
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

WL-PBUS-CASE
WL-PLINK-CASE
Spare Damping Resistors for
SI Tip
Tip Retaining Clip for
SI Leads
1 set - - - Quick Connect Lead Set
Damping Resistors for QC Tip
Accessory Info Sheet &
Quick Start Guide
1 matched
set - Positioner Tip with Accessories
Replacement Pogo Pins for
Dx10-PT/Dx20-PT
1 set - Positioner Tip Probe Guides

WL-PBUS-CASE
WL-PLINK-CASE
Adhesive Tape for
XYZ Positioner
1 set - Browser Wand for PT Tip
- - Interlock Pieces for PT Tip
- - Platform/Cable Assembly Kit
Platform/Cable Assembly
Mounting Clip
Deluxe Soft Carrying Case
Foam Insert for Carrying Case
Plastic Tray for Storage Case

WaveLink ProLink Probe Platform/Cable Assembly
WaveLink ProBus Platform/Cable Assembly

Amplifier Modules (incl. Solder-in or Adjustable Tip)
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)
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)
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)
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)
WaveLink D400A-AT 4 GHz/4.8Vp-p Differential Amplifier Module with Adjustable Tip
WaveLink D600A-AT 6 GHz/4.8Vp-p Differential Amplifier Module with Adjustable Tip

WL-PBUS-Case Platform/Cable Assembly
WL-PLINK-Case Platform/Cable Assembly
Dxx0 Amplifier Module with SI, SP, and QC Lead Sets
Dxx0-PT-KIT Positioner Tip (Browser) Kit

Adjustable and Small Tip Modules
D410, D420, and D400A-AT
Adjustable and Small Tip Modules
D610, D620, and D600A-AT

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

Description and
Initial Product Code
Positioner Tip with
Accessories
Dx10-PT-Kit
(D610/D410)
Dx20-PT-Kit
(D620/D420)
RK-Dx10-PT-Kit
RK-Dx20-PT-Kit
Positioner Tip
(Only ordered as a
replacement.)
Dx10-PT (D610/D410)
Dx20-PT (D620/D420)
Pogo Pin Tips
(for PT Tip)
(Only ordered as a
replacement.)
Dxx0-PT-Tips
(Included with
D6x0-PT-Kit /
D4x0-PT-Kit)
(Qty. 4)

Description and
Initial Product Code
Pogo Tip
Connection Guides
(Only ordered as a
replacement.)
Dxx0-PT-Guides
(Included with
D6x0-PT-Kit /
D4x0-PT-Kit)
XYZ Positioner
(Only ordered as a
replacement.)
Dxx0-PT-XYZ-Positioner
(Included with
D6x0-PT-Kit /
D4x0-PT-Kit)
Adhesive Tape for
XYZ Positioner
(Only ordered as a
replacement.)
Dxx0-PT-Tape
(Included with
D6x0-PT-Kit /
D4x0-PT-Kit)
(10 Pcs. Each)
Browser Wand for
PT Tip
(Only ordered as a
replacement.)
Dxx0-PT-Wand
(Included with
D6x0-PT-Kit /
D4x0-PT-Kit)
(Qty. 1)

Description and
Initial Product Code
Interlock Pieces for
PT Tip
(Only ordered as a
replacement.)
Dxx0-PT-Interlock
(Included with
D6x0-PT-Kit /
D4x0-PT-Kit)
(6 Pcs.)
Swivel for PT Tip
(Only ordered as a
replacement.)
Dxx0-PT-Swivel
(Included with
D6x0-PT-Kit /
D4x0-PT-Kit)
(Qty. 1)
Solder-In Tips
(Only ordered as a
replacement.)
PKxx0-SI (D6x0/D4x0)
(Qty. 5)
Solder-In Lead
(Only ordered as a
replacement. Also,
includes PK600ST-3.)
Dx10-SI (D610/D410)
Dx20-SI (D620/D420)

Description and
Initial Product Code
Replacement
HiTemp-SI Lead
Dx10-SI-HiTemp
(D610/D410)
Dx20-SI-HiTemp
(D620/D420)
With Spare Resistors
(Qty. 10)
Replacement Quick
Connect Lead
Dx10-QC (D610/D410)
Dx20-QC (D620/D420)
With Spare Resistors
(Qty. 10)

Description and
Initial Product Code
Replacement Square
Pin Lead
(Only ordered as a
replacement.)
Dx10-SP (D610/D410)
Dx20-SP (D620/D420)
With Spare Resistors
(Qty. 10)
Replacement
HiTemp Cable
(Only ordered as a
replacement.)
Dxx0-Cable-HiTemp
(1 Paired Cable Each)
Replacement
Solder-In Probe
Holder Kit
(Only ordered as a
replacement. Includes 2
tip retaining clips and 1
set of adhesive tape.)
PK600ST-3
(Included as part of
D6x0/D4x0.)

Description and
Initial Product Code
Ground Lead
(Only ordered as a
replacement. Includes 4
leads.)
PACC-LD005
(Included as part of
D6x0/D4x0.)
Ground Clip
(Only ordered as a
replacement. Includes 2
clips.)
PK006-4
(Included as part of
D6x0/D4x0.)
Platform/Cable
Assembly Mounting
Kit
(Only ordered as a
replacement.)
PK600ST-4
(Included as part of WL-
PLINK-CASE and WLPBUS-CASE).
Probe Deskew
Fixture
(Only ordered as a
replacement.)
PCF200
(Included as part of WL-
PLINK-CASE and WLPBUS-CASE)
Freehand Probe
Holder
(Only ordered as a
replacement.)
PACC-MS001
(Included as part of WL-
PLINK-CASE and WLPBUS-CASE)

Description and
Initial Product Code
Deluxe Soft
Carrying Case
(Only ordered as a
replacement)
SAC-03
(Included as part of WL-
PBUS--CASE, WLPLINK-CASE, Dx10-PS,
Dx20-PS)
921079-00 for
WL-PBUS-CASE;
921081-00 for
WL-PLINK-CASE
Protective
Storage Case
(Only ordered as a
replacement)
921083-00
(Included as part of WP-
PBUS-CASE,
WL-PLINK-CASE,
Dx10-PS, Dx20-PS)
Plastic Tray for
Protective
Storage Case
(Only ordered as a
replacement)
921078-00
(Included as part of WP-
PBUS-CASE,
WL-PLINK-CASE,
Dx10-PS, Dx20-PS)

Three-Year Warranty for D600A-AT
Three-Year Warranty for D400A-AT
Three-Year Warranty for D610
Three-Year Warranty for D620
Three-Year Warranty for D410
Three-Year Warranty for D420
Five-Year Warranty for D600A-AT
Five-Year Warranty for D400A-AT
Five-Year Warranty for D610
Five-Year Warranty for D620
Five-Year Warranty for D410
Five-Year Warranty for D420
Three-Year Warranty and Annual NIST Calibration
Three-Year Warranty and Annual NIST Calibration
Three-Year Warranty and Annual NIST Calibration
Three-Year Warranty and Annual NIST Calibration
Three-Year Warranty and Annual NIST Calibration
Three-Year Warranty and Annual NIST Calibration
Five-Year Warranty and Annual NIST Calibration
Five-Year Warranty and Annual NIST Calibration
Five-Year Warranty and Annual NIST Calibration
Five-Year Warranty and Annual NIST Calibration
Five-Year Warranty and Annual NIST Calibration
Five-Year Warranty and Annual NIST Calibration

Three-Year Annual NIST Calibration
Three-Year Annual NIST Calibration
Three-Year Annual NIST Calibration
Three-Year Annual NIST Calibration
Three-Year Annual NIST Calibration
Three-Year Annual NIST Calibration
Five-Year Annual NIST Calibration
Five-Year Annual NIST Calibration
Five-Year Annual NIST Calibration
Five-Year Annual NIST Calibration
Five-Year Annual NIST Calibration
Five-Year Annual NIST Calibration
NIST Traceable Calibration with Test Data*
(one module)

Teledyne LeCroy: WaveMaster 8600A,
WavePro 760 Zi, WaveMaster 806 Zi/Zi-A
Teledyne LeCroy: WaveMaster 804Zi-A,
WavePro 740 Zi, WaveRunner 640 Zi
Oscilloscope, High Impedance
200 mV/div - 2 V/div scale
factor 1 MΩ input impedance
ProBus interface
Teledyne LeCroy: WavePro 7300 or
WaveRunner 6200, WavePro 735 Zi-A,
WaveRunner 6 Zi
AC: 0.2% accuracy to
measure 200 mV and 2 V
rms
@
1 kHz 6½ digit resolution
Agilent Technologies: 34401A, or Fluke:
8842A-09, or Keithley: 2001
Oscillator/Function Generator
Sine Wave output, adjustable
from 500 mV to 4 Vp-p (357
mV to 2.83 V
rms
) at 70 Hz
Stanford Research: Model DS340,or
Agilent Technologies: 33120A, or Leader:
LAG-120B
12 ps, -5 V
out
, 2.4 mm output
Picosecond Pulse Labs: 4015D-215
See Preliminary Procedure
Teledyne LeCroy: ProLink-CF01
See Preliminary Procedure
Teledyne LeCroy: ProBus-CF01
Terminator, Precision, BNC
Teledyne LeCroy: TERM-CF01
Characterization Fixture 5

Pasternack Enterprises: PE9073
Pomona Electronics: 4290
Pasternack Enterprises: PE9074
Pomona Electronics: 4291
Pasternack Enterprises: PE9075
Pomona Electronics: 4284
Pasternack Enterprises: PE9070
Pomona Electronics: 4287
Pasternack Enterprises: PE6003
Male 2.4 mm to male SMA, 50
Ω, 10 dB,12 GHz
Pasternack Enterprises: PE7045-10
BNC coaxial cable, (3 ea)
Pomona Electronics: 2249-C-36
Pasternack Enterprises: PE3067-36
SMA coaxial cable, (2 ea) 6
Pomona Electronics: 4846-K-24
Pasternack Enterprises: PE3369-36
SMA coaxial cable, (1 ea) 5
Male SMA to female SMA, 50
Ω, 36”
Pomona Electronics: 4528-K-24
Pasternack Enterprises: PE3078-36
Pomona Electronics: 3285
Pasternack Enterprises: PE9001
Female BNC to dual banana
plug
Pomona Electronics: 1269
Pasternack Enterprises: PE9008
ProBus to ProLink adapter 7
Female 2.4 mm to female SMA
Pasternack Enterprises: PE9656
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

9.
10.
11.
12.
13. Verify the absolute value of Output Zero is less than 10 mV.

Because each PT and ST interconnect lead has its own serial number, it should be recorded with
the serial number of the probe tip module on the Test Record.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

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Support:
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Sales:
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Sales and Service:
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Protocol Analyzers: +44 12 7650 3971
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Oscilloscopes:
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Fax: +86 10 8280 0316
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Far East Century Park, C3, 9F
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Chung-Ho Dist., New Taipei City
Taiwan
Phone: ++ 886 2 8226 1366
Fax: ++ 886 2 8226 1368
sales_twn@teledynelecroy.com
Korea
Teledyne LeCroy Korea
10th fl.Ildong Bldg.
968-5 Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu
Seoul 135-280, Korea
Phone: ++ 82 2 3452 0400
Fax: ++ 82 2 3452 0490
Japan
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Voltage on + input to
ground
Voltage on – input to
ground
Out of range: exceeds ±1 V
Exceeds ±5 V common mode
range