Zs Series High Impedance Active Probes
1.5 GHz and 1 GHz Probes
The ZS Series probes provide high impedance and an extensive set of probe tips and ground accessories to handle a wide range of probing scenarios. The high 1 M½ input resistance and low 0.9 pF input capacitance mean this probe is ideal for all frequencies.The ZS Series probes provide full system bandwidth for all LeCroy oscilloscopes having bandwidths of 1 GHz and lower.
Passive probes are great for low frequency measurements; however, the input capacitance reduces impedance above 1 kHz. The 1 M½ input resistance and 0.9 pF capacitance of the ZS probe provide high impedance across the entire probe bandwidth making it the ideal tool for all your probing needs.
High Impedance Reduces Circuit Loading Across Full Oscilloscope Bandwidth
Engineers must commonly probe high frequency signals with high signal fidelity. Typical passive probes with high input R and C provide good response at lower frequencies, but inappropriately load the circuit, and distort signals, at higher frequencies. The ZS Series features both high input R (1 M½) and low input C (0.9 pF) to reduce circuit loading across the entire probe/oscilloscope bandwidth. With low circuit loading, and a form factor that allows probing in confined areas, the ZS Series becomes the everyday probe for all different types of signals and connection points. The ZS1000 is ideal for 200–600 MHz oscilloscopes. The ZS1500 is ideal for 1 GHz oscilloscopes.
Extensive Set of Probe Tips and Ground Leads for a Wide Range of Probing Scenarios
 Use
the Solder-In Ground with Straight Tip for general purpose browsing. |
 The
Straight Tip and Offset Ground Lead can be used together for probing
signal and ground points extremely close together. |
 Hard-to-reach
spaces can be be probed with the Bent Sharp Tip and can be used with
a range of ground leads like the flexible Short Right-angle Lead
shown here. |
 Probe
directly on surface mount components, like resistors or capacitors,
with the Discrete SMD Tip. Use this tip with any of the ground leads,
like the flexible Long Right-angle Lead shown here. |
 Use
the Right-angle Connector and the Sprung Hook to probe square pins
spaced far apart from each other. |
 The
Ground Blade and Copper Pad provide the shortest ground loop for
excellent signal fidelity when probing an IC. Use them with the insulated
IC Lead Tip to prevent shorting between test points. |
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