Rigol PCA1030 Current Probe, 50 MHz, 30 A, For Use With 7000 & 8000 Scopes, PCA Series

The Rigol PCA1030 is a current probe engineered for precision AC and DC current measurement with Rigol 7000 and 8000 series oscilloscopes. Operating from DC to 50 MHz with a rise time of ≤7 ns, it accommodates continuous currents up to 30 A (Arms) and peak currents of 50 A. The probe uses a thin-film Hall effect element for accurate current detection and connects directly to the oscilloscope via BNC interface with power supplied from the scope itself.

Technical Specifications

• Bandwidth: DC to 50 MHz (−3 dB)


• Maximum Continuous Input Current: 30 A (Arms)


• Maximum Peak Current: 50 A


• Minimum AC Reading: 20 mA


• Maximum DC Reading: 30 A


• Rise Time: ≤7 ns


• Cable Length: 1.5 m


• Maximum Wire Size: 5 mm


• Probe Dimensions: 175 × 40 × 18 mm


• Weight: 230 g


• Output Connector: BNC


• Power Source: Supplied via BNC interface from oscilloscope

Key Features

• Thin-film Hall effect element for highly accurate current detection


• Compact probe head suitable for low current measurement applications


• Easy protection function at excessive input


• Direct oscilloscope integration with no external power supply required


• Supports both AC and DC current measurements in a single instrument

Typical Applications Power supply analysis, device characterization, switching circuit evaluation, and real-time current monitoring in development and troubleshooting environments where bandwidth up to 50 MHz is required.

Compatibility & Integration Designed for direct connection to Rigol 7000 and 8000 series oscilloscopes. Requires at least 30 minutes warm-up time after power-on to minimize zero drift. Probe includes case and user guide.