TEKTRONIX MSO5000 and DPO5000 series mixed signal oscilloscope

In addition, the oscilloscope also provides a powerful triggering system. In addition to standard edge, pulse width, and video triggering, it also supports complex mode triggering and dedicated serial triggering for serial buses such as I2C, SPI, RS-232/422/485, UART, and USB. This is crucial for debugging communication faults between microcontrollers (MCUs), as oscilloscopes can automatically decode specific address values or data frames and trigger capture only when matched.

Deep analysis and compliance testing: from FFT to DDR analysis

Merely capturing waveforms is not enough, modern oscilloscopes must possess strong mathematical analysis capabilities. The Tektronix MSO/DPO5000 series comes standard with a comprehensive set of analysis tools, known as the "53 automatic measurement functions". These functions include but are not limited to: rise time, fall time, pulse width, frequency, cycle, duty cycle, delay, phase and amplitude measurement, etc. These automated measurements greatly improve work efficiency and eliminate errors caused by manual visual scale measurements.

For more advanced applications such as DDR memory or high-speed Ethernet, Tektronix offers a wide range of optional analysis software packages. One of the key functions is DDR memory bus analysis. This option can automatically recognize different memory read types such as DDR1, DDR2, LP-DDR1, and LP-DDR2, and perform in-depth consistency checks. It not only measures the width of each read data bit, but also verifies compliance with JEDEC standards, which is extremely important for the design and validation of memory modules. In addition, the oscilloscope also supports automotive electronic decoding options for CAN and LIN buses, which can automatically trigger, decode, and display complex automotive network messages, greatly simplifying the debugging work of automotive electronic engineers.

FastFrame of oscilloscope ™ The segment memory retrieval mode further optimizes storage utilization. It allows a long record to be divided into multiple logical segments, saving only the segments that contain the triggering conditions. This means that even if only one transient fault is of interest in a long-term record, the instrument can efficiently capture this critical segment before the memory is full, maximizing the effective storage depth.

Detection Technology and Signal Integrity: P6616 and TekVPI

Even the most high-performance oscilloscope must be equipped with a high-quality probe that matches it. Tektronix MSO/DPO5000 series recommends using P6616 MSO probe and TekVPI ® Probe interface.

P6616 is an innovative 8-channel probe Pod. It adopts a unique hidden joint design, greatly simplifying the connection with the device under test (DUT). Each Pod contains two 8-channel modules, providing a total of 16 channels, greatly improving the cable management efficiency of multi-channel measurement. Its design focuses on low capacitance loads (typically below 4 pF), which is crucial in high bandwidth applications. Excessive probe capacitance will filter out high-frequency components of the signal, resulting in a gradual decrease in the rising edge and bandwidth. The low capacitance design of P6616 ensures that the oscilloscope can accurately reproduce the edge details of high-speed digital signals, ensuring measurement accuracy. Cooperate with TekVPI ® Technology, these probes provide intelligent interfaces that support automatic adjustment of probe ratios, simplifying user operations.

User Experience and System Integration: Windows 7 and XGA Display

In order to adapt to the IT environment of modern laboratories, the Tektronix MSO/DPO5000 series comes standard with Microsoft ®  Windows 7 64 bit operating system. This choice enables the oscilloscope to seamlessly integrate into the user's existing workflow. Users can utilize OpenChoice provided by Tektronix ® Software connections or industry standard IVI-COM drivers facilitate the transfer of collected data to a computer, allowing for subsequent analysis and report generation using general software such as LabVIEW, Excel, or Word.

In terms of display, the oscilloscope is equipped with a 10.4-inch (264mm) XGA color display. This high-resolution color LCD display provides an excellent visual experience, supporting multiple waveform styles and color codes, allowing users to intuitively distinguish different channels or signal levels. The front panel is also designed with a user-friendly MyScope ® Customize the control window, allowing users to create personalized measurement interfaces through simple drag and drop programs, further improving usage efficiency.

In addition, the design of this series of oscilloscopes fully considers the limitations of physical space. Its body height is only 20.6 centimeters (8.12 inches), and its weight is less than 6.7 kilograms (15 pounds). This compact body design allows the oscilloscope to be easily placed in crowded workbenches or test stands, or flexibly deployed in automated test equipment (ATE) environments.