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The '''TekConnect''' interface was introduced in 2001 (superseding the [[Tekprobe BNC connector|TekProbe BNC interface]]). | The '''TekConnect''' interface was introduced in 2001 (superseding the [[Tekprobe BNC connector|TekProbe BNC interface]]). | ||
[[File:Tek_Interface_Evolution.png | thumb | 400px | right | Evolution of Tektronix probe interfaces (click to enlarge)]] | [[File:Tek_Interface_Evolution.png | thumb | 400px | right | Evolution of Tektronix probe interfaces (click to enlarge)]] | ||
Designed to overcome the maximum useable bandwidth of BNC connectors which is about 4 GHz, | |||
TekConnect uses a BMA connector, a blind-mate connector similar in size and performance to an SMA connector, but with a thread-less outer ground connection. | |||
This connector has adequate electrical performance up to at least 18 GHz. | |||
Probe power and control signals are carried by spring-contact pins that mate with gold-plated pads on a small circuit board on the scope. | |||
Instruments and probes using TekConnect include | |||
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==Links== | |||
* [https://www.tek.com/support/faqs/what-tekprobe-interface What is the TekProbe interface?] (Tektronix FAQ) | |||
* [https://www.tek.com/support/faqs/what-difference-between-tekprobe-and-tekconnect-probe-interfaces What is the difference between the Tekprobe and TekConnect probe interfaces?] (Tektronix FAQ) | |||
* [https://www.everythingrf.com/community/bma-connectors What are BMA Connectors?] | |||
[[Category:Coaxial connectors]] | [[Category:Coaxial connectors]] | ||
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[[Category:Introduced in 2001]] | [[Category:Introduced in 2001]] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:01, 3 August 2023
The TekConnect interface was introduced in 2001 (superseding the TekProbe BNC interface).
Designed to overcome the maximum useable bandwidth of BNC connectors which is about 4 GHz, TekConnect uses a BMA connector, a blind-mate connector similar in size and performance to an SMA connector, but with a thread-less outer ground connection. This connector has adequate electrical performance up to at least 18 GHz.
Probe power and control signals are carried by spring-contact pins that mate with gold-plated pads on a small circuit board on the scope.
Instruments and probes using TekConnect include
Links
- What is the TekProbe interface? (Tektronix FAQ)
- What is the difference between the Tekprobe and TekConnect probe interfaces? (Tektronix FAQ)
- What are BMA Connectors?