Pico Technology TA489 AD2801 800 MHz Active Differential Probe, BNC
The kit includes the following items:
- AD2801 probe body, power unit and BNC assembly
- 1 pair test wires, red and black, 0.8 mm x 70 mm
- 1 pair test wires, red and black, 0.8 mm x 130 mm
- 1 pair large grabbers, 5 mm wide, red and black
- 1 pair small grabbers, 2.5 mm wide, red and black
- Test tip, 0.8 mm, 6 pcs
- 2-pin prods, assorted lengths, 3 pcs
- 9 V battery
- TA531 USB to DC jack power cable
The Pico Technology TA489 AD2801 is a high-bandwidth differential probe. With a fast 800 MHz bandwidth it is ideal for measuring high-speed differential signals.
This differential probe extends the functionality of standard single-ended input oscilloscopes to allow a safe and accurate method of making differential voltage measurements. Applications include making safe measurements in power circuit applications and acquisition of high-speed balanced differential signals found in serial communications buses.
Recently redesigned, the AD2801 replaces the TA046 with the same performance specifications, but with improved powering options. This probe now includes an in-line battery module, with a 5 V USB power lead (TA531) integrated for use with standard off-the-shelf USB chargers.
| TA489 AD2801 differential probe specifications | |
|---|---|
| Bandwidth | DC to 800 MHz (twin pin configuration) |
| Accuracy | ±2% |
| Input impedance | 100 kΩ || 2 pF |
| Attenuation | 10:1 |
| Input voltage | |
| Max. differential | ±15 V |
| Max. common mode | ±30 V |
| Absolute max. voltage | ±40 V |
| Output voltage | |
| Swing (into 50 Ω load) | ±1.5 V |
| Offset (typical) | < ±5 mV |
| Noise (typical) | 0.3 m V RMS |
| Output impedance (typical) | 50 Ω |
| CMRR (typical) | 60 dB at 60 Hz; 15 dB at 500 MHz |
| Output BNC cable length | 1.2 m |
| Power requirements | |
| Battery | 9 V (PP3, 6LR61) |
| USB power lead (TA531) | 5 V DC |
| General | |
| Ambient operating temperature | –10 to +40 °C |
| Ambient storage temperature | –30 to +70 °C |
| Weight | 130 g |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 111 mm x 22 mm x 14 mm |
| Compliance | Designed and tested in accordance with the European standard publication EN 61010-031:2015 (Safety requirements for hand-held probe assemblies for electrical measurement and test) |
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