Features & Benefits

• TriMode™ Probe – One Setup, Three Measurements without Adjusting Probe Tip Connections
  • Differential
  • Single Ended
  • Common Mode (Requires only one probe vs. conventional probing techniques)
• Signal Fidelity
  • 25 GHz P7520A (with P75PST tip)
  • 20 GHz P7520A
  • 16 GHz P7516
  • 13 GHz P7513A
  • 8 GHz P7508
  • 6 GHz P7506
  • 4 GHz P7504
• Versatile Connectivity – Solder Down, Handheld, Fixtured
  • Variety of Solder-down Options
    • TriMode™ Solder Tips
    • Small Form Factor for High-density Probing
    • Bandwidth Choices from 4 to 25 GHz
    • 1.5 m Extension Cable for High-temperature Probing
    • Quickly and Reliably Connect to Multiple Probe Tips
  • Precision Differential Probing Module – Optional Handheld and Fixtured Probing
    • Small Precision Tapered Tips, an Articulated Joint for Compliance, and Variable Tip Spacing

    • Characteristics

      TriMode Probe Architecture	P7520A	P7516	P7513A	P7508	P7506	P7504
      Bandwidth (Typical, Probe Only)	>20 GHz, A-B mode >18 GHz, P75PDM, other modes	>16 GHz	>13 GHz	>8 GHz	>6 GHz	>4 GHz
      Rise Time (10-90%) (Typical, Probe Only)	<27 ps, A-B mode <29 ps, other modes	<32 ps	<40 ps	<55 ps	<75 ps	<105 ps
      Rise Time (20-80%) (Typical, Probe Only)	<18 ps, A-B mode <20 ps, other modes	<24 ps	<28 ps	<35 ps	<50 ps	<70 ps
      Attenuation (User Selectable)	5X or 12.5X	5X or 12.5X	5X or 12.5X	5X or 12.5X	5X or 12.5X	5X or 12.5X
      Differential Input Range	±0.625 V (5X) ±1.6 V (12.5X)	±0.75 V (5X) ±1.75 V (12.5X)	±0.75 V (5X) ±1.75 V (12.5X)	±0.75 V (5X) ±1.75 V (12.5X)	±0.75 V (5X) ±1.75 V (12.5X)	±0.75 V (5X) ±1.75 V (12.5X)
      Operating Voltage Window	+3.7 to –2.0 V	+4.0 to –2.0 V	+4.0 to –2.0 V	+4.0 to –2.0 V	+4.0 to –2.0 V	+4.0 to –2.0 V
      Offset Voltage Range	+2.5 to –1.5 V, A-B mode +3.4 to –1.8 V, other modes	+2.5 to –1.5 V, A-B mode +3.4 to –1.8 V, other modes	+2.5 to –1.5 V, A-B mode +3.4 to –1.8 V, other modes	+2.5 to –1.5 V, A-B mode +3.4 to –1.8 V, other modes	+2.5 to –1.5 V, A-B mode +3.4 to –1.8 V, other modes	+2.5 to –1.5 V, A-B mode +3.4 to –1.8 V, other modes
      DC Input Resistance (Differential)	100k ohms	100k ohms	100k ohms	100k ohms	100k ohms	100k ohms
      Noise	<33 nV / √Hz (5X) <48 nV / √Hz (12.5X)	<33 nV / √Hz (5X) <48 nV / √Hz (12.5X)	<33 nV / √Hz (5X) <48 nV / √Hz (12.5X)	<33 nV / √Hz (5X) <48 nV / √Hz (12.5X)	<33 nV / √Hz (5X) <48 nV / √Hz (12.5X)	<33 nV / √Hz (5X) <48 nV / √Hz (12.5X)
      CMRR (Differential Mode)	>60 dB at DC >40 dB at 50 MHz >30 dB at 1 GHz >20 dB at 10 GHz >12 dB at 20 GHz	>60 dB at DC >40 dB at 50 MHz >30 dB to 1 GHz >20 dB to 8 GHz >15 dB to 16 GHz	>60 dB at DC >40 dB at 50 MHz >30 dB to 1 GHz >20 dB to 7 GHz >15 dB to 13 GHz	>60 dB at DC >40 dB at 50 MHz >30 dB at 1 GHz >25 dB at 4 GHz >20 dB at 8 GHz	>60 dB at DC >40 dB at 50 MHz >30 dB at 1 GHz >25 dB at 3 GHz >20 dB at 6 GHz	>60 dB at DC >40 dB at 50 MHz >30 dB at 1 GHz >28 dB at 2 GHz >25 dB at 4 GHz
      Nondestructive Input Range	±15 V	±15 V	±15 V	±15 V	±15 V	±15 V
      Interface	TekConnect™	TekConnect™	TekConnect™	TekConnect™	TekConnect™	TekConnect™
      Cable Length	1 meter	1 meter	1.3 meters	1.3 meters	1.3 meters	1.3 meters

      For additional characteristics, refer to the individual probe Technical Reference Manuals.

      Typical System Specifications

      The typical system specifications in the table below are achieved using a P7520A probe with a DPO/DSA72504D or DPO/DSA73304D Oscilloscope and a P75PST solder tip.

      Characteristic	A-B Mode	All Other Modes
      System Bandwidth	25 GHz	>18 GHz
      System Rise Time (10% – 90%)	<20 ps	<29 ps
      System Rise Time (20% – 80%)	<14 ps	<20 ps

      Minimum System Requirements / Instrument Compatibility

      Instrument	BW (Scope)	FW Version	Recommended Probe
      P7500 Series TriMode Differential Probes are compatible with the DPO/DSA/MSO70000 and TDS6000B/C Series TekConnect Oscilloscopes. The chart below shows recommended probe/oscilloscope model combinations.
      DPO/DSA73304D	33 GHz	V6.4.1 or higher	P7520A
      DPO/DSA72504D	25 GHz	V6.4.1 or higher	P7520A
      DPO/DSA72004	20 GHz	V3.0 or higher	P7520A
      DPO/DSA71604	16 GHz	V3.0 or higher	P7516
      DPO/DSA71254	12.5 GHz	V3.0 or higher	P7513A
      DPO/DSA70804	8 GHz	V3.0 or higher	P7508
      DPO/DSA70604	6 GHz	V3.0 or higher	P7506
      DPO/DSA70404	4 GHz	V3.0 or higher	P7504
      TDS6000C	12.5 GHz, 15 GHz	V5.1.7	P7516, P7513A
      TDS6000B	8 GHz, 6 GHz	V5.1.3	P7508, P7506
      80A03 TekConnect Probe Interface		V2.3	All P7500 Series probes
      RTPA2A TekConnect Probe Interface		V2.3	All P7500 Series probes