Differential Probes TDP1500 and TDP3500 Datasheet Key features Outstanding electrical performance 3.5 GHz and 1.5 GHz bandwidth models - accurate measurements for serial and digital applications Excellent common mode rejection - reduces measurement errors in higher common environments Low capacitive and resistive loading - maintains signal fidelity and reduces DC biasing interactions Versatile mechanical performance Compact probe head size for probing small geometry circuit elements DUT attachment accessories enable connection to fine-spaced SMDs Robust design for reliability Easy to use Differential active probes provide truer signal reproduction and fidelity for high-frequency measurements. With ultra-low input capacitance and versatile device-under-test connection capabilities, the TDP1500 and TDP3500 Differential-ended Active probes provide excellent high-speed electrical and mechanical performance required for today's digital system designs. Key performance specifications Connects directly to oscilloscopes with the TekVPITM probe interface Provides automatic units scaling and readout on the oscilloscopes display Easy access to probe comp box controls or oscilloscope probe menu display for probe status, setup control, and diagnostic information Integrated Scope/Probe system 1 pF (TDP1500) and 0.3 pF (TDP3500) differential input capacitance Direct connection to and powered from the TekVPITM oscilloscope interface (Connects directly to TekVPI scopes without the need of an external power supply, like many competitors require) 200 k (TDP1500) and 100 k (TDP3500) differential input resistance Single-button oscilloscope probe menu access 25 V (TDP1500) and 15 V (TDP3500) DC + pk AC input voltage Setup and control from probe comp box or oscilloscope user interface 3.5 GHz (TDP3500) and 1.5 GHz (TDP1500) probe bandwidth >60 dB at 1 MHz and >25 dB at 1 GHz CMRR AutoZero - zeros out output offset Remote GPIB/USB probe control through the oscilloscope Datasheet Applications Design, validation, debugging, and characterization of common highspeed serial bus designs: I 2C CAN/LIN SPI Serial ATA Ethernet (GbE) USB 2.0 FIreWire (1394b) Signal integrity, jitter, and timing analysis Manufacturing, engineering, and test 2 www.tektronix.com A better measurement tool Specifically designed for use and direct connection to oscilloscopes with the TekVPITM probe interface, the TDP1500 and TDP3500 Differential probes achieve high-speed signal acquisition and measurement fidelity by solving three traditional problems: DUT loading effects - Are reduced by lower input capacitance and high input resistance DUT connectivity - A variety of accessories exist for attaching to small SMDs, some come standard or recommended Maximizing of system (oscilloscope and probe) bandwidth - Probing solutions for all measurements for TekVPI interface oscilloscope models up to 3.5 GHz For the best probe support, download and install the latest version of the oscilloscope software from www.tektronix.com. TDP1500 and TDP3500 Differential probes Specifications All specifications apply to all models unless noted otherwise. Warranted characteristics Bandwidth (probe only) TDP1500 1.5 GHz warranted TDP3500 3.5 GHz warranted Attenuation TDP1500 1X, 10X TDP3500 5X CMMR >60 dB at 1 MHz, >25 dB at 1 GHz Maximum input voltage (nondestruct) TDP1500 25 V (DC + pk AC) TDP3500 15 V (DC + pk AC) Typical characteristics Rise time (probe only) TDP1500 265 ps TDP3500 110 ps Differential input capacitance TDP1500 1 pF TDP3500 0.3 pF Differential input resistance TDP1500 200 k TDP3500 100 k Noise level TDP1500 TDP3500 Propagation delay < 50 nV Hz 35 nV Hz 5.4 ns Common mode input range TDP1500 7 V (1X) 7 V (10X) TDP3500 +5 V to -4V Input offset range TDP1500 7 V (10X or 1X) TDP3500 1 V displayed Differential input dynamic range TDP1500 8.5 V (10X) 850 mV (1X) TDP3500 2 V www.tektronix.com 3 Datasheet Nominal characteristics Recommended oscilloscope interface TekVPITM Probe Power requirements Power requirements Powered directly by oscilloscopes with the TekVPI probe interface. Physical characteristics Dimensions Dimension Cable length Weight 1 Typical for TDP1500. 2 Typical for TDP1500. 4 www.tektronix.com 1 millimeters (mm) inches (in) 1200 48 Model (probe only) grams (g) ounces (oz) TDP1500, TDP3500 2 160 5.4 TDP1500 and TDP3500 Differential probes Ordering information Models TDP1500 1.5 GHz Differential Probe with TekVPITM Probe Interface, Certificate of Traceable Calibration Standard. TDP3500 3.5 GHz Differential Probe with TekVPITM Probe Interface, Certificate of Traceable Calibration Standard. Options Language options Opt. L0 English manual 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. SILV900 Standard warranty extended to 5 years Accessories TDP1500 standard accessories Description Pouch, nylon carrying case with inserts Quantity shipped Reorder part number Reorder quantity 1 each 016-1952-xx 1 each 020-2866-xx (English with Standard) 020-2891-xx (Japanese with Option L5) 020-2892-xx (Simplified Chinese with Option L7) 1 each of selected language Standard with probe 1 each 020-2702-xx 1 each Documentation kit TDP1500, includes: 1 each of selected language Printed user manual (071-2209xx, English; 071-2210-xx, Japanese; 071-2211-xx, Simplified Chinese) CD containing PDF-only technical reference manual, 071-2296-xx, English Certificate of traceability 1 each Accessory kit TDP1500 (see contents 1 each listed below, 0 through 10) Plastic accessory box 1 each 006-7164-xx -- Straight pins 8 each 016-1891-xx 8 each Longhorn VIA adapter 2 each 016-1780-xx 5 each www.tektronix.com 5 Datasheet Description Quantity shipped Reorder part number Reorder quantity 1-inch solder down 1 each 196-3504-xx 1 each 3-inch solder down 1 each 196-3505-xx 1 each Y-lead adapter 2 each 196-3434-xx 1 each Micro CKT test tip 3 each 206-0569-xx 1 each Tip saver 2 each 016-1781-xx 2 each 3-inch ground lead 2 each 196-3437-xx 2 each Marker band set (2 each of 5 colors) 1 each 016-1315-xx 1 each Accessory performance summary 1 each and reorder sheet 001-1412-xx 1 each Quantity shipped Reorder part number Reorder quantity 1 each 016-1952-xx 1 each 020-2867-xx (English with Standard) 020-2893-xx (Japanese with Option L5) 020-2894-xx (Simplified Chinese with Option L7) 1 each of selected language TDP3500 standard accessories Description Pouch, nylon carrying case with inserts Documentation kit TDP3500, includes: 1 each of selected language Printed user manual (071-2212xx, English; 071-2213-xx, Japanese; 071-2214-xx, Simplified Chinese) CD containing PDF-only technical reference manual, 071-2297-xx, English Certificate of traceability 1 each Standard with probe 1 each Probe tip cover 1 each 200-4236-xx 1 each Antistatic wrist strap 1 each 006-3415-xx 1 each Accessory kit TDP3500 containing: 1 each 020-2883-xx 1 each Plastic accessory box 1 each 006-7164-xx -- Square pin adapter 4 each 016-1884-xx 4 each Variable spacing tip adapter 4 each 016-1885-xx 4 each Y-lead adapter 2 each 196-3434-xx 1 each Micro CKT test tip 3 each 206-0569-xx 1 each 3-inch ground lead 2 each 196-3469-xx 2 each Marker band set (2 each of 5 colors) 1 each 016-1315-xx 1 each Accessory performance summary 1 each and reorder sheet 001-1435-xx 1 each 1 each 020-2505-xx 1 each Adapter, resistor/wire 2 each 016-1926-xx 2 each Wire assembly w/ 0.02 diameter Accessory kit (solder-in differential probes TDP3500, P6330, P7330, P7350) containing: 10 each 016-1930-xx 10 each Wire assembly w/ 0.008 diameter 10 each 016-1931-xx 10 each 10 resistor w/ 0.02 diameter wire 10 each 016-1927-xx 10 each 10 resistor w/ 0.008 diameter wire 10 each 016-1933-xx 10 each 6 www.tektronix.com TDP1500 and TDP3500 Differential probes Description Quantity shipped Reorder part number Reorder quantity 20 resistor w/ 0.02 diameter wire 10 each 016-1928-xx 10 each 20 resistor w/ 0.008 diameter wire 10 each 016-1934-xx 10 each Description Part number Quantity TDP1500 TDP3500 BNC to probe tip adapter 067-1734-xx 1 each -- Spring loaded grounds 016-1782-xx 1 package of 6 -- TwinFootTM adapter 016-1785-xx 1 package of 4 1 package of 4 TwinTipTM adapter 016-1786-xx 1 package of 4 -- VanTipTM adapter 016-1890-xx 1 package of 8 -- IC micro grabber SMK-4 1 package of 4 1 package of 4 IEEE 1394 adapter 679-5027-xx 1 each 1 each TekVPITM cal fixture 067-1701-xx 1 each 1 each Short ground contacts 016-1783-xx 1 package of 10 -- Recommended accessories Tektronix is registered to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 by SRI Quality System Registrar. 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