Product Description
The Tektronix TPA-BNC is a probe interface adapter designed to connect existing TekProbe® interface active, differential, high-voltage, current, and optical probes to the latest generation of Tektronix oscilloscopes equipped with TekVPI™ interfaces, enabling signal transmission and power management while simplifying test system upgrades.
Key Features
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Compatibility Expansion: Supports direct insertion of TekProbe-BNC probes (e.g., TCP0030 AC/DC current probe, TAP1500 1.5GHz active voltage probe) into the TPA-BNC adapter, which then seamlessly connects to any TekVPI oscilloscope channel, eliminating the need for probe replacement when upgrading equipment.
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Power and Signal Management: Delivers required power, serial communication control, and bias voltage adjustment to connected TekProbe probes via the oscilloscope’s TekVPI interface BNC channel, ensuring stable probe performance.
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Integrated Protection: Features overcurrent and thermal overload protection to prevent probe damage from abnormal currents or temperatures; an LED status indicator provides real-time power supply monitoring for enhanced operational safety.
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High-Frequency Support: Offers bandwidth from DC to 4GHz (TPA-BNC model) with a VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio) ≤1.23:1 (up to 3GHz), meeting high-frequency signal measurement requirements.
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Plug-and-Play Design: As a plug-in adapter, the TPA-BNC quickly connects to the oscilloscope’s TekVPI interface without complex setup, significantly reducing test preparation time.
