Probing Solutions PP007-WR PP007-WS Passive Probe LEADING FEATURES Compact probe head Supports fine pitch SMD probing Rugged, sharp tip HF optimized connection accessories Over 30 accessories Low input capacitance TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Characteristics: Attenuation: 10 The PP007 is designed to be an ideal general purpose probe. It features 500 MHz bandwidth, rugged design and a wide assortment of accessories. Bandwidth: > 500 MHz Input R: 10 M Updated Passive Probe Optimized for HF Applications The PP007 embodies leading technology The input capacitance of the probe is Input C: 9.5 pF in passive probe design. The small probe is very low for a passive probeto minimize Max. Input 400 V CAT I optimized for maximum waveform fidelity, loading of high frequency signals. However, Voltage (1250 V surge) including high frequency signal components, keeping any resonance beyond the passband 300 V CAT II in a rugged probe suitable for every day. also requires low inductance in the intercon- General Characteristics: The sharp probe tip* is spring loaded, nections. Probes with limited interconnection allowing it to retract into the narrow probe accessories often force the user to extend Ground Sleeve head. The tip does not slip off the object the input or ground lead lengths to connect Diameter: 2.5 mm being probedimportant when probing to the circuita practice that adds inductance Input Pin small geometry surface-mounted compo- and lowers the resonate frequency. Diameter: 0.5 mm nents.Probing dense circuits is easier with Accessories such as the ground spring Cable Length: 1.3 m the small 2.5 mm ground sleeve, which and innovative ground blade (PK007-013) provides much better visibility than 5 mm provide a very low inductance ground and 3.5 mm probes. interconnect. Copper foil tape, (PK007-014) included with the probe, can be placed on top of an IC and connected to its ground * A rigid tip is included pins to create a convenient ground plane for the probe to connect to. Used with the Sales and Service Rugged Probe for Everyday Use Throughout ground blade, this method provides an Unlike some probes, the PP007 does not the World ideal ground connection for probing signals trade off physical robustness to obtain with high frequency content. excellent high frequency performance. Corporate The probe will stand up to the rigors of Headquarters everyday use. 700 Chestnut Ridge Road The probe has a working voltage rating of Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977 400VCAT I with transient surges up to 1250 V. USA www.lecroy.com EN61010-31-2 Installation category I (CAT I) is for probing circuits which are isolated from LeCroy Sales Offices: the power mains through a power supply China: Beijing transformerthe most common circuits Phone (86) 10 8526 1618 measured with oscilloscopes. The probe Fax (86) 10 8526 1619 also is rated fora CAT II working voltage France: Les Ulis of 300 V. CAT II circuits are on the primary Phone (33) 1 6918 8320 side of power converters and similar Ground Blade Used with Copper Foil Fax (33) 1 6907 4042 power line connected circuits which are Germany: Heidelberg not intended to be permanently connected For applications which require the flexibility Phone (49) 6221 827 00 to building wiring. of a longer ground lead without compromising Fax (49) 6221 834 655 high frequency performance, the optional The probe tip is mounted in a socket, allowing Hong Kong user replacement should it ever break. HF-compensated ground lead (PK007-030) Phone (852) 2834 5630 provides a solution. A passive network in Fax (852) 2834 9893 Ordering the Correct Model the lead itself reduces the loading effect of The PP007 is supplied in two models, each Italy: Venice any resonance. optimized to give the best performance Phone (39) 041 599 7011 Fax (39) 041 456 9542 with a specific family of oscilloscope. The Ease in Probing SMT Circuits PP007-WR is designed to be used with the In addition to the small probe head size, the Japan: Osaka WaveRunner 6000 series, while the PP007-WS PP007 is augmented with several accessories Phone (81) 6 6396 0961 is designed for the WaveSurfer 400 series Fax (81) 6 6396 0962 to simplify probing dense surface mounted oscilloscopes. The physical design of the circuit assemblies. Insulating probe caps with Japan: Tokyo probes are identical. All of the connection guide fingers (PK007-009, 010, 011, 012) keep Phone (81) 3 3376 9400 accessories, standard and optional, will fit the small probe tip centered on the IC lead Fax (81) 3 3376 9587 both models. and prevent it from shorting to adjacent Korea: Seoul leads. The IC Caps are supplied in a range Phone (82) 2 3452 0400 of sizes designed for IC lead pitches from Fax (82) 2 3452 0490 0.5 mm through 1.27 mm. Singapore Optional accessory kits contain 0.5 mm micro Phone (65) 6442 4880 Fax (65) 6442 7811 clips for attaching to the smallest IC leads, along with adapter leads to connect to the Sweden: Stockholm probe tip. Phone (46) 8 580 143 45 Fax (46) 8 580 143 45 Switzerland: Geneva Phone (41) 22 719 2228 (North) Phone (41) 22 719 2175 (South) Fax (41) 22 719 2230 Ordering Information Product Code U.K.: Abingdon Passive Probe for WR6000 Series Oscilloscopes PP007-WR-1 Phone (44) 1 235 536 973 Passive Probe for WS400 Series Oscilloscopes PP007-WS-1 Fax (44) 1 235 528 796 Basic Adapter Kit PK701 Advanced Adapter Kit PK702 U.S.A.: Chestnut Ridge SMD Adapter Kit PK703 Phone (1) 845 578 6020 Micro Clip Kit PK704 Fax (1) 845 578 5985 Instruction Manual PP007-OM-E 2004 by LeCroy Corporation. All rights reserved. LeCroy, ActiveDSO, ProBus, SMART Trigger, JitterTrack,WavePro,WaveMaster, and Waverunner are registered trademarks of LeCroy Corporation. 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