Active FET Probe

P6205 Datasheet (Discontinued product. Replaced by P6243.)

The P6205 probe is part of Tektronix' line of Low Circuit Loading Signal Acquisition probes for CSA (Communications Signal Analyzers), DSA (Digitizing Signal Analyzers), 11000 Series and the TDS family of oscilloscopes.

Key features

DC to 750 MHz
2 pF Input C
1 MΩ Input R
Integral Probe Power TekProbe™ BNC
High-speed Digital Systems Design
- ECL
- GaAs
- MOS: CMOS; FastCMOS; BiCMOS; TTL
Component Design/Characterization
- Amplitude Levels
- Aberrations
- Propagation Delay and Timing
- Bandwidths and Rise Times
Educational Research
Manufacturing Engineering and Test

Active FET probes for TekProbe™ BNC interface

The P6205 is designed with FET devices for its inputs, which allows very high input resistance values and low input capacitances.

Both Active FET probes provide a wide linear dynamic input range for accessing most digital device families using today's logic voltage levels.

Power for the P6205 is supplied by the CSA, DSA, TDS and 11000 Series mainframes through the TekProbe BNC Interface, eliminating the need for extra cabling and/or external power supplies.

Probe information such as type, serial number, attenuation factor, offset scale factor, input resistance, and termination resistance required is communicated through the TekProbe interface between the Active Probe and the CSA, DSA, and 11000 Series mainframes. This information is used by these oscilloscope mainframes during the initialization sequence and measurement analysis.

Benefits

Low Input C, High Input R - Minimizes circuit under test loading
Probe Power Directly from CSA, DSA, TDS, or 11000 Series TekProbe™ BNC Interfaces - Means no additional cables or power supplies required
Readout Coding for 10X Attenuation - Reduces confusion and errors in measurement readings
Gold-plated Replaceable Probe Tips - Improved electrical connections and lower maintenance costs
Miniature Size Accessories - Provides wide range of circuit attachments
UL Listed - UL 1244

Specifications

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

Warranted electrical characteristics

Attenuation: 10X

Nominal electrical characteristics

Cable length: 1.5 m (60 in) tip to BNC

Bandwidth at -3 dB: 750 MHz

Input capacitance: 2 pF

Input resistance: 1 MΩ

Linear dynamic range: ±10 V

DC offset range: NA

Maximum input voltage: ±40 V (DC + peak AC)

Interface/Readout/Identity: TekProbe™ BNC / Yes / No

Recommended instruments ¹: 11000 ², TDS400, TDS500, TDS600, TDS700, TDS3000, TDS5000, TDS7000

¹ The P6205 also works with other instruments with appropriate adapters. Please visit http://www.Tek.com/probes for more details.

² 1100 Series = 11A32/11A34/11A52/11A71/11A72/11A81

Ordering information

Standard accessories

P6205 10x, 750 MHz active FET probe

013-0107-xx: Retractable hook tip

196-3120-xx: 6 in. ground lead with alligator

196-3198-xx: 6 in. ground lead with square-pin receptacle

214-4125-xx: Ground contact, spring

206-0569-xx: SMT KlipChip™ adapter

166-0404-xx: Insulating ground cover

015-0201-xx: IC test tip

016-0156-xx: Carrying case

070-8202-xx: Instruction manual

Warranty

One-year warranty covering all parts and labor.

Recommended accessories

Please see 5 mm Probe Accessories (miniature) probe system at http://www.tek.com/datasheet/probe-accessories