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P7600 Series TriMode™ Probes

The P7600 Series TriMode probes and the MSO/DPO70000DX and DPO/DSA70000D Series Oscilloscopes are designed to deliver the industry's lowest system noise levels. This high sensitivity is critical for being able to make accurate measurements on low amplitude signals.

Key performance specs

  • Full 33 GHz bandwidth to the probe tip (P7633)
  • Industry's lowest probe and oscilloscope system noise

Key features

  • TriMode™ probe - one setup, three measurements without adjusting probe tip connections
    • Differential
    • Single ended
    • Common mode
  • Remote head design connectivity
    • Allows placement of probe amplifier close to the circuit being measured
    • Coaxial adapters
      • 2.92mm
      • SMP
    • P7500 probe tip adapter
      • Use P7500 Series TriMode solder-in probe tips
    • Probe automatically detects tips and applies DSP correction filters
  • Probe-specific S-parameters
    • Unique DSP filters created from data stored in the probe
  • TekConnect® Interface - TekConnect scope/probe control and usability
    • Direct control from probe compensation box or from scope menu

Applications

  • Including, but not limited to:
    • MIPI M-PHY, PCI Express, Serial ATA, Serial Attached SCSI, Fibre Channel, and HDMI

Combining TriMode probing with low noise performance

TriMode probing enhances productivity by enabling differential, single-ended, and common mode measurements with a single probe setup. Connecting a probe to the device under test can be a time consuming activity, especially if the probe has to be set up differently to make all the necessary measurements. TriMode probing improves productivity by reducing setup time, because only one setup is needed to make the three different types of measurements. Switching between Differential Mode [A-B], Single-Ended Mode [A-Gnd, B-Gnd], and Common Mode [((A+B)/2)-Gnd] is as easy as a press of a button.

P7600 Probes 13Nov2020 optimized
Changing input modes on the probe is as easy as a press of a button

As high speed serial data standards increase in speed and signal swings shrink, probes with high bandwidth coupled with low noise and high sensitivity are increasingly important for making accurate measurements.

P7600 Probes 13Nov2020 optimized
12 Gb/s 200 mVpp signal measured with a P7633 and a P76CA-292C coaxial adapter

The MSO/DPO70000DX and DPO70000SX Series oscilloscopes and the P7600 Series TriMode probes were designed to deliver the industry's lowest system noise levels. When used with a P76CA-xxx Coaxial Adapters, the vertical setting on the oscilloscope can be set as low as 3.48 mV/div with a system noise <1.1 mVrms at 33 GHz bandwidth.

This high sensitivity is critical for being able to make accurate measurements on low amplitude signals. The P7600 Series TriMode probes were designed to deliver superior sensitivity and allow the oscilloscope to directly measure small signals without using a zoom function. Using a zoom function to look at small signals does not change the intrinsic noise floor of the instrument which can make measurements on small signals problematic.

Connectivity

The P7600 Series probes utilize an interchangeable active tip design built around a custom tip interface using high frequency SMPM connectors. The P7600 Series probes feature an Automatic Adapter ID function that recognizes the attached adapter and automatically applies the correct DSP filters that eliminate imperfections in the frequency response all the way to the probe tip. This feature eliminates the risk of manually selecting the wrong tip type and is more efficient for the user.

Coaxial adapters

Coaxial adapters enable the probe to act like a differential input channel for the oscilloscope which effectively doubles the number of differential signals a single oscilloscope can measure simultaneously.

P76CA-292

P7600 Probes 13Nov2020 optimized

33 GHz Bandwidth Coaxial Adapter with 2.92 mm (Female) connectors. This adapter is calibrated at the input connectors and is ideal for use with off the shelf or custom cables. Low skew cable pairs should be used to preserve full bandwidth performance.

P76CA-292C

P7600 Probes 13Nov2020 optimized

33 GHz Bandwidth Coaxial Adapter with 2.92 mm (Male) connectors and 6" of high performance cable. This adapter is calibrated at the input connectors and is ideal for directly connecting to devices with 2.92 mm or SMA output connectors.

P76CA-SMP

P7600 Probes 13Nov2020 optimized

33 GHz Bandwidth Coaxial Adapter with SMP (Female) connectors and 6" of high performance cable. This adapter is calibrated at the input connectors and is ideal for directly connecting to devices with SMP output connectors.

P7500 Series solder tip adapter

This adapter allows the P7630 probe to use existing Tektronix P7500 probe tips. The P7600 Series probe amplifiers have a 50 Ω input. When combined with a P7500 probe tip, the probe turns into a passive Z0 style probe with 450 Ω of differential input impedance. While Z0 probes can typically present a significant DC load to the device under test, the P7600 Series probes will minimize the effect of DC loading through the use of termination voltage adjustment.

P76TA

P7600 Probes 13Nov2020 optimized

30 GHz Bandwidth P7500 Tip Adapter. The probe and oscilloscope system will support up to 30 GHz of bandwidth when this adapter is used with the P75PST Performance Solder Tip.

Unique probe filters

The P7600 Series probes contain probe specific S-parameter data. Attaching a P7600 probe to a MSO/DPO70000DX or DPO70000SX oscilloscope transfers this data to the instrument to create unique system DSP filters based on the specific S-parameter data of the oscilloscope and the probe. Creating unique filters based on the specific response of the system is critical as bandwidths increase. At bandwidths of 33 GHz, small variations in the signal path can lead to significant variation in frequency response. These variations are corrected using DSP filtering.

Specifications

Model Overview

Typical system specifications

Probe model P7633 P7625
Adapter P76CA-xxx P76TA P76CA-xxx P76TA
Characteristic (Typical) (Typical) (Typical) (Typical)
Bandwidth (typical)33 GHz 30 GHz 25 GHz 25 GHz
Rise time (10-90%) (typical) 14 ps 16 ps 18 ps 18 ps
Rise time (20-80%) (typical) 11 ps 12 ps 14 ps 14 ps

Characteristics

The following characteristics are typical unless noted as guaranteed.

Attenuation
P76CA-xxx
0.25X / 0.5X / 1X / 2X / 4X
P76TA
1.25X / 2.5X / 5X / 10X / 20X
Input voltage range
P76CA-xxx
1.2 Vpp single-ended, 2.0 Vpp differential
P76TA
6.0 Vpp single-ended, 10.0 Vpp differential
Operating voltage window
P76CA-xxx
-4 V to +4 V
P76TA
-5 V to +5 V
Offset voltage range
-4 V to +4 V
Termination voltage range
-4 V to +4 V
DC input resistance
P76CA-xxx
50 Ω ±2 Ω
P76TA
225 Ω
DC output zero common mode imbalance (guaranteed)
< +/- 4 mV
DC gain accuracy, probe only (guaranteed)
+/- 2.0% all gain settings
Input return loss
P76CA-xxx

>20 dB to 5 GHz

>12 dB 5 GHz to 20 GHz

>10 dB 20 GHz to 30 GHz

>8 dB 30 GHz to 33 GHz

P76TA
NA
Z min
P76CA-xxx
NA
P76TA
225 Ω at 1 GHz, 150 Ω at 10 GHz, 100 Ω at 25 GHz
Noise, referred to input (System noise with oscilloscope set in minimum V/div setting)
<1.1 mVrms (33 GHz)
<0.9 mVrms (25 GHz)
CMRR (differential mode)
P76CA-xxx

>40 dB at DC

>14 dB DC to 15 GHz

>6 dB 15 GHz to 30 GHz

>4 dB 30 GHz to 33 GHz

P76TA
NA
Nondestructive input voltage range
P76CA-xxx
-5 V to +5 V (DC + peak AC)
P76TA
-8 V to +8 V (DC + peak AC)
Interface
TekConnect
Minimum system requirements
Instrument Bandwidth Firmware version Recommended probe
MSO/DPO73304DX, DPO73304SX, and DPO/DSA73304D 33 GHz V6.8 and above P7633
MSO/DPO72504DX, DPO73304SX, and DPO/DSA72504D 25 GHz V6.8 and above P7625

Environmental characteristics

Temperature
Operating

0 to +40 °C (+32 °F to +104 °F)

Nonoperating

-20 °C to +71 °C (-4 °F to +160 °F)

Humidity
Operating

Up to +40 °C (+104 °F) 20%-80% RH

Nonoperating

+30 °C to +46 °C (+86 °F to +115 °F) 0-90% RH

Altitude
Operating

3000 meters (9842 feet)

Nonoperating

12000 meters (39,370 feet)

Ordering information

Models

P7633
Low Noise TriMode™ Probe, 33 GHz, TekConnect Interface
P7625
Low Noise TriMode™ Probe, 25 GHz, TekConnect Interface

NOTE: All P7600 Series probes require a P76CA-SMP, P76CA-292, P76CA-292C, or P76TA adapter for connection to the device under test. These adapters are ordered separately.

Options

Service options

Opt. C3
Calibration Service 3 Years
Opt. C5
Calibration Service 5 Years
Opt. D3
Calibration Data Report 3 Years (with Opt. C3)
Opt. D5
Calibration Data Report 5 Years (with Opt. C5)
Opt. G3
Complete Care 3 Years (includes loaner, scheduled calibration, and more)
Opt. G5
Complete Care 5 Years (includes loaner, scheduled calibration, and more)
Opt. R3
Repair Service 3 Years (including warranty)
Opt. R3DW

Repair Service Coverage 3 Years (includes product warranty period). 3-year period starts at time of instrument purchase

Opt. R5
Repair Service 5 Years (including warranty)
Opt. R5DW

Repair Service Coverage 5 Years (includes product warranty period). 5-year period starts at time of instrument purchase

Accessories

Standard accessories

Accessory Quantity Tektronix part number
Printed Manual 1 kit 071-3026-xx
Data Calibration Report: Lists the manufacturing test results of your probe at the time of shipment 1 each Standard with probe
Certificate of Traceable Calibration 1 each Standard with probe
Antistatic wrist strap 1 each 006-3415-xx
DC probe calibration fixture 1 each 067-3259-xx
50 Ω BNC-M to BNC-M cable assembly, 10 in. 1 each 012-0208-xx
ESD protective cap 3 each 276-1152-xx
Hex wrench, 2 mm 1 each 129-2781-xx
Color band kit 1 kit 016-0633-xx
P7600 Probes 13Nov2020 optimized
DC Probe Calibration Fixture

Recommended accessories

Description Tektronix part number
2.92 mm Coaxial Adapter P76CA-292
2.92 mm Coaxial Adapter with Cables P76CA-292C
SMP Coaxial Adapter with Cables P76CA-SMP
P7500 Tip Adapter P76TA
P7500 TriMode Performance Solder Tip P75PST
P7500 TriMode Long Reach Solder Tip P75TLRST
P7500 TriMode Resistor Solder Tip 020-2936-xx
P7500 TriMode Extended Resistor Solder Tip 020-2944-xx
Solder Tip Ramps, Kit of 25 020-3118-xx
Adhesive Tip Tape, Strip of 10 006-8237-xx
Deskew Fixture 067-2431-xx
SMPM Bullet Removal Tool 003-1934-xx
SMPM Replacement Bullet Contacts (package of 4) 020-3105-xx
G3PO Bullet Removal Tool 003-1896-xx
G3PO Replacement Bullet Contacts (package of 4) 013-0359-xx
Wire Kit 017-0103-xx
Replacement Resistor Kit 020-2937-xx
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P7600 Series Probes Deskew Fixture
P7600 Probes 13Nov2020 optimized
P75PST Solder Tip
P7600 Probes 13Nov2020 optimized
Bullets and Bullet Removal Tool