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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
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