Large screen scopes boost design productivity
The 3 Series MDO and 4 Series MSO large screen scopes share a user interface design with touchscreens and front panels that keep key controls close at hand. Rather than digging through multiple menus to find settings, simply double-tap the appropriate readout or measurement on the display. “We made usability and versatility a top priority, so engineers can focus on innovation and solving difficult problems and not time wasted trying to figure out how to use their scopes,” said Chris Witt, vice president and general manager, Time Domain Business Unit at Tektronix.
Both the 3 Series MDO and 4 Series MSO use the TekVPI probe interface, giving access to the full range of Tektronix differential voltage probes, active voltage probes, and current probes, plus the recently-introduced power rail probes and optically-isolated differential probes.
“Our teams spent 100s of hours talking with engineers around the world, testing and prototyping new features and designs, and we’re excited to bring the very best products to market built around insight from everyday engineers,” he said.
The 4 Series MSO features a 13.3-in. display with 1920 x 1080 HD resolution and bandwidths from 200MHz to 1.5 GHz, along with 12-bit ADCs for the highest vertical resolution in its class. It is also the first scope in this class to offer six input channels. With Tek’s existing FlexChannel technology, any input channel can be converted from an analog to eight digital channels simply by connecting a logic probe.
Options including serial decode and analysis, an arbitrary/function generator and a DVM/frequency counter. A new Spectrum View feature offers time correlated frequency domain analysis with independent spectrum controls. A power analysis package is available to automate AC line, switching device, ripple and sequencing measurements.
Bandwidth and options are all field upgradeable. All models deliver a 6.25 GS/s sample rate on all analog and digital channels. Standard record length is 31.25 Mpoints with option for 62.5 Mpoints.
Next: 3 Series large screen scopes
The Series 3 is available in bandwidths starting at 100 MHz and extending to 1 GHz with an 11.6-in. with full high-definition resolution. It uses the same user interface as the rest of the portfolio with a similar set of knobs and buttons but takes up less than 28cm (6 in) on a bench.
It has 16 digital input channels are available for mixed signal analysisThere is an optional spectrum analyzer up to 3 GHz, with a separate RF input and specifications comparable to a standalone analyzer. This enables engineers to quickly debug wireless components in their designs or quickly track down sources of unwanted EMI emissions without having to use another instrument. Serial protocol debugging and triggering options, optional power measurement and an optional AFG set the standard for versatility. A DVM/frequency counter is included for free with product registration.
The new 3 Series MDO large screen scopes are available with 2.5 GS/s or 5 GS/s sample rates on all analog and digital channels. Standard record length is 10 Mpoints. For investment protection, bandwidths and options are fully field upgradeable. Pricing starts at € 3,570 / £ 3,130 / $ 4,150.
The 4 Series MSO is priced from € 7,190 / £ 6,210 / $ 8,000. All prices include a standard three-year warranty and passive probes. The large screen scopes are avaiale through distributors such as Farnell.
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