The Tektronix P6015A is an industry-standard passive high-voltage oscilloscope probe, designed to safely measure heavy-duty voltages up to 20 kV DC/RMS and 40 kV peak pulses. Featuring a 1000:1 attenuation ratio, 75 MHz bandwidth, and an environmentally safe silicone dielectric, the P6015A is widely used in power supply design, motor drives, and electronic ballasts. It connects directly to 1 MΩ oscilloscope inputs and includes readout coding for automatic scaling on compatible Tektronix instruments.
Specifications
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +50 |
General Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Probe Type | Passive High-Voltage Probe |
| Attenuation Ratio | 1000:1 |
| Bandwidth (-3 dB) | 75 MHz (with standard 3 m cable) / 25 MHz (with optional 7.6 m cable) |
| Rise Time (10% to 90%) | 4.0 ns (with standard 3 m cable) / 14 ns (with optional 7.6 m cable) |
Input Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Input Resistance (DC) | 100 MΩ |
| Input Capacitance | ~3 pF |
| Maximum Peak Pulse Voltage | 40 kV peak (for pulses < 100 ms) |
| Compensation Range | 7 pF to 49 pF |
Output Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Connector Type | BNC (with readout pin) |
| Readout / Encoding Interface | Yes (1000X automatic scaling on compatible oscilloscopes) |
| Matching Oscilloscope Input Impedance | 1 MΩ |
Physical & Mechanical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Cable Length | 3 m (10 ft) standard; 7.6 m (25 ft) optional |
| Dielectric Material | Environmentally safe silicone compound (Freon-free) |
Accessories & Configurations
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Included Accessories | Ground lead, hook tip, banana plug clip, carrying case, instruction manual |
Electrical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Bandwidth (Option 1R, 25-ft cable) | 25 MHz |
Technology
High-Voltage Passive Probe
Applications
Power Supply Design, Motor Drives, Electronic Ballasts