The Tektronix P6021 is a classic split-core AC current probe designed for versatile, wide-band current measurements without breaking the circuit. Working in conjunction with a switchable passive termination, it supports high-accuracy AC current measurements directly on oscilloscopes with 1 M̩ inputs.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | BNC (via passive termination) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | Passive (no external power required) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +50 °C |
| Weight | 0.142 kg (with 5 ft cable) / 0.170 kg (with 9 ft cable) |
| Probe Head Dimensions (W×H×D) | 17.3 mm × 28.4 mm × 50.8 mm |
Electrical Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Bandwidth | 120 Hz to 60 MHz |
| Rise Time | 5.8 ns |
| Maximum Peak Current | 15 A |
| Coupling | AC only |
| Deflection Factors | 2 mA/mV, 10 mA/mV (switchable via passive termination) |
| Ampere-Second Product (at 10 mA/mV) | 500 A-μs |
| Ampere-Second Product (at 2 mA/mV) | 100 A-μs |
| Insertion Impedance at 1 MHz | 0.02 Ω |
| Insertion Impedance at 10 MHz | 0.12 Ω |
| Insertion Impedance at 50 MHz | 0.6 Ω |
Mechanical & Physical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Core Type | Split Core |
| Probe Head Shielding | Shielded probe head |
| Maximum Conductor Diameter | 3.8 mm (0.15 in) |
| Cable Length | 1.5 m (5 ft) |
| Output Connector Type | BNC |
Compatibility
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Compatible Input Impedance | 1 MΩ |
Safety & Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Slide-Open Grounding Protection | Shielded probe head is not grounded when slide is open |
Electrical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Continuous Current | 10 A RMS |
| Maximum Working Voltage on Bare Conductor | 600 V RMS |
| Probe Cable Impedance | 50 Ω |
Performance (without Termination)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Low-Frequency 3 dB Point (without Termination, 50 Ω load) | 8.5 kHz |
| High-Frequency 3 dB Point (without Termination, 50 Ω load) | 120 MHz |
| Deflection Factor (without Termination, 50 Ω load) | 2 mA/mV |
Performance (with Termination)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Low-Frequency 3 dB Point (with Termination) | 120 Hz |
| High-Frequency 3 dB Point (with Termination) | 60 MHz |
Safety & Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Altitude | Up to 4,572 m (15,000 ft) |
| Storage Temperature | -40 °C to +75 °C |
| Storage Altitude | Up to 15,240 m (50,000 ft) |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum DC Current | 0.5 A (for <10% desensitization) |
| Insertion Impedance at 100 kHz | 0.005 Ω |
Accessories
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Passive Termination | 011-0105-00 |
Technology
Split-core AC current transformer
Applications
AC current measurements on oscilloscopes
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