PV2 Universal Active Probe
The PV2 Universal Active Probe is a high-bandwidth (8 GHz) measurement tool for analyzing low-voltage, high-speed signals on live digital links. Engineered for minimal circuit loading, it enables accurate probing without custom test fixtures and supports direct connection to oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and other tools via a standard SMA interface.
With its solder-in tips and compact amplifier, the PV2 provides exceptional access to hard-to-reach, densely integrated buses like MIPI, LPDDR5, and automotive Ethernet. Ideal for real-time debugging and validation, the PV2 ensures signal integrity while simplifying probe deployment across various platforms.
- Maintain signal integrity: measure live signal links in their mission modes without custom test fixtures
- Deploy widely: connect the PV2 to Introspect Technology instruments or to oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and digital capture tools
- Access highly integrated buses: use the solder-in probe tips for optimized signal sniffing in hard to reach locations
The PV2 Universal Active Probe is a signal measurement solution for high-speed links carrying low voltage, high-speed signals with a bandwidth of 8 GHz. By providing a completely non-proprietary instrument interface, it facilitates the attachment of a wide range of instruments to any given device under test (DUT) while minimizing circuit loading and maintaining signal integrity. This means that it can be attached to any oscilloscope brand, and it can also be attached to spectrum analyzers, protocol analyzers, and digital capture systems.
The PV2 consists of a lightweight probe amplifier and a solder-in tip. Both of these components are optimized for accessing hard-to-reach signals in live systems and for measuring entire buses such as those found in MIPI, LPDDR5, automotive ethernet, and similar systems.
The components of the PV2 are shown in the following image. They consist of the probe amplifier, the solder-in tip, the power delivery connector, and the instrument SMA connector.
The following image illustrates how the probe tip attaches to the amplifier.
PV2 8 GHz Active Probe Introduction
