ZS Series High Impedance Active Probes
1 GHz - 4 GHz Probes
Key Features
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High signal fidelity to 4 GHz
bandwidth
Low circuit loading – High input
impedance and low capacitance
4 GHz, 2.5 GHz, 1.5 GHz and
1 GHz models
1 MΩ input resistance
0.6 pF (4 GHz) and 0.9 pF input
capacitance
± 8 V input dynamic range,
± 12 V offset range
Wide variety of tips and grounds
Easy to use, integrated with
oscilloscope
The ZS Series probes are high impedance, low capacitance active
probes that maintain high signal fidelity through 4 GHz. A small form
factor and a wide variety of accessories ensures the ZS probe meets
every difficult probing challenge.
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 MΩ) and low input C (0.6 pF
and 0.9 pF) to reduce circuit Loading
across the entire probe/oscilloscope
bandwidth. The ZS1000 is ideal
for 200–600 MHz oscilloscopes.
The ZS1500 is ideal for 1 GHz
oscilloscopes, the ZS2500 is ideal
for 2 GHz oscilloscopes, and the
ZS4000 is ideal for 2.5 GHz and
4 GHz oscilloscopes.
A Variety of Probe Tips for
Varied Tasks
The small form factor and extensive
range of standard probe tips ensures
that this probe can meet any difficult
probing challenge. Various flexible
leads and clips, such as right-angle
leads, Y-adapters, and micro-grabbers,
are also available for probing test
points that are spaced farther apart.
Innovative Grounding Provides
the Highest Signal Fidelity
Keeping the ground loop short is
critical to eliminating the effect of
high inductance on the signal. The
ZS probes provide a wide variety of
unique and innovative accessories
which maintain the highest signal
fidelity. They eliminate the effects of
the loop on the circuit.
EXTENSIVE SET OF PROBE TIPS AND GROUND LEADS
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.
The 2.54 mm probe adapter provides full BW probing and holds
the probe in place.
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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SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING INFORMATION
Specifications
Electrical Characteristics
Probe Bandwidth
Input Capacitance
DC Input Resistance
Probe Offset Range
Attenuation
Input Dynamic Range
Non-destruct Voltage
ZS1000
1 GHz
N/A
ZS1500
1.5 GHz
0.9 pF
ZS2500
2.5 GHz
1 MΩ
÷10
±8 V
20 V
1.3 m
±12 V
ZS4000
4 GHz
0.6 pF
General Characteristics
Cable Length
Ordering Information
Product Description
4 GHz, 0.6 pF, 1 MΩ
High Impedance Active Probe
2.5 GHz, 0.9 pF, 1 MΩ
High Impedance Active Probe
1.5 GHz, 0.9 pF, 1 MΩ
High Impedance Active Probe
1 GHz, 0.9 pF, 1 MΩ
High Impedance Active Probe
Set of 4 ZS2500, 2.5 GHz, 0.9 pF, 1 MΩ
High Impedance Active Probes
Set of 4 ZS1500, 1.5 GHz, 0.9 pF, 1 MΩ
High Impedance Active Probes
Set of 4 ZS1000, 1 GHz, 0.9 pF, 1 MΩ
High Impedance Active Probes
Product Code
ZS4000
ZS2500
ZS1500
ZS1000
ZS2500-QUADPAK
ZS1500-QUADPAK
ZS1000-QUADPAK
Standard Accessory/Quantity
Accessory Description
2.54 mm PCB Adaptor
2.54mm Square Pin Adapter
2.54mm Square Pin Adaptor
IC Tip
Bent Tip
Channel ID Clips (Set of 4 colors)
Copper Tape Pad
Freehand Probe Holder
Freehand Probe Holder
Ground Blade – Narrow
Ground Blade – Wide
Ground Blade, Narrow
Ground Blade, Wide
Micro-Grabber Pair
Offset Ground
Offset Ground – Z Lead
Pogo Ground Lead
Pogo Ground Lead
Pogo Tip
Pogo Tip
Probe Tip – Standard
QFPIC Clips (set of 2)
Right Angle Lead – Long
Right Angle Lead – Short
Right Angle Socket
Straight Pin Lead – Long
Straight Pin Lead – Long
Straight Pin Lead – Short
Straight Pin Lead – Short
Y Lead Adapter
Y Lead Adaptor
Replacement
Part Number
PK-ZS-024
PK-ZS-012
PK-ZS-018
PACC-PT003
PACC-PT005
PK-ZS-010
PK-ZS-009
PK-ZS-019
PACC-MS005
PK-ZS-008
PK-ZS-011
PK-ZS-021
PK-ZS-015
PK-ZS-007R and
PK-ZS-007B
PK-ZS-016
PK-ZS-002
PK-ZS-020
PACC-CD008
PK-ZS-017
PK-ZS-013
PK-ZS-001
PK-ZS-025
PACC-LD004
PACC-LD003
PK-ZS-006
PK-ZS-023
PK-ZS-004
PK-ZS-022
PK-ZS-003
PK-ZS-005
PK-ZS-014
ZS1000
ZS1500
ZS2500
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ZS4000
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Customer Service
Teledyne LeCroy oscilloscopes and probes are designed,
built, and tested to ensure high reliability. In the unlikely event
you experience difficulties, our digital oscilloscopes are fully
warranted for three years and our probes are warranted
for one year.
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This warranty includes:
No charge for return shipping
Long-term 7-year support
Upgrade to latest software at no charge
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