User's Manual

P6330 3.5 GHz Differential Probe Instruction Manua l

Operating Basics

This section discusses operating considerations and probing

techniques. For more detailed information about differential

measurements and common-mode rejection ratio (CMRR), see the

Reference sectiononpage19.

The P6330 probe design is op timized for high bandwidth, low

capacitance applicati ons; it is not a general purpose probe. The probe

head and tips are miniaturized for electrical characteristics and

access to dense circuitry, and must be handled carefully. Rough or

careless use will likely damage the probe.

To avoid damaging the probe tips, minimize your lateral pressure on

the tips. Always probe as directly straight onto the circuit (perpendic-

ular) as possible. The probe tips are extremely sharp to ensure good

contact and measurement integrity.

WARNING. Skin penetration hazard. Use care when handling the

probe. To prevent injury and/or probe damage, install the protecti ve

cover over the probe tips whe n the probe is not in use.

Installation

Before you connect the output of the P6330 different ial probe,

determine whether or not your oscilloscope has a TEKPROBE

interface. See Figure 2 on page 10.