RTPA2A
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RTPA2A Troubleshoot and determine RF faults directly on circuit boards where no coaxial connection is available Use differential probes for high-impedance IQ baseband applications Applications General RF troubleshooting – find sources of circuit interference EMI troubleshooting – help identify components and circuits causing EMI problems High-speed digital design – high dynamic range phase noise measurements High-impedance IQ baseband input for low-power RF devices TekConnect® probe adapter for real-time spectrum analyzers The RTPA2A Real-time Probe Adapter extends the capabilities of Realtime Spectrum Analyzers (RTSA) by offering additional tools to make debugging today’s high-performance electrical designs easier. Using the RTPA2A with Tektronix RTSA, design engineers can benefit from industryleading Tektronix active and differential probes to measure signals on SMD pins and other challenging circuit features. The RTPA2A provides probe power for up to two Tektronix P7000 Series probes through an external power supply. Probe control signals are handled through a USB cable that connects the RTPA2A to the RTSA. This allows the RTSA to automatically adjust the scale factor to account for attenuation factor of the probe in channel A. The included SMA-to-N cable allows the high-speed RF signal to travel between the RTPA2A and the RTSA. Key features Interface Tektronix P7000 series high-performance active and differential probes to Tektronix real-time spectrum analyzers Tektronix high-performance probing solutions Seamless Integration Tektronix offers a variety of industry-leading active and differential probes. Tektronix high-performance probes feature small probe heads and numerous adapters to provide a flexible and reliable connection to the Device Under Test (DUT). Automatically scales measurement for probe attenuation setting Simplifies setup for troubleshooting, eliminates possible setup errors, requires no user adjustment Extends the troubleshooting capabilities of Tektronix real-time spectrum analyzers with the world’s best probes

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All specifications are guaranteed unless noted otherwise. All specifications apply to all models unless noted otherwise. Nominal characteristics Probe input connectors TekConnect probe interface compatible with P7000 Series probes Signal output connector SMA Physical characteristics

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TekConnect® Probe Adapter Ordering information Models RTPA2A Real-time Spectrum Analyzer TekConnect® Probe Adapter Includes: User manual, 50 Ω SMA-to-N cable, USB cable, power cord, and power supply. Please specify manual and power plug options when ordering. English user manual Japanese user manual Power plug options Opt. A0 North America power plug (115 V, 60 Hz) Universal Euro power plug (220 V, 50 Hz) United Kingdom power plug (240 V, 50 Hz) Australia power plug (240 V, 50 Hz) North America power plug (240 V, 50 Hz) Switzerland power plug (220 V, 50 Hz) Japan power plug (100 V, 50/60...

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Datasheet Recommended probes Recommended probes P7225 2.5 GHz Active Probe P7240 4 GHz Active Probe P7330 3.5 GHz Differential Probe P7350 5 GHz Differential Probe P7340A 4 GHz Z-Active Differential Probe P7360A 6 GHz Z-Active Differential Probe P7380A 8 GHz Z-Active Differential Probe P7313 >12.5 GHz Z-Active Differential Probe P7313SMA 13 GHz Differential SMA Probe P7504 4 GHz TriMode Probe P7506 6 GHz TriMode Probe P7508 8 GHz TriMode Probe P7513A 13 GHz TriMode Probe P7516 16 GHz TriMode Probe P7520A 20 GHz TriMode Probe Not compatible with the following probes and adapters: Legacy...

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TekConnect® Probe Adapter

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* European toll-free number. If not accessible, call: +41 52 675 3777 For Further Information. Tektronix maintains a comprehensive, constantly expanding collection of application notes, technical briefs and other resources to help engineers working on the cutting edge of technology. Please visit www.tek.com. Copyright © Tektronix, Inc. All rights reserved. Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published material. Specification and price change privileges reserved. TEKTRONIX and TEK...

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