Probes Help Make Scope Measurements in Extreme Temperatures

October 30th, 2007

The Agilent N5450A InfiniiMax extreme-temperature extension cable, used with the InfiniiMax Series probing system and Agilent Infiniium oscilloscopes, gives engineers the ability to probe signals at temperatures ranging from -55 C to 150 C. An example of such an application would be testing devices inside an environmental chamber. Until now, testing in extreme temperature ranges required engineers to use probes outside their specified operating temperatures, which can damage probes.

The extreme-temperature extension cable provides an extra probing distance of 92 cm (36 inches) and two different operational temperature ranges, depending on probe head configurations. When used with the Agilent N5381A differential solder-in probe head, it provides engineers with the widest temperature range coverage of -55 C to 150 C, which is the maximum temperature range specified for automotive-industry testing. When used with the Agilent E2677A differential solder-in probe head, E2678A differential socket probe head, or N5425A/26A ZIF tip, it allows engineers to probe in the temperature range from -25 C to 80 C.

The Agilent N5450A InfiniiMax extreme-temperature extension cable has a list price of $1,400!

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