Tektronix P6139B 500 MHz Passive Probe

Key Features At A Glance

• 500 MHz bandwidth, 10X passive voltage probe for general-purpose probing
• 10 MΩ, 8 pF input impedance at the probe tip
• 300 V CAT II maximum input voltage
• Compact probe head and sharp tip for probing dense, small-geometry circuitry
• Replaceable probe tip cartridges
• TekProbe Interface for direct BNC connection to oscilloscopes with 1 MΩ inputs
• Intelligent communication that automatically scales and adjusts units on the oscilloscope display
• Large standard and optional accessory set for versatile connectivity

The P6139B and P5050B are 500 MHz, high-impedance 10X passive voltage probes with 10 MΩ input resistance. Both feature a small probe head and a sharp tip that makes it easier to probe dense circuitry, and a small probe body that improves visibility to the device under test. The two models share similar electrical specifications but support Tektronix oscilloscopes with different compensation ranges.

A passive voltage probe connects a circuit node to an oscilloscope input while minimizing the loading the measurement places on the circuit. These probes are intended for low power devices, service, manufacturing engineering, and test research and development applications.

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Brand Heritage

Tektronix, Inc. was acquired by Danaher Corporation in 2007. In 2016, Tektronix became part of Fortive Corporation when Fortive was spun off from Danaher.

Compare Other Models in This Series

The P6139B and P5050B form a pair of 500 MHz, 10X passive voltage probes that share a common electrical design. Both deliver a 10 MΩ, 8 pF input impedance at the probe tip, a 300 V CAT II dynamic range, and a 1.3 m cable, paired with a compact probe head and sharp tip for probing dense circuitry.

The two models are differentiated by the compensation range they support, which determines the Tektronix oscilloscopes each is matched to. Selecting between them is a question of host-oscilloscope compatibility rather than a difference in core probe performance.

Each new model below is its own dedicated product page with condition-matched pricing. Select the model whose compensation range matches your oscilloscope, then choose the listing that fits your requirement.

The P6139B and P5050B are electrically alike — both are 500 MHz, 10X passive probes with 10 MΩ, 8 pF tip impedance and a 300 V CAT II rating. The defining difference is the compensation range: the P6139B covers 8 pF to 18 pF, while the P5050B covers 16 pF to 22 pF. This determines which Tektronix oscilloscope compensation ranges each probe supports.

Because the models differ in supported compensation range rather than headline performance, the right choice depends on the host oscilloscope. The comparison table below lists the compensation range and shared characteristics for each model so the correct probe can be matched to the target oscilloscope.

Additional differences in specifications beyond the few shown above are not listed here — see each model's full specifications below.

Accessories Supplied

• Rigid tip 3.8mm (P6139B), Qty 1, Reorder Part Number 206-0635-00
• Long Ground Spring, Qty 2, Reorder Part Number 016-2028-00
• Alligator Ground (6”), Qty 1, Reorder Part Number 196-3521-00
• Hook Tip (Regular), Qty 1, Reorder Part Number 013-0362-00
• IC Cap (universal) 3.8mm (was 3.5), Qty 1, Reorder Part Number 013-0366-00
• Marker band set, 2 each of 5 colors, qty 1 (reorder 016-0633-xx)
• Adjustment tool, qty 1 (reorder 003-1433-xx)
• Manual (English only), qty 1 (reorder 071-2710-xx)

Product Core & Specifications

Important: Maximum input voltage: 300 V CAT II.

Important: The P6139B and P5050B share similar electrical specifications but support Tektronix oscilloscopes with different compensation ranges (P6139B: 8 pF to 18 pF; P5050B: 16 pF to 22 pF). Reference the Oscilloscope Probe & Accessory Selector Tool at www.tektronix.com/probes to ensure the correct probe is selected for your oscilloscope.

Important: The P6139B and P5050B feature the TekProbe Interface for direct BNC connection to oscilloscopes with 1 MΩ inputs.

About this New unit

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