The Tektronix P6248 is a 1.5 GHz active differential oscilloscope probe designed for high-bandwidth time and frequency domain measurements. Optimized for use with disk drive read channel electronics, RAMBUS digital IC designs, and high-speed communication interfaces like Gigabit Ethernet, FireWire, and Fibre Channel, it features a miniature probe head and versatile accessories for precise surface-mount device probing.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | TEKPROBE BNC Interface |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | Powered directly via TEKPROBE BNC interface or 1103 TEKPROBE power supply |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +50 °C |
Electrical Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Guaranteed Bandwidth | 1.5 GHz |
| Typical Bandwidth (1X Mode) | 1.7 GHz (probe only, ≤27 °C) |
| Typical Bandwidth (10X Mode) | 1.85 GHz (probe only, ≤27 °C) |
| Rise Time | <265 ps |
| DC Attenuation Accuracy | ±2% |
| Linearity | ±2% |
| Output Noise (Referred to Input) | <50 nV/√Hz |
| Harmonic Distortion | ≤1.5% |
| Passband Ripple | <±0.25 dB |
| Propagation Delay | 6.1 ns (typical) |
Impedance and Loading
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Input Resistance (Differential Mode) | 200 kΩ |
| Input Resistance (Common Mode) | 100 kΩ |
| Input Capacitance (Differential Mode) | <1 pF |
| Input Capacitance (Common Mode) | <2 pF |
Signal Range and Voltage Limits
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Common Mode Input Voltage Range | ±7.0 V |
| Differential Input Voltage Range (1X) | ±850 mV |
| Differential Input Voltage Range (10X) | ±8.5 V |
| Maximum Nondestructive Input Voltage | ±25 V (DC + peak AC) |
| Electrostatic Immunity (ESD) | >15 kV |
Common-Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| CMRR at 1 MHz | >60 dB (1000:1) |
| CMRR at 100 MHz | >45 dB (180:1) |
| CMRR at 500 MHz | >38 dB (80:1) |
| CMRR at 1 GHz | >30 dB (30:1) |
Physical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Probe Input Connector | Two standard 0.025 inch / 0.63 mm (0.1 inch center) female square pin receptacles |
| Cable Length | 1.2 m |
Environmental and Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Non-Operating Temperature Range | -55 °C to +75 °C |
Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Host Interface Compatibility | TekProbe BNC (connects directly to compatible Tektronix oscilloscopes, or requires 1103 power supply) |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Humidity | 5% to 95% RH (at or below +30 °C), 5% to 75% RH (above +30 °C to +50 °C) |
| Non-Operating Humidity | 5% to 95% RH (at or below +30 °C), 5% to 75% RH (above +30 °C to +75 °C) |
| Operating Altitude | 4,500 m |
| Non-Operating Altitude | 15,240 m |
Electrical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Input Coupling | DC |
| System Attenuation Settings | 1X, 10X |
| Output Termination Requirement | 50 Ω |
| Maximum Output Voltage Range | ±850 mV |
Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Safety Certifications | UL3111-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1, EN61010-1, IEC61010-1 |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Requirements | Powered directly by host instrument via TekProbe BNC interface or through 1103 power supply |
Technology
Active Differential Probe
Applications
Disk drive read channel verification, RAMBUS design, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE-1394 Firewire, and Fibre Channel testing