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The '''Tektronix P6042''' is a DC to 50 MHz current probe.
{{Probe Sidebar
|manufacturer=Tektronix
|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)]
}}
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#Background|AM503]] is a redesign of the P6042.
{{BeginSpecs}}
{{Spec | Bandwidth | DC to 50 MHz (−3 dB) }}
{{Spec | Rise time | 7 ns }}
{{Spec | Ranges    | 1 mA/Div to 1 A/Div (1-2-5) }}
{{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 | Power    | 90-136 or 180-272 V, 20 W}}
{{EndSpecs}}
==Links==
* [http://www.amplifier.cd/Test_Equipment/Tektronix/Tektronix_other/P6042.htm Tek P6042 page @ amplifier.cd]
* [http://www.barrytech.com/tektronix/probes/tekp6042.html Tek P6042 page @ barrytech.com]
* [http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/tektronix_current_probe_dc_to_50_m.html Tek P6042 page @ radiomuseum.org]
* [http://www.pa4tim.nl/?p=3135 P6042 repair by Fred, PA4TIM]
* [[Media:Service Scope 46 Oct 1967.pdf | Service Scope 46, October 1967]]
* [https://www.eetimes.com/author.asp?section_id=36&doc_id=1330593 P6042 teardown @ EEtimes]
==Pictures==
<gallery>
p6042-front.jpg | amplifier front
p6042-complete.jpg | amplifier and sensor
p6042-sensor.jpg | sensor detail
p6042-back.jpg | rear view
P6042.png | catalog image
Tek p6042 amp internal1.jpg|P6042 amplifier internal view
Tek p6042 amp internal2.jpg|P6042 amplifier internal view
Tek p6042 amp internal3.jpg|P6042 amplifier internal view
</gallery>




[[Category:Oscilloscope current probes]]
[[Category:Oscilloscope current probes]]

Revision as of 10:40, 31 August 2021

Tektronix P6042
DC−50 MHz current probe
P6042 complete

Compatible with 50 Ω scope inputs

Produced from 1967 to (?)

Manuals


Manuals – Specifications – Links – Pictures

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)
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

Pictures