Optical isolation probe with wide bandwidth, high voltage, and high CMRR

FF-1500 is effective for measuring the actual operating signal of device ON/OFF switching in power conversion and power supply circuits, including inverters with GaN and SiC for high-speed operation. It is ideal for high-side gate signal measurements and current measurements from the voltage at both ends of a shunt resistor, where high-voltage common-mode noise can affect the measurement.

FF-1500 probe head


  • >1.5GHz bandwidth
  • >180dB CMRR
  • ±60kV common mode voltage
  • Supports various differential input voltages by selecting probe tip cables
  • Universal BNC connection - use with any oscilloscope

Product Overview

Probe head and Interface box

FF-1500 consists of a probe head for measuring signals and a Interface box, with complete isolation between them achieved by a optic fiber cable. The probe head consists of a wideband input amplifier and an EO converter, which are powered by an 18650 battery (take-out rechargeable, sold separately). The Interface box on the signal output side has a BNC connector to accommodate any oscilloscope with a 50Ω input. A probe control unit (PS-02, etc.) is separately required to control the Interface box.

Probe Tip Cable

Probe tip cables with various attenuation ratios can be selected according to the differential voltage to be measured. These tip cables is connected to Probe head with SMA connecter. The tip of the probe tip cable is compatible with a low Ls,Cp MMCX connector (P) for high quality measurement in a wide bandwidth. Connectivity accessories are available as well as connections to MMCX(J)-compliant test points on the evaluation board.

Electrical Specifications

SMA Input FF-MMCX-1V FF-MMCX-10V FF-MMCX-25V FF-MMCX-50V
Bandwidth >1.5GHz >1.3GHz
Rise time <280ps
Input Attenuation 10× 25× 50×
Input impedance 200kΩ // 4pF 50Ω 2MΩ // 3.4pF 4.9MΩ // 2.1pF 10MΩ // 2pF
Common Mode Voltage ±60kV(DC+ACpeak)
Maximum Differential Input Voltage ±1V ±10V ±25V ±50V
Maximum non-destructive differential input voltage 5V 50V 100V
Degree of pollution 2
Common mode
rejection ratio
(CMRR)
DC >180dB
1MHz 165dB 145dB 142dB 135dB
100MHz 110dB 95dB 85dB 78dB 75dB
200MHz 100dB 85dB 82dB 75dB 70dB
500MHz 90dB 80dB 76dB 70dB
1GHz 90dB 65dB 58dB 50dB
DC Accuracy <2% ±DC offset voltage
Noise SMA input (1X):<2mVrms
DC offset voltage SMA input (1X):<1.5mV (after auto-zero)
Propagation delay 2m fiber cable:15ns
Probe specific value: printed on the label on the interface box and on the chip cable.
Approx. 500 ps
Battery life >30h@22℃ to 25℃, >20h@0℃, >4h@50℃,
Depends on probe head operating temperature (continuous operation)
Output termination and coupling DC50Ω
Battery type 18650 Li-ion with protection circuit, rechargeable, 3.7 V certified (sold separately)
Laser Certification Laser Class 1 IEC/EN 60825-1:2014, US 21CFR Part 1010, US 21CFR Part 1040

Environmental Specifications

Specifications
Temperature range Operating Probe head 0℃ to +50℃
Interface box 0℃ to +40℃
Tip Cables & Adapters -40℃ to +85℃
Non-operating Probe head &
Interface box
-20℃ to +71℃
Tip Cables & Adapters -40℃ to +85℃
Maximum relative humidity Operating Probe head 5% to 85%RH (relative humidity) at up to +40°C,
5% to 45%RH above +40°C up to +50°C,
non-condensing
Interface box 5% to 85% RH (relative humidity) at up to +40°C,
non-condensing
Non-operating Probe head &
Interface box
5% to 85%RH (relative humidity) at up to +40°C,
5% to 45%RH above +40°C up to +71°C,
non-condensing
Tip Cables & Adapters 5% to 85% RH (relative humidity) at up to +85°C,
non-condensing
Maximum altitude Operating 3,000m
Non-operating 15,000m

Order Information

 Step1:Select base probe

Model Specifications
FF-1500-INT Optical isolated probe, 1.5GHz, >180dB, 2m fiber cable
(2-footer, Probe control unit cable (0.5m) and color ring included.)
An 18650 battery for Probe head is sold separately.

 Step2:Select probe tip cable

Model Specifications
FF-MMCX-1V Probe tip cable, MMCX, ±1V, >1.5GHz, 1x attenuation, 50 Ω terminated for shunt measurements
FF-MMCX-10V Probe tip cable, MMCX, ±10V, >1.3GHz, 10x attenuation
FF-MMCX-25V Probe tip cable, MMCX, ±25V, >1.3GHz, 25x attenuation
FF-MMCX-50V Probe tip cable, MMCX, ±50V, >1.3GHz, 50x attenuation

 Step3:Select connectivity accessories

Model Specifications Figure
FF-SQ-MMCX5 5x MMCX to 2x 0.025" (0.635mm) socket, -40°C to +125°C
FF-HTSPAD-MMCX3 3x MMCX solder-in cable adapter HT,
50Ω RF micro coax to flex solder-in pad,
-40°C to +155°C
(green=0Ω, yellow=36Ω, red=75Ω)
FF-HTS-MMCX2 2x MMCX solder-in cable adapter HT,
MMCX socket with 50Ω RF micro coax cable and open ends,
-40°C to +155°C
FF-UFL-MMCX2 2x MMCX cable adapter,
MMCX socket with 50Ω RF micro coax cable to UF. L plug,
-40°C to +125°C
FF-2XR-MMCX MMCX to 2x XR mini-hook
972416100 2-pole test clip SMD for use with FF-SQ-MMCX5
P25-2 Pico HookTM red use with FF-SQ-MMCX5
P25-0 Pico HookTM black use with FF-SQ-MMCX5
D010031 50Ω BNC feed-through for 1MΩ input oscilloscopes

 Step4:Select positioning system

Model Specifications Figure
FF-2FOOTER Probe positioner 2-Footer (Bipod), included in probe's scope of delivery
FF-3DPOS200 3D positioner with steel base,
200mm span width and
FF-1500 probe holder, max 10kV
FF-HAL10kV-3 FF-1500 Probe Holder, max 10kV,
for use PMK's 3D probe positioning system and SKID probes and PCB board holder systems,
no stand-alone use

 Step5:Select probe control unit

 *FF-1500 requires the PS-02, PS-03 or AP-01.

Model Specifications
889-09V-PS2 PS-02 (2 channels, with USB interface for remote control)
889-09V-PS2-L PS-02-L (2 channels, with LAN and USB interface for remote control)
889-09V-PS3 PS-03 (4 channels, with USB interface for remote control)
889-09V-PS3-L PS-03-L (4 channels, with LAN and USB interface for remote control)
889-09V-AP01 AP-01 (battery pack, 1 channel, no remote control)
890-520-900 Probe control unit cable (0.5 m), included in probe's scope of delivery
890-520-915 Probe control unit cable (1.5 m)