutes warm-up time for the HFP1000 and test equipment before

starting the calibration procedure.

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Adjust Output Zero

Figure 6 Output Zero Voltage Adjustment Setup

1. Connect one end of a BNC cable to the probe end of the ProBus extension cable.

Connect the Precision 50 Ω Terminator to the other end of the BNC cable.

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2. Connect the banana plugs of the precision 50 Ω terminator to the input of the DMM.

Make sure the plug corresponding to the BNC shield (marked ’Ground’) is connected to
the LO or COMMON input of the DMM. Refer to Figure 6 Output Zero Voltage Adjustment

Setup for setup information.

3. Select the channel to which the probe and ProBus extender is connected. Set OFFSET on

the oscilloscope to zero as indicated on the on-screen display.

4. Set the DMM to read DC Volt on the most sensitive range.

5. Verify that the probe inputs are not connected to any signal.

6. Adjust OUTPUT ZERO on the board until the DMM reads 0 V ±100 μV. Refer to Figure 7

Adjustment Location S/N 1000 and higher for adjustment location.

7. Disconnect the probe from the ProBus extender and re-install the circuit board into the

probe case, being careful to align the ProBus interface connector with the opening on
the other endof the probe.

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Figure 7 Adjustment Location S/N 1000 and higher

Figure 8 Adjustment Location S/N below 1000.

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Verify Calibration

Repeat the Performance Verification procedure to ensure compliance with the warranted
specifications.

Apply a calibration sticker, if required, in accordance with your quality control procedures.

Figure 9 Input Voltage vs. Frequency

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Reference

Certifications

This section contains the probe’s Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Safety and Environmental
certifications.

EMC Compliance

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY - EMC

The probe meets intent of EC Directive 2004/108/EC for Electromagnetic Compatibility. Compliance
was demonstrated to the following specifications as listed in the Official Journal of the European
Communities:

EN 61326-1:2006, EN 61326-2-1:2006 EMC requirements for electrical equipment for measurement,
control, and laboratory use.

Electromagnetic Emissions:

CISPR 11:2003, Radiated and Conducted Emissions Group 1, Class A

Electromagnetic Immunity:

1 2

EN 61000-4-2:2001 Electrostatic Discharge, 4 kV contact, 8 kV air, 4 kV vertical/horizontal coupling
planes 3

EN 61000-4-3:2006 RF Radiated Electromagnetic Field, 3 V/m, 80-1000 MHz; 3 V/m, 1400 MHz - 2
GHz; 1 V/m, 2 GHz - 2.7 GHz 3

1 Emissions which exceed the levels required by this standard may occur when the probe is connected to a

test object.

2 This product is intended for use in nonresidential areas only. Use in residential areas may cause

electromagnetic interference.

3 Meets Performance Criteria “B” limits of the respective standard: during the disturbance, product undergoes

a temporary degradation or loss of function or performance which is self-recoverable.

European Contact:

Teledyne LeCroy Europe GmbH
Waldhofer Str 104
D-69123 Heidelberg
Germany
Tel: [phone]

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Vicom Australia Ltd.
1064 Centre Road
Oakleigh, South Victoria 3167
Australia

Vicom New Zealand Ltd.
60 Grafton Road
Auckland
New Zealand

AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY—EMC

The probe complies with the EMC provision of the Radio Communications Act per the following
standards, in accordance with requirements imposed by Australian Communication and Media
Authority (ACMA):

CISPR 11:2003 Radiated and Conducted Emissions, Group 1, Class A, in accordance with EN61326­1:2006 and EN61326-2-1:2006.

Australia / New Zealand Contacts:

Safety Compliance

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY – LOW VOLTAGE

The probe meets intent of EC Directive 2006/95/EC for Product Safety. Compliance was
demonstrated to the following specifications as listed in the Official Journal of the European
Communities:

EN 61010-1:2010 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and
laboratory use – Part 1: General requirements

EN 61010-2:030:2010 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and
laboratory use – Part 2-030: Particular requirements for testing and measuring circuits

EN 61010-031/A1:2008 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and
laboratory use – Part 031: Safety requirements for hand-held probe assemblies for electrical
measurement and test.

Environmental Compliance

END-OF-LIFE HANDLING

The probe is marked with this symbol to indicate that it complies with the applicable
European Union requirements to Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Batteries.

The probe is subject to disposal and recycling regulations that vary by country and
region. Many countries prohibit the disposal of waste electronic equipment in standard
waste receptacles. For more information about proper disposal and recycling of your

Teledyne LeCroy product, please visit teledynelecroy.com/recycle.

RESTRICTION OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (ROHS)

This probe has been classified as Industrial Monitoring and Control Equipment and is outside the
scope of the 2011/65/EU RoHS Directive until 22 July 2017 (per Article 4, Paragraph 3).

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Teledyne LeCroy Service Centers

United States and Canada -
World Wide Corporate Office

Teledyne LeCroy Corporation
700 Chestnut Ridge Road
Chestnut Ridge, NY, 10977-6499, USA
Ph: 800-553-2769 / 845-425-2000
FAX: [phone]
teledynelecroy.com
Support:
[e-mail]
Sales:
[e-mail]

United States - Protocol Solutions Group

Teledyne LeCroy Corporation
3385 Scott Boulevard
Santa Clara, CA, 95054, USA
FAX: [phone]
teledynelecroy.com
Sales and Service:
Ph: 800-909-7211 / 408-727-6600
[e-mail]
Support:
Ph: 800-909-7112 / 408-653-1260
[e-mail]

European Headquarters

Teledyne LeCroy SA
4, Rue Moïse Marcinhes
Case postale 341
1217 Meyrin 1
Geneva, Switzerland
Ph: + 41 22 719 2228 / 2323 /2277
FAX:[phone]
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
teledynelecroy.com/europe
Protocol Analyzers:
Ph: [phone]

Singapore, Oscillosocpes
Teledyne LeCroy Singapore Pte Ltd.
Blk 750C Chai Chee Road #02-08
Technopark @ Chai Chee
Singapore 469003
Ph: ++ 65 64424880
FAX: ++ 65 64427811
Singapore, Protocol Analyzers
Genetron Singapore Pte Ltd.
37 Kallang Pudding Road, #08-08
Tong Lee Building Block B
Singapore 349315
Ph: ++ 65 9760-4682

China
Teledyne LeCroy Corporation Beijing
Rm. 2001 - Office; Rm. 2002 - Service Center
Unit A, Horizon Plaza
No. 6, Zhichun Road, Haidian District
Beijing 100088, China
Ph: ++86 10 8280 0318 / 0319 / 0320
FAX:++86 10 8280 0316
Service:
Rm. 2002
Ph: ++86 10 8280 0245

Korea

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968-5 Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu
Seoul 135-280, Korea
Ph: ++ 82 2 3452 0400
FAX: ++ 82 2 3452 0490

Taiwan

LeColn Technology Co Ltd.
Far East Century Park, C3, 9F
No. 2, Chien-8th Road,
Chung-Ho Dist., New Taipei City, Taiwan
Ph: ++ 886 2 8226 1366
FAX: ++ 886 2 8226 1368

Japan

Teledyne LeCroy Japan
Hobunsya Funchu Bldg, 3F
3-11-5, Midori-cho, Fuchu-Shi
Tokyo 183-0006, Japan
Ph: ++ 81 4 2402 9400
FAX: ++ 81 4 2402 9586
teledynelecroy.com/japan

Contact Teledyne LeCroy

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Serial Number:

Asset or Tracking Number:

Date:

Technician:

MODEL

SERIAL NUMBER

CALIBRATION DUE

DATE

OSCILLOSCOPE

DIGITAL MULTIMETER

FUNCTION GENERATOR1

N/A

Appendix A

Performance Verification Test Record

This record can be used to record the results of measurements made during the performance
verification of the HFP1000 High Frequency Probe.

Photocopy this page and record the results on the copy. File the completed record as required by
applicable internal quality procedures.

The section in the test record corresponds to the parameters tested in the performance verification
procedure. The numbers preceding the individual data records correspond to the steps in the
procedure that require the recording of data. Results to be recorded in the column labeled "Test
Result" are the actual specification limit check. The test limits are included in all of these steps.
Other measurements and the results of intermediate calculations that support the limit check are to
be recorded in the column labeled "Intermediate Results".

Permission is granted to reproduce these pages for the purpose of recording test results.

Probe Model: HFP1000

Equipment Used:

1The function generator used in this Performance Verification Procedure is used for making relative
measurements. The output of the generator is measured with a DMM or oscilloscope in this
procedure. Thus, the generator is not required to be calibrated.

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Step

Description

Intermediate Data

Test Result
Output Zero Voltage

A-5

Output Zero Voltage (Test limit ≤± 800 μV)

____________ V

LF Attenuation Accuracy

B-7

Generator Output Voltage

____________ V

B-8

Expected Output Voltage, top range

____________ V

B-10

Measured Output Voltage, top range

____________ V

B-12

Gain Error, top range (Test limit ≤± 1.0%)

___________ %

B-17

Generator Output Voltage

____________ V

B-19

Expected Output Voltage, mid range

____________ V

B-21

Measured Output Voltage, mid rang

____________ V

B-23

Gain Error, mid range (Test limit ≤± 1.0%)

___________ %

HFP1000 TEST RECORD

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