Tektronix TAP1500L Active Probe

Overview

The Tektronix TAP1500L is a 1.5 GHz active probe designed for automated testing in high-speed digital systems. With exceptional electrical performance and a compact probe head, it addresses critical testing needs for engineers working with small geometry circuit elements and SMD components as small as 0.5 mm pitch. The TekVPI interface ensures seamless integration with compatible oscilloscopes, providing automatic scaling and remote control capabilities.

Key Features

• 1.5 GHz probe bandwidth with less than 267 ps rise time
• 1 pF input capacitance and 1 MΩ input resistance
• Dynamic range from -8 V to +8 V with -10 V to +10 V DC offset range
• Compact probe head for probing small geometry circuits and SMD components
• Direct connection to TekVPI oscilloscopes with automatic units scaling
• Remote GPIB/USB probe control through the oscilloscope
• Robust design for reliability in manufacturing and test environments

Applications

• High-speed digital systems design and verification
• Component design and characterization
• Manufacturing engineering and automated test
• Educational research and laboratory work
• Testing signals with voltage swings up to 16 V