Features and applications of TDP1500 • TDP3500 differential probes

Differential active probes provide truer signal reproduction and fidelity for high-frequency measurements. With ultra-low input capacitance and universal DUT connectivity, the TDP1500 and TDP3500 differentially terminated active probes deliver the superior high-speed electrical and mechanical performance required for today's digital system designs.

Designed specifically for use and direct connection to oscilloscopes with the TekVPI™ probe interface, the TDP1500 and TDP3500 differential probes enable high-speed signal acquisition and measurement fidelity by solving three traditional problems:

DUT loading effect – Reduced by lower input capacitance and high input resistance

DUT Connectivity – Various accessories are available for connecting small SMDs, some included and some recommended

Maximizes system (oscilloscope and probe) bandwidth – Probing solution for all measurements on TekVPI interface oscilloscope models up to 3.5 GHz

TDP1500 • TDP3500 Differential Probe Features

1. Excellent electronic performance

• 3.5 GHz and 1.5 GHz bandwidth models – Accurately measure serial and digital applications

• Excellent common mode rejection – reduces errors in higher common environments

• Low capacitive and resistive loading – maintains signal fidelity and reduces DC bias interactions

2. Comprehensive mechanical properties

• Compact probe head size for probing small geometry circuit components

• Use DUT connection accessories to connect appropriately spaced SMDs

•Strong reliability design

3. Ease of use

• Connects directly to oscilloscopes with the TekVPI™ probe interface

• Automatic unit scaling and readout on oscilloscope screen

• Easy access to probe comp box controls or oscilloscope probe menu display for status, setup controls, and diagnostic information

4. Integrated oscilloscope/probe system

• Connects directly to and is powered by the TekVPI™ oscilloscope interface (connects directly to a TekVPI oscilloscope, no external power supply required like many competitors)

• Single-touch access to oscilloscope probe menus

• Setup and control from the probe comp box or oscilloscope user interface

• Auto Zero – Output offset zeroing

• Remote GPIB/USB probe control via oscilloscope

TDP1500 • TDP3500 Differential Probe Applications

• Design, verification, debugging and characterization of common high-speed serial bus designs:

•Signal integrity, jitter and timing analysis

• Manufacturing engineering and testing