Tektronix TCP2020 AC/DC Current Probe, 10mA to 20A, 50MHz, 150V, CAT2, 100A, 2 m, TCP Series
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Mfr Part #TCP2020
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Tektronix TCP2020 AC/DC Current Probe, 10 mA to 20 A, 50 MHz, TCP Series
Key Specifications
Measurement type: AC/DC current probe
Bandwidth: DC to greater than 50 MHz
Minimum current sensitivity: 10 mA
Maximum current: 20 A RMS
Maximum peak pulse current: 100 A
Interface: BNC
Probe type: Split-core
Maximum bare wire voltage: 150 V CAT II
Cable length: 2 m
Power requirement: AC power adapter
The Tektronix TCP2020 is an AC/DC current probe with BNC output for engineers who need broader compatibility across oscilloscopes and instruments. It delivers DC to >50 MHz bandwidth, 10 mA minimum current sensitivity, 20 A RMS, and up to 100 A peak pulse capability for general current waveform analysis. This model is the strongest fit for labs that prioritize BNC-based setup flexibility for power supplies, electronics troubleshooting, motor drives, and other benches that are not centered on TekVPI scopes.
Best for BNC-based setups and broader instrument compatibility.
TCP Series Comparison | TCP0020 | TCP2020 | TCP0030A | TCP0150 | TCP404XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bandwidth | DC to >50 MHz | DC to >50 MHz | DC to >120 MHz | DC to 120 MHz | DC to 2 MHz |
Max Current | 20 A | 20 A | 30 A | 150 A | 500 A |
Peak Pulse | 100 A | 100 A | 50 A | 500 A | 750 A |
Minimum Current | 10 mA | 10 mA | 1 mA | 5 mA | 1 A |
Interface | TekVPI direct | BNC | TekVPI direct | TekVPI direct | Requires TCPA400 |
Ideal Applications
Power supplies and semiconductor devices
Electronic ballasts and consumer electronics
Mobile communications and motor drives
General current measurements on BNC-equipped instruments
In The Box
TCP2020 AC/DC current probe
AC power adapter
Instruction manual
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
1) How do I know if the TCP2020 is the right TCP Series model for my application?
The TCP2020 is the best fit when you need flexible BNC-based current measurement across a wider range of oscilloscopes and instruments rather than direct TekVPI connection.
2) What current and bandwidth performance does the TCP2020 provide?
The TCP2020 provides DC to greater than 50 MHz bandwidth, 20 A RMS current capability, and up to 100 A peak pulse handling.
3) How does the TCP2020 connect to test equipment?
The TCP2020 uses a BNC output and works with instruments that have BNC inputs and greater than 100 kΩ input termination.
4) Can the TCP2020 measure low current accurately?
Yes, it can measure down to 10 mA while maintaining low noise, low drift, and typically less than 1% DC gain error.