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The Tektronix P6316 is a 16-channel digital probe that connects the Tektronix MSO2000 Series of mixed-signal oscilloscopes to the digital buses and signals on a target system. It breaks out its 16 data channels over two 2x8-pin headers, designated GROUP 1 and GROUP 2, where each header carries eight signal connections on one row and eight ground connections along the opposite row. A pair of interchangeable flying lead sets is included, each providing one ground connection on each end together with eight signal leads for attaching to individual test points.
On a mixed-signal bench the P6316 is used to view digital signals on a system bus, working alongside analog probes such as the Tektronix P6139A or P2221 that capture analog waveform information. After the probe output is connected to the oscilloscope and the leads to the circuit, the D15-D0 button sets and displays each digital channel's threshold voltage and vertical position, the signal height applied across all 16 channels, and channel labels, with default thresholds of 1.4 V. The B1 and B2 buttons configure bus characteristics including clock type, bus type (serial or parallel), bus width, and display format in Hex, Binary, or ASCII.
ValueTronics stocks and holds its own inventory in a secure 20,000 square-foot warehouse at 1675 Cambridge Drive in Elgin, Illinois, so customers buy from a company that physically keeps the equipment it sells. Every used unit is inspected and functionally verified in-house before shipment, while new units ship factory-sealed exactly as received from the manufacturer — giving buyers confidence in condition on either path.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Mechanical Specifications | |
| Input channels | 16 |
| Threshold voltage range | ±20 V |
| Threshold accuracy | ±100 mV + 3% of threshold setting |
| Minimum signal swing | 500 mV p-p |
| Maximum signal swing | ±20 V centered around the threshold voltage |
| Maximum nondestructive input signal to probe | ±40 V p-p |
| Input resistance | 101 kΩ |
| Input capacitance | 8.0 pF |
| Minimum detectable input pulse | 5 ns |
| Probe length | 0.9 m (3 ft) |
| Environmental Specifications | |
| Temperature, maximum operating | +50 °C (+122 °F) |
| Temperature, minimum operating | 0 °C (+32 °F) |
| Temperature, nonoperating | –40 °C to +71 °C (–40 °F to +160 °F) |
| Humidity | 5% to 95% relative humidity at up to +30 °C (+86 °F); 5% to 60% RH above +30 °C (+86 °F) up to +50 °C (+122 °F), non-condensing |
| Altitude, operating | 3 km (9,843 ft) maximum |
| Altitude, nonoperating | 12 km (39,370 ft) maximum |
| Electrostatic immunity | The probe is not static sensitive |
Important: Maximum nondestructive input signal to the probe: ±40 V p-p.
Important: Parallel bus setup information is resident on the MSO Family of oscilloscopes; however, for other buses such as CAN and I2C, you must have the appropriate application key. See your oscilloscope manual or product data sheet for nomenclature and ordering details.
Important: Connect the probe output to the measurement instrument before connecting the probe to the circuit under test. Disconnect the probe input and the probe ground from the circuit under test before disconnecting the probe from the measurement instrument.
Usage tip: pair the P6316 with Tektronix P6139A or P2221 analog probes to view analog waveform information alongside the digital signals on the bus.
This pre-owned unit is inspected and functionally verified in-house before it ships and is backed by our pre-owned warranty. To confirm its exact condition, firmware revision, installed options, or included accessories for your application before ordering, contact our Test Architects.
ValueTronics supplies both new and used test and measurement equipment. New units ship factory-sealed, exactly as received from the manufacturer; every used unit is inspected and functionally verified in-house at our 20,000 sq ft secure facility in Elgin, Illinois before it ships. Our Test Architects can help you select the condition, calibration, and configuration that fit your application.
Please review the Manufacturer's Data Sheet to verify published specifications. Feedback on this webpage is always welcome — please reach out to your Test Architect at any time for questions or concerns. Thank you, we truly appreciate you being our customer.
Model No
Tektronix
Condition
Pre-Owned
Manufacturer
Tektronix
Length_meter
0.9 m
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