The Keysight (Agilent) N2820A is a high-sensitivity AC/DC current probe delivering simultaneous low-gain and high-gain measurement channels for precise current characterization across dynamic ranges exceeding 20,000:1. Engineered for battery-powered devices and integrated circuits, this probe captures sub-milliampere current levels with sensitivity while supporting charge measurements over time on compatible oscilloscopes.
Technical Specifications
• Measurement Type: AC/DC Current
• Current Range: 50 µA to 5 A
• Bandwidth: 3 MHz (low-gain channel), 500 kHz (high-gain channel)
• Dynamic Range: Greater than 20,000:1 (86 dB)
• Channels: 2 (simultaneous low- and high-gain views)
• Output Resistance: 1 MΩ per channel
• Maximum Input Voltage: 12 V
• Probe Length: 0.16 m; Cable Length: 1.2 m
– Key Features
• Dual-channel architecture enables concurrent observation of large and small current fluctuations without channel switching
• High-sensitivity measurement capability down to sub-milliampere levels
• Make-Before-Break (MBB) connectors for rapid multi-point probing without soldering
• AutoProbe interface driving 1 MΩ oscilloscope input impedance
• Oscilloscope-powered operation—no external power supply required
• Includes three interchangeable resistor sensor heads: 20 mΩ, 100 mΩ, and user-defined configurations
• Comprehensive accessory kit with twisted leads (22 AWG), MBB headers and receptacles, and ground lead
– Typical Applications
Detailed current consumption profiling in modern battery-powered devices, sub-circuit characterization, power usage analysis with high fidelity, and transient current measurement in integrated circuits.
– Compatibility & Integration
Supported on Infiniium S-Series, InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series (v2.30+), InfiniiVision 4000 X-Series (v3.10+), 9000A Series (v4.20+), and 9000 H-Series (v4.20+) oscilloscopes.
