The Tektronix TCP305 is a high-performance AC/DC current probe designed for use with the TCPA300 amplifier, delivering a 50 MHz bandwidth and up to 50 A of continuous current measurement capability.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesTCPA300 custom probe interface
CompatibilityTCPA300 Amplifier

Physical

ParameterValue
Power SupplyPowered directly by the TCPA300 amplifier
Operating Temperature0 °C to +50 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)200 mm × 16 mm × 32 mm (probe head)
Weight0.27 kg

Electrical Performance

ParameterValue
BandwidthDC to 50 MHz
Rise Time≤ 7 ns
DC Accuracy±3% of reading (with TCPA300)
Propagation Delay17 ns

Current Measurement

ParameterValue
Maximum Continuous Current50 A (DC + peak AC)
Maximum RMS Current35.4 A
Maximum Peak Pulse Current100 A
Minimum Sensitivity5 mA (on TCPA300)
Amp-Second Product500 A·µs
Insertion Impedance at 1 MHz0.02 Ω
Insertion Impedance at 10 MHz0.12 Ω
Insertion Impedance at 50 MHz0.40 Ω

Physical & Mechanical

ParameterValue
Maximum Conductor Diameter5 mm (0.2 in)
Cable Length1.5 m (5 ft)

Environmental & Safety

ParameterValue
Maximum Bare-Wire Voltage150 V CAT II
Maximum Insulated-Wire Voltage300 V CAT II
Storage Temperature Range-40 °C to +75 °C
Operating Humidity Range5% to 95% RH (to +30 °C), 5% to 85% RH (+30 °C to +50 °C)

Performance

ParameterValue
RMS Noise≤1.25 mA RMS

Environmental

ParameterValue
Maximum Operating Altitude2000 m
Maximum Non-Operating Altitude12192 m
Operating Vibration0.31 g RMS (5 Hz to 500 Hz)
Non-Operating Vibration2.46 g RMS (5 Hz to 500 Hz)
Operating Shock30 g (11 ms, half-sine)
Non-Operating Shock50 g (11 ms, half-sine)

Compliance

ParameterValue
Safety ComplianceUL3111-1, CSA1010.1, EN61010-1, IEC61010-2-032

Technical Features

ParameterValue
Sensor TypeSplit-core Hall-effect and transformer
CouplingAC, DC

Control & Interface

ParameterValue
Degauss and AutozeroSupported (initiated via TCPA300 amplifier)

Power Supply

ParameterValue
Power SourcePowered directly by TCPA300 amplifier

Technology

Split-core Hall effect and transformer AC/DC current sensing

Applications

Power supply design, motor drive analysis, and electronic design troubleshooting

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