Tektronix
AM 503 Current Probe Amplifier
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The Tektronix AM 503 Current Probe Amplifier is a current probe amplifier. The Tektronix AM 503 Current Probe Amplifier operates in Tektronix TM 500-Series power modules only. The Tektronix AM 503 Current Probe Amplifier has selectable bandwidth settings of FULL or 5 MHz.[1][2]
Produced
1976–
Power
120 vac[3]
What it is
How it works
Applications
What do the numbers mean?
Power & electrical2
Configuration & options6
Observed configurations
How individual machines were equipped when they appeared on the secondary market — as listed, per unit. These describe one specific machine, not the model in general.
Unit as listed[3]
- Power module operates at 120 VAC
Vintage & configurations
- 1976Production start[2]
First printing is September 1976.
What does it need to run?
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Field notes
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Frequently asked questions
What is the AM 503 designed to work with?
The AM 503 is designed for use with compatible current probes.[2][1][6][3][4]
What bandwidth settings does the AM 503 provide?
The AM 503 provides FULL bandwidth, which is limited by the current probe in use, and a 5 MHz setting.[2][1][6]
How does the AM 503 indicate current per division?
The AM 503 uses attenuator knob-skirt illumination to provide direct indication of current per division.[2][1][6]
Not publicly documented
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No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the AM 503 Current Probe Amplifier are on record.
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The control-system platform and OS era of the AM 503 Current Probe Amplifier are not on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the AM 503 Current Probe Amplifier are on record.
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The process node or technology generation of the AM 503 Current Probe Amplifier is not on record.
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No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the AM 503 Current Probe Amplifier are on record.
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Sources & citations
Sources (7)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]ia801008.us.archive.org — ia801008.us.archive.orgia801008.us.archive.org
- [2]w140.com — w140.comw140.com
- [3]Inventory photo
- [4]Inventory photo
- [5]TEKTRONIX AM 503 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Pdf Download | ManualsLib — manualslib.commanualslib.com
- [6]https://archive.org/download/am503currentprob00unse/am503currentprob00unse.pdf — archive.orgarchive.org
- [7]Tektronix AM 503 Manuals and Documents | MetrologyManuals — metrologymanuals.commetrologymanuals.com
Last updated Oct 4, 2026.
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