Passive High-voltage Probes
P5100A • TPP0850 • P5122 • P5150 • P6015A Data Sheet
P5100A
Features & Benefits
P5100A
DC to 500 MHz
2500 VPeak,1000V
RMS CAT II
100X with Readout Coding
UL3111-1, EN61010-1, IEC61010-2-031, CSA1010.1, CSA1010.2.031
7 to 30 pF Compensation Range
TPP0850
DC to 800 MHz
2500 VPeak,1000V
RMS CAT II
50X with Readout Coding
Designed for use with the MSO/DPO5000 and MSO/DPO4000B Series
Oscilloscopes
P5122
For TPS2000 and THS3000 Series Oscilloscopes
DC to 200 MHz
1000 VRMS CAT II when DC-coupled*1
Floatable up to 600 VRMS CAT II
100X
IEC61010-031
P5150
For TPS2000 and THS3000 Series Oscilloscopes
DC to 500 MHz
2500 VPeak, 1000 VRMS CAT II
Floatable up to 600 VRMS CAT II or 300 VRMS CAT III
Preferred Probe for Ripple Measurements
50X
10 to 25 pF Compensation Range
UL61010B-2-031, EN61010-2-031, IEC61010-2-031, CSA61010.2.031
P6015A
HighVoltage–20kVDC/40kVPeak(100msPulseWidth)
HighBandwidth–DCto75MHz
Silicone Dielectric
Optional 1000X Readout Coding
Wide Compensation Range (7 to 49 pF)
Heavy-duty Versatile Ground Lead and Alligator Clip
Data Sheet
Applications
Power Supply Design
Design Motor Drive
Electronic Ballast
Power Semiconductors
Switch Mode Control
UPS Systems
Power Converters
*1The P5122 probe should not be used on the TPS2000 Series oscilloscopes for AC-coupled measurements
on signals with greater than 300 V DC offset. The P5150 is the recommended probe for measuring ripple
on high-voltage DC supplies.
P5100A High-voltage Probe
The P5100A is a low input capacitance high-voltage probe (2.5 kV)
designed for higher-frequency applications. The probe can be compensated
to match plug-ins and oscilloscopes with nominal input capacitances of
7-30 pF. A variety of screw-on accessories provide easy connection to the
device-under-test.
TPP0850 High-voltage Probe
The TPP0850 offers the industry’s highest bandwidth probe (800 MHz)
for high-voltage signals (up to 2500 Vp-p). This is ideal for testing power
semiconductors and switch-mode power supplies, which continue to
increase in switching speed to minimize power loss, creating a need
for faster rise time, higher bandwidth, and higher voltage probes. The
TPP0850 meets this need and can be used with switching transistor circuits
operating at 1200 VRMS, above the voltage operating range of standard
general-purpose probes. It will also be able to accommodate emerging
power applications that will require even faster rise time capabilities.
P5150 and P5122 IsolatedChannel™
Applications
In many applications, it is important to be able to isolate the measurement
from earth ground and also to isolate the common voltage between
TPP0850
channels. The P5150 or P5122, coupled with the TPS2000 and
THS3000 Series digital storage oscilloscopes, deliver both the isolation
for the measurement from earth ground and full isolation between the
channels. The P5150 is the recommended probe for measuring ripple on
high-voltage DC supplies. The P5122 probe should not be used on the
TPS2000 Series oscilloscopes for AC-coupled measurements on signals
with greater than 300 V DC offset.
P6015A High-voltage Probe
For heavy-duty high-performance measurements of voltages over 2.5 kV,
the P6015A is the industry standard. You can measure DC voltages up
to 20 kVRMS and pulses up to 40 kV (peak, 100 ms duration). The 75 MHz
bandwidth enables you to capture fast, high-voltage signals.
The P6015A uses an environmentally safe silicone compound for a
dielectric and never needs refilling. Other features include: A 7-49 pF
compensation range, small compensation box that fits on adjacent amplifier
inputs, and a readout option for use with most Tektronix digital scopes. With
the readout option, displayed voltage amplitude values will be the actual
signal value rather than understated by a factor of 1,000.
Note: Using the readout version with other than Tektronix digital scopes
may result in an erroneous readout display.
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Passive High-voltage Probes — P5100A • TPP0850 • P5122 • P5150 • P6015A
Characteristics
P5100A/TPP0850/P5122/P5150/P6015A
Probe Nominal
Length
Attenuation Bandwidth Rise Time
(Typical)
Loading Max. Input V
DC or RMS
Max. Float V Comp. Range
in pF
Readout
P5100A 2 m 100X 500 MHz <700 ps 40 MΩ/2.5pF 2.5 kVPeak
1000 VRMS CAT II
N/A 7to30 Yes
TPP0850 1.3 m 50X 800 MHz <525 ps 40 MΩ/1.8pF 2.5 kVPeak
1000 VRMS CAT II
N/A N/A Yes
P5122 1.2 m 100X 200 MHz 2.2 ns 100 MΩ/ 4.0 pF 1000 VRMS CAT II 600 VRMS CAT II 10 to 22 No
P5150 2 m 50X 500 MHz <700 ps 40 MΩ/3.8pF 2.5 kVPeak
1000 VRMS CAT II
600 VRMS CAT II,
300 VRMS CAT III
10 to 25 No
P6015A 3 m 1000X 75 MHz 4.0 ns 100 MΩ/3p
F20 kV N/A 7to49 No
P6015A
Opt. 1R
3 m 1000X 75 MHz 4.0 ns 100 MΩ/3p
F20 kV N/A 7to49 Yes
Ordering Information
P5100A/TPP0850
High-voltage Probes.
Includes: Large hook tip (013-0384-xx), small hook tip (013-0386-xx), 6 in.
ground lead (196-3524-xx), 18 in. ground lead (196-3525-xx), ground spring
(214-5298-xx), crocodile clip (344-0461-xx), adjustment tool (003-1433-xx), color
bands (016-1886-xx).
Recommended Accessories
Accessory Description
013-0291-xx Probe Tip to BNC Adapter
206-0060-xx 0.080 in. diameter Spring Tip
P5122
100X, High-voltage Probe for TPS2000 and THS3000 Series Oscilloscopes.
Includes: Large retractable hook tip, lead with hook tip, lead with crocodile clip,
adjustment tool, instruction manual.
P5150
50X, High-voltage Probe for TPS2000 and THS3000 Series Oscilloscopes.
Includes: Large hook tip (013-0389-xx), small hook tip (013-0388-xx), 6 in.
ground lead (196-3526-xx), 18 in. ground lead (196-3527-xx), common spring
(214-5299-xx), crocodile clip (344-0461-xx), color bands (016-1886-xx), adjustment
tool (003-1433-xx).
Recommended Accessories for P5150
See P5100A/TPP0850 Recommended Accessories.
P6015A
1000X, 3-meter High-voltage Probe.
Includes: Hook probe tip (206-0463-xx); banana plug tip (134-0016-xx); crocodile
clip – plugs onto ground lead (344-0461-xx); ground lead (196-3363-xx); carrying
case (016-1147-xx); instruction manual (070-8223-xx).
Options (P6015A only)
Option Description
Opt. 1R 3-meter length with readout
Service (P6015A only)
Option Description
Opt. C3 Calibration Service 3 Years
Opt. C5 Calibration Service 5 Years
Opt. D1 Calibration Data Report
Opt. D3 Calibration Data Report 3 Years (with Opt. C3)
Opt. D5 Calibration Data Report 5 Years (with Opt. C5)
Opt. R3 Repair Service 3 Years
Opt. R5 Repair Service 5 Years
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