The Z-Active architecture combines a traditional passive probe topology feeding an active probe amplifier, a major step forward for high-speed probing. The P7360 delivers superior signal fidelity while also offering the highest input impedance in its class. This minimizes the DC loading that can interfere with logic device thresholds and cause attenuation of signal voltage levels. It also has the lowest AC loading out to the bandwidth of the probe. When combined with Tektronix instruments such as the new DPO70000 and DSA70000 oscilloscope series, Tektronix offers customers the complete solution for connection, validation, debug, compliance, and analysis of high speed serial data standards
The difference between the standard probe and the "A" version is that the "A" version will provide the customer greater Dynamic range in the 5X Attenuation range. The changes to the specifications are shown below.
P7360 and P7380: Dynamic Range is specified at 0.625V (Total 1.25 volts Peak-to-Peak) in the X5 attenuation range.
P7360A and P7380A: Dynamic Range is specified at 1V (2.0 volts Peak-to-Peak) in the X5 attenuation range.
