Tektronix TAP1500 Active Probe, 1.5 GHz
The Tektronix TAP1500 Active FET Probe is the ideal solution for engineers and designers who require top-notch speed and performance in digital system designs. This single-ended Active Probe offers superior electrical and mechanical capabilities tailored for seamless integration with the TekVPI™ probe interface, enhancing your measurement and analysis proficiency.
Key Features of the Tektronix TAP1500 Active Probe:
- Unmatched Signal Acquisition:
- Minimized DUT (Device Under Test) loading with a remarkable ≤1 pF input capacitance and 1 MΩ input resistance, ensuring high-fidelity measurements.
- Versatile DUT attachment accessories designed for easy connectivity to small SMDs (Surface-Mount Devices).
- Maintains instrumentation bandwidth at the probe tip, suitable for ≤1 GHz oscilloscopes.
- Direct Connection: Effortlessly interfaces with oscilloscopes via the TekVPI™ probe interface for streamlined operation.
- Automatic Scaling: Enjoy real-time units scaling and readouts displayed directly on your oscilloscope for enhanced usability.
- Enhanced Control: Quickly access the oscilloscope probe menu for valuable information regarding probe status/diagnostics and control probe DC offset.
- Remote Control Capability: Engage in GPIB/USB probe control through your oscilloscope for convenient operation.
- Versatile Applications:
- High-speed digital systems design
- Component design and characterization
- Manufacturing engineering and testing
- Signals with voltage swings up to 16 Vp-p
Specifications of the Tektronix TAP1500 Active Probe:
- High Probe Bandwidth: ≥1.5 GHz
- Probe Attenuation: 10x ±2%
- Fast Probe Rise Time: [Specifications not listed]
- Linear Dynamic Range: ±8 V (16 Vp-p)
- Input Offset Range: +10 V
- Max Input Voltage (nondestructive): ±15 V (DC + peak AC)
- Propagation Delay: 5.3 ns
