TP250
PRECISION POSITIONER
TP250 probe positioner can be used in all PacketMicro Do-It-Yourself (DIY) horizontal and vertical probe stations. Its high-precision XYZ stage with magnetic lock at the base and long probe arm with θ control make it ideal for probing with microprobes and rugged PacketMicro probes in a wide range of RF and signal-integrity measurements.
Patented probe arm
Avoids probe damage
Versatile Configuration
Works with all PacketMicro fixtures
Precise Design
Ensure accurate, repeatable measurements
HIGHLIGHTS
- Precision Movement: 4-axis control (X, Y, Z, θ) for exact probe positioning
- Travel Range: 12.5 mm in X/Y/Z directions
- Resolution: 5 µm
- Compatibility: Works with all PacketMicro probes and fixtures
- Applications: RF testing, signal integrity, power integrity, and general PCB measurements
- Magnetic Base: Quick and secure mounting to steel surfaces
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| XYZ-axis travel | 16 mm with 500 µm/turn (50 TPI), x/y-axis control knobs |
| Resolution | 5µm |
| Height coarse adjustment | 5 mm/step (14 steps) |
| Θ (Planarity) control | ±10° with 2.5°/turn and 0.025° resolution |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 228x76x108mm (9"x3"x4.3" in.) |
| Weight | 2.86 lb. (1.3kg) |
| TP250 Base | |
|---|---|
| Base | Metal with Magnets and rubber |
| Dimensions | 4 x 3 x 1.5 in. (108 x 76 x 38 mm) |
| Weight | 5 lb. (3.87 kg) |
Accessories
TP250-ARM-AL/ TP250-ARM-AR
Right and left-handed TP250 arm with 90-degree adapter head
Right and left-handed TP250 arm with 90-degree adapter head
TP250-AVA60
Variable-angle adapter(45°, 60°, 75°)
Variable-angle adapter(45°, 60°, 75°)
TP250-ABR45
45-degree bracket
45-degree bracket
TP250-AUA16
Universal adapter
Universal adapter
TP250ES01 Extender Kit
- Vertical extenders: 10, 15, 25 mm
- Horizontal extenders: 25.4, 50.8, 76.2 mm
| TP250 & TP150 Comparison |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| TP250 | TP150 | |
| Probe Compatibility | Microprobes & PacketMicro Probes | PacketMicro Probes |
| Probe Fixture Compatibility | All PacketMicro fixtures | Standalone only |
| Large XY control Knobs | Yes | No |
| Smooth XYZ adjustment | Excellent | Typical |
| Base Magnetic Lock | Yes | No |
| Accessories | Many | Few |
Applications
LARGE PCB PROBING
Large-PCB Probe Station
(HPS24RP)
HPS24 probe station is designed for probing large printed-circuit boards. It can be configured for 1 or 2-sided probing.
2-SIDED PROBING
2-Sided Probe Station
(VPS10-H4-V4-S4)
Designed for laboratories with limited space, the VPS10 makes 2-sided probing easy.
BENCHTOP RF PROBING
Horizontal Probe Station
This simple, easy-to-use probe station with probes are ideal for testing antennas, RF modules and PCBs.
