Tektronix TCPA400
Current Probe Amplifier, DC to 50 MHz

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Product Overview

TEKTRONIX TCPA400

The Tektronix TCPA400 Current Probe Amplifier is designed to be used with the Tektronix TCP404XL probe and to seamlessly integrate with the Tektronix TDS Series Oscilloscopes. When used with this probe, the Tektronix TCPA400 Current Probe Amplifier provides a wide range of current measurement capabilities and spans the gap between low level milliamp measurements to very high current levels making current measurement and calculations simple and easy.

Features and Specifications

KEY PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

AC/DC measurement capabilities

• DC - 100 MHz, Current Probe Amplifier (TCPA300) uses:
  • 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) Uses:
  • DC - 2 MHz, 750 A DC ¹ (TCP404XL) (500 A DC Continuous)

¹ Derated with duty cycle

KEY FEATURES

• Automatic scaling and units ¹ - Oscilloscope on-screen readout of magnitude and amps reduces measurement errors with no more hand calculations
• AC/DC input coupling
• Low insertion impedance reduces device under test loading
• Split-core construction allows easy circuit connection
• Status indicators provide visual operating status and notification of potential error conditions - degauss, probe open, overload, not terminated into 50 ?, noncompatible probe type
• Low DC drift and noise allows improved low-level current measurements
• 3rd party safety certification

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

APPLICATIONS

• Development and analysis solutions for designers, installers, and service personnel in telecom, data comm, computer, and semiconductor power electronics environments for:

   

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