S-PROBE
High-Performance Rugged Probes for RF & SI Probing
S-Probe series is designed for RF, signal integrity, and power integrity testing of printed-circuit boards. Microprobes are not suitable for this type of measurements due to their fragility.
HIGHLIGHTS
- High Bandwidth: DC to 30 GHz
- Low Insertion Loss: < 3 dB @ 30 GHz for probe pitch < 0.5 mm
- Ruggedness: Strong enough for direct probing test pads on uneven surfaces
- High Repeatability: No moving parts
- Probe-tip Calibration: Acurate measurements without the need of a soldering semi-rigid RF cables
- User experience similar to that of a microprobe
Specifications
Bandwidth
30/20 GHz (0.25/0.4/0.5 mm pitch) 18 GHz (0.8/1.0 mm pitch) 16 GHz (1.2/1.4/1.6 mm pitch)
Insertion Loss
< 3 dB @ Bandwidth
Impedance
50±2 Ohm
Connector Type
Female 2.92 mm/30 GHz, Female SMA/20 GHz
Dimensions (LxWxH)
38 x 20 x12 mm (1.5x0.8x0.5 in.)
Weight
8 gm
20 GHz S-Probe
Un-calibrated S21/S11 for 0.4/1.0/1.6 mm pitch
PART NO.
BW (GHz)
PROBE PITCH
SP-GR-2015025
20 GHz
0.25 mm / 10 mil
SP-GR-201504
20 GHz
0.4 mm / 16 mil
SP-GR-201505
20 GHz
0.5 mm / 20 mil
SP-GR-181508
18 GHz
0.8 mm / 32 mil
SP-GR-181510
18 GHz
1.0 mm / 40 mil
SP-GR-181512
16 GHz
1.2 mm / 48 mil
SP-GR-181514
16 GHz
1.4 mm / 56 mil
SP-GR-181516
16 GHz
1.6 mm / 64 mil
30 GHz S-Probe
Un-calibrated S21/S11 for 0.4/0.5 mm pitch
PART NO.
BW (GHz)
PROBE PITCH
SP-GR-3015025
30 GHz
0.25 mm / 10 mil
SP-GR-301504
30 GHz
0.4 mm / 16 mil
SP-GR-301505
30 GHz
0.5 mm / 20 mil
PROBE PITCH VS. COMPONENT SIZE
PROBE PART NO.
SIZE
SP-GR-2015025
01005
SP-GR-201505
0201
SP-GR-181510
0402
SP-GR-161514
0603
Accessories
TCS70
CALIBRATION SUBSTRATE
S-Probe product family includes a TCS50 calibration substrate with short, open, load, and thru (SOLT) standards for S-parameter calibrations. This substrate enables a user to move the measurement reference point directly to the probe tips for accurate, repetitive testing.
TP250 Precision Positioner
A precision positioner works with all PacketMicro's DIY probing fixtures.
TP150 Precision Positioner
A low-cost positioner is good for simple, standalone probing measurements.
Applications
2 Sided Probing
This simple, easy-to-use, probe station with S-Probes is ideal for testing antennas, RF modules and PCBs.
RF Socket Probing
The rugged S-Probes can be used to measure the S21/S11 between socket pin and antenna connector.
Check out our other Probes
R-PROBE
R-Probe series is designed for power integrity and RF testing. Narrow BeCu tips are ideal for probing on hard-to-reach test pads surrounded by components.
D-PROBE
D-Probe series is designed for signal integrity, and RF testing. Its strong beryllium copper (BeCu) tips make the D-Probe ideal for manufacturing testing of highspeed printed-circuit boards.
