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InfiniiMax RC Probe Amplifier and Probe Heads User’s Guide
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MX0100A InfiniiMax Micro Probe Head
Maintaining the MX0100A Probe Head
MX0100A Probe Head Handling Precautions
One of the advantages of the MX0100A probe head is its reusability feature. This
section describes some of the cautions and tips on how to properly handle the
MX0100A probe head to prevent damage and maintain high performance and
reusability of the probe head.
To prevent damage and ensure reusability of the MX0100A probe head
• After you have connected the MX0100A probe head electrically to a DUT via
solder, it is best to secure it mechanically as well. Always provide strain relief to
the probe head setup using putty, velcro, low temperature hot glue, or
double-sided foam tape to prevent any unnecessary strain to the probe head
and to protect delicate connections.
• Strain relief is recommended at the probe head and amplifier housings as well
as at the probe head cable.
Figure 21
Example of a properly strain-relieved MX0100A probe head setup
• While moving a soldered MX0100A probe head, always ensure that you do not
twist, pull, tightly bend, or apply force near the probe head’s cable housing.
Figure 22
Example of correct movement of MX0100A probe head
