The PS0004A/6A/8A are high voltage optically-isolated differential probes that allow you to safely make high speed and high voltage measurements. All signal, power, and communication between the probe pod and sensor head in a typical PS000xA probe setup are optical, which make these probes galvanically isolated and suitable for high voltage and high frequency common-mode signals. Galvanically isolated voltage probes separate the device under test (DUT) from the oscilloscope and earth ground, enabling safer and more accurate measurements. This isolation effectively rejects common-mode signals, minimizes noise interference, and eliminates ground loops in high-voltage environments.
Key Features
- Optical isolation between sensor head and probe pod
- Multiple probe tip options with different connector types and measurement ranges
- Signal acquisition up to 1 GHz
- High differential voltage probing capabilities in the presence of high common-mode voltages with good common-mode rejection performance
These probes are not designed as hand-held probes due to safety and performance concerns.
PS000xA Probe Models and description
| Model | Description | Visual (of PS0008A probe) |
|---|---|---|
| PS0004A | Optically Isolated Differential Probe, 350 MHz, 2-meter |  |
| PS0006A | Optically Isolated Differential Probe, 700 MHz, 2-meter | |
| PS0008A | Optically Isolated Differential Probe, 1 GHz, 2-meter |
| PS0004A | PS0006A | PS0008A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandwidth (-3 dB) | 350 MHz | 750 MHz | 1 GHz |
| Probe interface | AutoProbe 1 | AutoProbe 1 | AutoProbe 1 |
| Cable length | 2m | 2m | 2m |
| Cable type | Optical fiber bundle | ||
| Overvoltage and measurement category per IEC -61010-031 | Non-CAT (mains isolated) | ||
| Safety certification | UL-certified | ||
| Output drive | 50 Ω |
Compatibility
| Oscilloscope Series | Adapter(s) required? | Required Software Version |
|---|---|---|
| Infiniium Oscilloscopes | ||
| EXR-Series | No | Infiniium 11.70 or higher |
| MXR-Series | No | Infiniium 11.70 or higher |