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Selection Guide
Introduction
To get the most out of
your oscilloscope, you
need the right probes and
accessories for your particular
applications. Whether you
need the high bandwidth
and low loading of an active
probe, an easy way to connect
to surface mount ICs or a
passive probe to measure
high voltages, theres a wide
selection of high-quality
probes and accessories for
your Keysight Technologies,
Inc. oscilloscope.
Attenuation
Choose the attenuation ratio of the probe
(1:1, 10:1, 100:1, 1000:1) to match the test
signal amplitude to the oscilloscopes
vertical sensitivity range.
To ensure user safety, help protect the oscilloscope input from destructive voltage,
and avoid damage to the probe, select a
probe that is rated for a higher voltage
than the signal you intend to test.
Bandwidth (BW)
Probe Interface
Most Keysight oscilloscope probes offer either BNC type of probe interface
or the AutoProbe interface. The AutoProbe interface is an intelligent communication and power link between
compatible probe and the Ininiium or
IniniiVision Series oscilloscopes. The
AutoProbe identiies the type of probe
attached and sets up the proper input
impedance, attenuation ratio, probe
power and offset range as needed.
Under-compensated
Over-compensated
Properly compensated
Types of probes
Passive probes
The most widely used type of oscilloscope probe is the passive probe.
Passive probes are also the most
rugged and economical. There are no
active components such as transistors
or amplifiers in the probe, and therefore passive probes do not need to be
powered.
Features
When to use
For viewing up to
15 kV high voltage
High-frequency,
low-impedance (<
50 ) digital circuit,
transmission line
Typical bandwidth
Up to 35 MHz
Up to 600 MHz
Up to 250 MHz
Up to 6 GHz
Keysight models
N2870A,10070D,
N2889A (1:1/10:1)
N2871/2/3/5A
10076C, N2771B
10073D, 10074D, 1165A,
N2862B/63B/89A/90A,
N2894A
Additional attenuation
for use with higheramplitude signals
Large attenuation
requires a high-gain
ampliier on the scope
Highest-bandwidth
passive probe for measuring high-frequency,
low-impedance circuit
Must be used with an
oscilloscopes 50-
input
N2874/6A, 54006A
Attenuation
Typical probe
bandwidth
Compensates
oscilloscope
input
Max input
voltage
1.5 m
1:1
20 MHz
1 M
400 V CAT II
N2870A
1.3 m
1:1
35 MHz
1 M
55 V CAT II
N2889A
1.3 m
1:1,10:1
350 MHz
1 M, 5-30 pF
300 V CAT II
10073D
1.5 m
10:1
500 MHz
1 M, 6-15 pF
400 V CAT II
10074C
N2862B
N2863B
1.5 m
1.2 m
1.2 m
10:1
10:1
10:1
150 MHz
150 MHz
300 MHz
1 M, 9-17 pF
1 M, 5-30 pF
1 M, 5-30 pF
400 V CAT II
300 V CAT II
300 V CAT II
N2871A
1.3 m
10:1
200 MHz
1 M, 10-25 pF
300 V CAT II
N2872A
1.3 m
10:1
350 MHz
1 M, 10-25 pF
300V CAT II
N2873A
1.3 m
10:1
500 MHz
1 M, 10-25 pF
300V CAT II
N2890A
1.3 m
10;1
500 MHz
1 M, 5-30 pF
300 V CAT II
1165A
N2894A1
N2874A
N2875A
1.5 m
1.3 m
1.3 m
1.3 m
10:1
10:1
10:1
20:1
600 MHz
700 MHz
1.5 GHz
500 MHz
1 M, 12-14 pF
1 M, 10-25 pF
50
1 M, 7-20 pF
300 V CAT II
300 V CAT II
8.5V CAT I
300V CAT II
N2876A
54006A
1.3 m
1.2 m
1.5 GHz
6 GHz
50
50
21V CAT I
20 Vpk
10076C
1.5 m
100:1
10:1 (500 )
or 20:1 (1 k)
100:1
500 MHz
1 M, 7-20 pF
N2771B
2m
1000:1
50 MHz
1 M, 6-20 pF
4 kV CAT I
1 kV CAT II
DC: 15 kV
AC: 10 kV
Peak 30 kV
Model
Cable
length
10070D
Recommended oscilloscopes
1000, 3000, 2000 X, 3000 X, 4000 X, 6000 X, 5000,
6000, 7000, 9000, S-Series
1000, 3000, 2000 X, 3000 X, 4000 X, 6000 X, 5000,
6000, 7000, 8000, 9000 and S-Series
1000, 3000, 2000 X, 3000 X, 4000 X, 6000 X, 5000,
6000, 7000, 8000, 9000 and S-Series
5000 Series (500 MHz) 6000
(300 MHz-1 GHz), 7000, 5464x, 54830
and 8000 Series
6000 Series (100 MHz), 5462x
1000, 3000, 2000 X, 3000 X Series
1000, 3000, 2000 X, 3000 X, 5000 Series (100,
300 MHz)
2000 X, 3000 X, 4000 X, 6000 X, 5000, 6000, 7000,
8000, 9000, 54600 and S-Series
2000 X, 3000 X, 4000 X, 6000 X, 5000, 6000, 7000,
8000, 9000, 54600 and S-Series
2000 X, 3000 X, 4000 X, 6000 X, 5000, 6000, 7000,
8000, 9000, 54600 and S-Series
1000, 3000, 2000 X, 3000 X, 4000 X, 6000 X, 5000,
6000, 7000, 8000, 9000 and S-Series
54830, 6000, 7000, 8000, 9000 Series
4000 X and 6000 X
4000 X, 6000 X and all Infiniium Series
1000, 3000, 2000 X, 3000 X, 4000 X, 6000 X,
5000, 6000, 7000, 8000, 9000 and 54600 Series
4000 X, 6000 X and all Infiniium Series
S-Series, 80000, 90000, 5484x, 5485x, 90000X/Q
with N5442A
1000, 3000, 2000 X, 3000 X, 4000 X, 6000 X, 5000,
6000, 7000, 8000, 9000 and S-Series
1000, 3000, 2000 X, 3000 X, 4000 X, 6000 X, 5000,
6000, 7000, 8000, 9000 and S-Series
Note [1]: The N2894A provides 700 MHz system bandwidth with the 4000X and 6000X Series 1 GHz or higher bandwidth models only.
Low-inductive ground
connection for N287xA probes
keeps the probe loading low
to achieve high signal integrity
measurements
Attenuation
Probe bandwidth
Oscilloscope compatibility
N2795A
10:1
1 GHz
0 to 8 V
N2796A
10:1
2 GHz
0 to 8 V
General-purpose, high-speed
probing in digital and analog
system design
50- AutoProbe
interface input
1.5 GHz
0 to 8 V
50- AutoProbe,
3000X/4000X/ 6000X/9000A/
9000H/S-Series/ 90000A,
90000X/Q with N5442A
2 GHz
0 to 850 mV
4000X/S-Series/9000
N2797A
10:1
N7020A
1.1:1
Limitations
Active probes have lower dynamic range, lower maximum voltage and are
less rugged than passive probes
Attenuation
Probe
bandwidth
Oscilloscope compatibility
N2791A
10:1 or 100:1
25 MHz
700 V at 100:1
(diff or common)
N2891A
100:1 or 1000:1
70 MHz
7,000 V at 1000:1
(diff or common)
N2790A
50:1 or 500:1
100 MHz
1400 V (diff),
1,000 V (common)
1141A
1:1
200 MHz
300 mV (1:1);
3 V (10:1);
30 V (100:1) with
attenuation
Surface-mount devices
Requires 1142A power supply
1153A1
1:1
200 MHz
300 mV (1:1);
3 V (10:1); 30 V
(100:1) with attenuation
Surface-mount devices
50- AutoProbe
interface input
N2792A
10:1
200 MHz
20 V (diff),
60 V (common)
N2819A
10:1
800 MHz
15 V (diff), 30 V
(common)
N2818A
10:1
200 MHz
20 V (diff),
60 V (common)
High-speed power
measurements, automotive serial
buses (CAN, LIN),
digital differential buses
N2805A
50:1
200 MHz
N2804A
100:1
300 MHz
AutoProbe 50 ohm,
4000X/9000/S-Series
N2793A
10:1
800 MHz
15 V (diff),
30 V (common)
1.
Not compatible with 1000, 3000, 2000X, 3000X, 4000X, 6000X, 5000, 6000, and 7000 Series
Attenuation
Probe bandwidth
1130A1
10:1
1.5 GHz
5 V single ended,
2.5 V differential
1131A1
10:1
3.5 GHz
5 V single ended,
2.5 V differential
1132A1
10:1
5 GHz
5 V single ended,
2.5 V differential
1134A1
10:1
7 GHz
5 V single ended,
2.5 V differential
1168A1, 2
3.45:1
10 GHz
1169A1, 2
3.45:1
13 GHz
N2830A1, 2, 3
5:1/10:1
4 GHz
5 V single ended
2.5 V differential
N2831A1, 2, 3
5:1/10:1
8 GHz
5 V single ended,
2.5 V differential
N2832A1, 2, 3
5:1/10:1
13 GHz
5 V single ended,
2.5 V differential
N2800A1, 2, 3
6:1
16 GHz
Recommended oscilloscopes
3000 X, 4000X, 6000X, 5000, 6000
(300 MHz-1 GHz), 7000, 8000,
9000, S-Series 1 GHz or below
DSO/MSO9254A, DSO9204H,
DSO80204B, 80304B, 90254A
DSO/MSO9404A, DSO80404B,
90404A
DSO80604B, 90604A
DSO80804B, 81004B, 90804A
N2801A1, 2, 3
6:1
20 GHz
N2802A1, 2, 3
6:1
25 GHz
N2803A1, 2, 3
6:1
30 GHz
1.
2.
3.
4.
Order one or more probe heads. See page 12 for available IniniiMax probe heads and accessories.
Not compatible with 1000, 2000X, 3000X, 4000X, 6000X, 5000, 6000, and 7000 Series oscilloscopes.
Not compatible with existing IniniiMax I or II probe heads.
Compatible with IniniiMax 1130A-1134A only
Attenuation
Probe bandwidth
N2750A
2:1 or 10:1
1.5 GHz
N2751A
2:1 or 10:1
3.5 GHz
N2752A
2:1 or 10:1
6 GHz
Recommended oscilloscopes
Limitations
200-MHz bandwidth
N2750A/51A/52A InfiniiMode probes allow for making differential, singleended and common mode measurements with a single probe.
Supports browser, solder-in and socketed tip use models only, bandwidth is
limited with solder-in and socketed tip
1
2
3
Oscilloscope compatibility1
Model
Probe type
Probe bandwidth
1146B
AC/DC current,
0.1 V/A
(0-10 A peak)
or 0.01 V/A
(0-100 A peak)
100 kHz
100 A peak
N2780B2
AC/DC current,
0.01 V/A
2 MHz
N2820A
AC/DC current,
2 ch, 300 V/A
(zoom in) and
2 V/A (zoom
out)
Max 5 A, min
50 uA (with supplied
accessories)
N2821A
AC/DC current,
1 ch, 300 V/A
(zoom in) and
2 V/A (zoom
out)
Max 5 A, min
50 uA (with supplied
accessories)
N2781B2
AC/DC current,
0.01 V/A
10 MHz
1147B3
AC/DC current,
0.1 V/A
50 MHz
15 A peak continuous, 30 A
peak non-continuous
High-impedance AutoProbe
input
N2782B2
AC/DC current,
0.1 V/A
50 MHz
30 Arms continuous 50 A
peak non-continuous
N2783L2
AC/DC current
0.1V/A,
5 m cable
80 MHz
30 Arms continuous 50 A
peak non-continuous
Automotive device
measurement
N2893A3
AC/DC current
0.1 V/A
100 MHz
15 A peak continuous,
30 A peak
non-continuous
High-impedance AutoProbe
input
N2783B2
AC/DC current,
0.1 V/A
100 MHz
30 Arms continuous 50 A
peak non-continuous
To use the 1146B or N2780B Series current probe with Infiniium 80000, 90000, or 5485xA Series scope, order E2697A 1-M high-impedance adapter.
Requires N2779A 3-channel power supply.
Compatible with 3000X, 4000X, 6000X, 5000, 6000 (300MHz-1GHz), 7000, 9000, 90000X/Q Series only. Use N5449A for use with 90000X/Q.
Limitations
Using high sense resistor value causes more burden voltage (IR drop) in
the DUT.
Probe bandwidth is limited to 5 MHz.
N2785A
N2786A
N2787A
3D probe positioner
Refer to the Keysight N2784A/N2785A/N2786A/N2787A Probe Positioner data sheet, publication number 5989-9131EN, for probe compatibility details
N6450-60001
N2756A
54620-68701
10085-687011
54826-68701
E5396A
54904-61615
1.
With the addition of a 40-pin logic cable, the Keysight MSO accepts numerous logic analyzer accessories such as Mictor, Samtec, lying leads, or Soft touch
connectorless probe.
E2614A
E2615A
E2616A
E2643A
E2644A
E5396A
half-size
Soft Touch connectorless probe
E2668A
E2675A
E2676A
E2677A
E2678A
E2679A
E2695A
N5425A/N5426A
12-GHz differential ZIF solder-in probe head and ZIF probe tips
N5451A
IniniiMax long-wire ZIF probe tips (for use with N5425A ZIF probe head)
N5450B
IniniiMax extreme temperature extension cable (allows for probing in temperatures ranging from 55 to 150 C)
N2880A
N2881A
N2884A
N5380B
N5381A
N5382A
N2887A
N2888A
N5444A
N2836A
N2848A
10077A
For 10076A/B
N2877A
N2878A
N2879A
N2768A
N2885A
Compatible with Infiniium oscilloscopes 50- input (not compatible with 90000
X-Series)
N5449A
For use with high impedance passive or active probes and Infiniium 90000
X-/Q-Series scopes
N5442A
For use with InfiniiMax I/II and III+ probes, N2750A-52A probes and Infiniium
90000 X-/Q-Series
N1022B
For use with InfiniiMax I and II probes with Keysight 86100C DCA-j sampling
oscilloscope
N5477A
For use with InfiniiMax III probe and Keysight 86100C DCA-J sampling
oscilloscope
N2744A
BNC Adapter
N2882A
Probe deskew and performance verification kit for InfiniiMax I/II/III+ probes
U1880A
N5443A
Probe deskew and performance verification fixture for InfiniiMax III probes
N2777A
N2778A
N4822A
20 m resistor tips
N2824A
N2825A
N2826A
N2827A
N2828A
N2829A
N7022A
SMA cable
N2919A
1181BZ
N2738A
N6457A
N2733B
N2917B
N2760A
N2739A
N6456A
N2763A
N2916B
N2732A
E2609B
N2902A
N5470A
N2111A
DSOXLAN
DSOXGPIB
N4865A
Carrying cases
Rackmount kits
Connectivity modules
Provides various signals to help you quickly learn how to use Infiniium
9000 Series
N2918A
N2740A
Related literature
Publication title
Publication type
Publication number
Selection Guide
5989-8433EN
Data Sheet
5968-7141EN
Data Sheet
5968-8153EN
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