Tektronix TCP0030A AC/DC Current Probe

Unleash the power of precision measurement with the Tektronix TCP0030A AC/DC Current Probe. This high-performance probe is engineered to provide accurate and easy-to-use current measurements, making it an essential tool for professional settings where reliable data is crucial. Designed exclusively for oscilloscopes featuring the TekVPI™ probe interface, the TCP0030A offers a broad bandwidth and selectable measurement ranges, enhancing your testing capabilities.

Key Features and Specifications

• Features:
  • Streamlined AC/DC current measurements for enhanced usability and accuracy.
  • Seamless connection to oscilloscopes equipped with the TekVPI™ Probe Interface.
  • Automatic unit scaling and readout displayed directly on the oscilloscope, streamlining your workflow.
  • Probe characteristics are embedded within the oscilloscope for convenient data access.
  • Fully programmable settings allow for tailored operation via the oscilloscope’s interface.
  • Split-core design facilitates effortless circuit connections.
  • Exceptional precision with a typical DC gain error of less than 1% for reliable measurements.
  • Ability to accurately measure low current levels starting at just 1 mA.
  • Low noise and minimal DC drift contribute to superior measurement integrity.
  • Effortless degaussing and autozero functions to maintain accurate readings.
  • Setup controls and diagnostic indicators conveniently located on the probe as well as through the oscilloscope UI menu.
  • Remote GPIB/USB probe control enhances versatility for various applications.
  • Safety certified for use in both U.S. and Canada, ensuring compliance with local standards.
  • Applications:
    • Power supplies
    • Semiconductor devices
    • Power inverters/converters
    • Electronic ballasts
    • Industrial and consumer electronics
    • Mobile communications
    • Motor drives
    • Transportation systems
• Specifications:
  • Bandwidth: DC to ≥120 MHz
  • Rise Time: ≤2.92 ns
  • Maximum RMS Current: 30 A
  • Maximum Peak Pulse Current: 50 A
  • Jaw Diameter: 5 mm
  • Certified for bare wire voltages up to 150 V CAT II
  • Minimum Sensitivity:
    • 1 mA (when using oscilloscopes with a 1 mV/div setting)
    • AC Coupling (when employing AC/DC coupling on compatible oscilloscopes)
  • Current Ranges: 5 A and 30 A
  • DC Accuracy:
    • Typical: ±1%
    • Warranted: ±3%
  • Maximum Amp-Second Product: 500 Aµs (in 30 A Range)
  • Insertion Impedance:
    • 1 mΩ at 10 kHz
    • 3.5 mΩ at 100 kHz
    • 0.08 Ω at 1 MHz
    • 0.15 Ω at 10 MHz
    • 0.7 Ω at 100 MHz
    • 0.85 Ω at 120 MHz
  • Signal Delay: 14.5 ns