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[[Image:Tek P6046 catalog 2.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Tektronix P6046 Differential Probe and 015-0106-00 Amplifier]]
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The '''Tektronix P6046''' is a 100 MHz differential probe oscilloscope probe.
|manufacturer=Tektronix
It was initially intended for use with a [[1A5]], to which it attaches through a 9-pin [[Amphenol 165 series connector]].
|model=P6046
|summary=100 MHz differential probe
|image=Tek P6046 catalog 2.jpg
|caption=Tektronix P6046 Differential Probe and 015-0106-00 Amplifier
|for=50 Ω scope inputs
|introduced=1968
|discontinued=>1992
|manuals=
There are three versions of the manual:
* [[Media:070-0756-00.pdf|070-0756-00 - 1968]] − assumes [[1A5]] for absolute gain calibration
* [[Media:070-7129-00.pdf|070-7129-00 - 1988]]
* [[Media:070-7129-00.pdf|070-7129-01 - 1992]]
 
* [[Media:P6046 Voltage and Waveform Information.pdf|P6046 Voltage and Waveform Information (PDF)]]
* [[Media:P6046 Schematics Rev. C June 1977 11x17.pdf|P6046 Schematics Rev. C June 1977 (PDF)]]
 
* [https://w140.com/Tektronix_P6046_Instruction_Manual.pdf P6046 Manual (no schematics, PDF)]
* [https://w140.com/Tek_P6046_Differential_Probe-Operation_Manual.pdf P6046 Detailed Manual (no schematics, PDF)]
 
* [[Media:Tek p6046 eis signature page.pdf|P6046 Engineering Instrument Specification Signature Page (PDF)]]
* [[Media:Tek p6046 fcp march 1968.pdf|P6046 Factory Calibration Procedure, March 1968]]
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The '''Tektronix P6046''' is a 100 MHz differential probe oscilloscope probe [[introduced in 1968]].
 
It was initially intended for use with a [[1A5|1A5 plug-in]], to which it attaches through a 9-pin [[Amphenol 165 series connector]].


A separate amplifier (015-0106-00) was available as an option to use the probe on a 50 Ω input scope set at 10 mV/Div.
A separate amplifier (015-0106-00) was available as an option to use the probe on a 50 Ω input scope set at 10 mV/Div.
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==Operation==
==Operation==


The two probe tips are (in DC mode) directly connected to the gates of a pair of JFETs.  Use the shorting plugs on the tips when not in use.   
The two probe tips are (in DC mode) directly connected to the gates of a pair of JFETs.   


Ground the probe!  Seriously.  Sticker the probe "Ground Me!"  I also recommend stickering the probe amplifier with the ATTEN BAL setup procedure from section 2-6 of the manual.
Use the shorting plugs on the tips when not in use:
 
<blockquote>Ground the probe!  Seriously.  Sticker the probe "Ground Me!"  I also recommend stickering the probe amplifier with the ATTEN BAL setup procedure from section 2-6 of the manual.</blockquote>
==Manuals==
 
* [[Media:Tek p6046 fcp march 1968.pdf|P6046 Factory Calibration Procedure, March 1968]]
 
There are three versions of the manual:
 
* [[Media:070-0756-00.pdf|070-0756-00 - (C) 1968]] − This version assumes you have a [[1A5]] for absolute gain calibration of the probe without the amplifier.
* [[Media:070-7129-00.pdf|070-7129-00 - (C) 1988]]
* [[Media:070-7129-00.pdf|070-7129-01 - (C) 1992]]
 
* [http://w140.com/Tektronix_P6046_Instruction_Manual.pdf P6046 Manual (no schematics, PDF)]
* [http://w140.com/Tek_P6046_Differential_Probe-Operation_Manual.pdf P6046 Detailed Manual (no schematics, PDF)]
* [[Media:P6046 Voltage and Waveform Information.pdf|P6046 Voltage and Waveform Information (PDF)]]
* [[Media:P6046 Schematics Rev. C June 1977 11x17.pdf|P6046 Schematics Rev. C June 1977 (PDF)]]
* [[Media:Tek p6046 eis signature page.pdf|P6046 Engineering Instrument Specification Signature Page (PDF)]]


==Links==
==Links==

Revision as of 08:47, 5 October 2021

Tektronix P6046
100 MHz differential probe
Tektronix P6046 Differential Probe and 015-0106-00 Amplifier

Compatible with 50 Ω scope inputs

Produced from 1968 to >1992

Manuals


Manuals – Specifications – Links – Pictures

The Tektronix P6046 is a 100 MHz differential probe oscilloscope probe introduced in 1968.

It was initially intended for use with a 1A5 plug-in, to which it attaches through a 9-pin Amphenol 165 series connector.

A separate amplifier (015-0106-00) was available as an option to use the probe on a 50 Ω input scope set at 10 mV/Div.

With a 1A5, the P6046 has a 45 MHz bandwidth. The raw bandwidth of the probe and amplifier is 100 MHz. Note that the probe itself acts as either a 1× or 10× attenuation probe dependent on a signal voltage on pin D of the connector. When used with the amplifier, 10× mode is used in the 200, 100, and 50 mV/div settings and 1× mode for 20, 10, 5, 2, and 1 mV/div.

An additional ×10 attenuator (010-0361-00) can be plugged onto the P6046's inputs.

Operation

The two probe tips are (in DC mode) directly connected to the gates of a pair of JFETs.

Use the shorting plugs on the tips when not in use:

Ground the probe! Seriously. Sticker the probe "Ground Me!" I also recommend stickering the probe amplifier with the ATTEN BAL setup procedure from section 2-6 of the manual.

Links

Pictures