P6248 1.7 GHZ (Typical) Differential Probe Service Manual

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P6248
1.7 GHz (Typical)
Differential Probe
ZZZ
Service Manual
*P071057304*
071-0573-04
xx P6248
1.7 GHz (Typical)
Differential Probe
ZZZ
Service Manual
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Table of Contents
General Safety Summary ......................................................................................... iii
Service Safety Summary........................................................................................... v
Preface ............................................................................................................. vii
Related Manuals ............................................................................................. vii
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 1
Warranted Characteristics..................................................................................... 1
Typical Characteristics ........................................................................................ 2
Nominal Characteristics....................................................................................... 4
Performance Verification .......................................................................................... 5
Equipment Required........................................................................................... 5
Preparation...................................................................................................... 6
Output Offset Voltage ......................................................................................... 7
DC Attenuation Accuracy .................................................................................... 8
Differential Signal Range ..................................................................................... 9
Rise Time ...................................................................................................... 11
Common-Mode Rejection Ratio ............................................................................ 14
TEKPROBE Communication (Operational Check) ...................................................... 17
Adjustment Procedures ........................................................................................... 19
Equipment Required.......................................................................................... 19
Adjustment locations ......................................................................................... 20
Offset (preliminary) .......................................................................................... 21
Gain ............................................................................................................ 22
Offset (Final) .................................................................................................. 23
DC CMRR..................................................................................................... 24
AC CMRR..................................................................................................... 26
Maintenance........................................................................................................ 27
Cleaning ....................................................................................................... 27
Replacing TEKPROBE Interface Pins ..................................................................... 27
Removing and Replacing the TEKPROBE Interface Collar............................................. 28
Options.............................................................................................................. 29
Replaceable Parts .................................................................................................. 31
Appendix A: Alternate Verification Procedures ................................................................ 37
Equipment Required.......................................................................................... 37
Preparation..................................................................................................... 38
CMRR (Common-Mode Rejection Ratio) ................................................................. 38
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Table of Contents
List of Figures
Figure 1: Typical Common-Mode Rejection Ratio (÷1 and ÷10 attenuation) ............................... 3
Figure 2: Typical differential input impedance versus frequency ............................................. 3
Figure 3: Dimensions of probe head and compensation box .................................................. 4
Figure 4: Setup for the output offset voltage test ............................................................... 7
Figure 5: Setup for differential-mode tests ...................................................................... 9
Figure 6: Test system rise time setup............................................................................ 11
Figure 7: Rise time setup for test system with probe .......................................................... 12
Figure 8: Setup for CMRR test .................................................................................. 15
Figure 9: Adjustment locations .................................................................................. 20
Figure 10: Setup for the offset adjustment...................................................................... 21
Figure 11: Setup for gain adjustment............................................................................ 22
Figure 12: Setup for DC CMRR and AC CMRR adjustments ............................................... 24
Figure 13: Replacing TEKPROBE interface pins ............................................................. 27
Figure 14: Replacing the TEKPROBE collar .................................................................. 28
Figure 15: P6248 replaceable parts.............................................................................. 31
Figure 16: P6248 standard accessories.......................................................................... 32
Figure 17: P6248 optional accessories .......................................................................... 34
Figure 18: Normalizing the setup................................................................................ 38
Figure 19: Setup for the CMRR tests ........................................................................... 39
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General Safety Summary

Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to
this product or any products connected to it.
To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
To Avoid Fire or Personal Connect and Disconnect Properly. Do not connect or disconnect probes or test
Injury leads while they are connected to a voltage source.
Ground the Product. This product is indirectly grounded through the grounding
conductor of the mainframe power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding
conductor must be connected to earth ground. Before making connections to
the input or output terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly
grounded.
Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings
and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings
information before making connections to the product.
Connect the probe reference lead to earth ground only.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels
removed.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect that there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components
when power is present.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
Provide Proper Ventilation. Refer to the manual’s installation instructions for
details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.
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Service Safety Summary

Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. Read this Service
Safety Summary and the General Safety Summary before performing any service
procedures.
Do Not Service Alone. Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this

product unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is
present.
Disconnect Power. To avoid electric shock, switch off the instrument power, then
disconnect the power cord from the mains power.
Use Care When Servicing With Power On. Dangerous voltages or currents may
exist in this product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and
disconnect test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing
components.
To avoid electric shock, do not touch exposed connections.
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Preface
This manual contains specifications and service information for the
P6248 differential probe.
Related Manuals
For operating information, refer to the P6248 Instructions (071-0566-XX).
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Preface
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Specifications
The specifications in the following tables apply to a P6248 differential probe
installed on a Tektronix TDS694C oscilloscope. When the probe is used with
another oscilloscope, the oscilloscope must have an input impedance of 50 Ω. The
probe must have a warm-up period of at least 20 minutes and be in an environment
that does not exceed the limits described in the environmental specifications
table. Specifications for the P6248 differential probe fall into three categories:
warranted, typical, and nominal characteristics.
Warranted Characteristics
Warranted characteristics describe guaranteed performance within tolerance limits
or certain type-tested requirements. (See Table 1.) Warranted characteristics
that have checks in the Performance Verification section are marked with the
symbol.
Table 1: Warranted electrical characteristics

Characteristic Description
DC attenuation ±2% for input voltages ±750 mV (÷1) and ±7.5 V (÷10)
accuracy ±5% for input voltages ±850 mV (÷1) and ±8.5 V (÷10)
Maximum ±25 V(DC + peak AC) between signal and common of the same channel
nondestructive
input voltage
Differential signal ±8.5 V at attenuation setting of ÷10
range (DC coupled) ±850 mV at attenuation setting of ÷1
Common-mode signal ±7 V
range (DC coupled)
Output offset ±10 mV (+20 to +30 ºC, +68 to +86 ºF)
voltage ±50 mV (0 to +50 ºC, +32 to +122 ºF)
Rise time (probe only) <265 ps
Common-mode 45 dB at 1 MHz in ÷10
rejection ratio 25 dB at 100 MHz in ÷10
20 dB at 500 MHz in ÷10
18 dB at 1 GHz in ÷10
60 dB at 1 MHz in ÷1
30 dB at 1 GHz in ÷1
Bandwidth (probe only) DC to ≥1.5 GHz (-3dB)
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Specifications
Table 1: Warranted electrical characteristics (cont.)

Temperature Operating: 0 to +50 ºC (+32 to +86 ºF),
0 to +60 ºC (+32 to +122 ºF) 1 (probe head)
Nonoperating: -55 to +75 ºC (-131 to +167 ºF) 1
Humidity Operating: 0-90% RH, tested at +30 to +50 ºC (+68 to +122 ºF)
Nonoperating: 0-90% RH, tested at +30 to +60 ºC (+68 to +140 ºF)
1 See warning that follows.
WARNING. To avoid a burn hazard at high ambient temperatures, do not touch

the probe with bare hands at operating temperatures above +50 °C (+122 °F)
or at nonoperating temperatures above +70 °C (+158 °F). Allow sufficient time
for the probe to cool before handling.
Typical Characteristics
Typical characteristics describe typical but not guaranteed performance. (See
Table 2.)
Table 2: Typical electrical characteristics

Differential input 200 kΩ ±2%
resistance,
DC coupled
Common-mode input 100 kΩ ±2%
resistance, DC coupled
Differential input <1 pF at 1 MHz
capacitance
Common-mode input <2 pF at 1 MHz
capacitance
Harmonic distortion ≤1.5% measured using 354 mVRMS (or 1.0 VP-P) output at 100 MHz
Differential offset range ±700 mV (÷1 range), ±7 V (÷10 range)
Common mode (See Figure 1 on page 3.)
rejection ratio
Random noise <50 nV/ √Hz @100 MHz
Input impedance (See Figure 2 on page 3.)
Pass band ripple ≤ ±0.5 dB to 850 MHz (deviation from a nominal slope)
Bandwidth (probe only) DC to ≥1.7 GHz (- 3dB) @ ≤27 ºC (÷1 range)
DC to ≥1.85 GHz (- 3dB) @ ≤27 ºC (÷10 range)
Rise time (probe and <265 ps
oscilloscope)
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Specifications
Figure 1: Typical Common-Mode Rejection Ratio (÷1 and ÷10 attenuation)
Figure 2: Typical differential input impedance versus frequency

Specifications
Table 3: Typical mechanical characteristics

Dimensions, input 0.63 mm (0.025 in) square pin on 2.54 mm (0.100 in) centers
connection
Dimensions, control 107 mm × 41 mm × 26 mm (4.2 in × 1.6 in × 1.0 in)
box
Dimensions, probe 78 mm × 12 mm × 9.3 mm (3.0 in × 0.47 in × 0.36 in)
head
Dimensions, output 1.2 m (47 in)
cable
Unit weight (probe only) 160 g (5.4 oz)
Figure 3: Dimensions of probe head and compensation box
Nominal Characteristics
Nominal characteristics describe guaranteed traits, but the traits do not have
tolerance limits. (See Table 4.)
Table 4: Nominal electrical characteristics

Input configuration Differential (two inputs, + and - ), with case ground
Output coupling DC
Attenuation settings ÷1 and ÷10
Termination Terminate output into 50 Ω

Performance Verification
Use the following procedures to verify the warranted specifications of the P6248
Differential Probe. Before beginning these procedures, photocopy the test record
and use it to record the performance test results. The recommended calibration
interval is one year.
These procedures test the following specifications:
Output offset voltage
DC attenuation accuracy
Differential signal range
Rise time
Common mode rejection ratio
Equipment Required
The equipment required to perform the performance verification procedure is
listed below. (See Table 5.) The types and quantities of connectors may vary
depending on the specific equipment you use.
NOTE. If you cannot obtain a network analyzer, refer to the appendix for
procedures that do not require a network analyzer to perform the CMRR tests.
(See page 37, Alternate Verification Procedures.)
Table 5: Test equipment

Description Minimum requirements Example product 1
Calibrated DC voltage source Adjustable from 0 V to ≥17 V. Outputs must be isolated Tektronix PS280
(2 required) from earth ground. DC bench supplies monitored with
DMM are adequate.
DMM DC Accuracy ≥ 0.5% on range to measure 8.5 V, Tektronix DMM916
(2 required) averaging mode.
Network analyzer 100 kHz to ≥2 GHz, with cables and adapters to BNC male Hewlett-Packard 8753D
Digitizing oscilloscope Fully compatible with TEKPROBE interface (needed only Tektronix TDS500,
with TEKPROBE interface for functional check of the TEKPROBE interface) TDS600, or TDS700 series
oscilloscope
Oscilloscope with sampling head Tektronix 11800 series
oscilloscope with SD-24
TEKPROBE Power Supply Tektronix Type 1103 Tektronix Type 1103
BNC cables (2) 50 Ω, 42 inch 012-0057-01
SMA cables (2) 50 Ω 015-0562-00

Table 5: Test equipment (cont.)

Description Minimum requirements Example product 1
Banana-to-banana patch cords (3) 2 red 012-0031-00
1 black 012-0039-00
Adapter (3) Dual-male-banana-to-female BNC 103-0090-00
Adapter (2) BNC male to dual binding post 103-0035-00
0.025" square pins (3) Approximately 0.75 inch long, smooth, gold plated. 131-1614-00
Precision in-line BNC termination 50 Ω ±0.1% 011-0129-00
Probe ground lead (included in the standard probe tip accessory kit) 196-3437-XX
Adapter Y-lead (included in the standard probe tip accessory kit) 196-3434-XX
Adapter BNC-to-probe tip 679-4094-XX
Adapter SMA Male-to-male 015-1011-00
Adapter (2) SMA Female-to-BNC male 015-0572-00
1 Nine-digit part numbers are Tektronix part numbers.
Preparation
Prepare the equipment as follows:
1. Connect the Y-lead adapter to the inputs of the probe and the ground lead to
the probe ground. (For a description of these accessories, refer to the list of
standard accessories.)
2. Attach the probe to the 1103 TEKPROBE power supply.
3. If necessary, set the line selector of the 1103 power supply to the correct
voltage.
4. Turn on the 1103 power supply.
5. Set the 1103 offset to off (button not illuminated).
6. Allow the probe and test equipment to warm up for 20 minutes at an ambient
temperature of 20 ºC to 30 ºC (68 ºF to 86 ºF).
Perform the verification procedures in order.

Output Offset Voltage

1. Connect the probe as shown in the figure. (See Figure 4.)
Figure 4: Setup for the output offset voltage test

2. Set the probe to ÷10 attenuation.
3. Verify that the output voltage is ≤ ±10 mV.
4. Change the probe attenuation to ÷1.
5. Verify that the output voltage is ≤ ±10 mV.
6. Keep the output connections for the next procedure.

DC Attenuation Accuracy
1. Connect the probe input to the Y-lead adapter and then to the DC source.
Monitor the source voltage with the DMM.
3. Set the input voltage on the DC source to approximately 5 V. Record the
actual voltage as Vin1.
4. Record the output voltage as Vout1.
5. Set the input voltage on the DC source to approximately 1 V. Record the
actual voltage as Vin2.
7. Calculate the attenuation as follows: (Vin1 - Vin2) ÷ (Vout1 - Vout2).
8. Verify that the attenuation is in the range of 9.8 to 10.2.
9. Set input voltage on the DC source to approximately 0.5 V. Record the actual
voltage as Vin1.
10. Change the attenuation to ÷1.
12. Set input voltage on DC source to approximately 0.1 V. Record the actual
voltage as Vin2.
14. Calculate the attenuation as follows: (Vin1 - Vin2) ÷ (Vout1 - Vout2).
16. Keep the output connections for the next procedure.

Differential Signal Range

This procedure directly verifies the differential signal range and indirectly verifies
the common-mode signal range.
1. Connect the probe as shown in the figure. (See Figure 5.) Use the adapters
and patch cords as necessary to make the connections. Use square pins to
connect the ground lead and Y-lead to the power supplies.
Figure 5: Setup for differential-mode tests

3. Set the common mode source to 7.0 V ±50 mV.
4. Set the differential mode source to 8.5 V ±100 mV. Record the actual voltage
as Vin.
5. Measure and record the output voltage as Vout.
6. Calculate attenuation as Vin ÷ Vout.
8. Remove the Y-lead adapter from the probe and reverse the connection (black
to +, red to -).


10. Calculate attenuation as Vin ÷ (- Vout).
12. Set the differential mode source to 0.85 V ±10 mV. Record the actual voltage
as Vin.
13. Make sure that the common mode source is still set to 7.0 V ±50 mV.
14. Set the probe attenuation to ÷1.
16. Calculate attenuation as Vin ÷ (- Vout).
18. Remove the Y-lead adapter from the probe and reverse the connection again
(red to +, black to -).
20. Calculate the attenuation as Vin ÷ Vout.
22. Remove all connections.

Rise Time
This procedure verifies the probe meets rise time specifications.
You first measure the rise time of the test system alone, and then you measure the
rise time with the probe in the circuit. The probe rise time is then calculated from
the two measured rise times.
1. Connect the test equipment as shown. (See Figure 6.)
2. Initialize the oscilloscope and set the CH1 and CH2 sampling heads to ON.
3. Set the TDR function on CH2 to ON.
4. Set the triggering to Internal Clock.
5. Adjust the oscilloscope:
Press Autoset.
Vertical sensitivity to 50 mV/div.
Vertical positioning to center the signal on screen.
Horizontal sensitivity to 500 ps/div.
Horizontal positioning to place the rising edge of the signal where it
crosses the second vertical and center horizontal graticule lines.
6. Use the oscilloscope measurement capability to display rise time. Rise time
is determined from the 10% and 90% amplitude points on the waveform.
Record the rise time as ts.
If the measurement reading is not stable, use Average mode (32 Averages) to
improve stability.
The system rise time (ts) that you measured in step 6 represents the rise time of
the test system without the probe. The system rise time is used to calculate the
probe rise time (tp) in steps 22 and 31.
Figure 6: Test system rise time setup

The following steps instruct you to assemble the test setup that includes the probe.
(See Figure 7.) The system and probe rise time (ts+p) that you measure in steps 21
and 30 is used to calculate the probe rise time (tp) in steps 22 and 31.
7. Disconnect the BNC-SMA adapter from the CH 1 input of the 1103.
8. Disconnect the SMA cable from the CH 2 input of the SD-24.
9. Connect the probe to the 1103 power supply channel 1 input.
10. Set the offset control on channel 1 of the 1103 power supply to off.
11. Connect the SMA Male-to-male adapter to the CH 2 input of the SD-24.
12. Connect the BNC-SMA adapter to the SMA Male-to-male adapter.
13. Connect the BNC-probe tip adapter to the BNC-SMA adapter.
14. Connect the probe input to the DM pins on the BNC-probe tip adapter.
Observe proper polarity; the + side of the probe should be on the center square
pin of the probe tip adapter.
The test setup should now appear as shown. (See Figure 7.)
Figure 7: Rise time setup for test system with probe


16. Press Autoset on the oscilloscope.
17. Adjust the oscilloscope vertical sensitivity to 50 mV/div.
18. Adjust the oscilloscope vertical positioning to center the signal on screen.
19. Adjust the oscilloscope horizontal sensitivity to 500 ps/div.
20. Adjust the oscilloscope horizontal positioning to place the rising edge of the
signal so that it crosses the second vertical and center horizontal graticule
lines.
Record the rise time for ÷1 as ts+p.
22. Calculate the probe rise time using the following formula:
23. Record the calculated probe rise time for ÷1 on the test record.
25. Press Autoset on the oscilloscope.
26. Adjust the oscilloscope vertical sensitivity to 5 mV/div.
27. Adjust the oscilloscope vertical positioning to center the signal on screen.
28. Adjust the oscilloscope horizontal sensitivity to 500 ps/div.
29. Adjust the oscilloscope horizontal positioning to place the rising edge of the
signal so that it crosses the second vertical and center horizontal graticule
lines.
Record the rise time for ÷10 as ts+p.
31. Calculate the probe rise time using the following formula:
32. Record the calculated probe rise time for ÷10 on the test record.

Common-Mode Rejection Ratio

The following steps prepare the network analyzer for measuring common-mode
rejection ratio. The actual settings may vary with different models of network
analyzer. Refer to the user documentation supplied with the network analyzer
for details on performing these steps.
NOTE. See the appendix for an alternative procedure for testing CMRR without a
network analyzer.
Preparation
The 1103 power supply can operate two probes. To keep the probe warmed up,
move it to channel 2 of the 1103 while normalizing channel 1.
1. Set the network analyzer to measure transmission loss, S21. Attach cables
to both ports.
2. Set the display format to log magnitude, 1 dB/div, reference value 0 dBm,
and linear frequency.
3. Set the start frequency to ≈1 MHz and stop frequency to ≈2 GHz.
4. Set the test port power to 0 dBm.
5. Attach the cable from port 1 to the 1103 channel 1 input connector (TekProbe
connector). Use a male BNC adapter, if necessary.
6. Attach the cable from port 2 to the 1103 channel 1 output connector
(conventional BNC). Use a male BNC adapter, if necessary.
7. Normalize the network analyzer to remove the loss through channel 1 of
the 1103 power supply.

Verification 1. Disconnect the port 1 cable from the 1103 channel 1 input connector.
NOTE. Do not remove the end connected to the network analyzer. Connect the
cable to the BNC-to-Probe Tip adapter.
2. Move the probe from the 1103 channel 2 to channel 1 input connector.
3. The setup should now appear as shown. (See Figure 8.)
Figure 8: Setup for CMRR test
NOTE. CMRR performance is influenced by cable dress. When making CMRR

measurements, keep the probe cable away from ground planes and objects. Do
not allow kinks, loops or other deformities in the probe cable, and maintain a
maximum distance between the probe head and the probe control box.

4. Set the reference value of the network analyzer to 0 dBm.

5. Connect the probe input to the CM pins on the BNC-to-probe-tip adapter.
Polarity is unimportant.
6. Set the probe for ÷1 attenuation.
7. Position the 0 dBm reference near the top of the screen.
8. The network analyzer plot is common-mode feedthrough, the reciprocal of
common-mode rejection ratio. CMRR can be read by inverting the sign of the
magnitude, (that is, - 46 dBm common-mode feedthrough equals + 46 dBm
CMRR).
9. Measure the feedthrough magnitude at 1 MHz, 100 MHz, 500 MHz, and
1 GHz. Analyzers with marker capability can do this directly by setting the
marker intercepts at 1, 100, 500, and 1 GHz. If necessary, turn on the network
analyzer Average mode with 16 averages to stabilize the reading.
10. Verify that the feedthrough is less than the values in the ÷1 Measured
Feedthrough column of the table. (See Table 6.)
Table 6: CMRR and Measured Feedthrough limits

÷10
Frequency ÷1 CMRR ÷10 CMRR ÷1 Measured Measured
1 MHz ≥60 dB ≥45 dB ≤-60 dBm ≤-65 dBm
100 MHz ≥38 dB ≥25 dB ≤-38 dBm ≤-45 dBm
500 MHz ≥35 dB ≥20 dB ≤-35 dBm ≤-40 dBm
1 GHz ≥30 dB ≥18 dB ≤-30 dBm ≤-38 dBm

12. Measure the feedthrough magnitude at 1 MHz, 100 MHz, 500 MHz, and
1 GHz. Analyzers with marker capability can do this directly by setting the
marker intercepts at 1 MHz, 100 MHz, 500 MHz, and 1 GHz.
13. Actual CMRR can be calculated by subtracting 20 dB from the absolute
magnitudes to compensate for the attenuation. (that is,| - 68 dB| - 20 dB =
48 dB). The calculation has been performed in the ÷10 Measured Feedthrough
column.
14. Verify that the feedthrough is less than the values in ÷10 Measured
Feedthrough column of the table. (See Table 6.)

TEKPROBE Communication (Operational Check)

This step verifies correct operation of the TEKPROBE interface communication
with compatible oscilloscopes. It requires a TDS500, TDS600, or TDS700 series
oscilloscope.
1. Turn on the oscilloscope. Wait for the power on self test to complete.
2. Disconnect all cables or probes from the inputs.
3. Press the Autoset button.
4. Press the CH 1 button.
5. Use the Vertical Scale knob to set the vertical scale factor to 100 mV/div.
6. Press the Vertical Menu button.
7. Select the Coupling menu (left button along lower bezel).
8. If necessary, set the input impedance to 1 MΩ (bottom button along right
side of bezel).
9. Watch the input impedance setting while attaching the probe to the CH 1.
10. Verify that the input impedance changed to 50 Ω.
12. Verify that the channel 1 scale factor is 1 V/div.
14. Verify that the channel 1 scale factor is 100 mV/div.
This completes the functional check and the performance verification.

Table 7:
Probe Model/Serial Number: Certificate Number:
Temperature: RH %:
Date of Calibration: Technician:
Performance test Minimum Incoming Outgoing Maximum
Output offset voltage
(20 °C to 30 °C)
÷10 setting -10 mV _____________ _____________ +10 mV
÷1 setting -10 mV _____________ _____________ +10 mV
DC attenuation accuracy
÷10 setting 9.8 _____________ _____________ 10.2
÷1 setting 0.98 _____________ _____________ 1.02
Differential signal range
÷10 setting
Attenuation 9.5 _____________ _____________ 10.5
Attenuation with connections reversed 9.5 _____________ _____________ 10.5
÷1 setting
Attenuation 0.95 _____________ _____________ 1.05
Attenuation with connections reversed 0.95 _____________ _____________ 1.05
Rise time
÷1 setting <265 ps _____________ _____________ N/A
÷10 setting <265 ps _____________ _____________ N/A
Measured feedthrough
(verifies CMRR specifications)
÷1 setting
1 MHz -60 dB _____________ _____________ N/A
100 MHz -38 dB _____________ _____________ N/A
500 MHz -35 dB _____________ _____________ N/A
1 GHz -30 dB _____________ _____________ N/A
÷10 setting
1 MHz -65 dB _____________ _____________ N/A
100 MHz -45 dB _____________ _____________ N/A
500 MHz -40 dB _____________ _____________ N/A
1 GHz -38 dB _____________ _____________ N/A

Adjustment Procedures
These procedures are for use by qualified service personnel only.
Prepare the probe for adjustment as follows:
1. Remove the four screws attaching the top cover from the control box.
2. Remove the top cover.
4. If necessary, set the line selector to the correct voltage.
6. Set the 1103 power supply offset to off (button not illuminated).
7. Allow at least 20 minutes for the equipment to warm up.
NOTE. Ambient temperature must be within 20 °C to 30 °C (68 ºF to 86 °F) when

you adjust the probe.
Equipment Required
In addition to the equipment required to perform the performance verification, the
adjustment procedures require the equipment listed below. (See Table 8.)

Description Minimum requirements Example product
Digitizing oscilloscope Bandwidth ≥100 MHz, Tektronix TDS300 series
(Required for adjustment average acquisition mode,
procedure only) vertical sensitivity 2 mV/div
Function generator Output level adjustable to Tektronix CFG280
(Square and sine wave 10 Vpk-pk, Separate Trigger
output) or Sync output
50 Ω terminator 50 Ω ± 1 Ω Tektronix part number
(needed only if oscilloscope 011-0049-01
does not support 50 Ω
termination)

Adjustment locations
The location of the adjustments inside the control box are shown below.
Figure 9: Adjustment locations

Offset (preliminary)
NOTE. Do not attempt to adjust offset directly on an oscilloscope equipped with
TekProbe Interface. These oscilloscopes utilize a closed loop compensation system
for gain and offset, which will interfere with the manual adjustment of the probe.
1. Connect the probe as shown. (See Figure 10.)
Figure 10: Setup for the offset adjustment

2. Set the DMM to DC volts, 200 mV or 300 mV range, average on, average
10 readings.
4. Adjust the ÷1 offset adjustment for 0 mV, ±1 mV.
6. Adjust the ÷10 offset adjustment for 0 mV, ±1 mV.
7. Keep the output cable set up for the next step.

Gain
1. Set up the equipment as shown. (See Figure 11.)
a. Remove the BNC to probe tip adapter from the probe input. Insert the
Y-lead adapter into the probe tip.
b. With square pins, connect the red lead to the power supply positive
terminal, and the black lead to the power supply negative terminal.
c. Connect a ground lead from the probe case ground to the negative terminal
of the power supply.
d. Connect a second DMM to a pair of banana leads from the power supply
outputs.
Figure 11: Setup for gain adjustment

2. Set the DMM monitoring the output to DC Volts, 2 or 3 volt range.
3. Set the DMM monitoring the input to the 2 or 3 volt range. Keep averaging
turned on.
5. Adjust the power supply to output about 700 mV.
6. Adjust the ÷1 gain adjustment until the output voltage measures the same
as the input within ±5 mV.


8. Change the DMM monitoring the input to the 20 or 30 volt range.
9. Adjust the power supply to output approximately 7 V.
10. Adjust the ÷10 gain adjustment until the DMM measuring the output reads
1/10 of the same voltage as the DMM monitoring the input within ±5 mV.
11. Keep the probe output connections for the next step.
Offset (Final)
NOTE. The offset and gain adjustments interact.
1. Repeat steps 1 through 6 of the Offset (preliminary) procedure.

2. Remove the output cable termination and input for the next procedure.

DC CMRR
1. Set up the equipment as shown. (See Figure 12.)
a. Connect a BNC cable from the output of the 1103 to the Channel 1 input
of the oscilloscope. If the oscilloscope does not have 50 Ω input setting,
add a 50 Ω in-line BNC terminator at the oscilloscope input.
b. Connect the Y-lead adapter to the probe input.
c. Using square pins, connect both leads to the red binding post of a binding
post to BNC adapter.
d. Connect the BNC adapter to the function generator output. (If necessary,
use a BNC cable and a female-to-female BNC connector between the
BNC adapter and the generator.) If the function generator reference
(shield of the BNC connector) is isolated from ground, connect the ground
lead from the probe case to the black binding post.
NOTE. Do not use the BNC to probe tip adapter for this connection. The power
level of the generator will exceed the terminator rating.
2. Connect a second BNC cable from the function generator Trigger or Sync
Output to the External Trigger or Channel 2 input of the oscilloscope.
Figure 12: Setup for DC CMRR and AC CMRR adjustments


4. Set the function generator to square wave, 1 ms period (1 kHz frequency),

approximately 10 Vpk-pk, (5 Vpk).
5. Set the oscilloscope to display channel 1. Set channel 1 to DC and 50 Ω
input impedance (or use external terminator), 2 mV/div. Set the time/division
to 200 μs/div. Set the trigger source to external (or Channel 2). Set the
acquisition mode to average 8 to 10 acquisitions. Apply vertical bandwidth
limiting, if available, to reduce noise.
6. Adjust the trigger level for a stable trigger. (If the trigger is obtained through
channel 2, it may be necessary to change the volts/div setting.)
7. The displayed square wave is the common mode feedthrough. If the probe is
severely misadjusted the waveform may be off-screen. If necessary, increase
the channel 1 volts/div to keep the waveform on screen.
8. Adjust the ÷1 DC CMRR for minimum amplitude in the flat portions of
the displayed waveform. This adjustment does not affect the leading edge
transitions. Increase the vertical sensitivity as the amplitude decreases.
9. Change the probe to ÷10 attenuation.
10. Adjust the ÷10 DC CMRR for minimum amplitude in the flat portions of
the displayed waveform. This adjustment does not affect the leading edge
transitions.
11. Keep the connections for the next procedure.

AC CMRR
1. Change the function generator to sine wave.
2. Set the frequency of the function generator to 5 MHz and the output amplitude
to approximately 10 V pk-pk, (5 V peak).
4. Change the oscilloscope horizontal 100ns/div. If necessary, adjust the channel
2 volts/div and trigger level for a stable trigger.
5. The displayed sine wave is the common mode feedthrough. If the probe is
severely misadjusted, the waveform may be off screen.
6. Adjust the ÷1 AC CMRR for minimum amplitude. Usually it is not possible
to completely eliminate the high frequency feedthrough.
7. Change the probe to ÷10 attenuation.
8. Adjust the ÷10 AC CMRR for minimum amplitude.
9. There is some interaction between the DC and AC CMRR adjustments.
Repeat the DC CMRR adjustment steps 5 through 12.
10. Remove all connections from the probe. Carefully replace the top cover of the
control box and the four retaining screws.
This completes the adjustment procedures.

Maintenance
The procedures in this section describe how to maintain and repair the
P6248 differential probe.
Cleaning
Remove dirt with a soft cloth dampened in a mild detergent and water solution or
isopropyl alcohol.
CAUTION. To avoid damaging the probe, use only a mild detergent and water
solution or isopropyl alcohol; do not use any other solvents or abrasive cleaners.
Do not immerse the probe.
Replacing TEKPROBE Interface Pins

1. To remove the interface pin, grasp the pin with a pair of needle-nose pliers
and gently pull the pin out. (See Figure 13.)
2. To replace the pin, insert the new pin into the socket and press it in against a
hard surface.
Figure 13: Replacing TEKPROBE interface pins

Maintenance
Removing and Replacing the TEKPROBE Interface Collar

1. To remove the collar, firmly pull the collar off by hand.
2. To replace the collar, align the smaller group of pins with the smaller of the
two holes in the interface collar and align the tabs with the slots. Gently press
the two pieces together. (See Figure 14.)
Figure 14: Replacing the TEKPROBE collar

Options
Option 95 is a report of the calibration data. This option must be ordered at the
time of purchase.

Options

Replaceable Parts
Figure 15: P6248 replaceable parts
Table 9: P6248 Probe replaceable parts list

Fig. & Tektronix Serial Serial
index part no. no.
number number effective discont’d Qty Name & description
15-1 010-6248-00 1 PROBE,DIFF,ACT:1.7GHZ DIFFERENTIAL,CERTIFICATE OF
TRACEABLE CALIBRATION STANDARD,P6248
-2 211-0001-00 8 SCREW,MACHINE:2-56 X 0.25,PNH,STL CD PL,POZ
-3 131-3627-02 1 CONTACT,ELEC:GOLD PLATED TIP
-4 205-0191-01 1 SHELL,ELEC CONN:BNC,ABS,DOVE GRAY

Replaceable Parts
Figure 16: P6248 standard accessories

Replaceable Parts
Table 10: Standard accessories

Fig. & Serial Serial
index Tektronix part no. no.
16-1 020-2702-02 1 ACCESSORY PKG, P6248 (Includes items 2 through 10)
-2 196-3434-00 2 Y LEAD ADAPTER
-3 196-3504-XX 1 SOLDER-DOWN LEAD, 1 INCH
-4 196-3505-00 1 SOLDER-DOWN LEAD, 3 INCH
-5 196-3437-XX 2 GROUND LEAD
-6 016-1781-00 1 ACCESSORY KIT: TIP SAVER, PKG OF 2
-7 016-1780-00 1 ADAPTER: LONGHORN VIA, PKG OF 2
-8 016-1891-00 1 ACCESSORY KIT: PROBE TIP ADAPTER, STRAIGHT, 8
EACH 131-7143-00
-9 016-1315-00 1 MARKER KIT, ID: CABLE MARKER BAND, 2 EACH OF
FIVE COLORS
-10 206-0569-XX 3 TIP, PROBE: MICROCKT TEST, 0.05 CTR
-11 016-1952-00 1 CASE, CARRYING: PROBE CARRYING CASE, P6248
071-0566-XX 1 MANUAL,TECH:INSTRUCTION,P6248
071-0573-XX 1 MANUAL,TECH:SERVICE,P6248

Replaceable Parts
Figure 17: P6248 optional accessories

Replaceable Parts
Table 11: Optional accessories

Fig. & Tektronix Serial
index part no. Serial no.
17-1 016-1783-00 1 ACCESSORY KIT: GROUND CONTACTS, PKG OF 10
131-6247-00
-2 016-1782-00 1 ACCESSORY KIT: SPRING LOADED GROUND PINS, PKG
OF 6 131-6271-00
-3 016-1786-00 1 TIP, PROBE: PKG OF FOUR 013-0305-00
-4 016-1890-00 1 ACCESSORY KIT:PROBE TIP ADAPTER,VARITIP, 8 EACH
131-7142-00
-5 016-1785-00 1 ADAPTER:DIFFERENTIAL PROBE,PKG OF FOUR
013-0306-00
-6 679-4094-00 1 CKT BD SUBASSY:PROBE TIP TO BNC ADAPTER
-7 SMK4 1 TIP,PROBE:MICROCKT TEST,PKG OF 4
-8 003-0675-00 1 ADJUSTMENT TOOL: 5 INCH TOTAL, PLASTIC,W/PLASTIC
TIP ONE END METAL TIP OPPOSITE END
-9 011-0049-01 1 TERMN,COAXIAL:50 OHM,2W,BNC
-10 1103 1 1103 TEKPROBE POWER SUPPLY
-11 012-0076-00 1 CA ASSY,RF:COAXIAL,RFD,50 OHM,20 L,BNC,
MALE,STR,BOTH ENDS,W/STRAIN RELIEF BOOT BOTH
ENDS
-12 679-5027-00 1 CKT BD SUBASSY:1394 ADAPTER

Replaceable Parts

Appendix A: Alternate Verification Procedures
This appendix contains alternate procedures for verifying the common mode
rejection ratio specifications.
Use these alternate procedures only if it is not feasible to obtain a network
analyzer.
For the complete set of performance verification procedures, refer to the
Performance Verification section and refer to this section when directed to do so.
Equipment Required
Table 8 lists the equipment required to perform the procedures in this section. The
types and quantities of connectors may vary depending on the specific equipment
you use.

Description Minimum requirements Example product
Sine wave generator 0 dBm to 20 dBm from Fluke 6066
(preferably a synthesizer) 1 MHz to 1.5 GHz.
Spectrum analyzer 1 MHz to 1.8 GHz (dynamic Advantest R3365A
range ≥100 dBm at 1 MHz)
TEKPROBE Power Supply Tektronix Type 1103 Tektronix Type 1103
BNC-to-Type-N coax Type N-male-to-BNC female Tektronix part number
adapters (2) 103-0045-00
BNC cables (2) 50 Ω, 18 inch Tektronix part number
012-0076-00
BNC-to-probe tip adapter Tektronix part number
679-4094-00

Preparation
Allow all test equipment to warm up for 20 minutes in an environment that is
within the environmental conditions specified. (See Table 1 on page 1.) Prepare
the equipment as follows:
1. Connect the probe tip adapter to the inputs of the probe. (For a description of
these accessories, refer to the list of standard accessories).
3. If necessary, set the line selector of the 1103 power supply to the correct
voltage.
5. Set the 1103 offset to off (button not illuminated).
6. Allow at least 20 minutes for the probe and equipment to warm up.
Perform the verification procedures in order.
CMRR (Common-Mode Rejection Ratio)

1. Normalize the setup as follows:
a. Connect the equipment as shown. (See Figure 18.)
Figure 18: Normalizing the setup

b. Set the synthesizer to 1 MHz and 10 dBm.
c. Adjust the spectrum analyzer input attenuator to accept the high level
of 10 dBm.
d. Set the reference level to 10 dBm, the center frequency to 1 MHz, and the
vertical scale to 10 dB/div.

e. Adjust the span to 10 kHz and the resolution bandwidth to auto.

f. Record the level displayed on the spectrum analyzer.
2. Remove the BNC cable from the 1103 input, and insert the adapter and probe
as shown. (See Figure 19 on page 39.) Use the CM pins of the BNC to probe
tip adapter.
NOTE. CMRR performance is influenced by cable dress. When making CMRR

measurements, keep the probe cable away from ground planes and objects. Do
not allow kinks, loops or other deformities in the probe cable, and maintain a
maximum distance between the probe head and the probe control box.
Figure 19: Setup for the CMRR tests

4. Change the spectrum analyzer reference level to -20 dBm.
5. Record the level displayed on the spectrum analyzer (be sure to factor in the
change in reference level, 30 dBm). It may be necessary to use the video filter
to lower the noise floor. Verify that the change in the level (relative to the
level recorded in step 1 f above) is less than or equal to the ÷1 measured feed
through column of the table. (See Table 13 on page 41.)


7. Record the level displayed on the spectrum analyzer. Verify that the change
in the level (relative to the level recorded in step 1 f above) is less than or
equal to the ÷10 measured feed through column of the table. (See Table 13 on
page 41.) (These values are 20 dB lower than the specification to account for
the ÷10 attenuation.)
8. Set the synthesizer to 100 MHz and 0 dBm.
9. Set the reference level to 0 dBm, the center frequency to 100 MHz and the
vertical scale to 10 dB/div. Adjust the span to 200 kHz and the resolution
bandwidth to auto.
10. Connect the BNC cable from the synthesizer output to the 1103 input as
shown. (See Figure 18 on page 38.)
11. Record the level displayed on the spectrum analyzer.
12. Remove the BNC cable from the 1103 input and insert the adapter and probe
as shown. (See Figure 19 on page 39.) Use the CM pins of the BNC to probe
tip adapter.
14. Record the level displayed on the spectrum analyzer. Verify that the change in
the level (relative to the level recorded in step 11) is less than or equal to the
÷1 measured feedthrough column of the table. (See Table 13 on page 41.)
16. Record the level displayed on the spectrum analyzer. Verify that the change in
the level (relative to the level recorded in step 11) is less than or equal to the
÷10 measured feedthrough column of the table. (See Table 13 on page 41.)
17. Set the synthesizer to 500 MHz and 0 dBm.
18. Set the spectrum analyzer center frequency to 500 MHz.
19. Repeat steps 10 through 16.
20. Set the synthesizer to 1 GHz and 0 dBm.
21. Set the spectrum analyzer center frequency to 1 GHz.
NOTE. Carefully dress the probe cable so that it does not cross itself or pass near
the BNC to probe tip adapter. Improperly dressing the probe cable can affect
the measurements at 1 GHz and above.
22. Repeat steps 10 through 16.

Table 13: CMRR and measured feedthrough limits

÷1 measured ÷10 measured
Frequency ÷1 CMRR ÷10 CMRR feedthrough feedthrough
1 MHz ≥60 dB ≥45 dB ≤-60 dBm ≤-65 dBm
100 MHz ≥38 dB ≥25 dB ≤-38 dBm ≤-45 dBm
500 MHz ≥35 dB ≥20 dB ≤-35 dBm ≤-40 dBm
1 GHz ≥30 dB ≥18 dB ≤-30 dBm ≤-38 dBm

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General Safety Summary

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Terms in this Manual These terms may appear in this manual:

WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result

CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in

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Service Safety Summary

Do Not Service Alone. Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this

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Table 1: Warranted electrical characteristics

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Table 1: Warranted electrical characteristics (cont.)

WARNING. To avoid a burn hazard at high ambient temperatures, do not touch

Table 2: Typical electrical characteristics

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Figure 1: Typical Common-Mode Rejection Ratio (÷1 and ÷10 attenuation)

Figure 2: Typical differential input impedance versus frequency

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Table 3: Typical mechanical characteristics

Figure 3: Dimensions of probe head and compensation box

Table 4: Nominal electrical characteristics

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Table 5: Test equipment

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Table 5: Test equipment (cont.)

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Output Offset Voltage

Figure 4: Setup for the output offset voltage test

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Differential Signal Range

Figure 5: Setup for differential-mode tests

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9. Measure and record the output voltage as Vout.

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Figure 6: Test system rise time setup

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Figure 7: Rise time setup for test system with probe

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15. Set the probe attenuation to ÷1.

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Common-Mode Rejection Ratio

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Figure 8: Setup for CMRR test

NOTE. CMRR performance is influenced by cable dress. When making CMRR

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4. Set the reference value of the network analyzer to 0 dBm.

Table 6: CMRR and Measured Feedthrough limits

11. Change the probe attenuation to ÷10.

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TEKPROBE Communication (Operational Check)

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