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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
List of Figures................................................................................................................................................................................5
List of Tables................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
General safety summary........................................................................................................................................................7
Terms in the manual...............................................................................................................................................................8
Terms on the product............................................................................................................................................................. 8
Symbols on the product......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Analog channel input and vertical specification................................................................................................................... 10
Serial Trigger specifications.................................................................................................................................................25
Digital acquisition system.....................................................................................................................................................27
Digital volt meter (DVM).......................................................................................................................................................27
Trigger frequency counter....................................................................................................................................................28
Arbitrary Function Generator system................................................................................................................................... 28
Input/Output port specifications........................................................................................................................................... 31
Data storage specifications..................................................................................................................................................33
Power supply system........................................................................................................................................................... 33
Test records......................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Instrument information, self test record.........................................................................................................................36
Input Impedance test record......................................................................................................................................... 37
DC Balance test record.................................................................................................................................................38
DC Gain Accuracy test record...................................................................................................................................... 44
DC Offset Accuracy test record.................................................................................................................................... 55
Analog Bandwidth test record.......................................................................................................................................58
Random Noise, sample acquisition mode test record...................................................................................................93
Random Noise, High Res mode test record................................................................................................................116
Long term sample rate through AFG DC offset accuracy test records....................................................................... 139
Check DC balance............................................................................................................................................................. 165
Check DC gain accuracy................................................................................................................................................... 167
Check DC offset accuracy..................................................................................................................................................169
Check analog bandwidth....................................................................................................................................................171
Check random noise, sample acquisition mode ............................................................................................................... 173
Check random noise, High Res mode............................................................................................................................... 175
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Check long term sample rate............................................................................................................................................. 177
Check delta time measurement accuracy..........................................................................................................................178
Check digital threshold accuracy....................................................................................................................................... 179
Check DVM voltage accuracy (DC)................................................................................................................................... 181
Check DVM voltage accuracy (AC)................................................................................................................................... 182
Check trigger frequency accuracy and maximum input frequency.................................................................................... 183
Arbitrary function generator............................................................................................................................................... 183
Check AFG sine and ramp frequency accuracy......................................................................................................... 183
Check AFG square and pulse frequency accuracy.....................................................................................................184
Check AFG signal amplitude accuracy.......................................................................................................................185
Check AFG DC offset accuracy..................................................................................................................................187
Figure 6: DC offset tests............................................................................................................................................................188
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List of Tables
List of Tables
Table 1: 5 Series B MSO ............................................................................................................................................................22
Table 2: Expected gain worksheet............................................................................................................................................ 168
Table 3: Maximum bandwidth frequency worksheet................................................................................................................. 172
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 cordUse 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 productThis 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 disconnectThe 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 ratingsTo 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 circuitryDo not touch exposed connections and components when power is present.
Do not operate with suspected
failures
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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
Do not operate in an explosive
atmosphere
Keep product surfaces clean
and dry
Provide proper ventilationRefer to the installation instructions in the manual for details on installing the product so it has proper
Provide a safe working
environment
Be aware that condensation may occur if a unit is moved from a cold to a warm environment.
Remove the input signals before you clean the product.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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•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:
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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 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 operating within the environmental limits. (See Environmental specifications on page 34.)
•The instrument must be powered from a source that meets the specifications. (See Power supply system on page 33.)
•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 channelsMSO54B: 4 BNC
MSO56B: 6 BNC
MSO58B: 8 BNC
Input couplingDC, AC
Input resistance selection1 MΩ or 50 Ω
✓Input impedance 1 MΩ DC
coupled
Input capacitance 1 MΩ DC
coupled, typical
✓Input impedance 50 Ω, DC
coupled
Maximum input voltage, 1 MΩ300 V
Maximum input voltage, 50
Ohm
DC balance✓ 0.1 div with DC-50 Ω oscilloscope input impedance (50 Ω BNC terminated)
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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Specifications
Volts/div SettingMaximum offset range, 1 MΩ Input
500 µV/div - 63 mV/div±1 V
64 mV/div - 999 mV/div±10 V
1 V/div - 10 V/div±100 V
≤ 1 GHz modelsInput signal cannot exceed maximum input voltage for the 50 Ω input path.
Volts/div SettingMaximum offset range
50 Ω Input1 MΩ Input
500 µV/div - 63 mV/div±1 V±1 V
64 mV/div - 999 mV/div±10 V±10 V
1 V/div - 10 V/div±10 V±100 V
Note: 500 µV/div is a 2X digital zoom of 1 mV/div. As such, it is guaranteed by testing the 1 mV/div setting.
Position range±5 divisions
Offset accuracy±(0.005 X | offset - position | + DC balance )
Number of waveforms for
2 to 10,240 Waveforms, default 16 waveforms
average acquisition mode
DC voltage measurement
accuracy, Average acquisition
mode
Measurement TypeDC Accuracy (In Volts)
Average of ≥ 16 waveforms±((DC Gain Accuracy) * |reading - (offset - position)|
+ Offset Accuracy + 0.1 * V/div setting)
Delta volts between any two averages of ≥ 16
±(DC Gain Accuracy * |reading| + 0.05 div)
waveforms acquired with the same oscilloscope
setup and ambient conditions
DC voltage measurement
accuracy, sample acquisition
mode, typical
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 oscilloscope setup and ambient conditions
±(DC Gain Accuracy * |reading| + 0.15 div + 1.2
mV)
Bandwidth selections50 Ω: 20 MHz, 250 MHz, and the full bandwidth value of your model
1 MΩ: 20 MHz, 250 MHz, 350 MHz2, 500 MHz
✓Analog bandwidth 50 Ω DC coupled
2
350 MHz models cannot be configured to 500 MHz in 1 MΩ mode.
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Specifications
2 GHz models
1 GHz models
500 MHz models
350 MHz models
Volts/Div SettingBandwidth
10 mV/div - 1 V/divDC - 2.00 GHz
5 mV/div - 9.98 mV/divDC - 1.50 GHz
2 mV/div - 4.98 mV/divDC - 350 MHz
1 mV/div - 1.99 mV/divDC - 175 MHz
500 µV/div - 995 µV/divDC - 175 MHz
Volts/Div SettingBandwidth
1 mV/div - 1 V/divDC - 1.00 GHz
500 µV/div - 995 µV/divDC - 250 MHz
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
Analog bandwidth, 1 MΩ, typical
All model bandwidths
except 350 MHz
350 MHz models
Analog bandwidth with
TPP0500, TPP1000 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
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.
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): >500 K/second with one channel active and >100 K/second with all
eight active.
FastAcq Update Rate (analog and analog/digital): >400 K/second with two channels active and >100
K/second with all eight analog channels active.
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.
≤ 0.450 fs + (1 * 10
±2.5 x 10-6 over any ≥1 ms time interval
DescriptionSpecification
Factory Tolerance
Temperature stability
Table continued…
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* Measurement Duration)
±5.0 x10
At calibration, 23 °C ambient, over any ≥1 ms interval
±5.0 x10
Tested at operating temperatures
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-7
, for measurements having duration ≤ 100 ms
RMS
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DescriptionSpecification
Crystal aging
±1.5 x 10
Frequency tolerance change at 25 °C over a period of 1 year
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Specifications
✓Delta-time measurement
accuracy
The formula to calculate delta-time measurement accuracy (DTA) for a given instrument setting and input
signal is as follows (assumes insignificant signal content above Nyquist frequency):
SR 1 = Slew Rate (1st Edge) around 1st point in measurement
SR 2 = Slew Rate (2nd Edge) around 2nd point in measurement
N = input-referred guaranteed noise limit (V
TBA = timebase accuracy or Reference Frequency Error
t p = delta-time measurement duration (sec)
(assume edge shape that results from Gaussian filter response)
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).
RMS
)
The formulas assume negligible errors due to measurement interpolation, and apply only
Note:
when the interpolated sample rate is 25 GS/s or higher.
Trigger system
Trigger bandwidth (edge,
pulse, and logic), typical
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2 GHz models, Edge2 GHz
2 GHz models, Pulse and Logic1 GHz
1 GHz models1 GHz
500 MHz models500 MHz
350 MHz models350 MHz
Specifications
Edge-type trigger sensitivity,
DC coupled, typical
Table 1: 5 Series B MSO
PathRangeSpecification
1 MΩ path (all
models)
50 Ω path, 1
GHz, 500
MHz, 350 MHz
models
50 Ω path, 2
GHz models
LineFixed
AUX Trigger in200 mVPP, DC to 250 MHz
0.5 mV/div to 0.99
4.5 mV from DC to instrument bandwidth
mV/div
≥ 1 mV/divThe greater of 5 mV or 0.7 div from DC to lesser of 500 MHz or
instrument BW, & 6 mV or 0.8 div from > 500 MHz to instrument
bandwidth
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
0.5 mV/div to 0.99
3.0 div from DC to instrument bandwidth
mV/div
1 mV/div to 9.98
1.5 divisions from DC to instrument bandwidth
mV/div
≥ 10 mV/div< 1.0 division from DC to instrument bandwidth
Trigger jitter, typical≤ 5 ps
≤ 7 ps
≤ 40 ps
≤ 40 ps
AUX In trigger skew between
instruments, typical
±100 ps jitter on each instrument with 150 ps skew; ≤350 ps total between instruments. With manual
deskewing of individual channels, total instrument skew can reach 200 ps between different instrument
channels.
Skew improves for sinusoidal input voltages ≥500 mV
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 signals above
LF REJ1.5 times the DC Coupled limits for frequencies above 50 kHz. Attenuates
Lowest frequency for
45 Hz
successful operation of Set
Level to 50% function, typical
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
50 kHz.
signals below 50 kHz.
Logic-type, logic qualified
trigger, or events-delay
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2.0 divisions, at vertical settings ≥5 mV/div.
sensitivities, DC coupled,
typical
Specifications
Pulse-type runt trigger
sensitivities, typical
Pulse-type trigger width and
glitch sensitivities, typical
Logic-type triggering,
minimum logic or rearm time,
typical
Minimum clock pulse widths
for setup/hold time violation
trigger, typical
Setup/hold violation trigger,
setup and hold time ranges,
typical
2.0 division at vertical settings ≥5 mV/div.
2.0 divisions at vertical settings ≥5 mV/div.
Triggering typePulse widthRearm timeTime skew needed for 100%
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8
Logic160 ps + t
Time qualified logic320 ps + t
t
is rise time of the instrument.
rise
Minimum pulsewidth, clock active
User's Hold Time 80 ps + t
t
is rise time of the instrument.
rise
rise
rise
rise
and no triggering
160 ps + t
320 ps + t
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rise
rise
Minimum pulsewidth, clock inactive
320 ps +t
rise
>360 ps / <150 ps
>360 ps / <150 ps
FeatureMinMax
Setup Time0 ns20 s
Hold Time0 ns20 s
Setup + Hold Time80 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.
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
Pulse classMinimum pulse widthMinimum rearm time
Runt160 ps + t
Time-Qualified Runt160 ps + t
Width160 ps + t
Slew Rate (minimum transition
160 ps + t
rise
rise
rise
rise
160 ps + t
160 ps + t
160 ps + t
160 ps + t
rise
rise
rise
rise
time)
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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.
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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.
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Inactive pulsewidth is the width of the pulse from its inactive edge to its active edge.
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Specifications
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.
Transition time trigger, delta
time range
Time range for glitch, pulse
width, timeout, time-qualified
runt, or time-qualified 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.
160 ps to 20 s.
Time RangeAccuracy
320 ps to 500 ns±(160 ps + (Time-Base-Accuracy * Setting))
520 ns to 10 s±(160 ps + (Time-Base-Accuracy * 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.
B trigger after time, time range 160 ps to 20 seconds
B trigger after events, event
1 to 65,471
range
Trigger level ranges
SourceRange
Any Channel±5 divs from center of screen
Aux In Trigger±5 V
LineFixed at about 50% of line voltage
This specification applies to logic and pulse thresholds.
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Specifications
Trigger level accuracy, DC
coupled, typical
Trigger holdoff range0 ns to 20 seconds
For signals having rise and fall times ≥10 ns:
SourceRange
Any Input Channel±0.20 div
AUX INN/A
LineN/A
Serial Trigger specifications
Maximum serial trigger bits128 bits
Optional serial bus interface triggering
I2C
SPIData Trigger: 1 - 16 Bytes of user-specified data
Address Triggering: 7 & 10 bits of user-specified addresses supported
Data Trigger: 1 - 5 Bytes of user-specified data
Trigger on: Start, Repeated Start, Stop, Missing Ack, Data, Address, or Address & Data
Maximum Data Rate: 10 Mb/s
Trigger on: SS Active, Data
Maximum Data Rate: 20 Mb/s
CANData Trigger: 1 - 8 Bytes of user-specified data, including qualifiers of equal to (=), not equal to (≠), less than
(<), greater than (>), less than or equal to (<=), greater than or equal to (>=)
Trigger on: Start of Frame, Type of Frame, Identifier, Data, Identifier & Data, End of Frame, Missing Ack, or Bit
Stuffing Errors
Frame Type: Data, Remote, Error, Overload
Identifier: Standard (11 bit) and Extended (29 bit) identifiers
Maximum Data Rate: 1 Mb/s
LINIdentifier Trigger: 6 bits of user-specified data, equal to (=)
Data Trigger: 1 - 8 Bytes of user-specified data, including qualifiers of equal to (=), not equal to (≠), less than
(<), greater than (>), less than or equal to (<=), greater than or equal to (>=), inside range, outside range
Error Trigger: Sync, Identifier Parity, Checksum
Trigger on: Sync, Identifier, Data, Identifier & Data, Wakeup Frame, Sleep Frame, or Error
Frame ID Trigger: 11 bits of user-specified data, including qualifiers of equal to (=), not equal to (≠), less than
(<), greater than (>), less than or equal to (<=), greater than or equal to (>=)
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Specifications
Cycle Count Trigger: 6 bits of user-specified data , including qualifiers of equal to (=), not equal to (≠), less
than (<), greater than (>), less than or equal to (<=), greater than or equal to (>=)
Header Fields Trigger: 40 bits of user-specified data comprising Indicator Bits, Identifier, Payload Length,
Header CRC, and Cycle Count, equal to (=)
Data Trigger: 1 - 16 Bytes of user-specified data, with 0 to 253, or "don't care" bytes of data offset,including
qualifiers of equal to (=), not equal to (≠), less than (<), greater than (>), less than or equal to (<=), greater than
or equal to (>=), Inside Range, Outside Range
End Of Frame: User-chosen types Static, Dynamic (DTS), and All
Trigger on: Start of Frame, Frame ID, Indicator Bits, Cycle Count, Header Fields, Data, Identifier & Data, End
of Frame, or Error
Maximum Data Rate: 40 Mb/s
Audio (I2S)
Data Trigger: 32 bits of user-specified data in a left word, right word, or either, including qualifiers of equal to
(=), not equal to (≠), less than (<), greater than (>), less than or equal to (<=), greater than or equal to (>=),
inside range, outside range
Trigger on: Word Select, Data
Maximum Data Rate: 12.5 Mb/s
Left Justified (LJ)
Data Trigger: 32 bits of user-specified data in a left word, right word, or either, including qualifiers of equal to
(=), not equal to (≠), less than (<), greater than (>), less than or equal to (<=), greater than or equal to (>=),
inside range, outside range
Trigger on: Word Select, Data
Maximum Data Rate: 12.5 Mb/s
Right Justified (RJ)
Data Trigger: 32 bits of user-specified data in a left word, right word, or either, including qualifiers of equal to
(=), not equal to (≠), less than (<), greater than (>), less than or equal to (<=), greater than or equal to (>=),
inside range, outside range
Trigger on: Word Select, Data
Maximum Data Rate: 12.5 Mb/s
TDM
Data Trigger: 32 bits of user-specified data in a channel 1-64, including qualifiers of equal to (=), not equal
to (≠), less than (<), greater than (>), less than or equal to (<=), greater than or equal to (>=), inside range,
outside range
Trigger on: Frame Sync, Data
Maximum Data Rate: 25 Mb/s
RS232Bit Rate: 50 bps - 10 Mbps
Data Bits: 7, 8, or 9
Parity: None, Odd, or Even
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Trigger on: Start, End of Packet, Data, Parity Error
MIL-STD-1553Bit Rate: 1 Mb/s
Trigger on:
Sync
Word Type (Command, Status, Data)
Command Word (set RT Address (=, ≠, <, >, ≤, ≥, inside range, outside range), T/R, Sub-address/ Mode, Data
Word Count/Mode Code, and Parity individually)
Status Word (set RT Address ((=, ≠, <, >, ≤, ≥, inside range, outside range), Message Error, Instrumentation,
Service Request Bit, Broadcast Command Received, Busy, Subsystem Flag, Dynamic Bus Control Acceptance
(DBCA), Terminal Flag, and Parity individually)
Idle Time (minimum time selectable from 4 μs to 100 μs; maximum time selectable from 12 μs to 100 μs;
trigger on < minimum, > maximum, inside range, outside range)
For MIL-STD-1553, Trigger selection of Command Word will trigger on Command and ambiguous Command/
Status words. Trigger selection of Status Word will trigger on Status and ambiguous Command/Status words
Trigger On: Start of Frame, MAC Address, MAC Length/Type, IP Header, TCP Header, Client Data, End of
Packet, Idle, FCS (CRC) Error, MAC Q-Tag control Information
Digital acquisition system
Digital channel maximum
sample rate
Transition detect (digital peak
detect)
Digital-To-Analog trigger skew 1 ns
Digital to digital skew320 ps from bit 0 of any TekVPI channel to bit 0 of any TekVPI channel.
Digital skew within a
FlexChannel
6.25 GS/s
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.
160 ps within any TekVPI channel
Digital volt meter (DVM)
Measurement typesDC, AC
Voltage resolution4 digits
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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)
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
Resolution8-digits
✓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.
Arbitrary Function Generator system
Function typesArbitrary, sine, square, pulse, ramp, triangle, DC level, Gaussian, Lorentz, exponential rise/fall, sin(x)/x,
Instrument with option 5B-WIN installed: Microsoft Windows 10
Input/Output port specifications
Ethernet interfaceAn 8-pin RJ-45 connector that supports 10/100/1000 Mb/s
DVI connectorA 29-pin DVI-D 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 connectorA 20-pin DisplayPort connector; connect to show the oscilloscope display on an external monitor or
projector
Maximum supported resolution, Windows: 2560 x 1440 @ 60Hz
Maximum supported resolution, Linux: 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz
DP++ adapter: Maximum supported resolution: 2560 x1440 @ 60 Hz
Simultaneous displaysUp to 3 displays (including the internal display) with a maximum of 1 display per port.
USB interface (Host, Device
ports)
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5 Series MSO 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
Specifications
Probe compensator signal
output voltage and frequency,
typical
CharacteristicValue
Output VoltageDefault: 0-2.5 V amplitude
Impedance1 kΩ
Frequency1 kHz
✓Auxiliary output, AUX OUT, Trigger Out, Event, or Reference Clock Out
Selectable outputAcquisition Trigger Out
Reference Clock Out
AFG Trigger Out
Acquisition Trigger OutUser selectable transition from HIGH to LOW, or LOW to HIGH, indicates the trigger occurred. The signal
returns to its previous state after approximately 100 ns
Acquisition trigger jitter300 ps (peak-to-peak)
Reference Clock OutReference clock output tracks the acquisition system and can be referenced from either the internal clock
reference or the external clock reference
AFG Trigger OutThe output frequency is dependent on the frequency of the AFG signal as shown in the following 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
CharacteristicLimits
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
External reference input
Nominal input frequency10 MHz
Frequency Variation
9.99996 MHz to 10.00004 MHz (±4.0 x 10-6)
Tolerance
Sensitivity, typicalVin 1.5 V
Maximum input signal7 V
using a 50 Ω termination
p-p
pp
Impedance1.2 K Ohms ±20% in parallel with 18 pf ±5 pf at 10 MHz
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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
Instrument S/NA 2 kbit EEPROM on the main board that stores the instrument serial number, instrument start up count, total
Companion CvPA pair of 16 Mbit flash memory devices that stores a portion of the Companion FPGA image data. One device
AFG S/NA 2 kbit EEPROM on the AFG riser card that stores a copy of the instrument serial number which is used to
Front Panel IDA 64 kbit EEPROM on the LED board that stores the USB vendor ID and device ID for the internal front panel
BIOSA 128 Mbit flash memory device that stores the firmware image and device configuration for the host processor
CMOS MemoryThe host processor chipset includes an integrated memory device, powered by the real-time clock (RTC)
Memory SPDEach SODIMM (memory module) contains a serial presence detect (SPD) memory device implemented using
UCD9248The instrument includes 3 UCD9248 power supply controllers. Each controller contains an unspecified quantity
PMUA power management unit (PMU) microcontroller is used to manage instrument power supplies and hardware
Analog Board ControllerA microcontroller is used to manage analog board operation. The PMU includes 64 KB of nonvolatile memory
Carrier FPGAThe carrier FPGA stores its own configuration in its own internal 0.33 Mbit nonvolatile memory. The carrier
No time limit for front panel settings, saved waveforms, setups, product licensing, and calibration constants.
uptime and administration passwords.
serves as a backup for the other device.
validate the AFG calibration.
controller.
and chipset sub-processors. This includes the Basic Input Output System (BIOS), Management Engine (ME),
Embedded Controller (EC) and Network Interface Controller (NIC). The Ethernet MAC address is stored in this
device.
battery, which stores BIOS configuration settings. A customer accessible switch disconnects the RTC battery
from the chipset which clears the contents of the integrated CMOS memory device.
an unspecified memory technology. Each SPD device contains the parameter data specific to its memory
module. All SPD devices are treated by the instrument as read only. The size of a given SPD is unspecified.
The 4 channel instrument includes 4 SPD devices. The 6 channel and 8 channel instruments include 6 SPD
devices.
of nonvolatile memory that stores various power supply configuration settings.
initialization. The PMU includes 32 KB of nonvolatile memory for storage of its own binary executable and
redundant storage of UCD9248 device settings.
for storage of its own binary executable.
FPGA implements simple "glue logic" for the instrument.
Mass storage device capacity
Linux≥ 250 GB. Form factor is a 2.5 inch SSD with a SATA-3 interface. Waveforms and setups are stored on the
solid state drive. Provides storage for saved customer data and the Linux operating system.
Windows (optional)≥ 500 GB. Form factor is a 2.5 inch SSD with a SATA-3 interface. This drive is customer installable and
provides storage for the Windows operating system option, and saved customer data.
Power supply system
Power
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Specifications
Power consumption400 Watts maximum
Source voltage100 - 240 V ±10% (50 Hz to 60 Hz)
Source frequency50 Hz to 60 Hz ±10%, at 100 - 240 V ±10%
400 Hz ±10% at 115 V ±10%
Fuse Rating12.5 A, 250 V
ac
Safety characteristics
Safety certificationUS NRTL Listed - UL61010-1 and UL61010-2-030
Canadian Certification - CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010.1 and CAN/CSA-C22.2 No 61010.2.030
EU Compliance - Low Voltage Directive 2014-35-EU and EN61010-1.
International Compliance - IEC 61010-1 and IEC61010-2-030
Pollution degreePollution degree 2, indoor, dry location use only
Environmental specifications
Temperature
Operating+0 °C to +50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F)
Non-operating-20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)
Humidity
Operating5% to 90% relative humidity (% RH) at up to +40 °C
5% to 55% RH above +40 °C up to +50 °C, noncondensing, and as limited by a maximum wet-bulb
temperature of +39 °C
Non-operating5% to 90% relative humidity (% RH) at up to +40 °C
5% to 39% RH above +40 °C up to +50 °C, noncondensing, and as limited by a maximum wet-bulb
temperature of +39 °C
Altitude
OperatingUp to 3,000 meters (9,843 feet)
Non-operatingUp to 12,000 meters (39,370 feet)
Temperature
Operating+0 °C to +50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F)
Non-operating-20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)
Humidity
Operating5% to 90% relative humidity (% RH) at up to +40 °C
5% to 55% RH above +40 °C up to +50 °C, noncondensing, and as limited by a maximum wet-bulb
temperature of +39 °C
Non-operating5% to 90% relative humidity (% RH) at up to +40 °C
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5% to 39% RH above +40 °C up to +50 °C, noncondensing, and as limited by a maximum wet-bulb
temperature of +39 °C
Altitude
OperatingUp to 3,000 meters (9,843 feet)
Non-operatingUp to 12,000 meters (39,370 feet)
Mechanical specifications
WeightWeight of instruments by model:MSO54B 1 GHz: 22.7 lbs (10.3 Kg)
MSO54B 2 GHz: 23.6 lbs (10.7 Kg)
MSO56B 1 GHz: 23.5 lbs (10.7 Kg)
MSO56B 2 GHz: 24.3 lbs (11.0 Kg)
MSO58B 1 GHz: 23.8 lbs (10.8 Kg)
MSO58B 2 GHz: 24.7 lbs (11.2 Kg)
Dimensions
Specifications
Height:371 mm (14.6 in) feet folded in, handle folded up
309 mm (12.2 in) feet folded in, handle folded to the backside of the instrument
Width:454 mm (17.9 in) from handle hub to handle hub
Depth:205 mm (8.0 in) from back of feet to front of knobs
297 mm (11.7 in) feet folded in, handle folded to the backside of the instrument
Clearance requirementsThe clearance requirement for adequate cooling is 2.0 in (50.8 mm) on the right side (when looking at the
front of the instrument) and on the rear of the instrument
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Performance verification procedures
Performance verification procedures
This chapter contains performance verification procedures for the specifications marked with the symbol. The following equipment, or a
suitable equivalent, is required to complete these procedures.
The performance verification procedures verify the performance of your instrument. They do not adjust your instrument. If your instrument
fails any of the performance verification tests, repeat the failing test, verifying that the test equipment and settings are correct. If the
instrument continues to fail a test, contact Tektronix Customer Support for assistance.
These procedures cover all 5 Series B MSO instruments (MSO54B, MSO56B, MSO58B).
Print the test records on the following pages and use them to record the performance test results for your oscilloscope. Disregard checks
and test records that do not apply to the specific model you are testing.
Note: Completion of the performance verification procedure does not update the instrument time and date.
Required equipment:
Required equipmentMinimum requirementsExamples
DC voltage source3 mV to 4 V, ±0.1% accuracyFluke 9500B Oscilloscope Calibrator with a
9530 Output Module
Leveled sine wave generator50 kHz to 2 GHz, ±4% amplitude accuracy
Time mark generator
Logic probeLow capacitance digital probe, 8 channels.TLP058 probe
BNC-to-0.1 inch pin adapter to connect the
logic probe to the signal source.
Digital multimeter (DMM)0.1% accuracy or betterTektronix DMM4020
One 50 Ω terminatorImpedance 50 Ω; connectors: female BNC
One 50 Ω BNC cableMale-to-male connectorsTektronix part number 012-0057-01
Optical mouseUSB, PS2Tektronix part number 119-7054-00
RF vector signal generatorMaximum bandwidth of instrumentTektronix TSG4100A
80 ms period, ±1.0 x 10-6 accuracy, rise time
<50 ns
BNC-to-0.1 inch pin adapter; female BNC to
2x16 .01 inch pin headers.
input, male BNC output
Tektronix adapter part number 878-1429-00;
to connect the Fluke 9500B to the TLP058
probe.
Tektronix part number 011-0049-02
You might need additional cables and adapters, depending on the actual test equipment you use.