50 Ω TekVPI to TekConnect Probe Adapter

TCA-VPI50 Datasheet

Expand the functionality of Tektronix high-performance oscilloscopes

The TCA-VPI50 adapter extends the functionality of the TCA Series of adapters by enabling 50 Ω TekVPI probes to be used on oscilloscopes with TekConnect interfaces. The TekVPI interface is used on bench and performance oscilloscopes from 100 MHz up to 3.5 GHz, and until now, TekVPI probes could only be used on oscilloscopes that have a TekVPI Probe Interface. The TCA-VPI50 will only work with 50 Ω terminated probes. It will not work with 1 MΩ terminated probes, examples of which are passive probes, current probes, and most high-voltage probes.

Features and benefits

Use 50 Ω TekVPI Probes on DPO/DSA/MSO70000 Series Oscilloscopes
Bandwidth – DC to 4 GHz
50 Ω Input (Only)

Applications

High-speed Digital Systems Design
Component Design and Characterization
Manufacturing Engineering and Test
Educational Research
Design, Validation, Debugging, and Characterization of Common High-speed Serial Bus Designs
Signal Integrity, Jitter, and Timing Analysis
Manufacturing Engineering and Test

Specifications

All specifications are typical unless noted otherwise. All specifications apply to all models unless noted otherwise.

Characteristics

Bandwidth (–3 dB): DC to 4 GHz (Adapter Only)
Input Resistance at DC: 50 Ω
Propagation Delay (Input-to-Output): <300 ps
VSWR (Return Loss): 1.15 max
RF Insertion Loss: 0.25 dB max (Adapter Only)
RMS Noise: Refer to Host Instrument Specification
Maximum Input Voltage: Refer to Host Instrument Specification
Inputs: 1 (TekVPI 50 Ω)

Supported oscilloscopes

MSO/DPO/DSA70000C/D/DX and DPO70000SX (Windows 7 or Windows 10 with Firmware 6.2.0 or later required)

Supported probes

TekVPI 50 Ω
- TIVH02/TIVH02L/TIVH05/TIVH05L/TIVM1/TIVM1L/TIVH08/TIVH08L
- TAP1500/TAP2500/TAP3500/TAP4000
- TDP0500/ TDP1000/TDP1500/TDP3500/TDP4000
TekVPI 1 MΩ probes are not supported

Ordering information

TCA-VPI50: TekConnect-to-TekVPI 50 Ω Adapter.

Service options

Opt. C3: Calibration Service 3 Years
Opt. C5: Calibration Service 5 Years
Opt. CA1: Single Calibration or Functional Verification
Opt. R3: Repair Service 3 Years (including warranty)
Opt. R5: Repair Service 5 Years (including warranty)
Opt. SILV200: Standard warranty extended to 5 years

Additional Service Products Available During Warranty (DW) or Post Warranty (PW)

TCA-VPI50-CA1: Provides a single calibration event or coverage
TCA-VPI50-R1PW: Repair Service Coverage 1 Year Post Warranty
TCA-VPI50-R2PW: Repair Service Coverage 2 Years Post Warranty
TCA-VPI50-R3DW: Repair Service Coverage 3 Years (includes product warranty period). 3-year period starts at time of customer instrument purchase
TCA-VPI50-R5DW: Repair Service Coverage 5 Years (includes product warranty period). 5-year period starts at time of customer instrument purchase