Active Probes
TAP2500 - TAP3500 Datasheet
The TAP2500 and TAP3500 Single-ended Active FET probes provide
excellent high-speed electrical and mechanical performance required for
today's digital system designs.
Key features
Outstanding electrical performance
High probe bandwidth
Fast probe rise time
Excellent signal fidelity
≤0.8 pF input capacitance
40 kΩ input resistance
-4 V to +4 V input dynamic range
-10 V to +10 VDC input offset range
±30 V (DC + peak AC) Maximum input voltage (nondestructive)
Versatile mechanical performance
Small compact probe head for probing small geometry circuit
elements
DUT attachment accessories enable connection to SMDs as small
as 0.5 mm pitch
Robust design for reliability
Easy to use
Connects directly to oscilloscopes with the TekVPI™ probe
interface
Provides automatic units scaling and readout on the oscilloscope
display
Easy access to oscilloscope probe menu display for probe status/
diagnostic information and to control probe DC offset
Remote GPIB/USB probe control through the oscilloscope
Applications
Verification, debug, and characterization of high-speed designs
Signal integrity, jitter, and timing analysis
Manufacturing engineering and test
Signals with voltage swings up to 8 Vp-p
TAP2500 and TAP3500 active probes for
TekVPI™ probe interface
Selecting the right probe for your application is key to attaining the best
signal fidelity in your measurements. Active probes provide truer signal
reproduction and fidelity for high-frequency measurements. With our ultra-
low input capacitance and unique interface, the TAP2500 and TAP3500
Single-ended Active FET probes provide excellent high-speed electrical and
mechanical performance required for today's digital system designs.
Specifically designed for use and direct connection to oscilloscopes with the
TekVPI™ probe interface, the TAP2500 and TAP3500 Active FET probes
achieve high-speed signal acquisition and measurement fidelity by solving
three traditional problems:
Lower DUT loading effects with ≤0.8 pF input capacitance and 40 kΩ
input resistance
Versatile DUT connectivity for attaching to small SMDs
Preserves instrument bandwidth at the probe tip for up to 3.5 GHz
oscilloscopes
Specifications
All specifications apply to all models unless noted otherwise.
Warranted electrical characteristics
Attenuation (probe only) 10X
Rise time (probe only) <140 ps (TAP2500)
<130 ps (TAP3500)
Typical characteristics
Bandwidth (probe only) ≥2.5 GHz (TAP2500)
≥3.5 GHz TAP3500)
Input capacitance ≤0.8 pF
Input resistance 40 kΩ
Input dynamic range ±4.0 V
Input offset range ±10 V
Maximum non-destructive input
voltage
±30 V (DC + peak AC)
Propagation delay 5.3 ns
Physical characteristics
Probe head size
Height 7.6 mm (0.30 in)
Width 7.6 mm (0.30 in)
Length 57.2 mm (2.25 in)
Other dimensions
Cable length 1300 mm (51 in)
Weight
Unit 1.55 kg (3.44 lbs) (probes, accessories, and packaging)
Net 0.091 kg (0.2 lbs) (probe only, using ME lab scale)
Power requirements
The probe is powered directly by oscilloscopes with the TekVPI probe interface.
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EMC, environment, and safety
Temperature
Operating 0 °C to +50 ° (+32 °F to 122 °F)
Nonoperating -40 ° C to +71 °C (-40 °F to 160 °F)
Humidity
Operating 5% to 95% Relative Humidity up to +30 °C (+86 °F) 5% to 85% Relative Humidity at 30 °C to +50 °C (+86 °F to +122 °F)
noncondensing
Nonoperating 5% to 95% Relative Humidity up to +30 °C (+86 °F) 5% to 85% Relative Humidity at 30 °C to +75 °C (+86 °F to +167 °F)
noncondensing
Altitude
Operating Up to 4,400 m (14,436 ft)
Nonoperating Up to 12,192 m (40,000 ft)
Emissions compliance EN 55011, Class A
Regulatory
Compliance labeling C-Tick (Australia/New Zealand)
CE (European Union)
WEEE (European Union)
Ordering information
Models
TAP2500 2.5 GHz Active Probe
TAP3500 3.5 GHz Active Probe
Standard accessories
Standard accessories
Description Quantity with TAP2500 or TAP3500 Reorder part number Reorder quantity
Y-lead adapter (2 each) and 3 in. ground
lead (3 each)
1 set 196-3456-xx 1 set
Micro CKT test tip 2 each 206-0569-xx 1 each
Customizable ground lead (set of 5) 1 set 196-3482-xx 1 set
Color band kit (5 colored pairs) 1 set 016-1315-xx 1 set
Pogo pin ground (set of 10) 1 set 016-1772-10 1 set
Square pin socket (set of 10) 1 set 016-1773-10 1 set
Push-in probe tip (set of 10) 1 set 131-5638-11 1 set
Right-angle adapter (set of 10) 1 set 016-1774-xx 1 set
SureToe™ Adapter (set of 4) 1 set 131-6254-xx 1 set
Antistatic wrist strap 1 each 006-3415-xx 1 each
Nylon carrying case 1 each 016-1952-xx 1 each
Plastic accessory case 1 each 006-7164-xx 1 each
Instruction manual 1 each 071-1836-xx 1 each
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Recommended oscilloscopes
Oscilloscopes with the TekVPI™ probe interface.
Warranty
One-year warranty covering all parts and labor.
Options
Manual options
Opt. L5 Japanese manual
Opt. L7 Simplified Chinese manual
Service options
Opt. C3 Calibration Service 3 Years
Opt. C5 Calibration Service 5 Years
Opt. D1 Calibration Data Report
Opt. D3 Calibration Data Report 3 Years (with Opt. C3)
Opt. D5 Calibration Data Report 5 Years (with Opt. C5)
Opt. R3 Repair Service 3 Years (including warranty)
Opt. R5 Repair Service 5 Years (including warranty)
Opt. SILV600 Standard warranty extended to 5 years
Recommended accessories
013-0309-xx IC Micro Grabber, Qty 2
015-0678-xx SMA-to-Probe tip adapter
067-1701-xx TekVPI calibration fixture (for PV)
CE Marking Not Applicable.
Tektronix is registered to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 by SRI Quality System Registrar.
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