What probes are supported on the RF input of the MDO3000 and MDO4000 series?

The RF input on the MDO3000 and MDO4000 series has an N connector, so the RF input can support cables, antennas, and other adapters typically used with a spectrum analyzer.  The RF input is 50 ohms and it is AC coupled.  Below is a listing of some of Tektronix probes that can be used on the RF input and if an adapter is required.

1) With a N to BNC adapter you can use the following probes:

• CT1
• CT2
• CT6
• P6150
• P6158

2) With a N to SMA adapter you can use the following probe:

• P6150

3) With a TPA-N-VPI¹ adapter, you can use the following VPI probes:

• TAP1500
• TAP2500
• TAP3500
• TDP0500
• TDP1000
• TDP1500
• TDP3500
• TPA-BNC

4) With a TPA-N-VPI¹ adapter and a TPA-BNC² you can also use the following Level II TekProbe™ probes:

• P6205
• P6243
• P6245
• P6246
• P6247
• P6248
• P6249
• P6251
• TCP202

Also available from Tektronix for the MDO3000 and MDO4000 Series RF input:

•         119-4146-00 Near field probe set, 100 kHz – 1 GHz 
•         119-6609-00 Flexible monopole antenna

¹Note: The TPA-N-VPI Adapter accepts probes with BNC, Level I TekProbe™, and TekVPI™ outputs and allows you to use them on your MDO3000 or MDO4000 N-type RF input connector.

² Note: Adding a TPA-BNC adapter to the TPA-N-VPI will allow use of  various Level II TekProbe™ probes.