The Tektronix P5205A active differential probe has a 100MHz bandwidth and is suitable for use with a Tektronix oscilloscope (sold separately) for safely measuring floating voltages up to +/- 1300 V. It is switchable between x50 and x500 attenuation, and the TekProbe interface communicates scale information to a Tektronix oscilloscope. It includes hook clips, alligator clips, pincer clips, and extension cables. This active differential probe is European Conformity (CE) approved and CAT II 1000V safety rated, and is suitable for applications such as safely measuring voltages in IGBT circuits in motor drives or power converters.

Oscilloscopes are electrical testing devices used to verify the functionality of an electrical signal generator. Oscilloscopes measure an electrical signal over time, and display the waveform signals in a visual graph. The waveform shows the sweeps (or refresh) of voltage on a vertical (Y) axis, and can display time on a horizontal (X) axis. Details of a waveshape demonstrate the signal over time. Oscilloscopes can display in a digital or analog view. An analog oscilloscope has continuous waveform display, typically in a luminous phosphor. Some oscilloscopes can display more than one channel and type of measurement simultaneously. Some oscilloscopes can capture waveform signals to memory, and recall them. Oscilloscopes may provide real-time intensity grading. Some oscilloscopes have the ability to adjust frequency of display. A constant image will display if a signal is shown at a high frequency. Oscilloscopes can be powered with batteries or electricity, or may have a built-in generator. They may have Canadian Standards Association (CSA) or European Conformity (CE) certification, or a specific category (CAT) safety rating, such as CAT5e. Oscilloscopes are commonly used for testing, measuring, and inspecting in science, engineering, telecommunications, automotive, and industry applications.

Tektronix manufactures test and measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and protocol, logic, and spectrum analyzers. The company, founded in 1946 and headquartered in Beaverton, OR, meets International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards 9001 and 14001.

What's in the Box?

• P5205A active differential probe
• (2) Hook clips
• (2) Alligator clips
• (2) Pincer clips
• (2) Extension cables