The Tektronix P5210 is a high-voltage differential probe designed to measure floating differential signals in high common-mode voltage environments. It converts high-voltage signals into low-voltage, ground-referenced outputs compatible with standard oscilloscopes, enabling safe measurement of floating circuits while maintaining signal integrity across demanding power electronics and industrial applications.
Technical Specifications
• Differential Voltage Measurement: Up to 5,600 V (DC + peak AC)
• Common-Mode Voltage: Up to 2,200 V RMS
• Bandwidth: 50 MHz
• Attenuation: 100X and 1000X switchable ranges
• Input Impedance: 16 MΩ || 3.5 pF (between inputs); 8 MΩ || 7 pF (each input to ground)
• Rise Time: 7 ns
• Propagation Delay: 20 ns
• Overdrive Recovery: Less than 50 ns to 10% of final value after 10X overdrive (100X range)
• AC Common-Mode Rejection Ratio: >10,000:1 at 60 Hz; >300:1 at 100 kHz and 1 MHz
• AC Noise: <150 mVRMS (100X range); <800 mVRMS (1000X range)
• DC Offset Adjustment: ±1.0 V (100X range); ±10 V (1000X range)
• Cable Length: 1.8 m
– Key Features
• Switchable attenuation for measurement flexibility across wide voltage ranges
• Visual and audible overrange indicator alerts when exceeding linear measurement range
• High input impedance minimizes loading effects on measured circuits
• Fast overdrive recovery enables reliable operation in transient-rich environments
• Dual offset adjustment modes accommodate both high and low gain measurements
– Typical Applications
• Power electronics testing and validation
• Floating signal measurement in isolated circuit topologies
• High-voltage transient capture and analysis
• Motor drive and inverter characterization
– Compatibility & Integration
The P5210 interfaces directly with Tektronix oscilloscopes equipped with the TekPROBE™ interface, enabling automatic scale information transfer. For oscilloscopes without native TekPROBE™ support, the Tek1103 TekPROBE™ Power Supply provides full connectivity. Standard accessories include two sizes of hook tips; additional lead adapters and clips are available.
