The Tektronix AM5030 Current Probe Amplifier delivers precise, programmable current measurements across DC to 100 MHz bandwidth. This single-wide module integrates into the TM5000 series power module mainframe, enabling automated AC/DC current analysis for switching power supplies, motor drives, inverters, and avionics systems. The amplifier converts sensed current into proportional voltage signals via current feedback topology, with output delivered through a 50 Ω BNC connector at 10 mV/Div. IEEE-488.1 GPIB control allows remote operation with user-configurable bus addressing, while front-panel autobalancing and one-button degaussing eliminate manual calibration steps.
Technical Specifications
• Bandwidth: DC to 100 MHz
• Output Connector: 50 Ω BNC
• Output Level: 10 mV/Div
• Programming Interface: GPIB (IEEE-488.1) with user-configurable bus address
• Probe Input Connector: Amphenol 165-12 (hall element, transformer, lock detection, degaussing, and probe type encoding)
• Measurement Type: Simultaneous AC and DC current
• Module Width: Single-wide (fits TM5003 3-slot or TM5006A 6-slot mainframe)
– Key Features
• One-button autobalancing and probe degaussing with accelerated self-calibration cycle
• Probe trim adjustment for gain fine-tuning without requiring amplifier-to-probe matching (except A6303)
• Front-panel controls disable when operated via external controller
• Improved responsiveness compared to previous generations
• Compatible with Tektronix A6312, A6302, A6303, and XL Series current probes
• Connected oscilloscope minimum bandwidth requirement: 200 MHz for A6302 probes, 60 MHz for A6303 probes
– Typical Applications
• Switching Power Supplies
• Motor Drives
• Disk Drives
• Inverters
• Electronic Ballasts
• Avionics
• General AC/DC current measurements
– Compatibility & Integration
The AM5030 operates exclusively within TM5000 series power module mainframes and is not compatible with TM500 mainframes. Bus address is retained through power cycles. Output connects to any oscilloscope or analyzer via standard BNC cable.
