Rohde & Schwarz RT-ZD10, Voltage Probe 1.0GHz

• The R&S ProbeMeter measures the DC voltage of the input signal directly at the probe tip. It provides a continuous high-precision DC voltage measurement that is independent of the settings of the oscilloscope and runs in parallel to the time domain measurement. If activated on the base unit, the measured value is displayed on the screen of the Rohde & Schwarz oscilloscope.

• The probe has an integrated data memory, containing the individual probe correction parameters (e.g. gain, delay, offset). These parameters are read out and processed by the Rohde & Schwarz oscilloscope. As a result, the probe offers a high degree of accuracy, and additional calibration procedures are not required.

The R&S RT‑ZD10/20/30 is a differential probe with high input impedance. It is used for differential voltage measurements from DC to 1.0 GHz, 1.5 GHz, and 3 GHz, respectively.

Differential probes can be used for single-ended and differential applications. They are equipped with two high-impedance inputs and can measure the voltage between any two test points. Unlike using single-ended probes, there is no need to ensure that one of the test points is always at ground potential.

The comprehensive accessory set allows this probe to be connected to a wide variety of devices under test (DUT). Provided with special features such as the R&S ProbeMeter and the micro button, the R&S RT‑ZD10/20/30 is designed to meet tomorrow's challenges in probing.

The external attenuator R&S RT‑ZA15 can be used to extend the input voltage range of the R&S RT‑ZD10/20/30. It is supplied with the R&S RT‑ZD10 and is available as optional accessory for the R&S RT‑ZD20/30.

The probe is equipped with theRohde & Schwarz probe interface. It can be connected to any Rohde & Schwarz instrument that is compatible with this interface. When connected to the front panel, the probe is controlled by the oscilloscope's software. Supported oscilloscopes are listed in the data sheet.

Probe Head

• (1) Positive signal socket
• (2) Negative signal socket
• (3) Ground socket
• (4) Micro button

The small and lightweight probe head is designed for easy handling and high-performance measurements. The probe head is used for connecting the probe and the DUT. Different accessories for the signal and ground sockets allow the probe head to be connected to a wide range of DUTs

Probe Box

• (1) Rohde & Schwarz probe interface with 7 mm (276 mil) coaxial connector and 6 pogo pins
• (2) Release knob

The probe box connects the probe and the oscilloscope via the Rohde & Schwarz probe interface. The Rohde & Schwarz probe interface contains a male precision 7 mm (276 mil) BNC connector and six pogo pin connectors. This interface provides the required supply voltage and is also used to transmit analog signals and digital data simultaneously. All the analog voltages required by the probe are generated in the probe box. This approach ensures that it will be possible to operate future probes on any base unit that features a Rohde & Schwarz probe interface.

Connect the R&S RT‑ZD10/20/30 only to an instrument with Rohde & Schwarz probe interface. Never connect it to a usual BNC jack. Although the 7 mm coaxial connector looks like a standard BNC connector, it is constructed differently and does not fit to the standard BNC jack. The interface of the R&S RT‑ZD10/20/30 can withstand a higher frequency limit.