Active Probes TAP2500 - TAP3500 Datasheet Easy to use Connects directly to oscilloscopes with the TekVPITM 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 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 k 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 TAP2500 and TAP3500 active probes for TekVPITM 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 ultralow 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 TekVPITM 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 k input resistance Versatile DUT connectivity for attaching to small SMDs Preserves instrument bandwidth at the probe tip for up to 3.5 GHz oscilloscopes Datasheet 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 k 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. 2 www.tektronix.com TAP2500-TAP3500 Datasheet 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 Reorder part number Reorder quantity Y-lead adapter (2 each) and 3 in. ground 1 set lead (3 each) 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 SureToeTM 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 Description Quantity with TAP2500 or TAP3500 www.tektronix.com 3 Datasheet Recommended oscilloscopes Oscilloscopes with the TekVPITM 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. 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