Tektronix CT1 · CT2 · CT6 AC Current probes
Features and Benefits
- High Bandwidth
- Ultra-low Inductance
- Very Small Form Factor
- Characterize Current Waveforms up to <200 ps Rise Times
- Very Low Loading of Circuit Under Test
- Fits Into Dense, Closely-spaced Circuit Designs
Applications
- Data Storage Read Channel Design
- Silicon Characterization
- High-frequency Analog Design
- ESD Testing
- Signal Injection
- Differential Current Measurements
- Single-shot Low Rep-rate Pulse Measurements
- Propagation Delay Measurement
CT6 Current Probe
The CT6 is the newest addition to the Tektronix portfolio of high-frequency current probes. It is designed to meet the needs of high-speed circuit design and test applications which require ultra-high bandwidth, low inductance, and extremely small form factor. The CT6 provides up to 2 GHz bandwidth when used with high-bandwidth oscilloscopes such as the Tektronix TDS694C, TDS794D, and TDS7000 Series oscilloscopes or with other compatible 50 Ohm input measuring instruments. Low inductance (<3 nH) assures that the loading effect of the CT6 on the circuit-under-test will be negligible, which is especially important for today's low-amplitude, high-speed circuit designs such as disk drive read/write preamplifiers. The probe is a closed-circuit design which will accept uninsulated wire sized up to 20 gauge. This product is exempt from CE mark by virtue of its 30 V voltage limit.
CT1-CT2 Current Probes
The CT1 and CT2 Current Probes are designed for permanent or semi-permanent in-circuit installation. Each probe consists of a current transformer and an interconnecting cable. The current transformers have a small hole through which a current carrying conductor is passed during circuit assembly.
The P6041 Probe Cable provides the connection between the CT1 and CT2 Current Transformers and a BNC oscilloscope input. A 50 O termination is required to terminate the cable when connected to a high-impedance (1 MO) oscilloscope input. One probe cable can be used to monitor several current transformers that have been wired into a circuit.