DATA SHEET CX00 Series Current and Differential Sensors CX0A Current Sensor, Single Channel CX0A Current Sensor, Dual Channel CX03A Current Sensor, Low Side CX04A Current Sensor, Selectable Resistive Sensor Head CX05A Differential Sensor, Single Channel CXA, CXA, CX3A, CX4A, CX5A, CX6A Resistive Sensor Head
Specification and supplemental characteristics Warranted specifications are denoted by **, and all others are supplemental characteristics. Specifications are valid after a 30-minute warm-up and 3 ± 5 ºC. All these characteristics are defined by the 4-bit acquisition resolution of the CX3300 mainframe unless otherwise stated. See Device Current Waveform Analyzer data sheet (publication number: 599-430EN) for the mainframe characteristics. Overview of measurement accuracy Measurement accuracy can be affected by RF electro-magnetic field having the strengths greater than 3 V/m in the frequency range of 80 MHz to GHz or V/m in the frequency range of GHz to.7 GHz. The extent of this effect depends upon how the instrument is positioned and shielded. CX0A Performance Characteristics Table. CX0A characteristics overview Range R IN Noise (rms) 3 Maximum bandwidth ( 3 db) 4 Current measurement 0 A 5 mω (typ) 0 ma 3 MHz 5 A ma 00 MHz 00 ma 40 mω (typ) 0. ma 00 MHz 0 ma 550 mω (max) 0 μa 00 MHz ma 3 μa 00 MHz 00 μa 500 na 7 500 khz 7 50 Ω (typ) 400 na 6 5 khz 0 μa 77 Ω (max) 50 na 7 500 khz 7 40 na 6 5 khz. Sensor Head used to measure the characteristics: CX06A for 0 A range and CX03A for all other ranges.. The slide switch of CX03A to be set to 0 Ω. 3. 0 MHz noise bandwidth measured with mainframe. 4. Standalone bandwidth. The effective measurement bandwidth when connected to mainframe can be estimated by the following equation. BW effective = ( ) + ( BW sensor BW mainframe ) 5. 4 db bandwidth. 6. The sensor built-in low pass filter is ON. 7. To enable these ranges, the CX0A s firmware version must be.0 or later. Table. CX0A DC measurement accuracy Range Standalone With mainframe 3 ± 5 ºC 3 ± 5 ºC T USERCAL ± 3 ºC, 4 hrs 0 A ± (5% + 5%) ± (5.7% + 5.9%) N/A A ± (% + %) ** ± (.7% +.9%) ** ± (.8% + 0.4%) 00 ma ± (% + %) ** ± (.7% +.9%) ** ± (0.7% + 0.4%) Gain [% of readings] + 0 ma ± (% + %) ** ± (.7% +.9%) ** ± (0.6% + 0.3%) Offset [% of range] ma ± (% + N/A) ** ± (.7% + N/A) ** ± (0.7% +.%) 00 μa ± (% + %) ** ± (.7% +.9%) ** ± (0.7% + 0.3%) 0 μa ± (% + N/A) ** ± (.7% + N/A) ** ± (0.7% +.%). Accuracy is defined at VCM = 0 V (zero Common Mode input voltage at either +I IN or -I IN ). Add 0.7% typical to Offset error for Vcm up to 40 V. The reading is defined as measured value. DC measurement condition: 0 ms averaged.. After executing the User Calibration (both gain and offset) with mainframe. Page
Table 3. CX0A other characteristics Rise time (0% to 90%) Input common mode impedance Measurable over range Burden voltage 0.35/Bandwidth 750 MΩ // 3 pf (Nominal) 0% of range R IN * measured current Maximum input voltage (common mode) Peak voltage (DC + AC) limit ± 40 V AC voltage limit ± 5 V above MHz Absolute maximum input current Range Protection 4 0 A A A 00 ma.5 A 3 0 ma ma 00 μa 50 ma 0 μa. Measured with a CX0A. Both inputs has this same input impedance. When using a CX03A sensor head, the minus (-) terminal is internally connected to the circuit common through a 0 MΩ resistor.. For all current measurement ranges. 3. CX03A with 50 Ω setting: 5 ma. 4. See CX00 User s Guide (CX00-90000) for more information. Table 4. CX0A general information Cable length Dimension Weight Furnished accessories Sensor cable:.5 m, GND lead: 6 cm 46.8 mm (W), 3.9 mm (H), 05.3 mm (D) 400 g each Coaxial Termination Adapter Sensor Head (CX03A) each Coaxial Cable, SMA plug to open, 00 mm (8-773) 3 each Coaxial Cable, SMA plug to MHF plug, 00 mm (8-774) 3 each MHF pullin tool (870-79) 3 5 each Coaxial Cable, MHF plug, shorted, mm (8-780) 3 5 each RF Connector, MHF jack straight SMT (50-3656) 3 each SMA(P) to BNC(J) 50 Ω Coaxial Adapter (50-3975) each GND lead (C0-67). Refer to mainframe s Environmental and general part for other information.. CX03A sensor head is included. Cable and adapter are not included. 3. CX03A s accessories. Page 3
CX0A Performance Characteristics Table 5. CX0A characteristics overview Range R IN Noise (rms) 3 Maximum Primary channel Secondary channel Primary channel Secondary channel bandwidth ( 3 db) 4 Current A 0 ma 40 mω (typ) ma 0 μa 00 MHz measurement 00 ma ma 550 mω (max) 0. ma 3 μa 0 ma 00 μa 50 Ω (typ) 77 Ω (max) ma 0 μa 50 Ω (typ) 77 Ω (max) 0 μa 500 na 500 khz 8 μa 5 400 na 5 90 khz 5 μa 00 na 500 khz μa 5 40 na 5 5 khz 5. Sensor Head used to measure the characteristics: CX03A.. The slide switch of CX03A to be set to 0 Ω. 3. 0 MHz noise bandwidth measured with mainframe. 4. Standalone bandwidth. The effective measurement bandwidth when connected to mainframe can be estimated by the following equation. BW effective = ( ) + ( BW sensor BW mainframe ) 5. The sensor built-in low pass filter is ON. Table 6. CX0A DC measurement accuracy Range Standalone With mainframe 3 ± 5 ºC 3 ± 5 ºC T USERCAL ± 3 ºC, 4 hrs A primary ± (% + %) ** ± (.7% +.9%) ** ± (.8% + 0.4%) 00 ma primary ± (% + %) ** ± (.7% +.9%) ** ± (0.6% + 0.4%) 0 ma secondary ± (% + %) ** ± (.7% +.9%) ** ± (0.6% + 0.4%) ma secondary Gain [% of readings] + ± (% + N/A) ** ± (.7% + N/A) ** ± (0.6% + 0.9%) 0 ma primary Offset [% of range] ± (% + %) ** ± (.7% +.9%) ** ± (0.6% + 0.3%) ma primary ± (% + %) ** ± (.7% +.9%) ** ± (0.7% + 0.3%) 00 μa secondary ± (% + %) ** ± (.7% +.9%) ** ± (0.6% + 0.4%) 0 μa secondary ± (% + N/A) ** ± (.7% + N/A) ** ± (0.7% + 0.9%). Accuracy is defined at VCM = 0 V (zero Common Mode input voltage at either +I IN or -I IN ). Add 0.9% typical to Offset error for Vcm up to V. The reading is defined as measured value. DC measurement condition: 0 ms averaged.. After executing the User Calibration (both gain and offset) with mainframe. Page 4
Table 7. CX0A other characteristics Rise time (0% to 90%) Input common mode impedance Measurable over range Burden voltage Maximum input voltage (common mode) Peak voltage (DC + AC) limit ± V Absolute maximum input current Range Protection 4 A primary 00 ma primary 0 ma secondary ma secondary 0 ma primary ma primary 00 μa secondary 0 μa secondary. Measured with CX0A.. All current measurement ranges. 3. CX03A with 50 Ω setting: 5 ma 4. See CX00 User s Guide (CX00-90000) for more information. 0.35/Bandwidth 750 MΩ //8 pf (Nominal) 0% of range R IN * measured current.5 A 3 50 ma Table 8. CX0A general information Cable length Dimension Weight Furnished accessories Sensor cable:.5 m, GND lead: 6 cm 46.8 mm (W), 3.9 mm (H), 5.3 mm (D) 600 g each Coaxial Termination Adapter Sensor Head (CX03A) each coaxial cable, SMA plug to open, 00 mm (8-773) 3 each coaxial cable, SMA plug to MHF plug, 00 mm (8-774) 3 each MHF pullin tool (870-79) 3 5 each coaxial cable, MHF plug, shorted, mm (8-780) 3 5 each RF connector, MHF jack straight SMT (50-3656) 3 each SMA(P) to BNC(J) 50 Ω coaxial adapter (50-3975) each GND lead (C0-67). Refer to mainframe s Environmental and general part for other information.. CX03A sensor head is included. Cable and adapter are not included. 3. CX03A s accessories. Page 5
CX03A Performance Characteristics Table 9. CX03A characteristics overview Current measurement Range R IN Noise (rms) Maximum bandwidth ( 3 db) DC offset range and resolution 0 ma 50 Ω typ, 55 Ω max 5 μa 00 MHz ± 0 ma ma (50 Ω input ON).5 μa 75 MHz 0.8 μa resolution 00 μa 50 na 9 MHz ± 00 μa 0 μa 4 Ω typ, 6 Ω max 5 na.5 MHz 8 na resolution μa (50 Ω input OFF).5 na 50 khz ± μa 00 na 50 pa 00 khz 80 pa resolution. 0 MHz noise bandwidth measured with mainframe.. Standalone bandwidth. The effective measurement bandwidth when connected to mainframe can be estimated by the following equation. BW effective = ( ) + ( BW sensor BW mainframe ) Table 0. CX03A DC measurement accuracy Range Standalone With mainframe 3 ± 5 ºC 3 ± 5 ºC T USERCAL ± 3 ºC, 4 hrs 0 ma ± (% + %) ** ± (.7% +.9%) ** ± (0.6% + 0.3%) ma ± (% + %) ** ± (.7% +.9%) ** ± (0.6% + 0.4%) 00 μa Gain [% of readings] + ± (% + %) ** ± (.7% +.9%) ** ± (0.6% + 0.4%) 0 μa Offset [% of readings] ± (% + %) ** ± (.7% +.9%) ** ± (0.6% + 0.4%) μa ± (% + %) ** ± (.7% +.9%) ** ± (.3% + 0.4%) 00 na ± (% + %) ** ± (.7% +.9%) ** ± (.3% + 0.3%). Accuracy is defined at DC offset = 0 A. The reading is defined as measured value. DC measurement condition: 0 ms averaged.. After executing the User Calibration with mainframe. Supplemental characteristics. Table. CX03A other characteristics Rise time (0% to 90%) Measurable over range Burden voltage Maximum input voltage (common mode) Input 50 Ω OFF ± 0.5 V Input 50 Ω ON ±.0 V Absolute maximum input current 5 ma. All current measurement ranges.. See CX00 User s Guide (CX00-90000) for more information. 0.35/Bandwidth 0% of range R IN measured current Table. CX03A general information Cable length Sensor cable:.5 m, GND lead: 6 cm Dimension 45.8 mm (W), 8. mm (H), 63. mm (D) Weight 300 g Furnished accessories each SMA(P) to BNC(J) 50 Ω coaxial adapter (50-3975) each GND lead (C0-67). Refer to mainframe s Environmental and general part for other information. Page 6
CX04A Performance Characteristics Table 3. CX04A characteristics overview Resistive sensor head CXA CXA CX3A CX4A CX5A CX6A Range Typical R IN Noise (rms) Noise (rms) (Upper/Lower) at 0 MHz NBW at.5 khz NBW 5.0 A 48 ma.6 ma 5.5 mω 0.0 A 8.8 ma 60 μa 0.0 A 4 ma 800 μa 8.0 mω 5.0 A 4.4 ma 80 μa 5.0 A 6.0 ma 00 μa 3 mω.5 A. ma 0 μa 3.0 A.4 ma 80 μa 53 mω 500 ma 440 μa 8.0 μa.0 A. ma 40 μa 03 mω 50 ma 0 μa 4.0 μa 50 ma 0 μa 4.0 μa.0 Ω 5 ma μa 400 na Maximum bandwidth ( 3 db) 3 0 MHz. R IN includes both current sensing resistance and parasitic resistance in the sensor head. The sensing resistance is calibrated.. High resolution mode is enabled. 3. Standalone bandwidth is measured at the sensor head connectors. The effective measurement bandwidth when connected to the mainframe can be estimated by the following equation. BW effective = + BW BW sensor mainf rame Table 4. CX04A DC current measurement accuracy, 3 Resistive sensor head Range Standalone With mainframe 3 ±5 ºC 3 ±5 ºC T USERCAL ±3 ºC, 4 hrs CXA 5 A ± (3.3 % +.0 %) ** ± (4.0 % + 7. %) ** ± (4.0 % +.0 %) 0 A ± (3.5 % + 0. %) ** ± (4. % +. %) ** ± (4. % + 0.3 %) CXA 0 A ± (3.3 % + 0.8 %) ** ± (4.0 % + 5.3 %) ** ± (4.0 % +.5 %) 5 A ± (3.5 % + 0. %) ** ± (4. % +. %) ** ± (4. % + 0.3 %) CX3A 5 A ± (.9 % + 0.4 %) ** ± (.6 % +.7 %) ** ± (.6 % + 0.8 %).5 A Gain [% of reading] + ± (. % + 0. %) ** ± (.8 % +. %) ** ± (.8 % + 0.3 %) CX4A 3 A Offset [% of range] ± (.0 % + 0.3 %) ** ± (.7 % +.8 %) ** ± (.7 % + 0.5 %) 500 ma ± (.3 % + 0. %) ** ± (.0 % +. %) ** ± (.0 % + 0.3 %) CX5A A ± (.6 % + 0. %) ** ± (.3 % +.3 %) ** ± (.3 % + 0.4 %) 50 ma ± (.8 % + 0. %) ** ± (.5 % +. %) ** ± (.5 % + 0.3 %) CX6A 50 ma ± (.5 % + 0. %) ** ± (. % +. %) ** ± (. % + 0.3 %) 5 ma ± (.7 % + 0. %) ** ± (.4 % +. %) ** ± (.4 % + 0.3 %). Accuracy is defined at V CM = 0 V (zero Common Mode input voltage at either +I IN or -I N ). The reading is defined as measured value. DC measurement condition: 0 ms averaged.. After executing User Calibration with the mainframe. High resolution mode in enabled. 3. The accuracy is derived from the combined accuracy specifications for the sensor and the resistive sensor head tabulated in Table 5 and Table 5. Page 7
Table 5. CX04A DC voltage measurement accuracy, Range Standalone With mainframe 3 ± 5 ºC 3 ± 5 ºC T USERCAL ± 3 ºC, 4 hrs 3 50 mv (Upper range) Gain [% of readings] + ± (0.58 % + 0.5 %) ** ± (.8 % +.05%) ** ± (NA + 0.3 %) 5 mv (Lower range) Offset [% of range] ± (0.84 % + 0.5 %) ** ± (.54 % +.05 %) ** ± (NA + 0.3 %). Accuracy is defined at V CM = 0 V (zero Common Mode input voltage at either +I IN or -I N ). The reading is defined as measured value. DC measurement condition: 0 ms averaged.. CX04A alone is a voltage sensor and has a voltage measurement accuracy specification tabulated above. 3. After executing User Calibration with the mainframe. High Resolution mode enabled. Table 6. CX04A other characteristics Rise time (0% to 90%) 0.35/Bandwidth Input common mode impedance 0 MΩ // 3 pf (Nominal) Overdrive recover time 00 ns Maximum input voltage (common mode) DC peak ± 40 V DC to 0.4 Hz Linear change 0.4 Hz to 00 MHz ± 6 V CMRR khz 0 db MHz 50 db 0 MHz 40 db. See CX00 User s Guide (CX00-900000) for more information.. Time to settle to within 0% of Range full scale when driven by square pulse input having amplitude of Vmax_ND (± 80 mv for upper range, ± 75 mv for lower range). Table 7. CX04A general information Cable length Dimension Weight Furnished accessories Sensor cable:.5 m, GND lead: 6 cm, USB cable: 5 cm 30.0 mm (W), 0.5 mm (H), 05. mm (D) 300 g each USB Type-C Cable (C04-670) each Banana Adapter (C0-6000) each Ground Lead (C0-67). Refer to the mainframe s Environmental and general part for other information.. Cable and adapter are not included. Page 8
CX05A Performance Characteristics Table 8. CX05A characteristics overview Range Noise (rms) at 0 MHz NBW Noise (rms) at.5 khz NBW Maximum bandwidth ( 3 db).5 V 00 µv 00 µv V 00 µv 00 µv 50 mv 45 µv 3.0 µv 00 MHz 00 mv 4 µv.3 µv 5 mv 0 µv 400 nv. High resolution mode is enabled.. The effective measurement bandwidth when connected to the mainframe can be estimated by the following equation. BW effective = + BW BW sensor mainf rame Table 9. CX05A DC measurement accuracy Range, 3 Standalone With mainframe 3 ± 5 ºC 3 ± 5 ºC T USERCAL ± 3 ºC, 4 hrs 3.5 V ± (0.8 % +.0 %) ** ± (.5 % +. %) ** ± (.5 % + 0.6 %) V ± (0.8 % +. %) ** ± (.5 % + 3.3 %) ** ± (.5 % + 0.8 %) Gain [% of reading] + 50 mv ± (0.7 % + 0. %) ** ± (.4 % +. %) ** ± (.4 % + 0.3 %) Offset [% of range] 00 mv ± (0.7 % + 0. %) ** ± (.4 % +. %) ** ± (.4 % + 0.3 %) 5 mv ± (0.7 % + 0. %) ** ± (.4 % +. %) ** ± (.4 % + 0.3 %). Accuracy is defined at V CM = 0 V (zero Common Mode input voltage at either +V IN or -V IN ). The reading is defined as measured value. DC measurement condition: 0 ms averaged...5 V and V Range V cm ; common mode input voltage at either input of +Vin or -Vin. Add 0. % to Offset error for V cm up to 40 V. 3. After executing the User Calibration with the mainframe. High resolution mode is enabled. Table 0. CX05A input impedance Range Input impedance at 3 ± 5 ºC Common Differential.5 V V MΩ//9.5 pf 3.9 MΩ//4.8 pf 50 mv MΩ//4 pf (+IN) MΩ//7 pf (-IN) 00 mv MΩ//4 pf (+IN) MΩ//7 pf (-IN) 5 mv MΩ//4 pf (+IN) MΩ//7 pf (-IN) 4 MΩ//6 pf Page 9
Table. CX05A maximum input voltage Range.5 V V 50 mv 00 mv 5 mv Maximum input voltage (Differential mode) ± 40 V ± 40 V Maximum input voltage (Common mode) DC peak DC to 3 Hz 3 Hz to 00 MHz Linear change +4 V/.8 V ± 6 V ± 0.5 V ± 5 V Page 0
Table. CX05A other characteristics Rise and fall times (0 % to 90 %) CMRR at MHz Input coupling 0.35/Bandwidth 60 db DC, AC (550 Hz) Table 3. CX05A general information Cable length Sensor cable:.5 m, GND lead: 6 cm Dimension 30.0 mm (W), 0.5 mm (H), 03.4 mm (D) Weight 300 g Furnished accessories each Test Lead (n = 5, 5959-9334) each Twisted Pair Cable Soldering Model (00 mm, C05-670) each Twisted Pair Cable Socket Model (00 mm, C05-670) each Test Adapter (C05-6660) each Adjustment Tool (870-83) each Tool Grabber Clip (400-365) each Grabber Mini (n =, 400-4) Each Ground Lead (C0-67). Refer to the mainframe s Environmental and general part for other information.. Cable and adapter are not included. Page
CXA/CXA/CX3A/CX4A/CX5A/CX6A Performance Characteristics Table 4. CXxA maximum current Resistive sensor head Maximum DC/RMS current Peak current CXA 5 A ** 5 A ** CXA 0 A ** 5 A ** CX3A 5 A ** 0 A ** CX4A 3 A ** 5 A ** CX5A A **.5 A ** CX6A 0.5 A ** 0.5 A ** Table 5. CXxA sense resistor accuracy Resistive sensor head Typical R IN Nominal sense resistor value Standalone accuracy at 3 ± 5 C Accuracy within I SPEC I SPEC Full-scale accuracy CXA 5.5 mω.5 mω ±.7 % ** 0 A ± 3.3 % CXA 8 mω 5 mω ±.7 % ** 0 A ±.9 % CX3A 3 mω 0 mω ±.3 % **.5 A ±.4 % CX4A 53 mω 50 mω ± 0.5 % **.5 A ± 0.5 % CX5A 03 mω 00 mω ±.0 %**.0 A ±.0 % CX6A Ω Ω ± 0.9 % ** 0.5 A ± 0.9 %. Accuracy is defined at V CM = 0 V (zero Common Mode input voltage at either +I IN or -I N ). The reading is defined as measured value. DC measurement condition: 0 ms averaged.. Specified by pulsed measurement: Pulse width = ms, duty = 0. %. Table 6. CXxA general information Dimension Weight Furnished accessories 30.0 mm (W), 4.0 mm/.5 mm (H), 48.7 mm (D) 0 g each Wire Set (red and black, n = 5, C04-6800). Refer to the mainframe s Environmental and general part (publication number: 599-430EN) for other information. Learn more at: www.keysight.com For more information on Keysight Technologies products, applications or services, please contact your local Keysight office. The complete list is available at: www.keysight.com/find/contactus This information is subject to change without notice. Keysight Technologies, 08, Published in USA, June 8, 08, 599-870EN Page