Agilent Technologies 1159A User Manual

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Agilent Technologies 1159A Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Agilent Technologies
Model	1159A
Category	Accessories
Type	Current Probe
Connector Type	BNC
Compatibility	Infiniium Oscilloscopes
Frequency Range	DC to 50 MHz
Impedance	50 Ω
Description	High-bandwidth current probe for accurate current measurements

Summary

Inspect the Probe

1159A Active Differential Probes Introduction

Differential Amplifiers and CMRR

Explanation of differential amplifiers and the common mode rejection ratio.

Probe Accessories Supplied

Attaching External Attenuators to the Probe

Specifications and Characteristics

Specifications

Key technical specifications: input configuration, gain, and CMRR.

Range

Characteristics

To Connect the Probe to the Circuit under Test

The Impedance of the Source

The Ground Connection

Probe Offset

Recommended Probe Configurations

Direct Connection

AC Adapter/Attenuator

Safety Considerations

Service Strategy

To Return the Probe to Agilent for Service

Calibration Testing Procedures

Test Equipment Required

Gain Accuracy Testing Procedure

Test Offset

Test Differential Mode Range

CMRR Test Introduction

Test CMRR at 70 Hz

Test CMRR at 1 MHz

Test CMRR at 100 MHz

Test CMRR at 500 MHz

Test CMRR at 1 GHz

Adjustment of 10:1 and 20:1 Attenuators

Optimizing CMRR for an Attenuator

Matching DC and HF attenuation for optimum CMRR.

10:1 and 20:1 Attenuator Adjustment Procedure