The Tektronix P6703B is an Optical-to-Electrical (O/E) converter probe designed for use with Tektronix oscilloscopes equipped with the TekProbe interface. It is optimized for high-speed telecom and datacom testing in the 1100 nm to 1650 nm single-mode wavelength range.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | TekProbe BNC (Level II) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | Powered by host instrument via TekProbe BNC interface |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +50 °C |
| Minimum Fiber Bend Radius | 3.0 cm (1.18 in) |
Optical Input Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Wavelength Range | 1100 nm to 1650 nm |
| Fiber Type | Single-mode (9/125 µm) |
| Core/Cladding Diameter | 9 µm / 125 µm |
| Standard Optical Connector | FC/PC (interchangeable) |
| Maximum Safe Average Power | 10 mW |
| Maximum Peak Power | 20 mW |
| Optical Return Loss | > 30 dB |
Electro-Optical Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Bandwidth (-3 dB) | DC to 1.2 GHz |
| Rise Time (10% to 90%) | < 300 ps |
| Conversion Gain / Responsivity | 1 V/mW (at 1310 nm) |
Electrical Output Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Output Coupling | DC |
| Output Connector | TekProbe BNC |
Host Instrument Interface & Compatibility
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Host Interface Type | TekProbe BNC (Level II) |
| Automatic Scaling Support | Yes (converts oscilloscope display vertical scale to mW/µW units) |
| Compatible Oscilloscopes | Tektronix TDS3000, TDS5000, TDS7000, TDS600, TDS700, CSA series, or others via 1103 power supply |
Physical & Mechanical Properties
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fiber Cable Length | 1 m |
Environmental Parameters
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -40 °C to +71 °C |
Optical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Detector Type | InGaAs PIN photodiode |
| Calibrated Wavelengths | 1310 nm, 1550 nm |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Responsivity Accuracy | ±10% (at calibrated wavelengths) |
| System Noise | < 2.5 µW RMS |
| Linear Input Range | Up to 1 mW peak |
| Aberrations | < 10% p-p |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Operating Altitude | 2000 m |
| Maximum Non-Operating Altitude | 15240 m |
| Operating Humidity | 0% to 90% RH (at up to +40 °C), 0% to 60% RH (from +40 °C to +50 °C) |
| Non-Operating Humidity | 0% to 90% RH (at up to +40 °C), 0% to 60% RH (from +40 °C to +60 °C) |
Technology
InGaAs Photodetector
Applications
Optical-to-electrical signal conversion for oscilloscope-based telecom and datacom waveform analysis