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1159A 1GHz Active Differential Probe
Calibration Testing Procedures
Test Offset
This is an important step in testing the probe. It should be performed, even 
though no data is recorded in the Performance Test Record.
1
Disconnect the probe tip from the calibration fixture.
2 Select Auto Zero under the probe menu.
3 Measure the probe output with DVM DC mode.
Test Differential Mode Range
Use setup file 1159CAL0 for this test. Set up the test equipment as shown in the 
following diagram.
1
Connect the 1159A to CH1 of the oscilloscope.
2 Load 1159CAL0.
3 Connect the 1161A to the output of the function generator and CH4 of 
the oscilloscope.
4 Setup the test equipment as shown in the following table. Connect the 
1161A probe to CH4 of the oscilloscope. Measure the amplitude on CH4.
5 Select Auto Zero under the probe menu.
Do not connect the probe tip to the fixture when Auto Zero is performed.
Test Equipment Setting
1161A Offset: 0
Function Generator Frequency: 1 kHz
Output Amplitude: 800 mV
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