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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]]
[[Category:Probe interfaces]]
[[Category:Introduced in 2001]]
[[Category:Introduced in 2001]]