PMK HSDP Series High Speed Differential Probes with Universal BNC Interface Instruction Manual
Safety Information
Prevent personal injury, fire and product damage.
To avoid personal injury and to prevent fire or damage to this product or products connected to it, review and comply with the following safety precautions. Be aware thatif you use this probe assembly in a manner not specified the protection this product provides may be impaired. Only qualified personnel should use this probe assembly.
Use only grounded instruments.
Do not connect the differential probe’s ground input to a potential other than earth ground. Alwaysmake sure the probe and the measurement instrument are grounded properly.
Connect and disconnect properly.
Connect the probe output to the measurement instrument. Optionally connect the differential probe’s ground input to earth ground before connecting the probe’s differential inputs to the circuit under test. Disconnect the probe inputs and the probe ground connection from the circuit under test before disconnecting the probe from the measurement instrument.
Observe probe and probe accessory ratings.
Do not apply any electrical potential to the probe input which exceeds the maximum ratings of the probe or the accessories connected to it. In a combination always the lower rating / measurement category applies to both probe and accessories connected to it.
Refer to qualified service personnel.
About HSDP Series
The HSDP series offers best-in-class performance with >2GHz models up to ±42V differential input range, and ±8V up to >4GHz bandwidth. The high input impedance, low noise, and 60V common mode voltage range the different models ideal for various in-circuit measurements for design, validation, debugging of analog signals, such as used in switched mode power supplies.
The HSDP probes series is also ideal for characterizing a wide range of serial bus designs, supporting the most popular serial bus interfaces, such as USB2.0, Ethernet (GbE), CAN/LIN, I2C, SPI, SATA, FireWire (1394b), FlexRay, HDMI etc.
The HSDP series features the industry standard 2.54mm (0.1“) socketed inputs that can easily interface to a variety of connectivity options available in the market. The compact probe head design, and its variety of accessories, makes the HSDP series ideal for probing on today’s smallest IC devices.
Individual Connectivity Accessories for Highest Signal Fidelity
The input offset capability extends the input range of the probe. Having an input capacitance of <0.6pF || 1MΩ between the probe tips, allows the HSDP Series to be used to probe sensitive circuits without adversely loading the circuit under test.
Differential Input Impedance Input Impedance to Earth Ground
The HSDP-Series uses a PMK custom high speed FET input amplifier that provides a superior high frequency response, as well as low noise and low distortion to accurately capture the signals being measured.
All models are available with either a 7.5m or 2m cable length. These longer cable versions enable the user to probe remote, hard to reach test points that are impossible with the other probing solution in the market today.
The HSDP Series has a universal BNC output connector and is compatible with any oscilloscope with a 50Ω input impedance, or 1MΩ input impedance and a 50Ω feed-through termination, allowing the HSDP Series to be used on any oscilloscope in the lab.
HSDP-Series’ DC offset can be controlled via remote control. The “PMK Probe Control” software provides the ability for the user to control the probe remotely via a computer, and provides the user with a graphical user interface. The software is free of charge, and included with PMK’s 2ch and 4ch power supplies, PS2 and PS3, which are required to power the probe. The PS2 and PS3 power supplies have a USB interface as well as an optional LAN interface. The new AP-01, 1 channel battery pack power supply, provides >8h of portable and isolated operation, which allows the user the flexibility of where the probe can be used. The AP-01 supplies power only to the probe with no software remote control.
Input Voltage Range Examples
Specifications
Specifications that are not marked with (*) as guaranteed are typical. Warm-up time is 20 minutes.
The electrical specifiations are separated in multiple tables. Each specification is determined when using a PS2 power supply at +23 °C ambient temperature.
Electrical Specifications
| Model Number | Attenuation Ratio(± 2 % at DC) | Bandwidth (-3dB) | Differential Voltage Range(DC + AC peak) 1 | Differential DC Offset Range |
| HSDP4010 | 10:1 | > 4 GHz4.2 GHz (typ.) | ± 8 V(16 Vpp) | ± 12 V |
| HSDP2010 | 10:1 | > 2 GHz2.3 GHz (typ.) | ± 8 V(16 Vpp) | ± 12 V |
| HSDP2010L | 10:1 | > 1.8 GHz2.0 GHz (typ.) | ± 8 V(16 Vpp) | ± 12 V |
| HSDP2025 | 25:1 | > 2 GHz2.2 GHz (typ.) | ± 20 V(40 Vpp) | ± 30 V |
| HSDP2025L | 25:1 | > 1.8 GHz2.0 GHz (typ.) | ± 20 V(40 Vpp) | ± 30 V |
| HSDP2050 | 50:1 | > 2 GHz2.2 GHz (typ.) | ± 42 V(84 Vpp) | ± 60 V |
The following specifiations table is valid for all models of HSDP series:
| Common Mode Voltage Range(DC + Peak LF-AC)1 | ± 60 V |
| Maximum Non-Destructive Voltage between signal and GND(DC + Peak LF-AC) 1 | ± 60 V |
| Differential Input Impedance | 1 MΩ || 0.6 pF |
| Single-ended Input Impedance | 500 kΩ || 1.2 pF |
| Input Coupling of theMeasuring Instrument | 50 Ω |
Electrical Specifications (Continued)
Review also the referring derating over frequency graphs later in this document..
| Model Number | Noise (Input referred)2 | Rise time (10%-90%) | Propagation Delay | Common Mode Rejection Ratio(CMRR) | |
| HSDP4010 | < 2 mV rms100 nV/sqrt(Hz)preliminary | < 140ps | 6.7 ns | DC: | TBD |
| preliminary | 1 MHz: | TBD | |||
| 10 MHz: | TBD | ||||
| 100 MHz: | TBD | ||||
| 500 MHz: | TBD | ||||
| 1 GHz: | TBD | ||||
| 2 GHz: | TBD | ||||
| HSDP2010 | < 1.5 mV rms | < 200 ps | 6.7 ns | DC: | > 70 dB |
| 50 nV/sqrt(Hz) | 1 MHz: | > 50 dB | |||
| 10 MHz: | > 45 dB | ||||
| 100 MHz: | > 35 dB | ||||
| 500 MHz: | > 25 dB | ||||
| 1 GHz: | > 25 dB | ||||
| HSDP2010L | < 2.5 mV rms | < 200 ps | 30.5 ns | DC: | > 70 dB |
| 93 nV/sqrt(Hz) | 1 MHz: | > 50 dB | |||
| 10 MHz: | > 45 dB | ||||
| 100 MHz: | > 35 dB | ||||
| 500 MHz: | > 25 dB | ||||
| 1 GHz: | > 25 dB | ||||
| HSDP2025 | < 3 mV rms | < 200 ps | 6.7 ns | DC: | > 70 dB |
| 128 nV/sqrt(Hz) | 1 MHz: | > 50 dB | |||
| 10 MHz: | > 45 dB | ||||
| 100 MHz: | > 35 dB | ||||
| 500 MHz: | > 25 dB | ||||
| 1 GHz: | > 25 dB | ||||
| HSDP2025L | < 5 mV rms | < 200 ps | 30.5 ns | DC: | > 70 dB |
| 238 nV/sqrt(Hz) | 1 MHz: | > 50 dB | |||
| 10 MHz: | > 45 dB | ||||
| 100 MHz: | > 35 dB | ||||
| 500 MHz: | > 25 dB | ||||
| 1 GHz: | > 25 dB | ||||
| HSDP2050 | < 6 mV rms | < 200 ps | 6.7 ns | DC: | TBD |
| 250 nV/sqrt(Hz) | 1 MHz: | TBD | |||
| preliminary | 10 MHz: | TBD | |||
| 100 MHz: | TBD | ||||
| 500 MHz: | TBD | ||||
| 1 GHz: | TBD | ||||
Notes:
2 RMS noise [mV] at 500MHz bandwidth; noise in [nV/sqrt(Hz)] at 100MHz
| Altitude | operating | up to 2000 m |
| non-operating | up to 15000 m | |
| Temperature Range | operating | 0 °C to +50 °C |
| non-operating | -40 °C to +71 °C | |
| Maximum Relative Humidity | operating | 80 % relative humidity for temperatures up to +31 °C, decreasing linearly to 40 % at +50 °C |
| non-operating | 95 % relative humidity for temperatures up to +40 °C |
Probe Dimensions
The shown dimensions are in mm and [inch].
Typical Frequency Response
The frequency response plot shown here is for the probe series without any accessories. Frequency responses with specific accessories are available on request.
Frequency Response – HSDP Series: 2 GHz models
Typical Differential Input Impedance
The input impedance of the probe decreases as the frequency of the applied signal increases.
Typical Differential Input Impedance – HSDP Series
Note that the maximum input voltage rating of the probe decreases as the frequency of the applied signal increases.
Input Voltage – HSDP2010 / HSDP2010L
Input Voltage – HSDP2025 / HSDP2025L
Typical Rise Time
The typical rise time plots are coming soon.
Ordering Information
A power supply with remote control capabilities or a battery pack for portable use are required and optional. The standard accessories are listed in Step 3.
Step 1: Select Probe
| Order No. | Item |
| HSDP4010 | Differential probe 4GHz, ±8V diff, ±60V common mode, 10:1, low noise, 1.3m, including set of standard accessories |
| HSDP2010 | Differential probe 2GHz, ±8V diff, ±60V common mode, 10:1, low noise, 1.3m, including set of standard accessories |
| HSDP2010L | Differential probe 1.8GHz, ±8V diff, ±60V common mode, 10:1, low noise, 7.5m, including set of standard accessories |
| HSDP2025 | Differential probe 2GHz, ±20V diff, ±60V common mode, 25:1, low noise, 1.3m, including set of standard accessories |
| HSDP2025L | Differential probe 1.8GHz, ±20V diff, ±60V common mode, 25:1, low noise, 7.5m, including set of standard accessories |
| HSDP2050 | Differential probe 2GHz, ±42V diff, ±60V common mode, 50:1, low noise, 1.3m, including set of standard accessories |
Step 2: Select Power Supply
The power supply pin assignment is different from other power supplies. Use only original PMK power supplies with PMK probes.
| Order No. | Item |
| 889-09V-PS2 | PS-02 (2 channels, with USB interface for remote control) |
| 889-09V-PS2-L | PS-02-L (2 channels, with LAN and USB interface for remote control) |
| 889-09V-PS3 | PS-03 (4 channels, with USB interface for remote control) |
| 889-09V-PS3-L | PS-03-L (4 channels, with LAN and USB interface for remote control) |
| 889-09V-AP01 | AP-01 (battery pack, 1 channel, no remote control) |
| 890-520-900 | Power supply cable (0.5 m), included in probe’s scope of delivery |
| 890-520-915 | Power supply cable (1.5 m) |
Step 3: Accessories
The accessories for this probe series have been safety tested. Do not use any other accessories or power supplies than what is recommended.
| Order No. | Item | Scope ofDelivery | Bandwidth (-3dB) | Picture |
| variable | Differential probe HSDP2000 series model | x | variable |  |
| 890-880-105 | 2-Footer, black | x | n/a |  |
| 891-010-814 | PCB adaptors, 10x | x | > 2.5 GHz |  |
| 890-800-001 | Spring tips, gold-plated, 5x | x | > 2.5 GHz |  |
| 890-800-000 | Solid tips, gold-plated, 5x | x | > 2.5 GHz |  |
| 899-000-002 | SMD test grabber, 1 Pair, green/yellow | x | > 0.6 GHz |  |
| 890-600-214 | Solder-In Adapter Flex PCB with Micro coax cable | x | > 1.2 GHz |  |
| 890-720-8A6 | Y-Lead-Adaptor, 0.8mm Socket to MMCX plug | x | > 1.5 GHz |  |
| 018-292-937 | Tip Saver | x | > 2.2 GHz |  |
| 018-291-913 | Z-Ground, 1 pair | x | > 2 GHz |  |
| 018-291-914 | Active Probe Bent Tip, 1 pair | x | > 1.5 GHz |  |
| 890-720-001 | Y-Lead to 0.8mm socket for use with899-000-002 and 890-500-001 | x | n/a |  |
| 890-600-215 | Adapter UF.L with Micro coax cable | > 1.3 GHz |  |
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| 890-720-002 | Y-Lead-R to 0.8 mm socket, compatible withMicro SMD-Clip 972416100 | x | > 1.1 GHz |  |
Step 3: Accessories (Continued)
| Order No. | Item | Scopeof Delivery | Bandwidth (-3dB) | Picture |
| 890-500-001 | QFP IC-Clips long, 1 Pair, black/red | x | > 0.6 GHz |  |
| 972416100 | Micro SMD clip | x | > 0.5 GHz |  |
| 890-010-912 | Marker bands 4 x 4 colors | x | n/a |  |
| 890-400-808 | Ground lead 7cm | x | n/a |  |
| 890-400-809 | Ground lead 13cm | x | n/a |  |
| 890-520-900 | Power Supply Cable (0.5 m) | x | n/a |  |
| n/a | Factory Calibration Certificate | x | na |
Step 4: Select 3D Positioning System
Select one of PMK’s 3D probe positioning systems with the universal probe holder. The arms and probe holders are also compatible to PMK’s SKID positioning systems for probes and PCBs, which are also available for temperature ranges from -55°C to +155°C. To review all 3D positioning solutions, visit us at www.pmk.de
| Order No. | Item | Picture |
| 893-350-006 | Universal 3D Probe Positioner MSU1500 with steel base (893-100-001), arm with span width 200mm (893-200-200), universal probe holder (893-090-000) |  |
| 893-350-011 | Universal 3D Probe Positioner with magnet foot (893-100- 004), arm with span width 200mm (893-200-200), universal probe holder (893-090-000) |  |
| 893-500-START | SKID-S Starter Kit: 3U Board Tester (160 x 160mm) including SKID vertical adapter kit (893-291-501), universal probe holder (893-090-000), PMK probe holder 5-12mm (893-050- 000), arm with span width 130 mm (893-200-130) and with200 mm (893-200-200) |  |
| 893-600-START | SKID-M Starter Kit: 6U Board Tester (240 x 160mm) including SKID vertical adapter kit (893-291-501), universal probe holder (893-090-000), PMK probe holder 5-12mm (893-050- 000), arm with span width 130 mm (893-200-130) and with200 mm (893-200-200) |  |
| 893-700-START | SKID-M Starter Kit: Board Tester (340 x 300mm) including SKID vertical adapter kit (893-291-501), universal probe holder (893-090-000), PMK probe holder 5-12mm (893-050-000), arm with span width 130 mm (893-200-130) and with 200 mm (893-200-200) |  |
Factory Calibration
Annual re-calibration is recommended. ISO17025 calibration upon delivery or as re-calibration will be possible on request.
Manufacturer
PMK Mess- und Kommunikationstechnik GmbH
Königsteiner Str. 98
65812 Bad Soden, Germany
Tel: +49 (0) 6196 999 5000
Internet: www.pmk.de
E-Mail: sales@pmk.de
Warranty
PMK warrants this product for normal use and operation within specifications for a period of one year from date of shipment and will repair or replace any defective product which was not damaged by negligence, misuse, improper installation, accident or unauthorized repair or modification by the buyer. This warranty is applicable only to defects due to material or workmanship. PMK disclaim any other implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. PMK will not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of use or data, interruption of business and the like), even if PMK has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in this manual or product.
Declaration of Conformity
PMK declares the conformity of this product with the actual required safety standards in accordance with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU:
CEI/IEC 61010-031:2015
- Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use
- Part 031:
Safety requirements for hand-held probe assemblies for electrical measurement and test
WEEE/ RoHS Directives
This electronic product is classified within the WEEE/ RoHS category list as monitoring and control equipment (category 9) and is compliant to the following EC Directives.
EC Directives:
WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU
- Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
- Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Your help and efforts are required to protect and keep clean our environment. Therefore return this electronic product at the end of its life either to our Service Department or take care of separate WEEE collection and professional WEEE treatment yourself. Do not dispose as unsorted municipal waste.
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Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published material. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Documents / Resources
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