Teledyne WaveLink Differential Probe User Manual

Operator’s

Manual

WaveLink Series
Differential Probe
(4, 6 GHz)

Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 1

Modular Advantage .................................................................................................................... 2

Modular Probe Components ....................................................................................................... 5

Platform Cable Assembly .......................................................................................................... 5

Differential Amplifier Small Tip Modules .................................................................................. 7

Interconnect Leads ................................................................................................................... 8

Optional Accessories................................................................................................................. 9

Adjustable Tip Module ............................................................................................................ 10

Probe Operation ....................................................................................................................... 12

Handling the Probe ................................................................................................................. 12

Connecting an Amplifier Module to a Probe Body ................................................................. 12

Connecting the Lead to the Amplifier ..................................................................................... 13

Connecting the Hi-Temp SI Interconnect Lead to the Amplifier ............................................. 13

Interchangeability and Calibration ......................................................................................... 14

Compatibility .......................................................................................................................... 14

Connecting the Probe to a Teledyne LeCroy Oscilloscope ..................................................... 14

Operation with a Teledyne LeCroy Oscilloscope .................................................................... 15

Connecting the Probe to the Test Circuit ............................................................................... 17

Positioning of the Input Leads ................................................................................................ 24

Autocolor ID ............................................................................................................................ 25

Power Control ......................................................................................................................... 26

AutoZero ................................................................................................................................. 27

Accessory Use ........................................................................................................................... 27

Positioning Tools ..................................................................................................................... 27

Probe Deskew Fixture ............................................................................................................. 37

Probe Characterizing .............................................................................................................. 38

Care and Maintenance .............................................................................................................. 42

Care and Maintenance Overview ........................................................................................... 42

Replacing Tips and Sockets on Dx10-PT and Dx20-PT ............................................................ 43

Service Strategy ...................................................................................................................... 44

Returning a Probe for Calibration or Service .......................................................................... 44

Returning a Probe to a Different Country ............................................................................... 46

Consumables and Replacement Parts ..................................................................................... 47

Service Options ....................................................................................................................... 54

Functional Test ......................................................................................................................... 56

Functional Test Overview........................................................................................................ 56

Test Setup ............................................................................................................................... 56

Performance Verification ......................................................................................................... 61

Performance Verification Overview ........................................................................................ 61

Required Test Equipment ....................................................................................................... 62

Preliminary Procedure ............................................................................................................ 64

Verification Procedure ............................................................................................................ 65

Reference Material ................................................................................................................... 78

Specifications .......................................................................................................................... 78

Regional Service Centers ......................................................................................................... 78

Warranty ................................................................................................................................. 80

Safety Instructions .................................................................................................................. 80

Certifications ........................................................................................................................... 81

Probe Input Loading ................................................................................................................ 83

Differential Mode and Common Mode ................................................................................... 93

Differential Mode Range and Common Mode Range ............................................................. 94

Common Mode Rejection Ratio .............................................................................................. 95

Offset ...................................................................................................................................... 96

Dynamic Range ....................................................................................................................... 97

Appendix A - Performance Verification Test Record ................................................................. 98

Items Tested............................................................................................................................ 98

Equipment Used ...................................................................................................................... 98

Test Record ............................................................................................................................. 99

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Standard Accessories

WL-PBUS-CASE

WL-PLINK-CASE

Dx10/20

Dx10/20-

PS

Dx10/20-

PT-KIT

Dx10/20-

SI-HiTemp

Dx00A-

AT

Amplifier System

Amplifier

-

1 each

1 each

- - -

Solder-in Lead Set

-

1 each

1 each

- - -

Spare Damping Resistors for
SI Tip

-

1 set of 5

1 set of 5

- - -

Tip Retaining Clip for
SI Leads

-

1 each

1 each

- - ­ Adhesive Tape

-

1 set

1 set - - - Quick Connect Lead Set

-

1 each

1 each

- - -

Damping Resistors for QC Tip

-

2 sets of
10

2 sets of
10

- ­ Square Pin Lead Set

-

1 each

1 each

- - -

Ground Lead

-

1 each

1 each

- - -

Ground Clip

-

1 each

1 each

- - -

Instruction Manual

-

1 each

1 each

- - 1 each

Accessory Info Sheet &
Quick Start Guide

-

1 each

1 each

- - ­ HiTemp SI Lead

-

-

-

-

1 each

-

HITemp Cable

-

-

-

-

1 matched
set - Positioner Tip with Accessories

-

-

- - -

Positioner Tip (Browser)

-

-

1 each

1 each

-

-

Replacement Pogo Pins for
Dx10-PT/Dx20-PT

-

-

1 set

1 set - ­ Positioner Tip Probe Guides

-

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1 each

1 each

-

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WL-PBUS-CASE

WL-PLINK-CASE

Dx10/20

Dx10/20-

PS

Dx10/20-

PT-KIT

Dx10/20-

SI-HiTemp

Dx00A-

AT

XYZ Positioner

-

-

1 each

1 each

-

-

Adhesive Tape for
XYZ Positioner

-

-

1 set

1 set - ­ Browser Wand for PT Tip

-

-

1 each

1 each

- - Interlock Pieces for PT Tip

-

-

1 each

1 each

- - Swivel for PT Tip

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-

1 each

1 each

- - Platform/Cable Assembly Kit

Platform/Cable Assembly

1 each

-

1 each

- - -

Freehand Probe Holder

1 each

-

1 each

- - -

Probe Deskew Fixture

1 each

-

1 each

- - -

Platform/Cable Assembly
Mounting Clip

1 each

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1 each

-

1 each

1 each
Probe Cable Clamp

2 each

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2 each

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1 each

1 each

Deluxe Soft Carrying Case

1 each

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1 each

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Foam Insert for Carrying Case

1 each

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1 each

- - -

Protective Storage Case

1 each

-

1 each

- - -

Plastic Tray for Storage Case

1 each

-

1 each

- - -

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Platform/Cable Assembly

Product Code

WaveLink ProLink Probe Platform/Cable Assembly

WL-PLINK-CASE

WaveLink ProBus Platform/Cable Assembly

WL-PBUS-CASE

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Amplifier Modules (incl. Solder-in or Adjustable Tip)

Product

Code

WaveLink D410 4 GHz/2.5Vp-p Differential Probe Amplifier with Dx10-SI Solder-In Tip (Qty.

1), Dx10-SP Square Pin (Qty. 1), and Dx10-QC Quick Connect (Qty. 1)

D410

WaveLink D420 4 GHz/5Vp-p Differential Probe Amplifier with Dx20-SI Solder-In Tip (Qty. 1),
Dx20-SP Square Pin (Qty. 1), and Dx20-QC Quick Connect (Qty. 1)

D420

WaveLink D610 6 GHz/2.5Vp-p Differential Probe Amplifier with Dx10-SI Solder-In Tip (Qty.

1), Dx10-SP Square Pin (Qty. 1), and Dx10-QC Quick Connect (Qty. 1)

D610

WaveLink D620 6 GHz/5Vp-p Differential Probe Amplifier with Dx20-SI Solder-In Tip (Qty. 1),
Dx20-SP Square Pin (Qty. 1), Dx20-QC Quick Connect (Qty. 1)

D620

WaveLink D400A-AT 4 GHz/4.8Vp-p Differential Amplifier Module with Adjustable Tip

D400A-AT

WaveLink D600A-AT 6 GHz/4.8Vp-p Differential Amplifier Module with Adjustable Tip

D600A-AT

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Standard Accessories

D4x0-PS

D6x0-PS

WL-PBUS-Case Platform/Cable Assembly

1 Each

WL-PLINK-Case Platform/Cable Assembly

1 Each

Dxx0 Amplifier Module with SI, SP, and QC Lead Sets

1 Each

1 Each

Dxx0-PT-KIT Positioner Tip (Browser) Kit

1 Each

1 Each

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Platform/Cable

Assembly

Probe Tip Module

Adjustable and Small Tip Modules

D410, D420, and D400A-AT

Adjustable and Small Tip Modules

D610, D620, and D600A-AT

WL-PLINK

Allowed

Allowed

WL-PBUS

Allowed

Reduced BW

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Inserting square pins or wires other than the ones provided with the QC lead may cause
damage to the wire receptacle.

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