Atec TDS7154 User Manual
Features & Benefits
4 GHz, 2.5 GHz, 1.5 GHz,
1 GHz and 500 MHz
Bandwidth Models
Up to 20 GS/s Real-time
Sample Rate
Up to 32 Megasamples
Memory Depth
>400,000 Wfms/second
Maximum Waveform
Capture Rate
Optional Communications Mask
Testing Up to 2.5 Gb/s Rates
Optional Clock Recovery
from Serial Data Streams
Optional 32-bit Serial Trigger
for Isolation of Patterndependent Effects
10 MHz Timebase Reference
Input for Enhanced Accuracy
and Repeatability
Graphical User Interface
Control via Classic Direct
Controls, Touch-sensitive Color
Display or Mouse Navigation
Open Microsoft Windows
Environment
Built-in Networking
Applications
Verification, Debug and
Characterization of
Sophisticated Designs
Design Development and
Compliance Testing of Serial
Data Streams Up to 2.5 Gb/s
Rates for Telecom and
Datacom Industry Standards
Debugging Telecom, Datacom
and Storage Area Network
Equipment Designs and High
Speed Backplanes
Signal Integrity, Jitter
and Timing Analysis
Spectral Analysis
Disk Drive Analysis
Investigation of Transient
Phenomena
Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes
TDS7000 Series
Performance, Simplicity and
Connectivity
TDS7000 Series oscilloscopes are high performance solutions for verification, debug and
characterization of sophisticated electronic
designs.The family features exceptional signal
acquisition performance, operational simplicity
and open connectivity to the design environment. Classic analog-style controls, a large
touch-sensitive display and graphical menus
provide intuitive control. Open access to the
Microsoft Windows operating system enables
unprecedented customization and extensibility.
Superior Performance
TDS7000 models range from 500 MHz to
4 GHz bandwidth with single-shot sample
rates to 20 GS/s, meeting demands of the latest high speed logic families and multi-Gigabit
communication standards.Acquisition memory
options from 2 to 32 Megasamples maximize
the value of high sample rate and ensure that
critical events are captured with fine detail.
High performance jitter analysis to
1.5 ps RMS is achieved through exceptional
trigger and acquisition performance, deep
memory and applied software.
TDS7000 Series high bandwidth signal access
solutions include the P7240 4 GHz (120 ps
rise time) active probe and the P7330 3.5 GHz
(<130 ps rise time, typical, < 140 ps guaranteed) differential probe. Small form-factors
and a wide array of tip accessories ensure
effectiveness. In addition, the TDS7404,
TDS7254 and TDS7154 include the
TekConnect
™
signal interconnect system.This
interface replaces traditional BNC input connectors with a convenient positive-locking
interface suitable for higher system bandwidths. P7000 Series probes are directly compatible with TekConnect signal interconnect
system along with adapters that provide SMA,
BNC and N connections.
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TDS7000 Series
Digital Phosphor
Oscilloscopes
Signal observation time is critical for successful
discovery of intermittent faults and characterization of complex dynamic signals.TDS7000
Series Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes incorporate 3rd generation DPX
™
technology to enable
maximum waveform capture rates of more than
400,000 waveforms per second.This unprecedented performance allows users to fully visualize signal activity.In troubleshooting applications, Digital Phosphor can save minutes, hours
or even days by quickly revealing the nature
of faults so sophisticated trigger modes can
be applied to isolate them.
Operational Simplicity
The TDS7000 Series graphical user interface
delivers sophisticated capability to advanced
users without intimidating occasional users.
The front panel includes a complete set of
classic analog-style controls for most commonly used features. For advanced use, the
combination of large 10.4 in. (264 mm) touch
sensitive display and graphical interface creates a highly visual environment with explicit
illustration of instrument features.The waveform display area remains visible even when
displaying control windows, so changes in
the waveform aren’t missed when making
selections or adjustments. Context-Sensitive
Help supplements graphic control windows
and encourages users to apply advanced
capabilities to solve their problems.
The adaptable TDS7000 Series human
interface readily supports any operating style
and environment. Users can select traditional
instrument-style buttons for navigation or
switch to a Microsoft Windows menu bar.
Classic analog-style controls provide instant
access to the most frequently used functions
while the large touch sensitive display provides intuitive menu operation.Waveform
positions, cursor locations and trigger level
can be directly dragged using the touch
screen or a mouse.A graphical drag-box
can be used to select a waveform area for
zooming, histogram analysis or measurement
gating.The USB interface allows a mouse,
keyboard and other peripherals to be added
without powering off the instrument.With this
flexibility,TDS7000 Series instruments readily
adapt to a cart, cluttered bench top, shelf,
floor and other locations that otherwise make
operation awkward.
Serial Communications Signal
Analysis
Options SM (serial mask testing) and ST
(serial trigger) add powerful features for the
analysis and testing of serial communications
signals, including
Mask testing
Clock recovery
Waveform database acquisition
Eye pattern measurements
Serial pattern triggering
Mask Testing
Option SM provides a complete portfolio
of masks for verifying compliance to serial
communications standards up to 2.5 Gb/s
rates. Users can easily tailor mask testing
for specific requirements through additional
features including:
One-button mask Autoset
Optional Auto-Fit process minimizes hits
Mask Margin control adjusts tolerance
during testing
Hit-counting identifies location
and degree of failures
Optional test-related actions including
notification, logging and hardcopy.
Built-in mask editing
Masks for optical standards are included for
use with external optical reference receivers
(ORR) or O/E converters when ORR performance is not required.The TDS7000 Series
is complemented by the CSA7000 Series
which includes optical input, ORR filters,
clock recovery and serial pattern trigger
to provide a versatile solution for verifying
compliance to optical and electrical communications standards. Refer to the CSA7000
Series specifications for a detailed list of
standards and the powerful array of mask
testing features available in both families.
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Figure 1. Digital Phosphor technology provides
unprecedented waveform capture rate, maximizing the probability of discovering hidden
faults and revealing dynamic signal behavior.
Figure 2. Extensive use of illustrations helps
users locate advanced features quickly and
apply them with confidence.
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TDS7000 Series
Clock Recovery
Option SM on the TDS7154,TDS7254
and TDS7404 includes clock recovery for
electrical serial data streams from 1.5 Mbaud
to 2.5 Gbaud. Users can easily and reliably
perform mask testing and parametric analysis
with a single connection.
Communications
Measurements
Option SM adds a broad suite of eye-pattern
related measurements that are fundamental
for analysis of serial communications signals,
including eye width, eye height, jitter,noise
and extinction ratio.These are built on the
waveform database acquisition mode which
provides information over a much larger sample
of data, ensuring stable and accurate results.
Serial Pattern Trigger
Option ST (serial trigger) available on the
TDS7154,TDS7254 and TDS7404 models
provides hardware-based serial pattern
trigger.This option provides a direct means
to discriminate patterns within serial data
streams and analyze pattern dependent
issues, even on a single-shot basis. Users can
specify patterns with up to 32 bits, including
“don’t care” bits. The serial trigger system can
be clocked from an external source or internal
clock recovery can be applied, providing single
connection convenience.
External Timebase Reference
The reference oscillator in TDS7154,TDS7254
and TDS7404 models can be phase-locked
to an external 10 MHz source to match stability or synchronize multiple instruments.This
phase-lock technique can also enable characterization of very low frequency wander and
modulation effects.
Application-specific
Extensions
Applied measurement extensions can be
installed to enhance TDS7000 capabilities.
These software applications build on the precision acquisition performance of TDS7000
Series to address the need for application
specific measurements to quickly quantify
device and system performance. Optional
applications include:
Jitter analysis for high speed clock and data
signal characterization
Compliance testing for signaling defined
in ITU-T G.703 and ANSI T1.102
communications standards
Compliance testing for signaling defined in
USB1.0 standard and USB2.0 draft standard
Disk drive read channel, head and media
measurements to IDEMA standards;
PRML measurements
VocalLink™ voice control software for
TDS7000 Series oscilloscopes
Application-specific
Extensions
The TDS7000 family contains many extended
features to quantify and document signal
characteristics.These features remain close
at hand without cluttering the human interface.Applied measurement extensions can
be installed to enhance TDS7000 capabilities.
Optional applications include jitter analysis
(TDSJIT2) and disk drive measurements
(TDSDDM2).These applications build on
the precision signal acquisition performance
of the TDS7000 Series to address the need
for application-specific measurements to
quickly quantify device performance.
Intuitive Zooming
TDS7000 acquired waveforms are always
horizontally fit into the display.This “big
picture” is retained for context while zoom
is used to select areas of specific interest.
Waveform zoom can be directly controlled
with knobs or the graphical user interface
for intuitive interaction.
Parametric Measurements
The TDS7000 includes a complete parametric
measurement system for signal characterization. Direct selection from a graphical palette
makes locating choices simple. Users can
quickly reassign measurements to a different
waveform, simplifying verification tasks. Split
cursors make it easy to measure trace-totrace timing characteristics. Measurement
statistics can be gathered for deeper insight.
Measurement results are easily extracted for
inclusion in a document or analysis in a
spreadsheet using the Microsoft Windows
clipboard or an Export function.
Powerful Math
The TDS7000 Series allows user defined
math expressions to be performed on waveform data giving them the opportunity to
get on-screen results in terms that they can
define. Common waveform math functions
are provided at the touch of a button. For
advanced applications, algebraic expressions
consisting of waveform sources, math functions, measurement values and scalars can
be created easily using a calculator-style
editor.This allows users to quickly transform
raw waveform data into powerful information
that is readily interpreted.
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TDS7000 Series
Enhanced Spectral Analysis
The TDS7000 Series includes a unique spectrum-analyzer style interface for performing
frequency domain analysis. Controls such as
center frequency,frequency span, resolution
bandwidth and reference level provide access
to wide- or narrow-band frequency,phase
and group delay information.A gating function
allows selection of only a portion of the timedomain signal for analysis.
Complete Connectivity
The TDS7000 Series combines a high performance real-time oscilloscope with a PC
processor in a self-contained unit.With open
access to the Windows operating environment,
built-in applications such as WordPad,Paint
and Internet Explorer allow users to concurrently maintain lab notes and reference design
information while working with the instrument,
saving time and reducing errors.The built-in
floppy disk drive provides a convenient means
of transporting results while the standard network interfaces allow easy file sharing and
remote control.The analysis and connectivity
software of the TDS7000 Series provides a
comprehensive software infrastructure for
faster, more versatile operations. Industrystandard protocols, such as VISA and ActiveX
Controls, are included for using and enhancing
Windows applications such as Excel for data
analysis and documentation. Or, create custom
software to automate multi-step processes in
waveform collection and analysis with Visual
BASIC, C, C++, MATLAB,HP VEE, and other
common development environments. By hosting applications on the instrument and using
the embedded PCI bus, waveform data can
be moved directly from the acquisition system
to analysis applications at much faster
speeds than conventional cable connections.
Integration of the instrument with external PCs
and non-Windows hosts is also supported by
TDS7000 Series software solutions. Plug-andplay drivers are included to enable fast and
easy communication with LabVIEW, Lab
Windows and HP VEE programs using GPIB
and LAN connections.Applications using a
local area network can connect directly to a
TDS7000 Series analyzer using the VXI 11.2
server included in the instrument.
View The Microsoft Windows
Desktop On A Separate
Monitor
TDS7000 can also be expanded with the addition of an external monitor.With dual-monitor
mode enabled, the instrument retains live
scope displays while other applications such
as publishing, analysis or browsing tools
reside on the external monitor. Users can
easily transfer images and waveform data
from TDS7000 to the locally running application or view Web-based reference information
while using the scope for design work.
Standard Interfaces
The TDS7000 includes standard interfaces for
control and peripheral expansion.The GPIB
command set shares a high degree of commonality with previous TDS500/700-class
instruments while increasing hardware and
software performance. Both USB and PS-2
interfaces are included for mouse, keyboard
and other peripheral expansion. USB offers the
advantage of hot-insertion and removal so
devices can be added or removed without
cycling power.The TDS7000 also includes a
LAN interface for network connection.
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Figure 4. Open access to the Microsoft
Windows desktop allows users to leverage
standard tools for documentation, analysis,
information browsing and communications.
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