ZS Series High Impedance Active Probes
1 GHz - 4 GHz Probes
The ZS Series probes are high impedance, low capacitance active
probes that maintain high signal delity through 4 GHz. A small form
factor and a wide variety of accessories ensures the ZS probe meets
every difcult probing challenge.
Key Features
• High signal delity to 4 GHz
bandwidth
• Low circuit loading – High input
impedance and low capacitance
• 4 GHz, 2.5 GHz, 1.5 GHz and
1 GHz models
• 1 M Ω input resistance
• 0.6 pF (4 GHz) and 0.9 pF input
capacitance
• ± 8 V input dynamic range,
± 12 V offset range
• Wide variety of tips and grounds
• Easy to use, integrated with
oscilloscope
High Impedance Reduces
Circuit Loading across Full
Oscilloscope Bandwidth
Engineers must commonly probe
high frequency signals with high
signal delity. Typical passive probes
with high input R and C provide good
response at lower frequencies but
inappropriately load the circuit and
distort signals at higher frequencies.
The ZS Series features both high
input R (1 MΩ) and low input C (0.6 pF
and 0.9 pF) to reduce circuit Loading
across the entire probe/oscilloscope
bandwidth. The ZS1000 is ideal
for 200–600 MHz oscilloscopes.
The ZS1500 is ideal for 1 GHz
oscilloscopes, the ZS2500 is ideal
for 2 GHz oscilloscopes, and the
ZS4000 is ideal for 2.5 GHz and
4 GHz oscilloscopes.
A Variety of Probe Tips for
Varied Tasks
The small form factor and extensive
range of standard probe tips ensures
that this probe can meet any difcult
probing challenge. Various flexible
leads and clips, such as right-angle
leads, Y-adapters, and micro-grabbers,
are also available for probing test
points that are spaced farther apart.
Innovative Grounding Provides
the Highest Signal Fidelity
Keeping the ground loop short is
critical to eliminating the effect of
high inductance on the signal. The
ZS probes provide a wide variety of
unique and innovative accessories
which maintain the highest signal
delity. They eliminate the effects of
the loop on the circuit.
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EXTENSIVE SET OF PROBE TIPS AND GROUND LEADS
Use the Solder-In Ground with Straight Tip for general
purpose browsing. The Straight Tip and Offset Ground Lead can be used
together for probing signal and ground points extremely
close together.
The 2.54 mm probe adapter provides full BW probing and holds
the probe in place.
The Ground Blade and Copper Pad provide the shortest
ground loop for excellent signal delity when probing an IC.
Use them with the insulated IC Lead Tip to prevent shorting
between test points.
Hard-to-reach spaces can be be probed with the Bent Sharp
Tip and can be used with a range of ground leads like the
flexible Short Right-Angle Lead shown here.
Probe directly on surface mount components, like resistors
or capacitors, with the Discrete SMD Tip. Use this tip with any
of the ground leads, like the flexible Long Right-Angle Lead
shown here.
ZS PROBE ACCESSORIES
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EXTENSIVE SET OF PROBE TIPS AND GROUND LEADS
PK-ZS-009
Copper Tape
PACC-PT005
Bent Tip
PK-ZS-024
2.54 mm PCB
Adapter
PACC-PT003
IC Tip
PK-ZS-017
Pogo Tip
PK-ZS-001
Probe Tip - Standard
PK-ZS-014
Y-Lead
Adapter
PK-ZS-010
Channel ID
Colored Clips
PK-ZS-019
Freehand Probe Holder
PK-ZS-023
Straight Pin
Lead - 13cm
PK-ZS-022
Straight Pin
Lead - 7cm
PACC-LD004
Right Angle
Pin Lead - 10cm
PK-ZS-007B
Microclip Sprung
Hook, Black
PK-ZS-007R
Microclip Sprung
Hook, Red
PK-ZF-025
QFPIC Clip Green -
Short
PK-ZF-025
QFPIC Clip Yellow -
Short
PACC-LD003
Right Angle
Pin Lead - 5cm
PK-ZS-006
Right Angle Socket
PK-ZS-021
Ground Blade -
Narrow
PK-ZS-015
Ground Blade - Wide
PK-ZS-016
Offset Ground
(Z Lead)
PK-ZS-020
Pogo Ground Lead
PK-ZS-018
2.54 mm Square
Pin Adapter
PK-ZS-009
Copper Tape
PACC-PT005
Bent Tip
PACC-PT003
IC Tip
PK-ZS-005
Y-Lead
Adapter
PK-ZS-010
Channel ID
Colored Clips
PK-ZS-004
Single Lead -
Long
PK-ZS-003
Single Lead -
Short
PACC-LD004
Right Angle
Lead - Long
PK-ZS-007B
Microclip Sprung
Hook, Black
PK-ZS-007R
Microclip Sprung
Hook, Red
PACC-LD003
Right Angle
Pin Lead - 5cm
PK-ZS-006
Right Angle Socket
PK-ZS-008
Ground Blade - Narrow
PK-ZS-011
Ground Blade - Wide
PK-ZS-002
Offset Ground
PACC-CD008
Pogo Ground Lead
PK-ZS-012
2.54 mm Square Pin
Adapter
PK-ZS-001
Probe Tip - Standard
Qty: 3
PK-ZS-013
Pogo Tip
PACC-MS005
Freehand Probe Holderk
ZS PROBE ACCESSORIES
ZS4000
ZS1000
ZS1500
ZS2500
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Specications ZS1000 ZS1500 ZS2500 ZS4000
Electrical Characteristics
Probe Bandwidth 1 GHz 1.5 GHz 2.5 GHz 4 GHz
Input Capacitance 0.9 pF 0.6 pF
DC Input Resistance 1 MΩ
Probe Offset Range N/A ±12 V
Attenuation ÷10
Input Dynamic Range ±8 V
Non-destruct Voltage 20 V
General Characteristics
Cable Length 1.3 m
Product Description Product Code
4 GHz, 0.6 pF, 1 MΩ
High Impedance Active Probe ZS4000
2.5 GHz, 0.9 pF, 1 MΩ
High Impedance Active Probe ZS2500
1.5 GHz, 0.9 pF, 1 MΩ
High Impedance Active Probe ZS1500
1 GHz, 0.9 pF, 1 MΩ
High Impedance Active Probe ZS1000
Set of 4 ZS2500, 2.5 GHz, 0.9 pF, 1 MΩ
High Impedance Active Probes ZS2500-QUADPAK
Set of 4 ZS1500, 1.5 GHz, 0.9 pF, 1 MΩ
High Impedance Active Probes ZS1500-QUADPAK
Set of 4 ZS1000, 1 GHz, 0.9 pF, 1 MΩ
High Impedance Active Probes ZS1000-QUADPAK
Customer Service
Teledyne LeCroy oscilloscopes and probes are designed,
built, and tested to ensure high reliability. In the unlikely event
you experience difculties, our digital oscilloscopes are fully
warranted for three years and our probes are warranted
for one year.
This warranty includes:
• No charge for return shipping
• Long-term 7-year support
• Upgrade to latest software at no charge
SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING INFORMATION
1-800-5-LeCroy
teledynelecroy.com
Local sales ofces are located throughout the world.
Visit our website to nd the most convenient location.
Ordering Information
Standard Accessory/Quantity
Accessory Description Replacement
Part Number
ZS1000
ZS1500
ZS2500 ZS4000
2.54 mm PCB Adaptor PK-ZS-024 5
2.54mm Square Pin Adapter PK-ZS-012 1
2.54mm Square Pin Adaptor PK-ZS-018 1
IC Tip PACC-PT003 1 1
Bent Tip PACC-PT005 1 1
Channel ID Clips (Set of 4 colors) PK-ZS-010 4 1
Copper Tape Pad PK-ZS-009 2 2
Freehand Probe Holder PK-ZS-019 1
Freehand Probe Holder PACC-MS005 1
Ground Blade – Narrow PK-ZS-008 1
Ground Blade – Wide PK-ZS-011 1
Ground Blade, Narrow PK-ZS-021 1
Ground Blade, Wide PK-ZS-015 2
Micro-Grabber Pair PK-ZS-007R and
PK-ZS-007B 1 2
Offset Ground PK-ZS-016 2
Offset Ground – Z Lead PK-ZS-002 1
Pogo Ground Lead PK-ZS-020 1
Pogo Ground Lead PACC-CD008 1
Pogo Tip PK-ZS-017 3
Pogo Tip PK-ZS-013 1
Probe Tip – Standard PK-ZS-001 3 3
QFPIC Clips (set of 2) PK-ZS-025 1
Right Angle Lead – Long PACC-LD004 1 1
Right Angle Lead – Short PACC-LD003 1 1
Right Angle Socket PK-ZS-006 1 1
Straight Pin Lead – Long PK-ZS-023 1
Straight Pin Lead – Long PK-ZS-004 1
Straight Pin Lead – Short PK-ZS-022 1
Straight Pin Lead – Short PK-ZS-003 1
Y Lead Adapter PK-ZS-005 1
Y Lead Adaptor PK-ZS-014 1