The Rohde & Schwarz RT-ZMA50 Extended Temperature Kit is an accessory that expands the operating envelope of the RT-ZM modular probe system, enabling reliable measurements across extreme ambient conditions from -55 °C to +125 °C. This kit maintains measurement accuracy in harsh environmental testing scenarios, including automotive electronics development and climatic chamber validation.
Technical Specifications
• Operating Temperature Range: -55 °C to +125 °C
• Bandwidth: Greater than 12 GHz
• Rise Time: Less than 37 ps
• Offset Compensation: ±16 V
• Cable Length: 1 meter (matched pair)
– Key Features
The RT-ZMA50 includes the R&S RT-ZMA11 solder-in probe tip module and a pair of matched 1-meter extension cables. The kit integrates with the RT-ZM system’s MultiMode architecture, supporting P/N/DM/CM measurement configurations without probe reconnection or re-soldering. Offset compensation at the probe tip extends the operating voltage window and optimizes signal resolution by eliminating DC components before the amplifier stage.
The RT-ZM modular platform accommodates amplifier modules spanning 1.5 GHz to 16 GHz bandwidth, allowing users to select the appropriate module for their measurement requirements. Automatic probe detection and configuration occur through the proprietary Rohde & Schwarz probe interface when connected to compatible instruments.
– Typical Applications
• Environmental testing in climatic chambers
• Automotive electronics development under extreme temperature stress
• Field measurements requiring extended temperature operation
• Harsh environment validation testing
– Compatibility & Integration
The RT-ZMA50 is explicitly designed for the Rohde & Schwarz RT-ZM modular probe system. Connection is via the proprietary Rohde & Schwarz probe interface on compatible oscilloscopes—do not connect to standard BNC jacks. The system operates with host instruments featuring 50 Ω input impedance. Automatic probe detection configures measurement parameters on compatible R&S oscilloscopes without manual intervention.
