The Tektronix A6303 is a high-power, split-core AC/DC current probe designed for use with Tektronix current probe amplifiers, including the AM503 series and the 11A16. Capable of measuring continuous currents up to 100 A and peak currents up to 500 A, it supports a wide frequency range from DC to 15 MHz, making it ideal for high-amplitude, lower-frequency electrical analysis on conductors up to 21.1 mm in diameter.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | Proprietary Tektronix 12-pin male connector (for compatible current probe amplifiers) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | Powered via host current probe amplifier |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +50 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 41 mm × 32 mm × 267 mm |
| Weight | 0.34 kg |
Electrical Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Bandwidth | DC to 15 MHz |
| Rise Time | ≤24 ns |
| Maximum Peak Pulsed Current | 500 A |
| Amp-Second Product | 10,000 A*μs |
| Insertion Impedance at 1 MHz | 0.02 Ω |
| Insertion Impedance at 10 MHz | 0.2 Ω |
Physical and Mechanical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Conductor Diameter | 21.1 mm (0.83 in) |
| Cable Length | 2 m |
| Mechanical Design | Split-core |
System Compatibility and Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Compatible Amplifiers | AM503, AM503A, AM503B, AM5030, 11A16 |
Environmental Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Non-Operating Temperature Range | -40 to +75 °C |
Electrical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Bare Wire Voltage | 700 V RMS (CAT I), 300 V RMS (CAT II) |
| Propagation Delay | 40 ns |
| System DC Accuracy | Within ±3% (with AM503 series amplifier) |
| Sensitivity Range | 20 mA/div to 10 A/div (with AM503B / AM5030) |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Altitude | 2,000 m (6,560 ft) |
| Non-Operating Altitude | 12,190 m (40,000 ft) |
| Operating Humidity | Up to 95% RH at up to +30 °C; up to 45% RH at up to +50 °C |
Compliance & Safety
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Safety Certifications | UL3111-1, CSA1010.1, EN61010-1, EN61010-2-032 |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Aberrations | ≤ 7% p-p |
| Insertion Impedance at 50 Hz | < 0.002 Ω |
| Insertion Impedance at 1 kHz | < 0.002 Ω |
Technology
Hall Effect and Transformer
Applications
AC/DC current measurement for power electronics design, motor drives, and industrial testing