Teledyne LeCroy has introduced the CP1000, a 1000 A AC/DC current probe built for high-current measurements in applications like motor drives, traction inverters, and other high-power systems.
The CP1000 covers a wide bandwidth from DC to 1.5 MHz, allowing precise capture of fast-switching waveforms and harmonic details essential for system validation. Its 33 mm split-core design lets engineers take measurements without interrupting circuits, and a 6-meter cable adds flexibility and safety during testing.
Designed to work seamlessly with Teledyne LeCroy oscilloscopes via the ProBus interface, the probe enables automatic scaling of current waveforms, power calculations, and remote control of functions like degauss and autozero directly from the oscilloscope.
The CP1000 complements a range of current probes with bandwidths up to 100 MHz, peak currents up to 1400 A, and sensitivities down to 1 mA/div. Lower-current probes such as the CP030B and CP031A offer higher sensitivity for precision measurements, particularly with high-resolution oscilloscopes.
Using a combination of Hall-effect and transformer-based sensing, these probes measure AC, DC, and transient currents accurately without shunt resistors, reducing test interference and increasing reliability in high-power environments.
The CP1000 is ideal for engineers analyzing switching behavior, efficiency, and harmonic performance in modern power electronics systems.
