High Voltage Optically Isolated Probe - FireFly® Series

■ Ideal for GaN / SiC high-side VGS measurements
■ Best-in-class >1.5GHz bandwidth, <300ps risetime
■ Stable over wide temperature range, low offset drift
■ >180dB CMRR from DC to 500kHz, 80dB at 1GHz
■ ±60kV common mode voltage
■ Wide range of differential input voltage tips
■ Quiet operation, no fan
■ Complete galvanic isolation
■ Universal BNC interface - Use with any oscilloscope
Optically-Isolated Probes

FireFly®, >1.5GHz, >180dB CMRR, ±60kV​

 

The FireFly® high voltage optically isolated probe offers industry leading performance that combines the ability to accurately resolve high bandwidth, small differential signals in the presence of large common mode voltages with its ultra-high common mode rejection performance across its entire bandwidth. With >1.5GHz bandwidth, wide differential input range, unmatched common mode rejection ratio CMRR up to >180dB (1 billion to 1 rejection), and a 60kV common mode, FireFly® is the ideal measurement solution for both GaN and SiC device characterization and system level design development.

 

PMK‘s optically isolated interface and unique compact angled probe head design are the key attributes that set FireFly® apart from the other solutions in the market, providing very stable and accurate measurements over a wide temperature range and easy access to the measurement points in tight spaces.

 

The compact angled probe head design allows for shorter tip cables to be used, resulting in higher signal fidelity measurements and reduced stresses placed on the measurement test point. FireFly®‘s wide selection of probe tip connections and accessories offer reliable, hands-free, high-fidelity connectivity to the measurement points. Using industry standard MMCX and square pins connections allow FireFly® to easily interface to test boards that have already been design with these test points.

 

FireFly® has a universal BNC output connector and is compatible with any oscilloscope with a 50Ω input impedance or 1MΩ input impedance and a 50Ω feed-through termination, allowing FireFly® to be used on any oscilloscope in the lab.

 

For accurate deskew, each probe‘s unique propagation delay is measured and added to each probe label.

 

The FireFly® probe head is powered by an easy to change, rechargeable, industry standard 18650 battery that provides continuous operation for up to 30h at room temperature. The interface box is powered by the required PMK power supply. The 2ch PS2 and 4ch PS3 power supplies all have remote control capabilities and therefore a USB interface and optional additional LAN interface. As an alternative for most flexible use, the 1 channel battery pack power supply AP-01 provides >8h of portable and isolated operation but has no software remote control.

 

FireFly® series has the capability to be controlled from either remote control or the controls located on the interface box.

 

FireFly® Series’ DC offset can be controlled via remote control.

A PMK power supply unit is required. These are available with a USB interface and are optionally available with a LAN interface. Remote control of the probe is made possible by the power supply unit.

The exact range of functions of the probes is described on the page linked below for the respective software solution.

 

Several software solutions are available for remote control of PMK products:

Remote control

 

ISO17025 calibration upon delivery or as re-calibration is possible on request.

Step 1: Select Base Probe

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FF-0600A

FireFly®, SMA Input

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1:1>600 MHz±1 V200 kΩ || 5.1 pF<580 ps

FF-1000A

FireFly®, SMA Input

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1:1>1 GHz±1 V200 kΩ || 5.1 pF<350 ps

FF-1500A

FireFly®, SMA Input

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1:1>1.5 GHz±1 V200 kΩ || 5.1 pF<250 ps

FF-1500A-10m

FireFly®, SMA Input

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1:1>1.5 GHz±1 V200 kΩ || 5.1 pF<250 ps

Step 2: Select Probe Tip Cables

ImageNotepadArticleAttenuationBandwidth (-3 dB)Input VoltageInput ImpedanceRise time

FF-MMCX-1V

FireFly®, probe tip cable, MMCX

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1:1>1.5 GHz±1 V50 Ω *<250 ps

FF-MMCX-10V

FireFly®, probe tip cable, MMCX

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10:1>1.3 GHz±10 V2 MΩ || 3.4 pF<280 ps

FF-MMCX-25V

FireFly®, probe tip cable, MMCX

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25:1>1.3 GHz±25 V4,9 MΩ || 2.1 pF<280 ps

FF-MMCX-50V

FireFly®, probe tip cable, MMCX

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50:1>1.3 GHz±50 V10 MΩ || 2 pF<280 ps

FF-MMCX-100V

FireFly®, probe tip cable, MMCX

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100:1>1.3 GHz±100 V9.5 MΩ || 2.1 pF< 280 ps

FF-MMCX-250V

FireFly®, probe tip cable, MMCX

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250:1>1.3 GHz±250 V20 MΩ || 2.1 pF<280 ps

FF-WSQ-500V

FireFly®, probe tip cable, WSQ

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500:1>1 GHz±500 V40 MΩ || 2.8 pF<300 ps

FF-WSQ-1000V

FireFly®, probe tip cable, WSQ

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1000:1>1 GHz±1000 V40 MΩ || 2.9 pF<300 ps

FF-WSQ-1500V

FireFly®, probe tip cable, WSQ

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1500:1>1 GHz±1500 V40 MΩ || 2.7 pF<300 ps

FF-WSQ-2500V

FireFly®, probe tip cable, WSQ

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2500:1>1 GHz±2500 V40 MΩ || 2.5 pF<300 ps

coming soon:

More connectivity solutions

(*) terminated, 50Ω transmission line

Step 5: Select Power Supply

ImageNotepadArticleMainsOutput Current (max.)Noise*ChannelsOutput VoltagePowerImmunity

889-09V-PS2

2ch Power supply for remote control with USB interface

Power Supply DatasheetPower Supply ManualImage

90-240 V AC, 47-63 Hz0.5 A DC continuous5 mV RMS2± 9 V20 WIEC/EN 60601-1 - EN55011-B

889-09V-PS2-L

2ch Power supply for remote control with USB and LAN interface

Power Supply DatasheetPower Supply ManualImage

90-240 V AC, 47-63 Hz0.5 A DC continuous5 mV RMS2± 9 V20 WIEC/EN 60601-1 - EN55011-B

889-09V-PS3

4ch Power supply for remote control with USB interface

Power Supply DatasheetPower Supply ManualImage

90-240 V AC, 47-63 Hz0.5 A DC continuous5 mV RMS4± 9 V40 WIEC/EN 60601-1 - EN55011-B

889-09V-PS3-L

4ch Power supply for remote control with USB and LAN interface

Power Supply DatasheetPower Supply ManualImage

90-240 V AC, 47-63 Hz0.5 A DC continuous5 mV RMS4± 9 V40 WIEC/EN 60601-1 - EN55011-B

889-09V-PS6

8ch Power supply for remote control with USB interface

Power Supply DatasheetPower Supply ManualImage

90-240 V AC, 47-63 Hz0.5 A DC continuous8 mV RMS8± 9 V60 WIEC/EN 60601-1 - EN55011-B

889-09V-PS6-L

8ch Power supply for remote control with USB and LAN interface

Power Supply DatasheetPower Supply ManualImage

90-240 V AC, 47-63 Hz0.5 A DC continuous8 mV RMS8± 9 V60 WIEC/EN 60601-1 - EN55011-B

889-09V-AP01

1ch Battery pack, >8hrs operation, no remote control

AP-01 ManualAP-01 DatasheetImage

700 mA DC1± 9 V20 W

890-520-900

Probe connection cable 0.5 m **

Power Supply DatasheetPower Supply ManualImage

890-520-915

Probe connection cable 1.5 m

Power Supply DatasheetPower Supply ManualImage

(*)  Bandwidth 20 MHz

(**) included in the scope of delivery

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