Tektronix MSO64 Performance Verification
6 Series MSO
MSO64
Specifications and Performance Verification
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Important safety information..........................................................................................................................................................5
General safety summary........................................................................................................................................................5
Terms in the manual...............................................................................................................................................................6
Terms on the product............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Symbols on the product......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Specifications................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Analog channel input and vertical specification..................................................................................................................... 8
Timebase system.................................................................................................................................................................20
Trigger system..................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Serial Trigger specifications.................................................................................................................................................25
Digital acquisition system.....................................................................................................................................................26
Digital volt meter (DVM).......................................................................................................................................................26
Trigger frequency counter....................................................................................................................................................26
Arbitrary function generator................................................................................................................................................. 26
Display system.....................................................................................................................................................................29
Processor system................................................................................................................................................................ 29
Input/Output port specifications........................................................................................................................................... 29
Data storage specifications..................................................................................................................................................31
Power supply system........................................................................................................................................................... 32
Safety characteristics...........................................................................................................................................................32
Environmental specifications............................................................................................................................................... 32
Mechanical specifications.................................................................................................................................................... 33
Performance verification procedures.......................................................................................................................................... 34
Test records......................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Instrument information, self test record.........................................................................................................................35
Input impedance test record......................................................................................................................................... 35
DC Balance test record.................................................................................................................................................36
DC Gain Accuracy test record...................................................................................................................................... 39
DC Offset Accuracy test record.................................................................................................................................... 46
Analog Bandwidth test record.......................................................................................................................................47
Random Noise, sample acquisition mode test record...................................................................................................50
Random Noise, High Res mode test record................................................................................................................. 57
Performance tests................................................................................................................................................................79
Prerequisites........................................................................................................................................................................ 79
Self test................................................................................................................................................................................ 79
Check input impedance....................................................................................................................................................... 80
Check DC balance............................................................................................................................................................... 81
Check DC gain accuracy..................................................................................................................................................... 82
Check DC offset accuracy....................................................................................................................................................84
Check analog bandwidth......................................................................................................................................................86
Check random noise, sample acquisition mode (8 and 6 GHz options).............................................................................. 88
Check random noise, High Res mode................................................................................................................................. 89
Check long term samples rate and delay time accuracy......................................................................................................90
Check digital threshold accuracy......................................................................................................................................... 90
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Check AUX Out output voltage levels..................................................................................................................................92
Check DVM voltage accuracy (DC)..................................................................................................................................... 93
Check DVM voltage accuracy (AC)..................................................................................................................................... 94
Check trigger frequency accuracy and maximum input frequency...................................................................................... 95
Arbitrary function generator................................................................................................................................................. 95
Check AFG sine and ramp frequency accuracy........................................................................................................... 95
Check AFG square and pulse frequency accuracy.......................................................................................................96
Check AFG signal amplitude accuracy.........................................................................................................................97
Check AFG DC offset accuracy....................................................................................................................................99
Index......................................................................................................................................................................................... 101
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Important safety information
Important safety information
This manual contains information and warnings that must be followed by the user for safe operation and to keep the product in a safe
condition.
General safety summary
Use the product only as specified. Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any
products connected to it. Carefully read all instructions. Retain these instructions for future reference.
This product shall be used in accordance with local and national codes.
For correct and safe operation of the product, it is essential that you follow generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the safety
precautions specified in this manual.
The product is designed to be used by trained personnel only.
Only qualified personnel who are aware of the hazards involved should remove the cover for repair, maintenance, or adjustment.
Before use, always check the product with a known source to be sure it is operating correctly.
This product is not intended for detection of hazardous voltages.
Use personal protective equipment to prevent shock and arc blast injury where hazardous live conductors are exposed.
To avoid fire or personal injury
Use proper power cord Use only the power cord specified for this product and certified for the country of use. Do not
use the provided power cord for other products.
Ground the product This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord. To avoid
electric shock, the grounding conductor must be connected to earth ground. Before making
connections to the input or output terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly
grounded. Do not disable the power cord grounding connection.
Power disconnect The power cord disconnects the product from the power source. See instructions for the
location. Do not position the equipment so that it is difficult to operate the power cord; it must
remain accessible to the user at all times to allow for quick disconnection if needed.
Connect and disconnect properly Do not connect or disconnect probes or test leads while they are connected to a voltage
source.
Use only insulated voltage probes, test leads, and adapters supplied with the product, or
indicated by Tektronix to be suitable for the product.
Observe all terminal ratings To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all rating and markings on the product. Consult the
product manual for further ratings information before making connections to the product. Do
not exceed the Measurement Category (CAT) rating and voltage or current rating of the lowest
rated individual component of a product, probe, or accessory. Use caution when using 1:1 test
leads because the probe tip voltage is directly transmitted to the product.
Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that exceeds the
maximum rating of that terminal.
Do not operate without covers Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed, or with the case open. Hazardous
voltage exposure is possible.
Avoid exposed circuitry Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present.
Do not operate with suspected
failures
If you suspect that there is damage to this product, have it inspected by qualified service
personnel.
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Important safety information
Disable the product if it is damaged. Do not use the product if it is damaged or operates
incorrectly. If in doubt about safety of the product, turn it off and disconnect the power cord.
Clearly mark the product to prevent its further operation.
Before use, inspect voltage probes, test leads, and accessories for mechanical damage and
replace when damaged. Do not use probes or test leads if they are damaged, if there is
exposed metal, or if a wear indicator shows.
Examine the exterior of the product before you use it. Look for cracks or missing pieces.
Use only specified replacement parts.
Do not operate in wet/damp
conditions
Do not operate in an explosive
atmosphere
Keep product surfaces clean and dry Remove the input signals before you clean the product.
Provide proper ventilation Refer to the installation instructions in the manual for details on installing the product so it has
Provide a safe working environment Always place the product in a location convenient for viewing the display and indicators.
Be aware that condensation may occur if a unit is moved from a cold to a warm environment.
proper ventilation.
Slots and openings are provided for ventilation and should never be covered or otherwise
obstructed. Do not push objects into any of the openings.
Avoid improper or prolonged use of keyboards, pointers, and button pads. Improper or
prolonged keyboard or pointer use may result in serious injury.
Be sure your work area meets applicable ergonomic standards. Consult with an ergonomics
professional to avoid stress injuries.
Use care when lifting and carrying the product. This product is provided with a handle or
handles for lifting and carrying.
Warning: The product is heavy. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the
device get help when lifting or carrying the product.
Use only the Tektronix rackmount hardware specified for this product.
Probes and test leads
Before connecting probes or test leads, connect the power cord from the power connector to a properly grounded power outlet.
Keep fingers behind the protective barrier, protective finger guard, or tactile indicator on the probes.
Remove all probes, test leads and accessories that are not in use.
Use only correct Measurement Category (CAT), voltage, temperature, altitude, and amperage rated probes, test leads, and adapters for
any measurement.
Terms in the manual
These terms may appear in this manual:
Warning:
CAUTION: Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property.
Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life.
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Terms on the product
These terms may appear on the product:
• DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the marking.
• WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the marking.
• CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
Symbols on the product
When this symbol is marked on the product, be sure to consult the manual to find out the nature of the potential hazards and
any actions which have to be taken to avoid them. (This symbol may also be used to refer the user to ratings in the manual.)
The following symbols may appear on the product:
Important safety information
6 Series MSO MSO64 Specifications and Performance Verification 7
Specifications
Specifications
This chapter contains specifications for the instrument. All specifications are guaranteed unless noted as "typical." Typical specifications
are provided for your convenience but are not guaranteed. Specifications that are marked with the ✓ symbol are checked in this manual.
All specifications apply to all models unless noted otherwise.
To meet specifications, these conditions must first be met:
• The instrument must have been calibrated in an ambient temperature between 18 °C and 28 °C (64 °F and 82 °F).
• The instrument must be powered from a source that meets the specifications.
• The instrument must have been operating continuously for at least 20 minutes within the specified operating temperature range.
• You must perform the Signal Path Compensation procedure after the warmup period. See the online help for instructions on how to
perform signal path compensation. If the ambient temperature changes more than 5 °C (9 °F) , repeat the procedure.
Analog channel input and vertical specification
Number of input channels
MSO64 4 BNC
Input coupling DC, AC
Input resistance selection 1 MΩ or 50 Ω
✓Input impedance 1 MΩ DC coupled 1 MΩ ±1%
Input capacitance 1 MΩ DC coupled,
typical
✓Input impedance 50 Ω, DC coupled 50 Ω ±3%
Input VSWR, 50 Ω DC-coupled, typical
Maximum input voltage, 1 MΩ 300 V
Maximum input voltage, 50 Ohm 2.3 V
14.5 pF ±1.5 pF
Input frequency VSWR < 100 mV/div VSWR ≥100 mV/div
<2.5 GHz 1.4 1.2
≤8 GHz 1.9 1.6
at the BNC
RMS
Derate at 20 dB/decade between 4.5 MHz and 45 MHz; derate 14 dB/decade between 45 MHz
and 450 MHz. Above 450 MHz, 5.5 V
Maximum peak input voltage at the BNC: ±425 V
at <100 mV/division, with peaks ≤ ±20 V
RMS
5.5 V
at >100 mV/division, with peaks ≤ ±20 V
RMS
RMS
DC balance ✓ 0.1 div with DC-50 Ω oscilloscope input impedance (50 Ω BNC terminated)
✓ 0.2 div at 1 mV/div with DC-50 Ω oscilloscope input impedance (50 Ω BNC terminated)
✓ 0.2 div with DC-1 MΩ oscilloscope input impedance (50 Ω BNC terminated)
Number of digitized bits 8 bits at 25 GS/s; 8 GHz on all channels
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12 bits at 12.5 GS/s; 4 GHz on all channels
13 bits at 6.25 GS/s (High Res); 2 GHz on all channels
14 bits at 3.125 GS/s (High Res); 1 GHz on all channels
15 bits at 1.25 GS/s (High Res); 500 MHz on all channels
16 bits at 625 MS/s (High Res); 500 MHz on all channels
For 12-bit mode, there are 4096 DL's 1 (digitizing levels) in a captured waveform. For 8-bit
mode, there are 256 DL's.
In an un-zoomed time-domain waveform plot, the full vertical scale of the plot (in 12-bit mode)
is 4000 DLs ±48 DLs "off-screen" but are still available for measurements, analysis, and
download.
In 8-bit mode, there are 250 DLs displayed. ±3 digitizing levels are "off-screen" but are still
available for measurements, analysis, and download.
Sensitivity range, coarse
1 MΩ 500 µV/div to 10 V/div in a 1-2-5 sequence
50 Ω 1 mV/div to 1 V/div in a 1-2-5 sequence
Specifications
Sensitivity range, fine
Allows continuous adjustment from:
1 MΩ 500 µV/div to 10 V/div
50 Ω 1 mV/div to 1 V/div
Sensitivity resolution, fine ≤1% of current setting
✓ DC gain accuracy
50 Ohm
±2.0% 2 (±2.0% at 2 mV/div, ±4% at 1 mV/div, typical)
±1.0% 3 of full scale, (±1.0% of full scale at 2 mV/div, ± 2% at 1 mV/div, typical)
1 Meg Ohm
±2.0%2 (±2% at 2 mV/div, ±2.5% at 1 mV/div and 500 μV/div, typical)
±1.0%3 of full scale, (±1.0% of full scale at 2 mV/div, ±1.25% at 1 mV/div and 500 μV/div, typical)
Offset ranges, maximum
Input signal cannot exceed maximum input voltage for the 50 Ω input path.
Volts/div Setting Maximum offset range, 50 Ω Input
1 mV/div - 99 mV/div ±1 V
100 mV/div - 1 V/div ±10 V
1
DL is the abbreviation for digitization level. A DL is the smallest voltage level change that can be resolved by an A-D Converter. This value is also known as an LSB
(least significant bit).
2
Immediately following SPC, add 2% for every 5 °C change in ambient.
3
Immediately following SPC, add 1% for every 5 °C change in ambient.
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Specifications
Volts/div Setting Maximum offset range, 1 MΩ Input
500 µV/div - 63 mV/div ±1 V
64 mV/div - 999 mV/div
1 V/div - 10 V/div ±100 V
Position range ±5 divisions
Offset accuracy ±(0.005 X | offset - position | + DC balance ); Offset, position, and DC Balance in units of Volts
Digital nonlinearity INL @ > 2 mV/div: ±16 DL's (12-bit reference)
INL @ ≤ 2 mV/div: ±20 DL's (12-bit reference)
DNL: ±1.0 DL's (12-bit digitizing scale) when oscilloscope is in Hi-Res mode.
±10 V
Number of waveforms for average
acquisition mode
DC voltage measurement accuracy,
Average acquisition mode
DC voltage measurement accuracy,
Sample acquisition mode, typical
2 to 10,240 Waveforms, default 16 waveforms
Measurement Type DC Accuracy (In Volts)
Average of ≥16 waveforms
Delta volts between any two averages of
≥16 waveforms acquired with the same
oscilloscope setup and ambient conditions
Measurement Type DC Accuracy (In Volts)
Any Sample ±(DC Gain Accuracy * |reading - (offset -
Delta volts between any two samples
acquired with the same scope setup and
ambient conditions
±((DC Gain Accuracy) * |reading - (offset position)| + Offset Accuracy + 0.05 * V/div
setting)
±(DC Gain Accuracy * |reading| + 0.1 div)
position)| + Offset Accuracy + 0.15+0.6 mV)
±(DC Gain Accuracy * |reading| + 0.15 div
+1.2 mV)
Bandwidth selections
8 GHz model, 50 Ohm 20 MHz, 200 MHz, 250 MHz, 350 MHz, 500 MHz, 1 GHz, 2 GHz, 2.5 GHz, 3 GHz, 4 GHz, 5 GHz,
6 GHz, 7 GHz, and 8 GHz
6 GHz model, 50 Ohm 20 MHz, 200 MHz, 250 MHz, 350 MHz, 500 MHz, 1 GHz, 2 GHz, 2.5 GHz, 3 GHz, 4 GHz, 5 GHz,
and 6 GHz
4 GHz model, 50 Ohm 20 MHz, 200 MHz, 250 MHz, 350 MHz, 500 MHz, 1 GHz, 2 GHz, 2.5 GHz, 3 GHz, and 4 GHz
2.5 GHz model, 50 Ohm 20 MHz, 200 MHz, 250 MHz, 350 MHz, 500 MHz, 1 GHz, 2 GHz, and 2.5 GHz
1 GHz model, 50 Ohm 20 MHz, 200 MHz, 250 MHz, 350 MHz, 500 MHz, and 1 GHz
1M Ohm 20 MHz, 200 MHz, 250 MHz, 350 MHz, and Full (500 MHz)
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Specifications
Frequency response tolerance/
flatness, 50 Ohm, all modes, typical
Phase response ±2.5 degrees, typical out to 7 GHz.
✓Analog bandwidth 50 Ω DC coupled
Analog bandwidth, 1 MΩ, typical
All model bandwidths except 350
MHz
±0.5 dB from DC to 80% of bandwidth setting
Not valid for bandwidth settings ≤ 250 MHz or while using peak detect or envelope modes.
Model Volts/Div Setting Bandwidth
MSO64 BW-8000 1 mV/div - 1V/div DC - 8 GHz
MSO64 BW-6000 1 mV/div - 1V/div DC - 6 GHz
MSO64 BW-4000 1 mV/div - 1V/div DC - 4 GHz
MSO64 BW-2500 1 mV/div - 1V/div DC - 2.5 GHz
MSO64 BW-1000 1 mV/div - 1V/div DC - 1 GHz
The limits stated above are for ambient temperature of ≤ 30 °C and the bandwidth selection set
to FULL. Reduce the upper bandwidth frequency by 1% for each °C above 30 °C.
The limits stated above are for ambient temperature of ≤30 °C and the bandwidth selection set to
FULL. Reduce the upper bandwidth frequency by 1% for each °C above 30 °C.
Volts/Div Setting Bandwidth
1 mV/div - 10 V/div DC - 500 MHz
500 µV/div - 995 µV/div DC - 250 MHz
350 MHz models
Analog bandwidth TPP1000 10X
probe
Analog bandwidth, 1 MΩ, 10X probe
(P6139B)
Lower frequency limit, AC coupled,
typical
Volts/Div Setting Bandwidth
1 mV/div - 10 V/div DC - 350 MHz
500 µV/div - 995 µV/div DC - 250 MHz
The limits are for ambient temperature of ≤30 °C and the bandwidth selection set to FULL.
Reduce the upper bandwidth frequency by 1% for each °C above 30 °C.
Model Volts/Div Setting Bandwidth
MSO6X, all models 5 mV/div - 100 V/div DC - 1 GHz
MSO6X, all models
Volts/Div Setting Bandwidth
50 mV/div - 100 V/div DC - 500 MHz
20 mV/div - 49.8 mV/div DC - 350 MHz
10 mV/div - 19.9 mV/div DC - 175 MHz
<10 Hz when AC 1 MΩ coupled. The AC coupled lower frequency limits are reduced by a factor
of 10 (<1 Hz) when 10X passive probes are used.
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Upper frequency limit, 250 MHz bandwidth limited, typical
50 Ω, DC-coupled 250 MHz, ± 5%
1 MΩ, DC-coupled 250 MHz, ± 25%
Upper frequency limit, 200 MHz bandwidth limited, typical
50 Ω, DC-coupled 200 MHz, ± 5%
1 MΩ, DC-coupled 200 MHz, ± 5%
Upper frequency limit, 20 MHz bandwidth limited, typical
50 Ω, DC-coupled 20 MHz, ± 5%
1 MΩ, DC-coupled 20 MHz, ± 25%
Calculated rise time Calculated Rise Time (10% to 90%) equals 0.4/BW
Model 50 Ω TPP1000 Probe
1 mV-1 V 5 mV-10 V
MSO6X BW-8000 50ps 400ps
MSO6X BW-6000 66.67ps 400ps
MSO6X BW-4000 100ps 400ps
MSO6X BW-2500 160ps 400ps
MSO6X BW-2000 200ps 400ps
MSO6X BW-1000 400ps 400ps
Specifications
Peak Detect or Envelope mode pulse
response, typical
Effective bits, 50 Ω, typical
The formula is calculated by measuring -3 dB bandwidth of the oscilloscope. The formula
accounts for the rise time contribution of the oscilloscope independent of the rise time of the
signal source.
Minimum pulse width is >160 ps (25 GS/s)
50 mV/div, 25 GS/s, Sample Mode, 50 Ohm
Freque
ncy
Bandwidth 10 MHz 250 MHz 1 GHz 2 GHz 4 GHz 7 GHz
8 GHz 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.4 6.4 6.3
7 GHz 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.5 6.4
6 GHz 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.7 6.7 NA
5 GHz 7 7 6.9 6.9 6.8 NA
4 GHz 7.2 7.2 7.2 7 7 NA
3 GHz 7.4 7.4 7.3 7.3 NA NA
2.5 GHz 7.6 7.6 7.5 7.4 NA NA
2 GHz 7.7 7.7 7.7 7.5 NA NA
Table continued…
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Specifications
50 mV/div, 25 GS/s, Sample Mode, 50 Ohm
Freque
ncy
Bandwidth 10 MHz 250 MHz 1 GHz 2 GHz 4 GHz 7 GHz
1 GHz 8.2 8.2 8 NA NA NA
500 MHz 8.4 8.4 NA NA NA NA
350 MHz 8.7 8.7 NA NA NA NA
250 MHz 8.8 9 NA NA NA NA
200 MHz 7.8 NA NA NA NA NA
20 MHz 7.9 NA NA NA NA NA
2 mV/div, 25 GS/s, Sample Mode, 50 Ohm
Freque
ncy
Bandwidth 10 MHz 250 MHz 1 GHz 2 GHz 4 GHz 7 GHz
8 GHz 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1
7 GHz 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3
6 GHz 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 NA
5 GHz 5.65 5.65 5.65 5.65 5.65 NA
4 GHz 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 NA
3 GHz 6.05 6.05 6.05 6.05 NA NA
2.5 GHz 6.2 6.2 6.2 6.2 NA NA
2 GHz 6.35 6.35 6.35 6.35 NA NA
1 GHz 6.8 6.8 6.8 NA NA NA
500 MHz 7.2 7.2 NA NA NA NA
350 MHz 7.3 7.3 NA NA NA NA
250 MHz 7.5 7.7 NA NA NA NA
200 MHz 7.3 NA NA NA NA NA
20 MHz 7.6 NA NA NA NA NA
50 mV/div, 12.5 GS/s, HiRes Mode, 50 Ohm
Frequen
cy
Bandwidth 10 MHz 250 MHz 1 GHz 2 GHz 4 GHz
4 GHz 7.25 7.25 7.25 7.1 7
3 GHz 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.35 NA
2.5 GHz 7.6 7.6 7.6 7.4 NA
2 GHz 7.8 7.8 7.65 7.5 NA
1 GHz 8.2 8.2 8 NA NA
Table continued…
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Specifications
50 mV/div, 12.5 GS/s, HiRes Mode, 50 Ohm
Frequen
cy
Bandwidth 10 MHz 250 MHz 1 GHz 2 GHz 4 GHz
500 MHz 8.5 8.5 NA NA NA
350 MHz 8.8 8.9 NA NA NA
250 MHz 8.9 9 NA NA NA
200 MHz 9 NA NA NA NA
20 MHz 9.8 NA NA NA NA
2 mV/div, 12.5 GS/s, HiRes Mode, 50 Ohm
Frequen
cy
Bandwidth 10 MHz 250 MHz 1 GHz 2 GHz 4 GHz
4 GHz 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.85 5.8
3 GHz 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 NA
2.5 GHz 6.2 6.2 6.2 6.2 NA
2 GHz 6.35 6.35 6.35 6.35 NA
1 GHz 6.8 6.8 6.8 NA NA
500 MHz 7.2 7.2 NA NA NA
350 MHz 7.4 7.4 NA NA NA
250 MHz 7.5 7.5 NA NA NA
200 MHz 7.75 NA NA NA NA
20 MHz 8.8 NA NA NA NA
Effective bits, 50 Ω
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50 mV/div, 25 GS/s, Sample Mode, 50 Ohm
Freque
ncy
Bandwidth 10 MHz 250 MHz 1 GHz 2 GHz 4 GHz 7 GHz
8 GHz 6.06 6.06 6.06 5.97 5.97 5.88
7 GHz 6.15 6.15 6.15 6.15 6.06 5.97
6 GHz 6.32 6.32 6.32 6.23 6.23 NA
5 GHz 6.48 6.48 6.40 6.40 6.32 NA
4 GHz 6.63 6.63 6.63 6.48 6.48 NA
3 GHz 6.77 6.77 6.70 6.70 NA NA
2.5 GHz 6.9 6.9 6.84 6.77 NA NA
2 GHz 6.96 6.96 6.96 6.84 NA NA
1 GHz 7.21 7.21 7.12 NA NA NA
Table continued…
Specifications
50 mV/div, 25 GS/s, Sample Mode, 50 Ohm
Freque
ncy
Bandwidth 10 MHz 250 MHz 1 GHz 2 GHz 4 GHz 7 GHz
500 MHz 7.29 7.29 NA NA NA NA
350 MHz 7.38 7.38 NA NA NA NA
250 MHz 7.41 7.45 NA NA NA NA
200 MHz 7.02 NA NA NA NA NA
20 MHz 7.07 NA NA NA NA NA
2 mV/div, 25 GS/s, Sample Mode, 50 Ohm
Freque
ncy
Bandwidth 10 MHz 250 MHz 1 GHz 2 GHz 4 GHz 7 GHz
8 GHz 4.75 4.75 4.75 4.75 4.75 4.75
7 GHz 4.95 4.95 4.95 4.95 4.95 4.95
6 GHz 5.15 5.15 5.15 5.15 5.15 NA
5 GHz 5.30 5.30 5.30 5.30 5.30 NA
4 GHz 5.55 5.55 5.55 5.55 5.55 NA
3 GHz 5.70 5.70 5.70 5.70 NA NA
2.5 GHz 5.85 5.85 5.85 5.85 NA NA
2 GHz 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 NA NA
1 GHz 6.45 6.45 6.45 NA NA NA
500 MHz 6.85 6.85 NA NA NA NA
350 MHz 6.95 6.95 NA NA NA NA
250 MHz 7.15 7.35 NA NA NA NA
200 MHz 6.95 NA NA NA NA NA
20 MHz 7.25 NA NA NA NA NA
50 mV/div, 12.5 GS/s, HiRes Mode, 50 Ohm
Frequen
cy
Bandwidth 10 MHz 250 MHz 1 GHz 2 GHz 4 GHz
4 GHz 6.90 6.90 6.90 6.65 6.45
3 GHz 7.15 7.15 7.15 7.00 NA
2.5 GHz 7.25 7.25 7.25 7.05 NA
2 GHz 7.45 7.45 7.30 7.15 NA
1 GHz 7.85 7.85 7.65 NA NA
500 MHz 8.15 8.15 NA NA NA
Table continued…
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Specifications
50 mV/div, 12.5 GS/s, HiRes Mode, 50 Ohm
Frequen
cy
Bandwidth 10 MHz 250 MHz 1 GHz 2 GHz 4 GHz
350 MHz 8.45 8.55 NA NA NA
250 MHz 8.55 8.65 NA NA NA
200 MHz 8.65 NA NA NA NA
20 MHz 8.90 NA NA NA NA
2 mV/div, 12.5 GS/s, HiRes Mode, 50 Ohm
Frequen
cy
Bandwidth 10 MHz 250 MHz 1 GHz 2 GHz 4 GHz
4 GHz 5.55 5.55 5.55 5.50 5.45
3 GHz 5.75 5.75 5.75 5.75 NA
2.5 GHz 5.85 5.85 5.85 5.85 NA
2 GHz 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 NA
1 GHz 6.45 6.45 6.45 NA NA
500 MHz 6.85 6.85 NA NA NA
350 MHz 7.05 7.05 NA NA NA
250 MHz 7.15 7.15 NA NA NA
200 MHz 7.40 NA NA NA NA
20 MHz 8.45 NA NA NA NA
Random noise, sample acquisition mode
✓50 Ω
Table 1: 25 GS/s, Sample Mode, RMS
V/div 1
8 GHz 223μV224 μV 293 μV 482 μV 890 μV 2.1 mV 4.88 mV 42 mV
7 GHz 199μV202 μV 271 μV 440 μV 793 μV 1.85 mV 4.4 mV 37 mV
6 GHz 179μV180 μV 233 μV 388 μV 691 μV 1.67 mV 3.83 mV 33.4 mV
5 GHz 158μV160 μV 210 μV 338 μV 630 μV 1.49 mV 3.42 mV 29.7 mV
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2 mV/div 5 mV/div 10
mV/d
iv
mV/div20mV/div50mV/div
100
mV/div
1 V/div
Table 2: 12.5 GS/s, HiRes Mode, RMS
Specifications
V/div 1
4 GHz 138μV139 μV 175 μV 271 μV 486 μV 1.15 mV 2.71 mV 23.1 mV
3 GHz 117μV119 μV 149 μV 226 μV 398 μV 960 μV 2.28 mV 19.2 mV
2.5 GHz 108μV110 μV 133 μV 203 μV 363 μV 856 mV 2.03 mV 17.1 mV
2 GHz 96.3μV97.6 μV 118 μV 186 μV 320 μV 745 μV 1.81 mV 14.9 mV
1 GHz 77.3μV72.4 μV 89.6 μV 128 μV 226 μV 534 μV 1.33 mV 10.8 mV
500 MHz 56μV56.2 μV 68 μV 91.9 μV 162 μV 396 μV 941 μV 7.92 mV
350 MHz 47.7μV47.3 μV 56.5 μV 77.3 μV 133 μV 307 μV 792 μV 6.14 mV
250 MHz 46.1μV46.7 μV 54 μV 77.4 μV 120 μV 280 μV 722 mV 5.6 mV
200 MHz 37.9μV38 μV 44.4 μV 65.8 μV 106 μV 247 μV 666 μV 4.94 mV
2 mV/div 5 mV/div 10
mV/d
iv
mV/div20mV/div50mV/div
100
mV/div
1 V/div
50 Ω, typical
20 MHz 13μV13.3 μV 15.6 μV 22.6 μV 41.2 μV 105 μV 236 μV 2.11 mV
Table 3: 25 GS/s, Sample Mode, RMS
V/div 1
mV/div2mV/div5mV/div10mV/div20mV/div50mV/div
8 GHz 158 μV 158 μV 208 μV 342 μV 630 μV 1.49 mV 3.46 mV 29.7 mV
7 GHz 141 μV 143 μV 192 μV 311 μV 562 μV 1.31 mV 3.11 mV 26.2 mV
6 GHz 127 μV 127 μV 165 μV 274 μV 489 μV 1.18 mV 2.71 mV 23.6 mV
5 GHz 112 μV 113 μV 149 μV 239 μV 446 μV 1.05 mV 2.42 mV 21.1 mV
100
mV/div
1 V/div
Table 4: 12.5 GS/s, HiRes Mode, RMS
V/div 1
mV/div2mV/div5mV/div10mV/div20mV/div50mV/div
4 GHz 97.4 μV 98.7 μV 124 μV 192 μV 344 μV 817 μV 1.92 mV 16.3 mV
3 GHz 82.9 μV 84 μV 105 μV 160 μV 282 μV 680 μV 1.62 mV 13.6 mV
2.5 GHz 76.5 μV 77.5 μV 93.8 μV 144 μV 257 μV 606 μV 1.44 mV 12.1 mV
Table continued…
100
mV/div
1 V/div
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Specifications
2 GHz 68.1 μV 69.1 μV 83.6 μV 131 μV 226 μV 528 μV 1.28 mV 10.6 mV
1 GHz 54.8 μV 51.2 μV 63.4 μV 90.9 μV 160 μV 378 μV 941 μV 7.65 mV
500 MHz 39.7 μV 39.8 μV 48.1 μV 65.1 μV 115 μV 280 μV 666 μV 5.6 mV
350 MHz 33.8 μV 33.5 μV 40 μV 54.8 μV 94.3 μV 217 μV 560 μV 4.35 mV
250 MHz 30.8 μV 31.2 μV 36.1 μV 49.9 μV 80.3 μV 187 μV 482 μV 3.75 mV
200 MHz 25.3 μV 25.4 μV 29.7 μV 44 μV 70.7 μV 165 μV 445 μV 3.3 mV
20 MHz 8.68 μV 8.9 μV 10.4 μV 15.1 μV 27.5 μV 70.4 μV 158 μV 1.41 mV
1 MΩ, 12.5 GS/s, High Res mode
(RMS), typical
Crosstalk (channel isolation), typical ≥70 dB up to 2 GHz
V/div 1
500 MHz 186μV202 μV 210 μV 236 μV 288 μV 522 μV 1.25 mV 13.4 mV
350 MHz 134μV138 μV 145 μV 163 μV 216 μV 391 μV 974 μV 10.6 mV
250 MHz 108μV110 μV 114 μV 131 μV 182 μV 374 μV 838 μV 9.63 mV
200 MHz 106μV108 μV 109 μV 117 μV 149 μV 274 μV 674 μV 8.01 mV
20 MHz 73μV73.2 μV 78.1 μV 99.6 μV 158 μV 361 μV 801 μV 8.29 mV
≥60 dB up to 5 GHz
≥45 dB up to 8 GHz
for any two channels set to 200 mV/div.
2 mV/div 5 mV/div 10
mV/d
iv
mV/div20mV/div50mV/div
100
mV/div
1 V/div
Overdrive recovery time, typical
50 Ω, no probe, 1 GHz bandwidth
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Vertical
scale
1 mV/div <1 μs 2.0 ms 2.0 ms --- --- ---
10
mV/div
100
mV/div
500% overdrive 5000% overdrive
5% 1% 0.2% 5% 1% 0.2%
<1 μs 3.0 ms 33 μs <1.2 μs <4.7 μs ---
<1 μs <1 μs 5.8 μs --- ---
Specifications
50 Ω, no probe, 2 GHz bandwidth
TPP1000 Probe
Vertical
scale
1 mV/div <1 μs 110 μs 2.0 ms --- --- ---
10
mV/div
100
mV/div
Vertical
scale
10
mV/div
20
mV/div
50
mV/div
100
mV/div
500% overdrive 5000% overdrive
5% 1% 0.2% 5% 1% 0.2%
<1 μs <1 μs 2.0 ms <1 μs <1 μs ---
<1 μs <1 μs 2.3 ms --- ---
500% overdrive 5000% overdrive
5% 1% 0.2% 5% 1% 0.2%
20 μs 2.0 ms 2.0 ms 30 μs 50 μs 2.2 ms
14 μs 2.0 ms 2.0 ms 30 μs 50 μs 110 μs
12 μs 60 μs 2.0 ms --- --- ---
12 μs 60 μs 2.0 ms --- --- ---
SFDR analog channels, typical
Combined TDP7700 and MSO6
flatness, typical
Delay between analog channels, full
bandwidth, typical
Deskew range -125 ns to +125 ns with a resolution of 40 ps (for Peak Detect and Envelope acquisition
Digital skew, typical
SFDR, Single Tone
Bandwidth 50 mV/div 2 mV/div
8 GHz -45 dB -42 dB
4 GHz/High Res -51 dB -51 dB
2 GHz/High Res -56 dB -56 dB
±0.6 dB from DC to 80% of nominal BW when used with P77C292MM (SMA Probe Tip)
Not valid while using peak detect or envelope mode.
Valid for probe modes A, B, and D
≤ 10 ps for any two channels with input impedance set to 50 Ω, DC coupling with equal
Volts/div or above 10 mV/div
modes).
-125 ns to +125 ns with a resolution of 1 ps (for all other acquisition modes).
Digital-to-Analog skew 1 ns
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Digital-to-Digital skew 320 ps from bit 0 of any TekVPI+ channel to bit 0 of any TekVPI+ channel.
Digital skew within a FlexChannel 160 ps within any TEKVPI+ channel
Total probe power TekVPI Compliant probe interfaces: 4
MSO64: 80 W maximum, (40 W maximum for channels 1 through 2, 40 W maximum for
channels 3 through 4)
Specifications
Probe power per channel
TekVPI interconnect All analog channel inputs on the front panel conform to the TEKVPI specification.
Voltage Max Amperage Voltage Tolerance
5 V 60 mA ±10%
12 V A (20 W maximum software
limit)
±10%
Timebase system
✓Timebase accuracy
±1.0 x10-7 over any ≥1 ms time interval
Description Specification
Factory Tolerance ±12 ppb
At calibration, 25 °C ambient, over any ≥1 ms interval
Temperature stability ±20 ppb across the full operating range of 0 °C to 50 °C, after a
sufficient soak time at the temperature
Tested at operating temperatures
Crystal aging ±300 ppb
Frequency tolerance change at 25 °C over a period of 1 year
Sample rate
Interpolated waveform rate range 2.5 TS/sec, 1 TS/sec, 500 GS/sec, 250 GS/sec, 100 GS/sec, 50 GS/sec, and 25 GS/sec
Record length range Applies to analog and digital channels. All acquisition modes are 250 M maximum record
6 Series MSO MSO64 Specifications and Performance Verification 20
Model Number of
channels in use
MSO64 4 25 GS/s on all channels
(Interpolated HIRes)
length, down to 1 k minimum record length, adjustable in 1 sample increments.
Standard: 62.5 Mpoints
Option 6-RL-1: 125 Mpoints
Option 6-RL-2: 250 Mpoints
Maximum hardware capability
Specifications
Seconds/Division range
Aperture uncertainty (sample jitter)
Model 1 K 10 K 100K1 M 10M62.5 M 125 M 250 M 500 M 1 G
MSO64
Standard
62.5 M
MSO64
Option 6RL-1 125 M
MSO64
Option 6RL-2 250 M
Option 6RL-3 500
Mpts
Option 6RL-4: 1
Gpts
40 ps 16 s
40 ps 16 s
40 ps 16 s
40 ps 16 s
40 ps 16 s
400 ps 160 s
400 ps 160 s
400 ps 160 s
400 ps 160 s
400 ps 160 s
4 ns - 1000 s 2.5 μs
- 1000
s
4 ns - 1000 s 2.5 μs
- 1000
s
4 ps - 1000 s 2.5 μs
- 1000
s
4 ps - 1000 s 2.5 us
- 1000
s
4 ps - 1000 s 2.5 us
- 1000
s
N/A N/A N/A N/A
5 μs -
N/A N/A N/A
1000 s
5 μs 1000 s
5 us 1000 s
5 us 1000 s
10 μs 1000 s
10 us 1000 s
10 us 1000 s
N/A N/A
20 us -
N/A
1000 s
20 us 1000 s
40 us 1000 s
Time duration Typical jitter
<1 μs 80 fs
<1 ms 130 fs
Delta-time measurement accuracy,
nominal
The formulas to calculate the peak-to-peak or rms nominal delta-time
measurement accuracy (DTA) for a given instrument setting and input signal
is as follows (assumes insignificant signal content above Nyquist frequency):
Where:
N = RSS of input-referred noise (V
) and dynamic noise estimate (V
RMS
RMS
SR 1 = Slew Rate (1st Edge) around 1st point in measurement
SR 2 = Slew Rate (2nd Edge) around 2nd point in measurement
Dynamic noise estimate 4=
Tj = aperture uncertainty (sec rms -- 80 fs for short durations)
t p = delta-time measurement duration (sec)
TBA = timebase accuracy or Reference Frequency Error (which is 20 ppb)
)
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Trigger system
Specifications
(Assumes insignificant error due to aliasing or over-drive.)
The term under the square root sign is the stability and is due to TIE (Time Interval Error).
The errors due to this term occur throughout a single-shot measurement. The second term
is due to both the absolute center-frequency accuracy and the center-frequency stability of
the timebase and varies between multiple single-shot measurements over the observation
interval (the amount of time from the first single-shot measurement to the final single-shot
measurement).
Note: The formulas assume negligible errors due to measurement interpolation, and
apply only when the interpolated sample rate is 25 GS/s or higher.
Trigger bandwidth (edge, pulse and
logic), typical
Maximum triggered acquisition rate,
typical
Model Trigger type Trigger bandwidth
MSO64 8 GHz
MSO64 8 GHz
MSO64 6 GHz
MSO64 6 GHz
MSO64 4 GHz, 2.5 GHz, 1
GHz:
Analog or digital channels: single channel [Analog or Digital 8-bit channel] on screen,
measurements and math turned off. >40 wfm/sec
FastAcq Update Rate (analog only, peak detect or envelope mode): >460 K/second with one
channel active and >100 K/second with all active.
FastAcq Update Rate (All other acquisition Modes, one analog channel): 18 k/second .
Fast Frame Rate (50-point frames): 664 K/second
Digital channel: >40/second with one channel (8-bits) active. There is no FastAcq for digital
channels, but they do not slow down FastAcq for active analog channels.
Edge 8 GHz
Pulse, Logic 4 GHz
Edge 6 GHz
Pulse, Logic 4 GHz
Edge, Pulse, Logic Product Bandwidth
AUX Trigger skew between
instruments, typical
Edge-type trigger sensitivity, DC
coupled, typical
4
Dynamic noise is noise that appears with a signal applied (such as distortion or interleave errors).
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±100 ps jitter on each instrument with up to 1.5 ns skew; ≤1.5 ns total between instruments.
Path Range Specification
1 MΩ path
(all models)
Table continued…
0.5 mV/div to 0.99
mV/div
≥ 1 mV/div The greater of 5 mV or 0.7 div from DC to lesser of 500
5 mV from DC to instrument bandwidth
MHz or instrument BW, & 6 mV or 0.8 div from > 500
MHz to instrument bandwidth
Path Range Specification
50 Ω path 1 mV/div to 9.98
3.0 div from DC to instrument bandwidth
mV/div
≥ 10 mV/div < 1.0 division from DC to instrument bandwidth
Line 90 V to 264 V line
103.5 V to 126.5 V
voltage at 50 - 60
Hz line frequency
AUX Trigger in 250 mVPP, DC to 400`MHz
Specifications
Edge-type trigger sensitivity, not DC
coupled, typical
Trigger Coupling Typical Sensitivity
NOISE REJ 2.5 times the DC Coupled limits
HF REJ 1.0 times the DC Coupled limits from DC to 50 kHz. Attenuates
LF REJ 1.5 times the DC Coupled limits for frequencies above 50 kHz.
Trigger jitter, typical ≤ 1.5 ps
≤ 2 ps
≤ 40 ps
≤ 40 ps
Lowest frequency for successful
45 Hz
operation of Set Level to 50%
function, typical
Pulse-type runt trigger sensitivities,
2.0 division at vertical settings ≥5 mV/div.
typical
Pulse-type trigger width and glitch
2.0 divisions at vertical settings ≥5 mV/div.
sensitivities, typical
signals above 50 kHz.
Attenuates signals below 50 kHz.
for sample mode and edge-type trigger
RMS
for edge-type trigger and FastAcq mode
RMS
for non edge-type trigger modes
RMS
for AUX trigger in, Sample acquisition mode, edge trigger (MSO58LP only)
RMS
Logic-type, logic qualified trigger,
2.0 divisions, at vertical settings ≥5 mV/div.
or events-delay sensitivities, DC
coupled, typical
Logic-type triggering, minimum logic
or rearm time, typical
5
For Logic, time between channels refers to the length of time a logic state derived from more than one channel must exist to be recognized. For Events, the time is
the minimum time between a main and delayed event that will be recognized if more than one channel is used.
Triggering type Pulse width Rearm time Time skew needed for
100% and no triggering
Logic 40 ps + t
Time qualified logic 80 ps + t
t
is rise time of the instrument.
rise
rise
rise
40 ps + t
80 p + t
rise
rise
>360 ps / <150 ps
>360 ps / <150 ps
5
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Specifications
Minimum clock pulse widths for
setup/hold time violation trigger,
typical
Setup/hold violation trigger, setup
and hold time ranges, typical
Pulse type trigger, minimum pulse,
rearm time, transition time
Minimum pulsewidth, clock active
80 ps + t
t
rise
rise
is rise time of the instrument.
6
Minimum pulsewidth, clock inactive
80 ps +t
rise
7
Setup + Hold must be less than the clock period.
Feature Min Max
Setup Time 0 ns 20 s
Hold Time 0 ns 20 s
Setup + Hold Time 80 ps 22 s
Input coupling on clock and data channels must be the same.
For Setup Time, positive numbers mean a data transition before the clock.
For Hold Time, positive numbers mean a data transition after the clock edge.
Setup + Hold Time is the algebraic sum of the Setup Time and the Hold Time programmed by
the user.
Pulse class Minimum pulse width Minimum rearm time
Runt 40 ps + t
Time-Qualified Runt 40 ps + t
Width 40 ps + t
rise
rise
rise
40 ps + t
40 ps + t
40 ps + t
rise
rise
rise
Trigger class Minimum transition time Minimum rearm time
Rise/Fall Time 40 ps + t
rise
For trigger class width, pulse width refers to the width of the pulse being measured. Rearm time
refers to the time between pulses.
For trigger class runt, pulse width refers to the width of the pulse being measured. Rearm time
refers to the time between pulses.
t
is rise time of the instrument.
rise
Time range for glitch, pulse width,
40 ps to 20 s.
timeout, time-qualified runt, or timequalified window triggering
Time accuracy for pulse, glitch,
timeout, or width triggering
Time Range Accuracy
320 ps to 500 ns ±( 40 ps +Time Base Error * Setting).
Table continued…
6
Active pulsewidth is the width of the clock pulse from its active edge (as defined in the Clock Edge menu item) to its inactive edge.
40 ps + t
rise
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Specifications
Time Range Accuracy
520 ns to 1 s ±( 40 ps +Time Base Error * Setting).
B trigger after events, minimum pulse
width and maximum event frequency,
typical
B trigger, minimum time between arm
and trigger, typical
Minimum pulse width: 40 ps + t
Maximum event frequency: Instrument bandwidth.
t
is rise time of the instrument.
rise
80 ps
For trigger after time, this is the time between the end of the time period and the B trigger
event.
For trigger after events, this is the time between the last A trigger event and the first B trigger
event.
B trigger after time, time range 40 ps to 20 seconds
Accuracy = ± ( 40ps + (Time-Base-Error * Setting))
B trigger after events, event range 1 to 65,471
Trigger level ranges
Source Range
Any Channel ±5 divs from center of screen
Aux In Trigger ±5 V
Line Fixed at about 50% of line voltage
rise
This specification applies to logic and pulse thresholds.
Trigger level accuracy, DC coupled,
typical
For signals having rise and fall times ≥10 ns:
Source Range
Any Input Channel ±0.20 div
Line N/A
Trigger holdoff range 0 ns to 10 seconds
Serial Trigger specifications
Maximum serial trigger bits 128 bits
Optional serial bus interface
triggering
7
Inactive pulsewidth is the width of the pulse from its inactive edge to its active edge.
Please refer to the Serial Triggering and Analysis 3 Series MDO, 4/5/6 Series MSO
Applications Datasheet (part number 61W-61101-x), located on the Tektronix Web site, for
information on available serial triggering options and their triggering capabilities.
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Specifications
Digital acquisition system
Digital channel maximum sample rate 25 GS/s
Transition detect (digital peak detect) Displayed data at sample rates less than 25 GS/s (decimated data), that contains multiple
transitions between sample points will be displayed with a bright white colored edge.
Digital volt meter (DVM)
Measurement types DC, AC
Voltage resolution 4 digits
✓Voltage accuracy
DC: ±((1.5% * |reading - offset - position|) + (0.5% * |(offset - position)|) + (0.1 * Volts/div))
De-rated at 0.100%/°C of |reading - offset - position| above 30 °C
Signal ± 5 divisions from screen center
AC: ± 3% (40 Hz to 1 kHz) with no harmonic content outside 40 Hz to 1 kHz range
AC, typical: ± 2% (20 Hz to 10 kHz)
For AC measurements, the input channel vertical settings must allow the VPP input signal to cover
between 4 and 10 divisions and must be fully visible on the screen
RMS
+DC, AC
, Trigger frequency count
RMS
Trigger frequency counter
Resolution 8-digits
✓Accuracy ±(1 count + time base accuracy * input frequency)
The signal must be at least 8 mVpp or 2 div, whichever is greater.
Trigger frequency counter source Any analog input channel.
✓ Maximum input frequency 10 Hz to maximum bandwidth of the analog channel
The signal must be at least 8 mVpp or 2 div, whichever is greater.
Arbitrary function generator
Modes of operation Off, Continuous, Burst
Function types Arbitrary, sine, square, pulse, ramp, triangle, DC level, Gaussian, Lorentz, exponential rise/fall,
sin(x)/x, random noise, Haversine, Cardiac
Amplitude range Values are peak-to-peak voltages
Waveform 50 Ω 1 MΩ
Arbitrary 10 mV to 2.5 V 20 mV to 5 V
Sine 10 mV to 2.5 V 20 mV to 5 V
Table continued…
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Waveform 50 Ω 1 MΩ
Square 10 mV to 2.5 V 20 mV to 5 V
Pulse 10 mV to 2.5 V 20 mV to 5 V
Ramp 10 mV to 2.5 V 20 mV to 5 V
Triangle 10 mV to 2.5 V 20 mV to 5 V
Gaussian 10 mV to 1.25 V 20 mV to 2.5 V
Lorentz 10 mV to 1.2 V 20 mV to 2.4 V
Exponential Rise 10 mV to 1.25 V 20 mV to 2.5 V
Exponential Fall 10 mV to 1.25 V 20 mV to 2.5 V
Sine(x)/x 10 mV to 1.5 V 20 mV to 3.0 V
Random Noise 10 mV to 2.5 V 20 mV to 5 V
Haversine 10 mV to 1.25 V 20 mV to 2.5 V
Cardiac 10 mV to 2.5 V 20 mV to 5 V
Maximum sample rate 250 MS/s
Specifications
Arbitrary function record length 128 K Samples
Sine waveform
Frequency range 0.1 Hz to 50 MHz
Frequency setting resolution 0.1 Hz
Frequency accuracy 130 ppm (frequency ≤ 10 kHz), 50 ppm (frequency > 10 kHz)
This is for Sine, Ramp, Square and Pulse waveforms only.
Amplitude range 20 mVpp to 5 Vpp into Hi-Z; 10 mVpp to 2.5 Vpp into 50 Ω
Amplitude flatness, typical ±0.5 dB at 1 kHz
±1.5 dB at 1 kHz for < 20 mVpp amplitudes
Total harmonic distortion, typical 1% for amplitude ≥ 200 mVpp into 50 Ω load
2.5% for amplitude > 50 mV AND < 200 mVpp into 50 Ω load
This is for Sine wave only.
Spurious free dynamic range,
typical
Square and pulse waveform
Frequency range 0.1 Hz to 25 MHz
Frequency setting resolution 0.1 Hz
Duty cycle range 10% - 90% or 10 ns minimum pulse, whichever is larger
40 dB (Vpp ≥ 0.1 V); 30 dB (Vpp ≥ 0.02 V), 50 Ω load
Minimum pulse time applies to both on and off time, so maximum duty cycle will reduce at higher
frequencies to maintain 10 ns off time
Duty cycle resolution 0.1%
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Minimum pulse width, typical 10 ns. This is the minimum time for either on or off duration.
Rise/Fall time, typical 5 ns, 10% - 90%
Pulse width resolution 100 ps
Overshoot, typical < 6% for signal steps greater than 100 mV
pp
This applies to overshoot of the positive-going transition (+overshoot) and of the negative-going
(-overshoot) transition
Asymmetry, typical ±1% ±5 ns, at 50% duty cycle
Jitter, typical < 60 ps TIE
, ≥ 100 mVpp amplitude, 40%-60% duty cycle
RMS
Square and pulse waveforms, 5 GHz measurement BW.
Ramp and triangle waveform
Frequency range 0.1 Hz to 500 kHz
Frequency setting resolution 0.1 Hz
Variable symmetry 0% - 100%
Symmetry resolution 0.1%
Specifications
DC level range ±2.5 V into Hi-Z
±1.25 V into 50 Ω
Gaussian pulse, Haversine, and Lorentz pulse
Maximum frequency 5 MHz
Exponential rise fall maximum
5 MHz
frequency
Sin(x)/x
Maximum frequency 2 MHz
Random noise amplitude range 20 mVpp to 5 Vpp into Hi-Z
10 mVpp to 2.5 Vpp into 50 Ω
For both isolated noise signal and additive noise signal.
✓Sine and ramp frequency accuracy 130 ppm (frequency ≤10 kHz)
50 ppm (frequency >10 kHz)
✓Square and pulse frequency
accuracy
130 ppm (frequency ≤10 KHz);
50 ppm (frequency >10 KHz)
Signal amplitude resolution 1 mV (Hi-Z)
500 μV (50 Ω)
✓Signal amplitude accuracy ±[ (1.5% of peak-to-peak amplitude setting) + (1.5% of absolute DC offset setting) + 1 mV ]
(frequency = 1 kHz)
6 Series MSO MSO64 Specifications and Performance Verification 28
Specifications
DC offset range ±2.5 V into Hi-Z
±1.25 V into 50 Ω
DC offset resolution 1 mV (Hi-Z)
500 μV (50 Ω)
✓DC offset accuracy ±[ (1.5% of absolute offset voltage setting) + 1 mV ]
Add 3 mV of uncertainty per 10 °C change from 25 °C ambient. Refer DC Offset Accuracy test
record
Cardiac maximum frequency 500 kHz
Display system
Display type Display area - 13.55 inches (344.16 mm) (H) x 7.62 inches (193.59 mm) (V), 15.55 inches (395
mm) diagonal, 6-bit RGB color, (1920 X 1080) TFT liquid crystal display (LCD) with capacitive
touch
Resolution 1,920 horizontal × 1,080 vertical pixels (High Definition)
Luminance, typical
Color support 262K (6-bit RGB) colors.
250 cd/m2, (Minimum: 200 cd/m2 )
Display luminance is specified for a new display set at full brightness.
Processor system
Host processor Intel i5-4400E, 2.7 GHz, 64-bit, dual core processor, 8 GB system RAM
Input/Output port specifications
Ethernet interface An 8-pin RJ-45 connector that supports 10/100/1000 Mb/s
Video signal output A 29-pin HDMI connector
Recommended resolution: 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz. Note that video out may not be hot
pluggable. HDMI cable may need to be attached before power up for dual display functions to
work depending upon the instrument firmware revision
DVI connector A 29-pin DVI-I connector; connect to show the oscilloscope display on an external monitor or
projector
Maximum supported resolution, Windows: 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
Maximum supported resolution, Linux: 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz
Only a single TMDS link is provided
Analog VGA signaling is not provided
DisplayPort connector A 20-pin DisplayPort connector; connect to show the oscilloscope display on an external
monitor or projector
Maximum supported resolution, Windows: 2560 x 1440 @ 60Hz
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Specifications
Maximum supported resolution, Linux: 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz
DP++ adapter: Maximum supported resolution: 2560 x1440 @ 60 Hz
Simultaneous displays Up to 3 displays (including the internal display) with a maximum of 1 display per port.
USB interface (Host, Device ports) Front panel USB Host ports: Two USB 2.0 Hi-Speed ports, one USB 3.0 SuperSpeed port
All instruments, Rear panel USB Host ports: Two USB 2.0 Hi-Speed ports, two USB 3.0
SuperSpeed ports
All instruments, Rear panel USB Device port: One USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Device port providing
USBTMC support
Probe compensator signal output
voltage and frequency, typical
Auxiliary output, AUX OUT, Trigger Out, Event, or Reference Clock Out
Selectable output Acquisition Trigger Out
Acquisition Trigger Out User selectable transition from HIGH to LOW, or LOW to HIGH, indicates the trigger occurred. The
Acquisition trigger jitter < 50ps standard deviation
Reference Clock Out Reference clock output tracks the acquisition system and can be referenced from either the
AFG Trigger Out The output frequency is dependent on the frequency of the AFG signal as shown in the following
Characteristic Value
Output Voltage Default: 0-2.5 V amplitude
Impedance 1 kΩ
Frequency 1 kHz
Reference Clock Out
AFG Trigger Out
signal returns to its previous state after approximately 100 ns
internal clock reference or the external clock reference
table:
AFG signal frequency AFT trigger frequency
≤ 4.9 MHz Signal frequency
> 4.9 MHz to 14.7 MHz Signal frequency / 3
> 14.7 MHz to 24.5 MHz Signal frequency / 5
> 24.5 MHz to 34.3 MHz Signal frequency / 7
> 34.3 MHz to 44.1 MHz Signal frequency / 9
> 44.1 MHz to 50 MHz Signal frequency / 11
AUX OUT Output Voltage
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Characteristic Limits
Vout (HI) ≥ 2.5 V open circuit; ≥ 1.0 V into a 50 Ω load to ground
Vout (LO) ≤ 0.7 V into a load of ≤ 4 mA; ≤0.25 V into a 50 Ω load to
ground
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