P6451

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The Tektronix P6451 is an 8+1 channel active logic probe designed for use with the 7D01, 7D02 Opt.01, DL502, LA501A, WR501, 308, 318, 338, and 8550. It presents nine differential ECL signals back to the input section of the analyzer − 8 data channels, plus a 9^th channel that is used either as a clock or as a qualifier.

Channel equivalent circuit (click to enlarge)

The P6451 has the ability to set different threshold voltages for each of three channel groups − 1-4, 5-8, and the 9th (called 'C' in the manual).

The only active components are two 155-0137-00 custom hybrid pre-amp/comparator modules containing comparators with FET inputs and differential ECL outputs that can drive terminated 100 Ω lines. The instrument input would contain differential ECL receivers like the 10115 or 10216.

The P6451 uses the P64xx-family 10-wire input lead harnesses with 0.2"-spaced connectors. It is also possible to use standard jumper wires with pins, sockets or clips on the other end for connecting inputs.

There are two versions of the P6451:

• Part No. 010-6451-02/-03 has a straight connector, and is intended for 7000-series and TM500 plug-ins (e.g.7D02, SA501) and 8550 series development systems.
• Part No. 010-6451-05/-07 has a 90° connector and is intended for 300 series analyzers (e.g. 308). The -07 also has additional series resistance in the inputs for damping ringing caused by a lead set.

P6458 is a 4-channel version for the SA501, which works with either model.

Key Specifications

Maximum Voltage	±40 V nondestructive
Input impedance	1 MΩ // 5±1 pF (without input leads)
Delay time	17±2 ns with ±1 V input and threshold at 0 V
Power	5 V, 260 mA

Links

Documents Referencing P6451

Document	Class	Title	Authors	Year	Links
Tekscope 1976 V8 N2.pdf	Article	A 16-channel Logic Analyzer for the 7000 Series	Keith Taylor	1976	7D01 • 7D10 • P6451
Tekscope 1978 V10 N2.pdf	Article	Unraveling the Mystery on the GPIB	Bruce Ableidinger	1978	DF2 • 7D01 • P6451 • GPIB

Pictures

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  P6451 probe with 90° connector (for 308)

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  P6451 probe

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  P6451 probe internal, PCB front

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  P6451 probe internal, PCB back

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  Using P6451/P6406 probes with jumper wires

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  P6451 lead terminals

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Components

Some Parts Used in the P6451

Part	Part Number(s)	Class	Description	Used in
155-0137-00	155-0137-00	Hybrid integrated circuit	pre-amp/comparator	P6451 • P6452 • P6458