Tektronix TAP1500 1.5 GHz Active Probe

Key Features At A Glance

• ≥1.5 GHz probe bandwidth with <267 ps rise time
• ≤1 pF input capacitance and 1 MΩ input resistance for low DUT loading
• ±8 V linear dynamic range (16 Vp-p) with ±10 V input offset range
• 10x ±2% attenuation; single-ended active FET probe design
• Connects directly to oscilloscopes with the TekVPI probe interface and is oscilloscope-powered
• Automatic units scaling and readout, plus remote GPIB/USB probe control through the oscilloscope
• Compact probe head; DUT attachment accessories connect to SMDs as small as 0.5 mm pitch
• Maximum nondestructive input voltage ±15 V (DC + peak AC)

The Tektronix TAP1500 is a 1.5 GHz single-ended active FET probe designed for direct connection to oscilloscopes equipped with the TekVPI probe interface. It is built to deliver the high-speed electrical and mechanical performance required by today's digital system designs, achieving high-speed signal acquisition and measurement fidelity by addressing three traditional probing problems: lowering DUT loading effects, providing versatile connectivity to small surface-mount devices, and preserving instrument bandwidth at the probe tip for oscilloscopes of 1 GHz and below.

An active probe buffers the signal at the probe tip to minimize the loading a measurement instrument places on the circuit under test. The TAP1500's listed applications include high-speed digital systems design, component design and characterization, manufacturing engineering and test, and educational research. It is intended for signals with voltage swings up to 16 Vp-p.

ValueTronics supports the TAP1500 from our own 20,000 sq ft secure warehouse at 1675 Cambridge Drive in Elgin, Illinois, where we stock and hold our own inventory rather than sourcing each order on demand.

Compare Other Models in This Series

The TAP1500 is offered both as a single 1.5 GHz active probe and as the TAP1500X2, a discounted two-probe package containing two TAP1500 units. Both share the same single-ended active FET architecture, the same TekVPI interface, and the same electrical and mechanical specifications.

Selecting between the single probe and the two-probe package is primarily a matter of how many channels you need to instrument with active probing on a TekVPI-equipped oscilloscope, rather than any difference in performance between the units.

Each new option below is its own dedicated product page with condition-matched pricing. Select the configuration that matches your channel count, then choose the page that reflects the condition and price you need.

The TAP1500X2 does not include individual probe cases; users who want an individual probe case are directed to order the standalone TAP1500 probe.

The functional difference between the two ordering choices is quantity and packaging: the TAP1500 is a single probe supplied with its standard accessory set and nylon carrying case, while the TAP1500X2 bundles two probes at a package discount.

Because the TAP1500X2 omits the individual probe cases included with the standalone TAP1500, buyers who require a case per probe should account for that when comparing the two configurations in the table that follows.

Additional differences in specifications beyond the few shown above are not listed here — see each model's full specifications below.

Accessories Supplied

• Low-inductance 1 in. Z-Ground Lead (2 each)
• 3 in. Ground Lead (2 each)
• 6 in. Ground Lead (2 each)
• Y-Lead Adapter (2 each)
• Color-coding Clips (2 each of 5 colors)
• Solderable Probe Tips (10 each)
• Micro CKT Test Tip (4 each)
• Right Angle Square Pin Adapter (2 each)
• 100 mm Square Pin Ground Adapter (2 each)
• User Manual (1 each; language must be specified when ordering)
• Nylon Carrying Case (1 each)

Product Core & Specifications

Important: Maximum input voltage (nondestruct): ±15 V (DC + peak AC).

Important: The TAP1500 connects directly to and is powered by oscilloscopes with the TekVPI probe interface; a TekVPI-equipped oscilloscope is required to use the probe.

Important: For best probe support, download and install the latest version of the oscilloscope software from www.tektronix.com.

Important: Manual language must be specified when ordering.

Important: The TAP1500X2 does not include individual probe cases. Users who desire the individual probe case should order the TAP1500 probe.

Recommended pairing: the TekVPI Calibration Fixture (067-1701-xx) and IC Micro-grabbers (013-0309-xx) are listed among the probe's recommended accessories.

About this New unit

This is a brand-new, factory-sealed unit, supplied exactly as it arrives from the manufacturer and backed by the full manufacturer warranty. For the exact configuration, available options, included accessories, or current lead time for your application, our Test Architects can confirm the details before you order.

ValueTronics supplies both new and used test and measurement equipment. New units ship factory-sealed, exactly as received from the manufacturer; every used unit is inspected and functionally verified in-house at our 20,000 sq ft secure facility in Elgin, Illinois before it ships. Our Test Architects can help you select the condition, calibration, and configuration that fit your application.

Please review the Manufacturer's Data Sheet to verify published specifications. Feedback on this webpage is always welcome — please reach out to your Test Architect at any time for questions or concerns. Thank you, we truly appreciate you being our customer.