Tektronix TCP0030

Table of Contents
Optional Accessories ................................................................................................................ 22
Options............................................................................................................................... 25
Probing Principles ......................................................................................................................... 26
Degaussing a Probe with an Unpowered Conductor in the Ja ws . .. ............................................................... 26
Measuring Differential Current....................................................................................................... 27
Extending Current Range............................................................................................................ 29
Increasing Sensitivity ................................................................................................................ 32
Common Mode Noise/Magnetic Field Errors........................................................................................ 33
AC and DC Coupling.................................................................................................................34
Maximum Current Limits............................................................................................................. 35
Specifications.............................................................................................................................. 39
Warranted Characteristics ........................................................................................................... 40
Typical Characteristics............................................................................................................... 41
Nominal Characteristics ............................................................................................................. 47
Certifications and Compliances ..................................................................................................... 47
Performance Verification .................................................................................................................. 50
Equipment Required................................................................................................................. 51
Making the DC Current Loop . ....................................................................................................... 52
Equipment Setup..................................................................................................................... 53
DC Gain Accuracy ................................................................................................................... 54
Rise Time and Bandwidth ........................................................................................................... 59
Test Record .......................................................................................................................... 62
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