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The P6032 is a high-speed cathode-follower probe. | The P6032 is a high-speed cathode-follower probe. | ||
There is an [[EC1000]] | There is an [[EC1000]] subminiature triode in the probe body. | ||
Like all active probes, the P6032 requires power, and for this reason it has two connectors at the scope end of cable. | Like all active probes, the P6032 requires power, and for this reason it has two connectors at the scope end of cable. | ||
There is a four-pin power connector and a 50-Ohm [[Connectors#GR-874|GR 874]] connector for the signal. | There is a four-pin power connector and a 50-Ohm [[Connectors#GR-874|GR 874]] connector for the signal. |
Revision as of 06:30, 20 October 2013
The P6032 is a high-speed cathode-follower probe. There is an EC1000 subminiature triode in the probe body. Like all active probes, the P6032 requires power, and for this reason it has two connectors at the scope end of cable. There is a four-pin power connector and a 50-Ohm GR 874 connector for the signal. The triode has limited dynamic range, so attenuator attachments are provided that attach to the tip of the probe. These attenuators also reduce the loading of the probe on the probed circuit. The probe is rated to 850MHz. Because the probe contains a small triode, it gets slightly warm during operation.
What, exactly, does the clipping line in the probe body do? It appears to be 21mm of RG174 connected to the triode's cathode at one end, and open at the other end. The circuit description in the manual describes it vaguely, saying only that, "The clipping line reduces signal aberration to a minimum."
The P6032 is intended for use with samplers such as the 4S1, 3S76, and 1S1.
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External view of P6032 without attenuator attachment.
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P6032 Schematic
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Internal view of P6032 Probe tip connects directly to triode grid, which is a bare wire coming out of the top of the tube. Clipping line runs along the body of the probe to the left of the tube socket.
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Internal view of power supply at end of P6032 cable. Signal coax passes through undisturbed.