KEY FEATURES:
15GHz Single-Ended Precise High Bandwidth Probe for all Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) Applications
Compatible with the Picotest J2154A PerfectPulse TDR
Fixed pitches available: 20, 31, 40, 50, 60, 70, 100 mils, or GSG SMA
Handheld browser style for repeatable and easy probing; Handle design fits most probe holders
Slim low-profile housing for comfort and visibility
Compatible with all 50 ohm Instruments
Benefits Over Competitors:
Higher bandwidth than most competitive solutions
Wide range of pitch spacings available
Custom pitch spacings available. Custom Filtering Options can be added
Spring pins in both center and ground lead for easier placement and landing
Short pins and integrated, but removable
Includes PDN cable for low coupling and optimum shielding. Includes rotating SMPM connector
Applications*:
Low-cost PCB coupon tester - Characteristic Impedance PCB traces
Measure Voltage Ripple and Noise
Measure PCB trace length, characteristic impedance, and dielectric constant
Locate and detect impedance mis-matches
Measure parasitic values of inductance and capacitance such as bond wires, vias, and ESL
Measure PCB trace path rise/fall time and overshoot/undershoot
Supports cable and trace loss modeling
* When coupled with the J2154A TDR.
 
What's included:
P2105A TDR Probe
One (1) 1m SMA-Mini SMP PDN Cable®
1 Year Warranty
 
DESCRIPTION:
The Picotest P2105A probe is 50 ohm 1-port transmission line 'Browser' probe for TDR applications. This precision probe supports a variety of measurements using the 1-port reflection methodology including primarily impedance and TDT/TDR, but also ripple, noise, PCB power rail, VRM (Voltage Regulator Module), and clock jitter. It has significant advantages in comparison to active probes and other types of passive probes.
The P2105A is a referred to as a 'browser' probe for its ability to easily and quickly be moved from point- to-point/rail-to-rail simply by reseating the probe points. The probe achieves a very low inductance at the tip to mitigate space constraints on a dense PCB, while eliminating the need to add additional SMA connections or other test points necessary for impedance measurements. It is especially useful when there are multiple rails to assess and there is not time or PCB iterations available to provide test point implementations for each. Repeated measurements are simplified because connection is by simply touching the tip to existing trace. The P2105A comes in various fixed pin pitches (20, 31, 40, 50, 60, 70, or 100 mil spacing with 1X attenuation; GSG SMA and custom pitches are also available).
The probe is compatible with all 50 ohm instruments, including the J2154A PerfectPulse TDR, vector network analyzers (VNAs), oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers. The probe is designed to work with the traditional single ended TDR setup.