4 Series MSO (MSO44, MSO46)
Specifications and Performance Verification
Technical Reference
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
List of Figures................................................................................................................................................................................5
List of Tables................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Important safety information..........................................................................................................................................................7
General safety summary........................................................................................................................................................7
To avoid fire or personal injury........................................................................................................................................7
Probes and test leads..................................................................................................................................................... 9
Service safety summary.........................................................................................................................................................9
Terms in this manual............................................................................................................................................................ 10
Terms on the product........................................................................................................................................................... 10
Symbols on the product....................................................................................................................................................... 10
Analog channel input and vertical specification....................................................................................................................11
Serial Trigger specifications.................................................................................................................................................23
Digital acquisition system.....................................................................................................................................................23
Digital volt meter (DVM).......................................................................................................................................................23
Trigger frequency counter....................................................................................................................................................24
Arbitrary Function Generator system................................................................................................................................... 24
Data storage specifications..................................................................................................................................................28
Power supply system........................................................................................................................................................... 28
Test records......................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Instrument information, self test record.........................................................................................................................30
Input Impedance test record......................................................................................................................................... 31
DC Gain Accuracy test record...................................................................................................................................... 31
DC Offset Accuracy test record.................................................................................................................................... 34
Analog Bandwidth test record.......................................................................................................................................40
Random Noise High Res acquisition mode test record................................................................................................ 60
Long term sample rate through AFG DC offset accuracy test records......................................................................... 68
Check DC gain accuracy..................................................................................................................................................... 78
Check DC offset accuracy....................................................................................................................................................81
Check analog bandwidth......................................................................................................................................................82
Check random noise ........................................................................................................................................................... 84
Check long term sample rate............................................................................................................................................... 85
Check digital threshold accuracy......................................................................................................................................... 86
Check AUX Out output voltage levels..................................................................................................................................88
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Check DVM voltage accuracy (DC)..................................................................................................................................... 89
Check DVM voltage accuracy (AC)..................................................................................................................................... 90
Check trigger frequency accuracy and maximum input frequency...................................................................................... 91
Arbitrary function generator................................................................................................................................................. 91
Check AFG sine and ramp frequency accuracy........................................................................................................... 91
Check AFG square and pulse frequency accuracy.......................................................................................................92
Check AFG signal amplitude accuracy.........................................................................................................................93
Check AFG DC offset accuracy....................................................................................................................................95
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Figure 6: DC offset tests..............................................................................................................................................................96
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List of Tables
List of Tables
Table 1: Expected gain worksheet.............................................................................................................................................. 80
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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.
To safely perform service on this product, see the Service safety summary that follows the General safety summary.
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.
While using this product, you may need to access other parts of a larger system. Read the safety sections of the other component manuals
for warnings and cautions related to operating the system.
When incorporating this equipment into a system, the safety of that system is the responsibility of the assembler of the system.
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.
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Important safety information
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 float the common terminal above the rated voltage for that terminal.
The measurement terminals on this product are not rated for connection to Category III or IV circuits.
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.
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.
Be aware that condensation may occur if a unit is moved from a cold to a warm environment.
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 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.
Provide a safe working environment
Always place the product in a location convenient for viewing the display and indicators.
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:
product.
Warning: The product is heavy. Use a two-person lift or a mechanical aid.
Use only the Tektronix rackmount hardware specified for this product.
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The product is heavy. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the device get help when lifting or carrying the
Important safety information
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.
Beware of high voltages.
Understand the voltage ratings for the probe you are using and do not exceed those ratings. Two ratings are important to know and
understand:
•The maximum measurement voltage from the probe tip to the probe reference lead.
•The maximum floating voltage from the probe reference lead to earth ground.
These two voltage ratings depend on the probe and your application. Refer to the Specifications section of the manual for more
information.
Warning: To prevent electrical shock, do not exceed the maximum measurement or maximum floating voltage for the oscilloscope
input BNC connector, probe tip, or probe reference lead.
Connect and disconnect properly.
Connect the probe output to the measurement product before connecting the probe to the circuit under test. Connect the probe reference
lead to the circuit under test before connecting the probe input. Disconnect the probe input and the probe reference lead from the circuit
under test before disconnecting the probe from the measurement product.
De-energize the circuit under test before connecting or disconnecting the current probe.
Connect the probe reference lead to earth ground only.
Do not connect a current probe to any wire that carries voltages or frequencies above the current probe voltage rating.
Inspect the probe and accessories.
Before each use, inspect probe and accessories for damage (cuts, tears, or defects in the probe body, accessories, or cable jacket). Do
not use if damaged.
Ground-referenced oscilloscope use.
Do not float the reference lead of this probe when using with ground-referenced oscilloscopes. The reference lead must be connected to
earth potential (0 V).
Floating measurement use.
Do not float the reference lead of this probe above the rated float voltage.
Service safety summary
The Service safety summary section contains additional information required to safely perform service on the product. Only qualified
personnel should perform service procedures. Read this Service safety summary and the General safety summary before performing any
service procedures.
To avoid electric shock.
Do not touch exposed connections.
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Important safety information
Do not service alone.
Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this product unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is
present.
Disconnect power.
To avoid electric shock, switch off the product power and disconnect the power cord from the mains power before removing any covers or
panels, or opening the case for servicing.
Use care when servicing with power on.
Dangerous voltages or currents may exist in this product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and disconnect test leads
before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing components.
Verify safety after repair.
Always recheck ground continuity and mains dielectric strength after performing a repair.
Terms in this manual
These terms may appear in this manual:
Warning: Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION: Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property.
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(s) may appear on the product.
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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 Performance
Verification.
All specifications apply to all models unless noted otherwise. To meet specifications, two conditions must first be met:
•The instrument must have been operating continuously for twenty minutes within the specified operating temperature range.
•You must perform the Signal Path Compensation (SPC) operation described in the Self test on page 77 procedure in PerformanceVerification section. If the operating temperature changes by more than 10 °C (18 °F), you must perform the SPC operation again.
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
, with peaks ≤ ±20 V (DF ≤6.25%)
RMS
12 bits at 3.125 GS/s
13 bits at 1.25 GS/s
14 bits at 625 MS/s
15 bits at 312.5 MS/s
16 bits at 125 MS/s
Displayed vertically with 25 digitization levels (DL 1) per division, (8-bits only) 10.24 divisions
dynamic range.
RMS
Sensitivity range, coarse
1 MΩ500 µV/div to 10 V/div in a 1-2-5 sequence
1
DL is the abbreviation for digitization level. A DL is the smallest voltage level change that can be resolved by an 8-bit A-D Converter. This value is also known as an
LSB (least significant bit).
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50 Ω500 µV/div to 1 V/div in a 1-2-5 sequence
Note: 500 μV/div is a 2X digital zoom of 1 mV/div or a 4x digital zoom of 2 mV/div, depending on
the instrument bandwidth configuration
Sensitivity range, fine
Allows continuous adjustment from 1 mV/div to 10 V/div, 1 MΩ and from 1 mV/div to 1 V/div, 50 Ω
1 MΩ500 µV/div to 10 V/div
50 Ω500 µV/div to 1 V/div
Sensitivity resolution, fine≤1% of current setting
✓ DC gain accuracy
Step Gain, 50 Ω±1.0%, (±2.5% at 1 mV/div and 500 µV/div settings), de-rated at 0.100%/ °C above 30 °C
Step Gain, 1 MΩ±1.0%, (±2.0% at 1 mV/div and 500 µV/div settings), de-rated at 0.100%/ °C above 30 °C
Variable gain±1.5%, derated at 0.100%/ °C above 30 °C.
Note: 500 μV/div is a 2X digital zoom of 1 mV/div or a 4x digital zoom of 2 mV/div, depending on the instrument bandwidth
configuration. As such, it is guaranteed by testing the nonzoomed setting.
Offset ranges, maximumInput signal cannot exceed maximum input voltage for the 50 Ω input path.
Specifications
Volts/div SettingMaximum offset range, 50 Ω Input
500 µV/div - 99 mV/div±1 V
100 mV/div - 1 V/div±10 V
Volts/div SettingMaximum 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
Note: 500 μV/div is a 2X digital zoom of 1 mV/div or a 4x digital zoom of 2 mV/div,
depending on the instrument bandwidth configuration. As such, it is guaranteed by
testing the nonzoomed setting.
Position range±5 divisions
Offset accuracy±(0.005 X | offset - position | + 0.2 div (0.4 div in 500 μV/div))
Number of waveforms for average
acquisition mode
DC voltage measurement accuracy,
Average acquisition mode
2 to 10,240 Waveforms, default 16 waveforms
Measurement TypeDC Accuracy (In Volts)
Average of ≥ 16 waveforms±((DC Gain Accuracy) * |reading - (offset -
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Measurement TypeDC Accuracy (In Volts)
Delta volts between any two averages of
≥ 16 waveforms acquired with the same
oscilloscope setup and ambient conditions
±(DC Gain Accuracy * |reading| + 0.05 div)
Specifications
DC voltage measurement accuracy,
sample acquisition mode, typical
Bandwidth selections50 Ω: 20 MHz, 250 MHz, and the full bandwidth value of your model
✓Analog bandwidth 50 Ω DC coupled
1.5 GHz models
1 GHz models
Measurement TypeDC Accuracy (In Volts)
Any Sample±(DC Gain Accuracy * |reading - (offset -
position)| + Offset Accuracy + 0.15 div + 0.6
mV)
Delta Volts between any two samples
acquired with the same scope setup and
ambient conditions
1 MΩ: 20 MHz, 250 MHz, 500 MHz
Volts/Div SettingBandwidth
1 mV/div - 1 V/divDC - 1.50 GHz
500 µV/div - 995 µV/divDC - 250 MHz
Volts/Div SettingBandwidth
1 mV/div - 1 V/divDC - 1.00 GHz
500 µV/div - 995 µV/divDC - 250 MHz
±(DC Gain Accuracy * |reading| + 0.15 div +
1.2 mV)
500 MHz models
350 MHz models
200 MHz models
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Volts/Div SettingBandwidth
1 mV/div - 1 V/divDC - 500 MHz
500 µV/div - 995 µV/divDC - 250 MHz
Volts/Div SettingBandwidth
1 mV/div - 1 V/divDC - 350 MHz
500 µV/div - 995 µV/divDC - 250 MHz
Volts/Div SettingBandwidth
1 mV/div - 1 V/divDC - 200 MHz
500 µV/div - 995 µV/divDC - 200 MHz
Analog bandwidth, 1 MΩ, typical
Specifications
All model bandwidths except 350
MHz, 200 MHz
350 MHz models
200 MHz models
Analog bandwidth with TPP0500,
TPP1000 and TPP0250 probes, typical
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 SettingBandwidth
1 mV/div - 10 V/divDC - 500 MHz
500 µV/div - 995 µV/divDC - 250 MHz
Volts/Div SettingBandwidth
1 mV/div - 10 V/divDC - 350 MHz
500 µV/div - 995 µV/divDC - 250 MHz
Volts/Div SettingBandwidth
1 mV/div - 10 V/divDC - 200 MHz
500 µV/div - 995 µV/divDC - 200 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.
Standard1 kpoints to 31.25 Mpoints in single sample increments
Optional62.5 Mpoints
Seconds/Division range
Maximum triggered acquisition rate,
typical
Model1 K10 K100 K1 M10 M31.25 M 62.5 M
MSO4X Standard
31.25 M
MSO4X Option
62.5 M
200 ps 64 s
200 ps 64 s
200 ps 640 s
200 ps 640 s
200 ps - 1000 sN/A
200 ps - 1000 s
Analog or digital channels: single channel [Analog or Digital 8-bit channel] on screen,
measurements and math turned off. >20 wfm/sec
FastAcq Update Rate (analog only): >500 K/second with one channel active and >100 K/
second with all channels active.
Aperture uncertainty
✓Timebase accuracy
Delta-time measurement accuracy,
nominal
Digital channel: >20/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.
≤ 0.450 ps + (10
-11
* Measurement Duration)
, for measurements having duration ≤ 100 ms
RMS
±2.5 x 10-6 over any ≥1 ms time interval
DescriptionSpecification
Factory Tolerance
±5.0 x10
-7
At calibration, 25 °C ambient, over any ≥1 ms interval
Temperature stability,
typical
Crystal aging
±5.0 x10
Tested at operating temperatures
±1.5 x 10
-7
-6
Frequency tolerance change at 25 °C over a period of 1 year
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
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content above Nyquist frequency):
Where:
Specifications
Trigger system
Trigger bandwidth (edge, pulse, and
logic), typical
N = input-referred guaranteed noise limit (V
SR 1 = Slew Rate (1st Edge) around 1st point in measurement
SR 2 = Slew Rate (2nd Edge) around 2nd point in measurement
t p = delta-time measurement duration (sec)
TBA = timebase accuracy or Reference Frequency Error ±0.5 ppm
(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).
The formulas assume negligible errors due to measurement interpolation, and
Note:
apply only when the interpolated sample rate is 25 GS/s or higher.
1.5 GHz models, Edge1.5 GHz
1.5 GHz models, Pulse and Logic1 GHz
1 GHz models1 GHz
500 MHz models500 MHz
350 MHz models350 MHz
200 MHz models200 MHz
RMS
)
Edge-type trigger sensitivity, DC
coupled, typical
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PathRangeSpecification
1 MΩ path
(all models)
Table continued…
0.5 mV/div to
0.99 mV/div
≥ 1 mV/divThe greater of 5 mV or 0.7 div
4.5 div from DC to instrument bandwidth
PathRangeSpecification
50 Ω path,
all models
The greater of 5.6 mV or 0.7 div from DC to the lesser
of 500 MHz or instrument BW, & 7 mV or 0.8 div from >
500 MHz to instrument bandwidth
LineFixed
Specifications
Trigger jitter, typical≤ 7 ps
Edge-type trigger sensitivity, not DC
coupled, typical
Trigger CouplingTypical Sensitivity
NOISE REJ2.5 times the DC Coupled limits
HF REJ1.0 times the DC Coupled limits from DC to 50 kHz. Attenuates
LF REJ1.5 times the DC Coupled limits for frequencies above 50 kHz.
Logic-type triggering, minimum logic
or rearm time, typical
Triggering typePulse widthRearm timeTime skew needed for
Logic160 ps + t
Time qualified logic 320 ps + t
t
is rise time of the instrument.
rise
Minimum clock pulse widths for
setup/hold time violation trigger,
typical
Minimum pulsewidth, clock active
320 ps + t
RMS
rise
signals above 50 kHz.
Attenuates signals below 50 kHz.
3
160 ps + t
320 ps + t
rise
rise
Minimum pulsewidth, clock inactive
rise
rise
320 ps +t
rise
100% and no triggering
>360 ps / <150 ps
>360 ps / <150 ps
4
2
t
is rise time of the instrument.
rise
Setup/hold violation trigger, setup
and hold time ranges, typical
FeatureMinMax
Setup Time0 ns20 s
Hold Time0 ns20 s
Setup + Hold Time320 ps22 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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
Inactive pulsewidth is the width of the pulse from its inactive edge to its active edge.
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Specifications
Setup + Hold Time is the algebraic sum of the Setup Time and the Hold Time programmed by
the user.
Pulse type trigger, minimum pulse,
rearm time, transition time
Transition time trigger, delta time
range
Pulse classMinimum pulse widthMinimum rearm time
Runt160 ps + t
Time-Qualified Runt160 ps + t
Width160 ps + t
Slew Rate (minimum
160 ps + t
rise
rise
rise
rise
160 ps + t
160 ps + t
160 ps + t
160 ps + t
rise
rise
rise
rise
transition time)
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.
For trigger class slew rate, pulse width refers to the delta time being measured. Rearm time
refers to the time it takes the signal to cross the two trigger thresholds again.
t
is rise time of the instrument.
rise
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
Inactive pulsewidth is the width of the pulse from its inactive edge to its active edge.
160 ps to 20 s.
Time range for glitch, pulse width,
timeout, time-qualified runt, or timequalified window triggering
Time accuracy for pulse, glitch,
timeout, or width triggering
B trigger after events, minimum pulse
width and maximum event frequency,
typical
B trigger, minimum time between arm
and trigger, typical
160 ps to 20 s.
Time RangeAccuracy
1 ns to 500 ns±(160 ps +Time Base Error * Setting).
520 ns to 1 s±(160 ps +Time Base Error * Setting).
Minimum pulse width: 160 ps + t
rise
Maximum event frequency: Instrument bandwidth.
t
is rise time of the instrument.
rise
320 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.
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B trigger after time, time range160 ps to 20 seconds
B trigger after events, event range1 to 65,471
Specifications
Trigger level ranges
Trigger holdoff range0 ns to 20 seconds
SourceRange
Any Channel±5 divs from center of screen
Aux In Trigger, typical ±8 V
LineFixed at about 50% of line voltage
This specification applies to logic and pulse thresholds.
Serial Trigger specifications
Maximum serial trigger bits128 bits
Optional serial bus interface
triggering
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.
Digital acquisition system
Digital channel maximum sample rate 6.25 GS/s
Transition detect (digital peak detect) Displayed data at sample rates less than 6.25 GS/s (decimated data), that contains multiple
transitions between sample points will be displayed with a bright white colored edge.
Digital-To-Analog trigger skew3 ns
Digital to digital skew3 ns from bit 0 of any TekVPI channel to bit 0 of any TekVPI channel.
Digital skew within a FlexChannel160 ps within any TekVPI channel
De-rated at 0.100%/°C of |reading - offset - position| above 30 °C
Signal ± 5 divisions from screen center
AC:± 2% (40 Hz to 1 kHz) with no harmonic content outside 40 Hz to 1 kHz range
AC, typical: ± 2% (20 Hz to 10 kHz)
RMS
+DC, AC
RMS
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Specifications
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
Trigger frequency counter
✓Accuracy±(1 count + time base accuracy * input frequency)
The signal must be at least 8 mVpp or 2 div, whichever is greater.
✓ Maximum input frequency10 Hz to maximum bandwidth of the analog channel
The signal must be at least 8 mVpp or 2 div, whichever is greater.
Resolution8-digits
Arbitrary Function Generator system
Function typesArbitrary, sine, square, pulse, ramp, triangle, DC level, Gaussian, Lorentz, exponential rise/fall,
sin(x)/x, random noise, Haversine, Cardiac
Amplitude rangeValues are peak-to-peak voltages
Waveform50 Ω1 MΩ
Arbitrary10 mV to 2.5 V20 mV to 5 V
Sine10 mV to 2.5 V20 mV to 5 V
Square10 mV to 2.5 V20 mV to 5 V
Pulse10 mV to 2.5 V20 mV to 5 V
Ramp10 mV to 2.5 V20 mV to 5 V
Triangle10 mV to 2.5 V20 mV to 5 V
Gaussian10 mV to 1.25 V20 mV to 2.5 V
Lorentz10 mV to 1.2 V20 mV to 2.4 V
Exponential Rise10 mV to 1.25 V20 mV to 2.5 V
Exponential Fall10 mV to 1.25 V20 mV to 2.5 V
Sine(x)/x10 mV to 1.5 V20 mV to 3.0 V
Random Noise10 mV to 2.5 V20 mV to 5 V
Haversine10 mV to 1.25 V20 mV to 2.5 V
Cardiac10 mV to 2.5 V20 mV to 5 V
Maximum sample rate250 MS/s
Arbitrary function record length128 K Samples
Sine waveform
Frequency range0.1 Hz to 50 MHz
Frequency setting resolution0.1 Hz
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Display luminance is specified for a new display set at full brightness.
Processor system
Host processorTexas Instruments AM5728
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Operating systemClosed Linux
Input_Output port specifications
Ethernet interfaceAn 8-pin RJ-45 connector that supports 10/100/1000 Mb/s
Video signal outputA 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
USB interface (Host, Device ports)Front panel USB Host ports: Three USB 2.0 Hi-Speed ports
Rear panel USB Host ports: Two USB 2.0 Hi-Speed ports
Rear panel USB Device port: One USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Device port providing USBTMC support
Specifications
Probe compensator signal output
voltage and frequency, typical
Auxiliary output, AUX OUT, Trigger Out, Event, or Reference Clock Out
Selectable outputAcquisition Trigger Out
Acquisition Trigger OutUser selectable transition from HIGH to LOW, or LOW to HIGH, indicates the trigger occurred. The
Acquisition trigger jitter380 ps (peak-to-peak)
Reference Clock OutReference clock output tracks the acquisition system and can be referenced from either the
AFG Trigger OutThe output frequency is dependent on the frequency of the AFG signal as shown in the following
CharacteristicValue
Output VoltageDefault: 0-2.5 V amplitude
Impedance1 kΩ
Frequency1 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 frequencyAFT trigger frequency
≤ 4.9 MHzSignal frequency
> 4.9 MHz to 14.7 MHzSignal frequency / 3
> 14.7 MHz to 24.5 MHzSignal frequency / 5
> 24.5 MHz to 34.3 MHzSignal frequency / 7
> 34.3 MHz to 44.1 MHzSignal frequency / 9
> 44.1 MHz to 50 MHzSignal frequency / 11
AUX OUT Output Voltage
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CharacteristicLimits
Vout (HI)≥ 2.5 V open circuit; ≥ 1.0 V into a 50 Ω load to ground
Table continued…
CharacteristicLimits
Vout (LO)≤ 0.7 V into a load of ≤ 4 mA; ≤0.25 V into a 50 Ω load to
ground
External reference input
Nominal input frequency10 MHz
Frequency Variation Tolerance
Sensitivity, typicalVin 1.5 V
Maximum input signal7 V
Impedance1.2 K Ohms ±20% in parallel with 18 pf ±5 pf at 10 MHz
9.99996 MHz to 10.00004 MHz (±4.0 x 10-6)
using a 50 Ω termination
p-p
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Data storage specifications
Specifications
Nonvolatile memory retention time,
typical
Real-time clockA programmable clock providing time in years, months, days, hours, minutes, and seconds.
Nonvolatile memory capacity
32 GB Primary MMCStores the operating system, application software and factory data. No user data
32 GB Secondary MMCStores saved setups and waveforms, Ethernet settings, log files, user data and user settings
2 Kbit EEPROMMemory on the main board that stores the instrument serial number, instrument start up count, total
1 Kbit EEPROMMemory on the main board that stores power management controller factory data
1 KB Flash MemoryMemory on the main board that stores the SODIMM memory configuration data (SPD). Two to four
32 KB Flash MemoryMemory on the main board that stores microcontroller firmware. Two pieces
64 KB Flash MemoryMemory on the main board that stores microcontroller firmware. Two pieces
No time limit for front panel settings, saved waveforms, setups, product licensing, and
calibration constants.