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The Tektronix TCP0030A is a 30 A AC/DC current probe built for direct connection to oscilloscopes equipped with the TekVPI probe interface. It is a high-performance, easy-to-use probe that delivers greater than 120 MHz of bandwidth with selectable 5 A and 30 A measurement ranges, and it adds exceptional low-current measurement capability down to 1 mA for demanding current-measurement work.
The TCP0030A is applied across a broad set of current-measurement tasks. Listed applications include power supplies, semiconductor devices, power inverters and converters, electronic ballasts, industrial and consumer electronics, mobile communications, motor drives, and transportation systems — wherever AC or DC current needs to be captured accurately on an oscilloscope.
Tektronix, founded in 1946, was acquired by Danaher Corporation in 2007 and became part of Fortive Corporation when Fortive was spun off from Danaher in 2016. The Tektronix brand has remained in continuous use throughout these ownership changes.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Electrical characteristics | |
| Bandwidth | DC to ≥120 MHz |
| Rise time | ≤2.92 ns |
| Maximum DC current | 30 A |
| Maximum RMS current | 30 A |
| Maximum peak pulse current | 50 A |
| Maximum bare wire voltage | 150 V CAT II, (insulated wire 300 V CAT II) |
| Sensitivity | 1 mA (on oscilloscopes that support 1 mV/div setting) |
| DC accuracy | ±1% typical; ±3% warranted |
| Maximum Amp-Second product | 500 A*µs (in 30 A range) |
| Insertion impedance | 1 mΩ at 10 kHz; 3.5 mΩ at 100 kHz; 0.08 Ω at 1 MHz; 0.15 mΩ at 10 MHz; 0.7 Ω at 100 MHz; 0.85 Ω at 120 MHz |
| Signal delay | 14.5 ns |
| Current ranges | 5 A and 30 A |
| Power requirements | Powered directly by oscilloscopes with the TekVPI interface |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Probe head Length | 20 cm (7.77 in) |
| Probe head Width | 1.6 cm (0.625 in) |
| Probe head Height | 3.2 cm (1.25 in) |
| Maximum conductor size | 5 mm (0.197 in) |
| Cable Length | 200 cm (79 in) |
| Shipping Weight | 1.55 kg (3.44 lb) |
| EMC environment and safety | |
| Temperature, Operating | 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F) |
| Temperature, Nonoperating | -40 °C to +75 °C (-40 °F to 167 °F) |
| Humidity, Operating | 5% to 95% Relative Humidity (RH) at up to +30 °C; 5% to 85% RH above 30 °C up to +50 °C, noncondensing |
| Humidity, Nonoperating | 5% to 95% Relative Humidity (RH) at up to +30 °C; 5% to 85% RH above 30 °C up to +75 °C, noncondensing |
| Altitude, Operating | Up to 3,000 m (10,000 ft.) |
| Altitude, Nonoperating | Up to 12,192 m (40,000 ft.) |
| Compliance labeling | CE (European Union), WEEE (European Union) |
| Warranty | One year parts and labor |
Important: Maximum bare-wire voltage: 150 V CAT II (300 V CAT II with insulated wire).
Important: TCP0030A is designed for direct connection to oscilloscopes with the TekVPI probe interface and is powered directly by the oscilloscope; it is not a standalone instrument and requires a compatible TekVPI oscilloscope to operate.
Important: For best support, download and install the latest version of the oscilloscope software from www.tek.com.
Important: The Current Loop, 1 Turn, 50 Ω with BNC connector (order 067-2396-00) used for Performance Verification is a recommended accessory and is not included with the probe.
ValueTronics supplies both new and used test and measurement equipment. New units ship factory-sealed, exactly as received from the manufacturer; every used unit is inspected and functionally verified in-house at our 20,000 sq ft secure facility in Elgin, Illinois before it ships. Our Test Architects can help you select the condition, calibration, and configuration that fit your application.
Please review the Manufacturer's Data Sheet to verify published specifications. Feedback on this webpage is always welcome — please reach out to your Test Architect at any time for questions or concerns. Thank you, we truly appreciate you being our customer.
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Tektronix
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Tektronix
Curr_prob_freq
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