Tektronix P7225 Operating Basics

P7225 2.5 GHz 10X Active Probe UserManua l 19

Operating Basics

Please followthese operating guidelines to get optimum performance

from your P7225 probe.

Handling the Probe

Exercise care when using and storing the P7225. The probe and ca ble

are susceptible to damage caused by careless use. Always handle the

probe using the compensation box and probe head, avoiding undue

physical strain to the probe cable.

NOTE. Toreduce the lik elihood of creating signal aberrations, be

careful not to dent, kink, pull or stretch the cable.

CAUTION. Toprevent damage to the probe, do not drop the probe or

subject it to physical shock.

Maximum Nondestructive Input Voltage

CAUTION. Toavoid damage to the probe tip amplifier, do not apply

voltages above the maximum non-destructive input voltage.

Refer to Specifications on page 29 for the maximum operating

voltage and frequency derating informati on.

Contents

Main Page WARRANTY Page Table of Contents List of Figures List of Tables Page General Safety Summary ToAvoid Fire or Personal Injury Safety Termsand Symbols Preface Related Manuals Contacting Tektronix Product Description TekConnectInterface Installation Options Page Features and Accessories 6P7225 2.5 GHz 10X Active Probe UserManua l P7225 2.5 GHz 10X Active Probe UserManua l 7 8P7225 2.5 GHz 10X Active Probe UserManua l P7225 2.5 GHz 10X Active Probe UserManua l 9 10 P7225 2.5 GHz 10X Active Probe UserManua l Table1: P7225 features and standard accessories (Cont.) Page 12 P7225 2.5 GHz 10X Active Probe UserManua l P7225 2.5 GHz 10X Active Probe UserManua l 13 Table2: P7225 optional accessories (Cont.) 14 P7225 2.5 GHz 10X Active Probe UserManua l Table2: P7225 optional accessories (Cont.) Functional Check Page Configuration Probe Offset Page Operating Basics Handling the Probe Maximum Nondestructive Input Voltage Input Linear Dynamic Range Electrical Effects of Ad apters Ground Lead Length Page Page Page Helpful Hints Low-inductance Grounding SureFoot Grounding Probe Tip Test Points Page Appendix A: Specifications Specifications Page Appendix A: Specifications Figure 11:Typical input impedance and phase versus frequency P7225 2.5 GHz 10X Active Probe UserManua l 31 Page Appendix A: Specifications P7225 2.5 GHz 10X Active Probe UserManua l 33 Figure 13: Probe head and compensation box dimensions Table5: Physical characteristics Table6: Environmental characteristics Page Appendix B: User Service Inspection and Cleaning Calibration Replacement Parts Preparation for Shipment Appendix C: Replaceable Parts Parts Ordering Information Using the Replaceable Parts List Page Page AppendixC: Replaceable Parts P7225 2.5 GHz 10XActive Probe User Manual 41 Page AppendixC: Replaceable Parts P7225 2.5 GHz 10XActive Probe User Manual 43 Appendix C: Replaceable Parts P7225 2.5 GHz 10XActive Probe User Manual44 CROSSINDEX - MFR. CODE NUMBER TO MANUFACTURER