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Shown below are the test equipment ‘Solution Bundles’ you need to perform these measurements:
Time Domain Reflectometry Measurements and Analysis with 4, 5 and 6 Series MSO Oscilloscopes
This video demonstrates Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) measurements using a 6 Series MSO oscilloscope. (TDR measurements are also available on 4 and 5 Series MSOs.) Having TDR measurements on your scope helps with debugging by allowing you to check impedances in power distribution networks, PCB test coupons, signal lines, cables, and interconnects. One-click calibration, automatic calculations and impedance, inductance and capacitance measurements make it easy to get quick insights into your designs.
Impedance – Power Integrity Measurement
Measuring power distribution network impedance has become an essential measurement for most power systems. Combining the Picotest PI Solution Bundle with your Tektronix scope, gives you the power to perform ultra-low impedance measurements with ease.
Applications and Benefits
- 2-Port Impedance Measurement – The Gold Standard in PDN/Power Integrity Testing
- Easy and Repeatable Power Rail Impedance Browsing
- VRM Output Impedance
What’s Required
Bundle Includes
- P2102A-1X 2-Port PDN Probe, 1X Attenuation
- J2102B Common Mode Transformer
- J2161A 2-Way Wideband Active Splitter
- P2100A-CAL Calibration Board (included with the P2102A)
- PDN Cables: 2 – 1m SMA-Mini SMP (included with P2102A), 2 – 24” BNC-SMA (used for J2161A OUT2 to DUT and DUT to J2102B), 2 – 12” BNC-BNC (one cable goes from OUT1 of J2161A to scope input, the other goes from J2102B output to scope input), 1 – 1m BNC-BNC (goes from the AFG output to the J2161A input)
- Port Saver DC Block (2) (required if the device is active (above 2v))
- VRTS3 Demo Board (can be used to make active impedance measurements (2 DC blocks are required))
- PITK01 Parts Kit (required for different demo DUTs)
Required from Tektronix
- Tektronix MSO4/5/6 scope with Software option 4-pwr, 5-pwr, or 6-pwr and 4/5/6-AFG
- Optional AFG31000 Arbitrary/Function Generator if > 50MHz is desired
App Notes/Support
TDR Measurement
The low-cost Picotest J2154A TDR module, with your high-speed Tektronix scope, gives you the power of single-ended and differential TDR capability.
Applications and Benefits
- 10GHz Measurement
- PCB Impedance and Characteristics
- Connector/Cable Integrity
- Probe Response
- Parasitic Ind/Cap measurement
- Troubleshoot jitter and crosstalk
- Filter measurement
- Portable – Low-Cost Solution
What’s Required
Bundle includes
- J2154A PerfectPulse® Differential TDR
- P2105A TDR Probe
- TDR Demo Board
- PDN Cable (One (1) 1m, SMA-Mini SMP, included with the P2105A)
- PDN Cable (Two (2) 12” BNC-SMA, included with the J2154A)
Optional
P2103A TDR Probe for Differential Measurements Add to Cart
Required from Tektronix
- Tektronix MSO4/5/6B scope and setup files
App Notes/Support
- J2154A PerfectPulse® Differential TDR Datasheet
- Tektronix adds software support for the Picotest J2154A
- TDR Measurement using the J2154A and 6 SERIES MSO Oscilloscope
- Solution Brochure – Adding TDR Capability to Tek Oscilloscopes
- Solution Brochure – Measuring Cable Losses
- Measuring pH and fF with a TDR using a cursor measurement
Power Supply
Bode Plot/PSRR Measurement
Now you can add frequency domain power supply testing capabilities to your Tektronix scope with the Picotest FRA Bundle. Perform essential control loop stability and power supply rejection ratio (PSRR) testing alongside your time domain power supply all in one instrument.
Applications and Benefits
- Add traditional Bode Plot control loop stability testing to your scope
- Add PSRR/PSMR testing to your scope
What’s Required
Includes:
- J2100A Injection Transformer 1Hz – 5MHz – Bode
- J2120A Line Injector 10Hz – 10MHz – PSRR
- VRTS1P5 Demo Board (requires 12v+ power supply)
Required from Tektronix
- Tektronix MSO4/5/6 scope with Software option 4-pwr, 5-pwr, or 6-pwr and 4/5/6-AFG
- TPP0502 Voltage Probe
- Optional AFG31000 Arbitrary/Function Generator if >50MHz AFG is desired
App Notes/Support
DC-DC Converter Input Impedance
Now you can add frequency domain power supply testing capabilities to your Tektronix scope. The Picotest J2121A High Power Line Injector Supports Converter Input Impedance testing as well as PSRR and low current DC biased inductor testing
Applications and Benefits
- 400V/20A (max) line injector Supports High Power 270V Military and Satellite Buss Applications
- 100Hz – 1MHz bandwidth
What’s Required
Bundle includes:
- J2121A High Power Line Injector *
- Two (2) PDN Cables, 1 Meter Each, SMA-SMA
Required from Tektronix
App Notes/Support
Power Inductor Testing Under Bias
The Picotest J2131A, along with your Tektronix oscilloscope, supports power inductor testing under Bias. Together they enable accurate shunt-through inductance measurement of power inductors at various bias levels – up to and including saturation currents up to 125ADC. The bundle enables the 2-port shunt through measurement using the scope’s FRA features *
Applications and Benefits
- High current DC Bias Source for measuring inductors
- DC Bias Source is 0-125Amps (from a 5A power supply input)
- Uses the 2-port shunt- through measurement to compute value over frequency and DC bias
- Multiple levels of protection for inductor disconnects
- Measure inductors from nH to 1uH
What’s Required
Bundle includes:
- J2131A DC Bias Source with two (2) inductor mounts
- P9610A Power Supply
- J2113A Differential Amp
- Three (3) PDN Cables (Two (2) 0.5m BNC-SMA cables and One (1) 0.25m BNC-BNC cable)
The bundle enables the 2-port shunt through measurement for your VNA or oscilloscope with FRA features*
Required from Tektronix
* Biased Inductor Measurement Requirements and Notes: The J2131A uses the 2-port shunt through test configuration to perform the inductor measurement. It cannot perform the measurement by itself. The 2-port shunt through measurement REQUIRES a ground loop breaker, such as the J2113A.
The J2131A unit uses the 2-port shunt through test configuration to perform the inductor measurement. It cannot perform the measurement by itself. The 2-port shunt through measurement REQUIRES a ground loop breaker, such as the Picotest J2113A.
App Notes/Support
