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The '''Tektronix P6042''' is a DC to 50 MHz current probe [[introduced in 1967]]. | |manufacturer=Tektronix | ||
It was designed by [[Cal Hongel]]. | |model=P6042 | ||
|summary=DC−50 MHz current probe | |||
|image=P6042-complete.jpg | |||
|caption=P6042 complete | |||
|for=50 Ω scope inputs | |||
|introduced=1967 | |||
|discontinued=(?) | |||
|designers=Cal Hongel | |||
|manuals= | |||
* [http://w140.com/tek_p6042.pdf Tektronix P6042 Manual (PDF)] | |||
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The '''Tektronix P6042''' is a DC to 50 MHz current probe [[introduced in 1967]]. It was designed by [[Cal Hongel]]. | |||
The sensor contains a current transformer for HF and a hall effect sensor for LF/DC components. | The sensor contains a current transformer for HF and a hall effect sensor for LF/DC components. | ||
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{{BeginSpecs}} | {{BeginSpecs}} | ||
{{Spec | Bandwidth | DC to 50 MHz ( | {{Spec | Bandwidth | DC to 50 MHz (−3 dB) }} | ||
{{Spec | Rise time | 7 ns }} | {{Spec | Rise time | 7 ns }} | ||
{{Spec | Ranges | 1 mA/Div to 1 A/Div (1-2-5) }} | {{Spec | Ranges | 1 mA/Div to 1 A/Div (1-2-5) }} | ||
{{Spec | Output | to 50 Ω scope input at 50 mV/Div }} | {{Spec | Output | to 50 Ω scope input at 50 mV/Div }} | ||
{{Spec | Maximum input | 10 A DC+peak AC in 5 mA to 1 A ranges, 0.5 A in 1 mA and 2 mA ranges }} | {{Spec | Maximum input | 10 A DC+peak AC in 5 mA to 1 A ranges, 0.5 A in 1 mA and 2 mA ranges }} | ||
{{Spec | Power | 90-136 or 180-272 V, 20 W}} | {{Spec | Power | 90-136 or 180-272 V, 20 W}} | ||
{{EndSpecs}} | {{EndSpecs}} | ||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
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[[Category:Oscilloscope current probes]] | [[Category:Oscilloscope current probes]] | ||
Revision as of 09:40, 31 August 2021
The Tektronix P6042 is a DC to 50 MHz current probe introduced in 1967. It was designed by Cal Hongel.
The sensor contains a current transformer for HF and a hall effect sensor for LF/DC components. The amplifier combines DC/LF and HF signals.
The AM503 is a redesign of the P6042.
Key Specifications
| Bandwidth | DC to 50 MHz (−3 dB) |
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| Rise time | 7 ns |
| Ranges | 1 mA/Div to 1 A/Div (1-2-5) |
| Output | to 50 Ω scope input at 50 mV/Div |
| Maximum input | 10 A DC+peak AC in 5 mA to 1 A ranges, 0.5 A in 1 mA and 2 mA ranges |
| Power | 90-136 or 180-272 V, 20 W |
Links
- Tek P6042 page @ amplifier.cd
- Tek P6042 page @ barrytech.com
- Tek P6042 page @ radiomuseum.org
- P6042 repair by Fred, PA4TIM
- Service Scope 46, October 1967
- P6042 teardown @ EEtimes
Pictures
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amplifier front
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amplifier and sensor
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sensor detail
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rear view
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catalog image
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P6042 amplifier internal view
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P6042 amplifier internal view
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P6042 amplifier internal view
