Tektronix TDS7054, TDS7104, TDS7254, TDS7404, TDS7154 User Manual

User Manual

CSA7404 & CSA7154

Communications Signal Analyzers,

TDS7404, TDS7254, TDS7154, TDS7104, & TDS7054

Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes, &

TDS6604 & TDS6404 Digital Storage Oscilloscopes

071-7010-02

This document supports firmware version 2.3.0 and above.

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WARRANTY

Tektronix warrants that the products that it manufactures and sells will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If this product proves defective during its warranty period, Tektronix, at its option, will either repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.

This warranty applies only to products returned to the designated Tektronix depot or the Tektronix authorized representative from which the product was originally purchased. For products returned to other locations, Customer will be assessed an applicable service charge. The preceding limitation shall not apply within the European Economic Area, where products may be returned for warranty service to the nearest designated service depot regardless of the place of purchase.

In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must provide the applicable office of Tektronix or its authorized representative with notice of the defect before the expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by Tektronix or its representative, with shipping charges prepaid. Tektronix or its representative shall pay for the return of the product to Customer. Customer shall be responsible for paying any associated taxes or duties.

This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate maintenance and care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty:

a)to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel other than Tektronix representatives to install, repair or service the product;

b)to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment;

c)to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-Tektronix supplies or consumables;

d)to repair a product that has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product; or

e)to repair damage or malfunction resulting from failure to perform user maintenance and cleaning at the frequency and as prescribed in the user manual (if applicable).

THE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TEKTRONIX’ RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Table of Contents

General Safety Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	xiii
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	xv
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	xv
Related Manuals and Online Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	xvi
Contacting Tektronix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	xvii
Getting Started

Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-1
Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-1
Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-2
Product Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-3
Software Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-4

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-5
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-6
Checking the Environment Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-7
Connecting Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-7
Powering On the Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-9
Shutting Down the Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-10
Creating an Emergency Startup Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-11
Backing Up User Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-11
Installing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-12
Enabling Your LAN and Connecting to a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-15
Setting up a Dual Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-17

Incoming Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-21
Assemble Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-21
Self Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-22
Functional Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-23
Check Vertical Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-24
Check Horizontal Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-28
Check Trigger Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-30
Check File System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-32
Perform the Extended Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-35

Accessories & Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-37
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-37
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-39

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Operating Basics

Operational Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2-1
Documentation Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2-2
System Overview Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2-4
Functional Model Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2-4
Process Overview Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2-6
User Interface Map - Complete Control and Display . . . . . . . . . . . .	2-7
Front-Panel Map - Quick Access to Most Often Used Features . . . .	2-8
Display Map - Single Graticule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2-9
Front Panel I/O Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2-10
Rear Panel I/O Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2-11
Reference
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-1
Acquiring Waveforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-7
Signal Connection and Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-8
Connecting and Conditioning Your Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-10
To Set Up Signal Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-13
To Autoset the Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-17
To Reset the Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-18
To Get More Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-19
Input Conditioning Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-19
Setting Acquisition Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-26
Using the Acquisition Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-28
To Set Acquisition Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-34
To Start and Stop Acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-37
To Set Roll Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-38
Acquisition Control Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-39
Acquisition Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-40
Sampling Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-40
Acquisition Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-41
Waveform Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-41
Real-Time Sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-42
Equivalent-Time Sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-43
Interpolation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-45
Interleaving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-46
Using Fast Acquisition Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-47
Using Fast Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-48
To Turn Fast Acquisitions On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-50
To Set Display Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-54

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Using FastFrame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-56
Using FastFrame Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-57
To Set FastFrame Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-58
Time Stamping Frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-60
O/E Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-63
Connecting Optical Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-63
Attenuating Optical Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-64
Front Panel Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-64
Optical Input Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-64
Output Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-64
O/E Electrical Out-to-Ch1 Input Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-65
O/E-to-SMA Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-66
Cleaning Optical Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-66
Optical Dark Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-67
Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-67
Wavelength, Filter, and Bandwidth Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-67
Optical Bandwidth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-68
Bandwidth for Unfiltered Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-70
Bandwidth for Reference Receiver settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-70

Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-71
Triggering Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-72
The Trigger Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-73
Trigger Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-73
Trigger Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-73
Trigger Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-74
Trigger Holdoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-75
Trigger Coupling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-76
Horizontal Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-77
Slope and Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-77
Delayed Trigger System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-78
Triggering from the Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-78
Access Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-78
To Check Trigger Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-82
Additional Trigger Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-83
Advanced Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-88
To Trigger on a Glitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-94
To Trigger on a Runt Pulse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-96
Trigger Based on Pulse Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-99
To Trigger Based on Transition Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-101
Trigger Based on Pulse Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-104
Trigger on a Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-105
To Trigger on a State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-109
To Trigger on Setup/Hold Time Violations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-110

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Sequential Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-113
Using Sequential Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-114
To Trigger on a Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-118
Comm Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-122
Serial Pattern Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-122

Displaying Waveforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-123
Using the Waveform Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-124
Using the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-125
To Display Waveforms in the Main Graticule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-129
Setting MultiView Zoom Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-131
Using with Waveforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-132
To Zoom Waveforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-132
Customizing the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-138
Using Display Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-138
Set Display Styles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-141
Customize Graticule and Waveforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-144

Measuring Waveforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-147
Taking Automatic Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-148
Using Automatic Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-150
To Take Automatic Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-153
To Localize a Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-159
Taking Cursor Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-160
Using Cursors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-162
To Set the Cursor Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-165
Taking Histograms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-168
Using Histograms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-169
To Start and Reset Histogram Counting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-169
Histogram Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-171
Optimizing Measurement Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-171
To Compensate the Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-172
To Connect the Probe Calibration Fixture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-173
To Calibrate Probes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-177
To Compensate Passive Probes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-180
To Deskew Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-181
Serial Mask Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-184

Creating and Using Math Waveforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-185
Defining Math Waveforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-186
Using Math . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-188
To Define a Math Waveform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-194
Operations on Math Waveforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-197
Using Math Waveforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-197
To Use Math Waveforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-198

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Defining Spectral Math Waveforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-202
Using Spectral Math Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-203
Recognizing Aliasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-227
To Select a Predefined Spectral Math Waveform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-230
To Define a Spectral Math Waveform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-231
Spectral Math Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-239

Data Input/Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-245
Saving and Recalling a Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-245
Using Auto-Increment File Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-247
To Save Your Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-248
To Recall Your Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-251
Saving and Recalling Waveforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-253
To Save Your Waveform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-254
To Recall Your Waveform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-257
To Clear References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-260
Exporting and Copying Waveforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-262
To Export Your Waveform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-263
To Use an Exported Waveform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-271
To Copy Your Waveform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-273
Printing Waveforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-277
To Print from Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-277
To Print from Menu Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-277
To Set Up the Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-278
To Preview the Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-279
To Print Using Print Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-280
To Date/Time Stamp Hardcopies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-281
Remote Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-282

Accessing Online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-283
How to Use Online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-284
Appendices
Appendix A: Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A-1
Product and Feature Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A-2
Acquisition Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A-2
Signal Processing Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A-3
Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A-3
Measurement Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A-4
Trigger Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A-4
Convenience Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A-5
Specification Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A-6
Appendix B: Automatic Measurements Supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	B-1
Levels Used in Taking Amplitude, Timing, and Area Measurements . . . . . . . .	B-5

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Levels Used in Taking Eye Measurements
(Optional on TDS7000 Series & TDS6000 Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	B-6
P Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	B-7
T1 Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	B-8
T2 Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	B-8
DCD Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	B-8
Measurements Annotations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	B-9

Appendix C: Menu Bar Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	C-1
File Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	C-1
Edit Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	C-3
Vertical Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	C-4
Horizontal and Acquisition Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	C-5
Trigger Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	C-7
Display Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	C-9
Cursors Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	C-11
Measure Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	C-11
Masks Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	C-13
Math Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	C-14
Utilities Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	C-15
Help Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	C-16

Appendix D: Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	D-1
Exterior Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	D-1
Flat Panel Display Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	D-2

Glossary

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Figure 1-1: Locations of peripheral connectors on rear panel . . . . .	1-8
Figure 1-2: Powering on the instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-10
Figure 1-3: Enabling your LAN and connecting to a network . . . . .	1-15
Figure 1-4: Setting up a dual display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-17
Figure 1-5: Drag area for Windows task bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-19
Figure 1-6: Moving Windows desktop icons to the external
monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-19
Figure 1-7: Universal test hookup for functional tests - CH 1
shown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-25
Figure 1-8: Channel button location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-26
Figure 1-9: Setup for time base test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-28
Figure 1-10: Setup for trigger test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-31
Figure 1-11: Setup for the file system test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-33
Figure 3-1: Input and Acquisition Systems and Controls . . . . . . . . .	3-9
Figure 3-2: Setting vertical range and position of input
channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-22
Figure 3-3: Varying offset moves the vertical acquisition window
on the waveform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-23
Figure 3-4: Horizontal Acquisition window definition . . . . . . . . . . .	3-24
Figure 3-5: Common trigger, record length, and acquisition rate
for all channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-26
Figure 3-6: Roll mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-32
Figure 3-7: Aliasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-33
Figure 3-8: Digitizer configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-40
Figure 3-9: Digital acquisition — sampling and digitizing . . . . . . . .	3-40
Figure 3-10: The waveform record and its defining parameters . . .	3-42
Figure 3-11: Real-time sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-42
Figure 3-12: Equivalent-time sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-45
Figure 3-13: Normal DSO Acquisition and Display mode versus
Fast Acquisition mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-49

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Figure 3-14: Normal DSO and Fast Acquisition displays . . . . . . . . .	3-50
Figure 3-15: Fast Acquisition XY display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-54
Figure 3-16: FastFrame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-56
Figure 3-17: FastFrame time stamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-62
Figure 3-18: Optical-to-Electrical converter and recovered clock
and data connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-64
Figure 3-19: Using the O/E Electrical Out-to-Ch1 Input
adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-65
Figure 3-20: Vertical setup menu with optical controls . . . . . . . . . . .	3-68
Figure 3-21: Triggered versus untriggered displays . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-72
Figure 3-22: Triggered versus untriggered displays . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-75
Figure 3-23: Holdoff adjustment can prevent false triggers . . . . . . .	3-76
Figure 3-24: Slope and level controls help define the trigger . . . . . .	3-77
Figure 3-25: Example advanced trigger readout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-89
Figure 3-26: Violation zones for Setup/Hold triggering . . . . . . . . . .	3-93
Figure 3-27: Triggering on a Setup/Hold time violation . . . . . . . . . .	3-113
Figure 3-28: Triggering with Horizontal Delay off . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-115
Figure 3-29: Triggering with Horizontal Delay on . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-116
Figure 3-30: Trigger and Horizontal Delay summary . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-117
Figure 3-31: Display elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-124
Figure 3-32: Horizontal Position includes time to
Horizontal Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-128
Figure 3-33: Graticule, Cursor, and Automatic measurements . . . .	3-148
Figure 3-34: Annotated display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-149
Figure 3-35: High/Low tracking methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-151
Figure 3-36: Reference-level calculation methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-152
Figure 3-37: Horizontal cursors measure amplitudes . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-162
Figure 3-38: Components determining Time cursor
readout values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-164
Figure 3-39: Horizontal histogram view and measurement
data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-168
Figure 3-40: Pass/Fail mask testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-184
Figure 3-41: Spectral analysis of an impulse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-186

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Figure 3-42: Functional transformation of an acquired
waveform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-186
Figure 3-43: Derivative math waveform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-191
Figure 3-44: Peak-peak amplitude measurement of a
derivative waveform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-192
Figure 3-45: Duration and resolution control effects . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-205
Figure 3-46: Definition of gate parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-206
Figure 3-47: Effects of frequency domain control adjustments . . . .	3-209
Figure 3-48: Effects of adjusting the reference level . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-211
Figure 3-49: Effects of adjusting the reference level offset
control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-211
Figure 3-50: Example of the effects of setting the phase
suppression threshold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-213
Figure 3-51: Windowing the time domain record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-215
Figure 3-52: Example of scallop loss for a
Hanning window without zero fill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-217
Figure 3-53: Time and frequency graphs for the
Gaussian window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-219
Figure 3-54: Time and frequency domain graphs for the
Rectangular window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-220
Figure 3-55: Time and frequency graphs of the
Hamming window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-221
Figure 3-56: Time and frequency graphs for the
Hanning window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-222
Figure 3-57: Time and frequency graphs for the
Kaiser-Bessel window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-223
Figure 3-58: Time and frequency graphs of the
Blackman-Harris window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-224
Figure 3-59: Time and frequency domain graphs for the
Flattop2 window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-225
Figure 3-60: Tek Exponential window in the time and the
frequency domains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-226
Figure 3-61: How aliased frequencies appear in a spectral
waveform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-228
Figure 3-62: Auto-increment file name feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-247

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Figure 3-63: Print window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-277
Figure 3-64: Hardcopy formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-278
Figure 3-65: Page setup window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-279
Figure 3-66: Print preview window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-280
Figure B-1: Levels used to determine measurements . . . . . . . . . . . .	B-5
Figure B-2: Eye-diagram and optical values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	B-7

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Table 1-1: Additional accessory connection information . . . . . . . . .	1-9
Table 1-2: Line fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-9
Table 1-3: Vertical settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-26
Table 1-4: Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-37
Table 1-5: Standard accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-39
Table 1-6: Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-41
Table 3-1: Additional resolution bits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-29
Table 3-2: Sampling mode selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-44
Table 3-3: How interleaving affects sample rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-46
Table 3-4: XY and XYZ format assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-55
Table 3-5: Pattern and state logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-91
Table 3-6: Defining and displaying waveforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-126
Table 3-7: Operations performed based on the waveform type . . .	3-126
Table 3-8: Customizable display elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-138
Table 3-9: Cursor functions (types) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-161
Table 3-10: Cursor units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-165
Table 3-11: Math expressions and the math waveforms produced .	3-188
Table 3-12: Spectral analyzer controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-203
Table 3-13: Window characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-216
Table A-1: Instrument models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A-2
Table A-2: Channel input and vertical specifications . . . . . . . . . . .	A-6
Table A-3: Horizontal and acquisition system specifications . . . . .	A-18
Table A-4: Trigger specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A-24
Table A-5: Display specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A-30
Table A-6: Input/output port specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A-31
Table A-7: O/E converter (CSA7000 Series only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A-34
Table A-8: Data storage specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A-36
Table A-9: Power source specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A-37

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Table A-10: Mechanical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A-37
Table A-11: Environmental specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A-38
Table A-12: Certifications and compliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A-39
Table B-1: Supported measurements and their definition . . . . . . . .	B-1
Table B-2: Supported measurements and their definition . . . . . . . .	B-9
Table C-1: File menu commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	C-1
Table C-2: Edit menu commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	C-3
Table C-3: Vertical menu commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	C-4
Table C-4: Horiz/Acq menu commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	C-5
Table C-5: Trig menu commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	C-7
Table C-6: Display menu commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	C-9
Table C-7: Cursor menu commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	C-11
Table C-8: Measure menu commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	C-11
Table C-9: Masks menu commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	C-13
Table C-10: Math menu commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	C-14
Table C-11: Utilities menu commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	C-15
Table C-12: Help menu commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	C-16

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General Safety Summary

To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury

Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified.

Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.

While using this product, you may need to access other parts of the system. Read the General Safety Summary in other system manuals for warnings and cautions related to operating the system.

Use Proper Power Cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and certified for the country of use.

Connect and Disconnect Properly. Do not connect or disconnect probes or test leads while they are connected to a voltage source.

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.

Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings information before making connections to the product.

Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed.

Use Proper Fuse. Use only the fuse type and rating specified for this product.

Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present.

Wear Eye Protection. Wear eye protection if exposure to high-intensity rays or laser radiation exists.

Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage to this product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.

Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.

Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.

Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.

Provide Proper Ventilation. Refer to the manual’s installation instructions for details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.

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Symbols and Terms 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. The following symbols may appear on the product:

CAUTION	WARNING	Protective Ground
Refer to Manual	High Voltage	(Earth) Terminal

	Mains Disconnected	Mains Connected	Standby
	OFF (Power)	ON (Power)

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Preface

This user manual covers the following information:

HDescribes the capabilities of the instrument, how to install it and how to reinstall its software

HExplains how to operate the instrument: how to control acquisition of, processing of, and input/output of information

HLists specifications and accessories of the instrument

About This Manual

This manual is composed of the following chapters:

HGetting Started shows you how to configure and install your instrument and provides an incoming inspection procedure.

HOperating Basics uses maps to describe the various interfaces for controlling the instrument, including the front panel and the software user interface. These maps provide overviews of the product and its functions from several viewpoints.

HReference comprises an encyclopedia of topics (see Overview on page 3-1) that describe the instrument interface and features, and gives background and basic information on how to use them. (The online help onboard the instrument application describes the interface, features, and their usage; detailed descriptions of all programming commands are found in the Programmer Online Guide.)

HAppendices provides additional information including the specifications, measurements, and cleaning information.

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Related Manuals and Online Documents

	This manual is part of a document set of standard-accessory manuals and online
	documentation; this manual mainly focuses on installation, background, and user
	information needed to use the product features. See the following list for other
	documents supporting instrument operation and service. (Manual part numbers
	are listed in Accessories & Options on page 1-37.)
Document name		Description
Online Help		An online help system, integrated with the User Interface application that ships with this
		product. The help is preinstalled in the instrument.
Reference		A quick reference to major features of the instrument and how they operate.
Programmer Online Guide		An alphabetical listing of the programming commands and other information related to
		controlling the instrument over the GPIB1. This document is available as both an online
		help program and as a PDF manual.
Service Manual		Describes how to service the instrument to the module level. This optional manual must
		be ordered separately.
Option SM Serial Mask Testing		Describes how to use serial mask testing and serial pattern triggers.
Option ST Serial Pattern Trigger User Manual

1 Located on the Product Software CD. See CD instructions for installation instructions.

For more information on how the product documentation relates to the instrument operating interfaces and features, see Documentation Map on page 2-2.

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Preface

Contacting Tektronix

Phone	1-800-833-9200*
Address	Tektronix, Inc.
	Department or name (if known)
	14200 SW Karl Braun Drive
	P.O. Box 500
	Beaverton, OR 97077
	USA
Web site	www.tektronix.com
Sales support	1-800-833-9200, select option 1*
Service support	1-800-833-9200, select option 2*
Technical support	Email: [e-mail]
	1-800-833-9200, select option 3*
	6:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m. Pacific time

*This phone number is toll free in North America. After office hours, please leave a voice mail message.

Outside North America, contact a Tektronix sales office or distributor; see the Tektronix web site for a list of offices.

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Product Description

This chapter describes the CSA7000 Series Communications Signal Analyzers, the TDS7000 Series Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes, and the TDS6000 Series Digital Storage Oscilloscopes and their options. Following this description are three sections:

HInstallation shows you how to configure and install the instrument, as well as how to reinstall the system software included with the product.

HIncoming Inspection provides a procedure for verifying basic operation and functionality.

HAccessories & Options lists the standard and optional accessories for this product.

Models

This manual supports the following instruments:

HCSA7404 Communications Signal Analyzer

HCSA7154 Communications Signal Analyzer

HTDS7404 Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope

HTDS7254 Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope

HTDS7154 Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope

HTDS7054 Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope

HTDS7104 Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope

HTDS6604 Digital Storage Oscilloscope

HTDS6404 Digital Storage Oscilloscope

Differences between the instruments will be called out when necessary. Otherwise, the material applies to all instruments. The word “instrument” refers to all products.

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Key Features

CSA7000 Series, TDS7000 Series, and TDS6000 Series instruments are high performance solutions for verifying, debugging, and characterizing sophisticated electronic designs. The series features exceptional signal acquisition performance, operational simplicity, and open connectivity to the design environment. Classic analog-style controls, a large touch-sensitive display, and graphical menus provide intuitive control. Open access to the Windows operating system enables unprecedented customization and extensibility. Key features include:

HUp to 6 GHz bandwidth and 20 GS/s real time sampling rate, depending on the model

HRecord lengths up to 32,000,000 samples, depending on model and option

HFast acquisition at up to 400,000 acquisitions per second for analog instrument emulation and isolation of data-dependent failures during conformance/performance testing and for examination of very low-level signals in pseudo-random bit streams

HCSA7000 Series: Communication signal analysis, serial mask testing, serial pattern triggering, and triggering on communications signals. Use of these features is described in the Option SM Serial Mask Testing and Option ST Serial Pattern Trigger User Manual

HCSA7000 Series: Optical-to-Electrical converter, optical reference receiver, and clock recovery provides single-connection convenience, protects integrity of system calibration, and increases versatility

HUp to 1% DC vertical gain accuracy, depending on the model

HFour input channels (each with 8-bit resolution), CH 3 signal output, and auxiliary trigger input and output

HSample, envelope, peak-detect, high-resolution, waveform database, and average acquisition modes

HFull programmability, with an extensive GPIB-command set and a messagebased interface

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HTrigger modes include edge, logic, pulse, serial (CSA7000 Series, optional on TDS7000 Series and TDS6000 Series, and not available on TDS7104 and TDS7054), communication (CSA7000 Series and optional on TDS7000 Series and TDS6000 Series), and sequence at up to 4 GHz bandwidth, depending on the model

HPowerful built-in measurement capability, including histograms, automatic measurements, eye pattern measurements (CSA7000 Series and optional on TDS7000 Series and TDS6000 Series), and measurement statistics

HA large 10.4 inch (264.2 mm) color display that supports color grading of waveform data to show sample density

HMultiView Zoom to view and compare up to four zoom areas at a time. Lock and manually or automatically scroll up to four zoom areas.

HAn intuitive, graphical user interface (UI), with online help that is built in and available on screen

HInternal, removable disk storage

HWide array of probing solutions

Product Software

The instrument includes the following software:

HSystem Software, which includes a specially configured version of Windows 2000, comes preinstalled on the instrument. Windows 2000 is the operating system on which the user-interface application of this product runs, and provides an open desktop for you to install other compatible applications. Do not attempt to substitute any version of Windows that is not specifically provided by Tektronix for use with your instrument.

HProduct Software. Comes preinstalled on the instrument. This software, running on Windows 2000, is the instrument application. This software starts automatically when the instrument is powered on, and provides the user interface (UI) and all other instrument control functions. You can also minimize the instrument application.

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HSupport Software. Not preinstalled on the instrument. The compact discs, included with the instrument, contain additional software and files that may be useful to you:

H Readme file. This file contains release notes and updates that could not be included in other product documentation.

H GPIB Programmer Online Help software. This software, in an online help format, contains the information that you need to program the instrument through its GPIB interface. A printable PDF file of this information is also available on the compact disc.

H Performance Verification Procedures. The compact disc contains instructions to perform a performance verification.

See the instructions for the compact discs for information about installing the support software.

Occasionally new versions of software for your instrument may become available at our web site. See Contacting Tektronix on page xvii in Preface.

Software Upgrade

Tektronix may offer software upgrade kits for the instrument. Contact your Tektronix service representative for more information (see Contacting Tektronix on page xvii).

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Installation

This chapter covers installation of the instrument, addressing the following topics:

HUnpacking on page 1-6

HChecking the Environment Requirements on page 1-7

HConnecting Peripherals on page 1-7

HPowering On the Instrument on page 1-9

HShutting Down the Instrument on page 1-10

HCreating an Emergency Startup Disk on page 1-11

HBacking Up User Files on page 1-11

HInstalling Software on page 1-12

HEnabling Your LAN and Connecting to a Network on page 1-15

HSetting up a Dual Display on page 1-17

CAUTION. Be sure to create your emergency startup disk as described on page 1-11. You may need that disk if you ever need to reinstall Windows 2000 from the instrument hard drive.

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Unpacking

Verify that you have received all of the parts of your instrument. The graphical packing list shows the standard accessories that you should find in the shipping carton (probes depend on the option you ordered.) You should also verify that you have:

HThe correct power cord for your geographical area.

HThe compact discs that include copies of the software installed on the instrument and additional support software that may be useful to you: the Operating System Restore, Product Software, and Optional Applications Software. Store the product software in a safe location where you can easily retrieve it.

NOTE. The certificate of authenticity (Windows 2000 licence agreement) is attached to the rear of your instrument. This certificate proves your ownership of the Windows operating system in your instrument. Without this certificate, you might have to purchase a new Windows license if the hard disk in your instrument ever needs rebuilding or replacement.

H All the standard and optional accessories that you ordered.

Fill out and send in the customer registration card.

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Checking the Environment Requirements

Read this section before attempting any installation procedures. This section describes site considerations, power requirements, and ground connections for your instrument.

Site Considerations The instrument is designed to operate on a bench or on a cart in the normal position (on the bottom feet). For proper cooling, at least three inches (7.62 cm) of clearance is required on both sides of the instrument, and the bottom requires the clearance provided by the instrument feet.

If you operate the instrument while it is resting on the rear feet, make sure that you properly route any cables coming out of the rear of the instrument to avoid damaging them.

CAUTION. To prevent damage to the instrument, keep the bottom and sides of the instrument clear of obstructions for proper cooling.

Operating Requirements The Specifications in Appendix A list the operating requirements for the instrument. Power source, temperature, humidity, and altitude are listed.

Connecting Peripherals

The peripheral connections are the same as those you would make on a personal computer. The connection points are shown in Figure 1-1. See Table 1-1 on page 1-9 for additional connection information.

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CAUTION. To avoid product damage, either power off the instrument or place the instrument in Standby power mode before installing any accessories except a USB mouse or keyboard to the instrument connectors. (You can connect and disconnect USB devices with the power on.) See Shutting Down the Instrument on page 1-10.

Description	Icon/Label	Locations
Monitor (PC only, for
dual display
operation) . . . . . .
Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RS-232 . . . . . . . . . .
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio line out . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio line in . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removable hard drive . . . . . . .	. . . .
Compact disk drive . . . . . . .

GPIB . . . . . . . .

Instrument monitor (large-screen instrument display). . . . . . . . . . .

Card Slot . . . . . .

Figure 1- 1: Locations of peripheral connectors on rear panel

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