Tektronix TPA-BNC TekVPI-BNC Interface Adapter
Tektronix TPA-BNC adapter enables legacy TekProbe products with BNC connectors to interface with TekVPI oscilloscopes, DC to 3GHz bandwidth.
Product details
| Model | TPA-BNC |
| Manufacturer | Tektronix |
| Category | Oscilloscope Probes |
| Availability | Made to order |
Description
Overview
The Tektronix TPA-BNC is an adapter that enables legacy TekProbe interface products with BNC connectors to connect to modern Tektronix oscilloscopes featuring the TekVPI probe interface. The adapter provides necessary power supply, serial communication, and offset control for the attached probe accessory, along with overcurrent and thermal overload protection. An LED indicator shows successful probe power-up status. This solution allows users to leverage existing TekProbe instruments with the latest oscilloscope technology without requiring complete probe replacement.
Key Features
- DC to 3GHz bandwidth for high-frequency applications
- Recognizes and supplies power to connected TekProbe products
- Serial communication and offset control for active probes
- Overcurrent and thermal overload protection
- LED probe status indicator
- VSWR less than 1.23:1 up to 3GHz
- RF insertion loss less than 0.25 dB
- One-year parts and labor warranty
Applications
- Connecting legacy active, differential, and high-voltage TekProbe products to TekVPI oscilloscopes
- Current and optical probe integration with modern oscilloscopes
- Mixed-domain oscilloscope measurements requiring legacy probe compatibility
Specifications
| Bandwidth | 3 GHz |
| Dimensions | 1.69 x 1.20 x 2.44" |
| Interface | TekVPI-BNC |
| Maximum Input Voltage | 30 V |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0-50°C |
| Relative Humidity Range | 5-95% |
| True RMS | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
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Tektronix TPA-BNC TekVPI-BNC Interface Adapter