IsoVu Isolated Probes

Uncover the fast, floating signals that your non-isolated probes are hiding. IsoVu™ Probe Technology virtually eliminates common mode interference using optical isolation. This delivers accurate differential measurements on reference voltages slewing ±60kV at 100V/ns or faster. And with our IsoVu Generation 2 design, you get all the benefits of IsoVu technology at 1/5 of the size.

With versatile MMCX connectors and an unmatched combination of bandwidth, dynamic range, and common mode rejection, IsoVu Gen 2 probes are setting new standards for isolated probe technology.

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Base Price

US $11,300 +

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Bandwidth

Up to 1 GHz

Differential Voltage

Up to ±2500 V

Common Mode Voltage

60 kV

Common Mode Rejection Ratio

Up to 160 dB(100 Million to 1)

IsoVu Generation 2 Isolated Probes

What is an Isolated Probe?

An Isolated probe uses galvanic (optical) or RF isolation to divorce the reference voltage of the probe from the reference voltage of the oscilloscope (typically Earth Ground). This enables power designers to accurately resolve high bandwidth, high voltage differential signals in the presence of large common mode voltages. Tektronix has developed a new technology (IsoVu) that uses galvanic isolation to provide best in class common mode rejection performance across a wide bandwidth.

The combination of isolation and high frequency in IsoVu probes provide power designers with more accurate measurements than traditional differential probes for applications that require high bandwidth while measuring high voltage signals. Example use cases include:

Switched Mode Power Supply design
Power FET design/analysis for Wide Bandgap GaN and SiC devices
Inverter design
Motor Drive design
BCI or ESD measurements
Current shunt measurements

Less Common Mode Noise, More Detail

IsoVu technology uses power-over-fiber and an optical analog signal path for complete galvanic isolation between the measurement system and your DUT. By allowing the probe to float independently at the common mode voltage, isolation greatly reduces common mode interference.

In combination with a 4, 5 or 6 Series MSO, IsoVu provides an efficient, reliable way to resolve high-bandwidth differential signals with fast-slewing references, allowing you to spend less time “designing blind” in a variety of situations:

Floating measurements in power supplies
Measuring current through shunt resistors
Debugging ESD and EMI susceptibility problems
Breaking ground loops

Isolation Addresses Common Sources of Differential Measurement Error

High Differential Voltage at a Range of Bandwidths

With traditional differential probes you had to choose between high bandwidth or high voltage levels. IsoVu probes, with their shielded coaxial cable and isolation, provide high bandwidth and a differential voltage range of ±2500V.

IsoVu Gen 2 offers a range of bandwidths – 200 MHz, 500 MHz, and 1 GHz – to fit your budget and build your bench with the performance necessary for your specific projects.

Innovative Technology in a Space-Saving Design

IsoVu Generation 2 probes offer the same bandwidth, common mode rejection, and voltage range as our original IsoVu probes, but at 1/5 of the size and without a separate controller box. The lasers and analog electronics are contained in the compact head and oscilloscope connector. Compared to our original IsoVu probes, Generation 2 probes also have:

Better DC gain accuracy
Improved step response
More built-in ranges

High Performance with Convenient Connections

IsoVu probe tips have a range of connections and accessories that offer high performance and accessibility.

For example, MMCX connectors are inexpensive, widely available connectors that make for stable, hands-free test points and offer the best bandwidth and common mode rejection. Their solid metal body shields the center conductor and minimizes ground loop area for the lowest interference possible.

Other accessories are available to adapt the probe tips to a wide range of connections. Additional 0.100” and 0.200” spaced square-pin tips are available for applications that require greater than ±250V differential voltage.

When not using a tip, the sensor head has 1 MΩ and 50 Ω switchable termination at the probe’s SMA connector. This feature effectively adds an isolated channel to any compatible oscilloscope.

Model	Bandwidth	Differential Voltage	Common Mode Voltage	Common Mode Rejection Ratio	Fiber Cable Length	List Price	Configure And Quote
TIVP02	200 MHz	±2500 V	±60 kV	DC: 160dB 100 MHz: 100 dB 200 MHz: 100 dB	2 meters	US $11,300	Configure & Quote
TIVP02L	200 MHz	±2500 V	±60 kV	DC: 160dB 100 MHz: 100 dB 200 MHz: 100 dB	10 meters	US $16,300	Configure & Quote
TIVP05	500 MHz	±2500 V	±60 kV	DC: 160dB 100 MHz: 100 dB 200 MHz: 100 dB	2 meters	US $20,800	Configure & Quote
TIVP05L	500 MHz	±2500 V	±60 kV	DC: 160dB 100 MHz: 100 dB 200 MHz: 100 dB	10 meters	US $25,500	Configure & Quote
TIVP1	1 GHz	±2500 V	±60 kV	DC: 160dB 100 MHz: 100 dB 200 MHz: 100 dB	2 meters	US $30,400	Configure & Quote
TIVP1L	1 GHz	±2500 V	±60 kV	DC: 160dB 100 MHz: 100 dB 200 MHz: 100 dB	10 meters	US $34,900	Configure & Quote

Model	Bandwidth	Differential Voltage	Common Mode Voltage	Common Mode Rejection Ratio	Fiber Cable Length	List Price	Configure And Quote
TIVP02	200 MHz	±2500 V	±60 kV	DC: 160dB 100 MHz: 100 dB 200 MHz: 100 dB	2 meters	US $11,300	Configure & Quote
TIVP02L	200 MHz	±2500 V	±60 kV	DC: 160dB 100 MHz: 100 dB 200 MHz: 100 dB	10 meters	US $16,300	Configure & Quote
TIVP05	500 MHz	±2500 V	±60 kV	DC: 160dB 100 MHz: 100 dB 200 MHz: 100 dB	2 meters	US $20,800	Configure & Quote
TIVP05L	500 MHz	±2500 V	±60 kV	DC: 160dB 100 MHz: 100 dB 200 MHz: 100 dB	10 meters	US $25,500	Configure & Quote
TIVP1	1 GHz	±2500 V	±60 kV	DC: 160dB 100 MHz: 100 dB 200 MHz: 100 dB	2 meters	US $30,400	Configure & Quote
TIVP1L	1 GHz	±2500 V	±60 kV	DC: 160dB 100 MHz: 100 dB 200 MHz: 100 dB	10 meters	US $34,900	Configure & Quote

Key Specifications	Tektronix TIVP (with TIVPMX50X tip*)	Tektronix TIVH (with MMCX250X tip*) No longer available for ordering	Tektronix THDP0200
Applications	High Side V_GS, Wide Bandgap (GaN and SiC) characterization, SMPS optimization, Temperature Testing (with SMA cable)	High Side V_GS, Wide Bandgap (GaN and SiC) characterization, SMPS optimization	General Purpose, Si and IGBT-based power electronics
Bandwidth	200 MHz, 500 MHz, 1 GHz	200 MHz, 500 MHz, 800 MHz	160 MHz, 200 MHz
Risetime	2ns, 850ps, 450ps	2ns, 850ps, 450ps	1.75ns
CMRR @DC	160 dB	160 dB	80 dB
CMRR @100 MHz	85 dB	85 dB	26 dB
Diff. Voltage Range	±250V*	±250V*	150V, 1500V
CM. Voltage Range	±60kV	±60kV	±1500V
Offset Voltage Range	±250V*	±250V*	50X Scope Input Offset Range ±50V typ.
Noise (200mV – 3V measurements)	41.8mV_pp	79.8mV_pp	110mV_pp
DC Gain Accuracy	0.6% typ.	3%	2%
Input Impedance	10 MΩ \|\| 3 pF *	10 MΩ \|\| 2 pF	10 MΩ \|\| 2 pF
Operating Temperature Range	0°C to 50°C (Sensor Head)	0°C to 70°C (Sensor Head)	0°C to 40°C
Oscilloscope Compatibility	4/5/6 Series MSO only	All TekVPI Oscilloscopes (including 4/5/6 Series MSO)	All TekVPI Oscilloscopes (including 4/5/6 Series MSO)

*Closest value to THDP0200 selected for comparison purposes

Floating Measurements on Power Supplies

Making high-side measurements in half-bridge power converters is challenging because the source or collector to which the measurements are referenced is slewing rapidly up and down. Wide bandgap devices like SiC and GaN FETs are even harder to measure because they can switch high voltages in a few nanoseconds. Noise from this rapidly changing common mode voltage leaks into the differential measurements and hides details on VGS and VDS. IsoVu probes, with their unmatched common mode rejection at full bandwidth, let you see signal details, often for the first time.

Measuring Current Through Shunt Resistors

Measuring the differential voltage across a shunt resistor should be an easy way to get accurate current measurements. But due to the common mode voltages involved, it can be surprisingly challenging. IsoVu, with its high common mode voltage rating and high common mode rejection, succeeds where others fail.

Debugging ESD Issues

Going beyond functional testing to troubleshoot the root cause of ESD failures can be frustrating. When using conventional electrical probes, the ESD discharge couples into the probe and propagates down the cable to the oscilloscope, even if the scope is sitting outside of a faraday cage. Any waveform visible on the scope isn’t representative of what’s actually happening at the test point. But thanks to optical isolation, IsoVu Gen 2 probes prevent coupling and give a more accurate picture of DUT behavior during ESD and EFT testing beyond simple system testing.

The measurement system can be used with the following Tektronix oscilloscopes. Oscilloscope software version 1.28 or higher is required. For oscilloscopes not included in this list, contact your local Tektronix representative.

IsoVu Isolated Probes