User`s guide

N2795A/N2796A Single-ended Active Probes

The N2795A/96A are a new generation of 1 and 2 GHz single-ended active probes with

the AutoProbe interface (compatible with Agilent’s InfiniVision and Infiniium family of

oscilloscopes). These probes integrate many of the characteristics needed for today’s

general-purpose, high-speed probing - especially in digital system design, component

design/characterization, and educational research applications. Its 1MΩ input

resistance and extremely low input capacitance (1 pF) provide ultra low loading of the

DUT. This, accompanied with superior signal fidelity, makes these probes useful for

most of today’s digital logic voltages. And with their wide dynamic range (±8 V) and

offset range (±12 V for N2796A, ±8 V for N2795A), these probes can be used in a wide

variety of applications.

For high signal integrity probing, the N2795A 1 GHz and N2796A 2 GHz active probes

are perfect complements to Agilent’s 500MHz – 600MHz and 1 GHz bandwidth scopes,

respectively. The N2796A 2 GHz probe can also be used with Agilent’s 2.5 GHz or

higher bandwidth Infiniium scope as a low cost alternative to the InfiniiMax probes.

The N2795A/96A are equipped with a pleasant white LED headlight to illuminate the

circuit under test (picture shown below). The probes are powered directly by the

InfiniiVision and Infiniium Autoprobe interface, eliminating the need for an additional

power supply. The probes also come with a number of accessories that allow for easy

connections to the circuit under test (Accessories Supplied with Probe ... page 5)