Tektronix TCPA400 Current Probe Amplifier, DC to 50 MHz

TEKTRONIX TCPA400 Current Probe Amplifier

The Tektronix TCPA400 Current Probe Amplifier represents the pinnacle of current measurement technology, seamlessly integrating with the Tektronix TCP404XL probe and TDS Series Oscilloscopes. Designed for versatility and precision, this high-performance amplifier caters to a wide spectrum of current measurement applications, from low-level milliamp readings to high-current situations, making your current measurement tasks straightforward and efficient.

Key Performance Specifications

AC/DC Measurement Capabilities

• DC - 100 MHz Current Probe Amplifier (TCPA300) includes:
  • DC - 100 MHz, 30 A DC (TCP312A)
  • DC - 50 MHz, 50 A DC (TCP305A)
  • DC - 15 MHz, 150 A DC (TCP303)
• DC - 50 MHz Current Probe Amplifier (TCPA400) utilizes:
  • DC - 2 MHz, 750 A DC ¹ (TCP404XL) (500 A DC Continuous)

¹ Derated with duty cycle

Key Features

• Automatic Scaling and Units: Provides oscilloscope on-screen readout of magnitude and amps, minimizing measurement errors and eliminating manual calculations.
• AC/DC Input Coupling
• Low Insertion Impedance: Reduces loading on the device under test, ensuring accuracy.
• Split-Core Construction: Facilitates easy connections to circuits without disrupting circuit continuity.
• Status Indicators: Offers visual notifications of operating status, including degauss, probe open, overload, incompatible probe types, and termination issues.
• Low DC Drift and Noise: Enhances the ability to measure low-level currents with precision.
• Third-Party Safety Certification: Ensures compliance with safety standards.

¹ Requires a TDS TEKSCOPE oscilloscope or a TekConnect oscilloscope with TCA-BNC adapter.

Applications

The Tektronix TCPA400 is the preferred choice for development and analysis across a range of industries, including telecom, data communication, computing, and semiconductor power electronics. It is ideal for the following applications:

• Power supplies (switching and linear)
• Semiconductor devices (SCRs, IGBTs, MOSFETs, CMOS, BJTs)
• Power inverters and converters
• Electronic ballasts
• Industrial and consumer electronics
• Mobile communications (phones, satellite, relay stations)
• Motor drives
• Transportation systems (electric vehicles, electric trains, locomotives, avionics)