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Tektronix MDO4104 Technical Reference

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  • Page 1 MDO4000 Series Mixed Domain Oscilloscopes Specifications and Performance Verification Technical Reference *P077058301* 077-0583-01...
  • Page 3 Warning The servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To avoid personal injury, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so. Refer to all safety summaries prior to performing service. Revision A www.tektronix.com 077-0583-01...
  • Page 4 Copyright © Tektronix. All rights reserved. Licensed software products are owned by Tektronix or its subsidiaries or suppliers, and are protected by national copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published material.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents General safety summary ..................Specifications ....................... Analog Signal Acquisition System Specifications ............Time Base System Specifications ................Triggering System Specifications ................Digital Acquisition System Specifications ..............P6616 Digital Probe Input Specifications ..............RF Input Specifications ..................Display System Specifications ................Interfaces and Input/Output Port Specifications ............
  • Page 6 Table of Contents List of Tables Table 1: Analog signal acquisition system specifications ............Table 2: Time base system specifications................ Table 3: Delta-Time measurement accuracy formula ............Table 4: Trigger specifications ................... Table 5: Digital acquisition specifications ..............Table 6: P6616 digital probe input specifications.............. Table 7: RF input specifications .................

  • Page 7: General Safety Summary

    General safety summary General safety summary 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. To avoid fire or personal Use proper power cord.
  • Page 8 General safety summary 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.

  • Page 9: Specifications

    1 MΩ 1 MΩ ±1% Input impedance, DC coupled 50 Ω 50 Ω ±1% MDO4104-X VSWR ≤1.5:1 from DC to 1 GHz, typical MDO4054-X VSWR ≤1.5:1 from DC to 500 MHz, typical MDO4034-3 VSWR ≤1.5:1 from DC to 350 MHz, typical MDO4014-3 VSWR ≤1.5:1 from DC to 100 MHz, typical...
  • Page 10 Specifications Table 1: Analog signal acquisition system specifications (cont.) Characteristic Description Maximum input 1 MΩ 300 V at the BNC voltage Installation Category II Derate at 20 dB/decade between 4.5 MHz and 45 MHz Derate 14 dB/decade between 45 MHz and 450 MHz Above 450 MHz, 5 V Maximum peak input voltage at the BNC, ±424 V 250 KΩ...
  • Page 11 Specifications Table 1: Analog signal acquisition system specifications (cont.) Characteristic Description For 50 Ω, 1 MΩ, and 250 kΩ (250 kΩ checked indirectly): DC gain accuracy ±1.5%, derated at 0.100%/°C above 30 °C ±2.0%, derated at 0.100%/°C above 30 °C, 1 mV/Div setting ±3.0% variable gain, derated at 0.100%/°C above 30 °C Offset ranges, Volts/div setting...
  • Page 12 Specifications Table 1: Analog signal acquisition system specifications (cont.) Characteristic Description DC voltage Measurement type DC Accuracy (in volts) measurement Any sample ±[DC gain accuracy × | reading – (offset – accuracy position) | + Offset Accuracy + 0.15 div + 0.6 mV] Sample acquisition Refer to DC Gain Accuracy for temperature mode, typical...
  • Page 13 Table 1: Analog signal acquisition system specifications (cont.) Characteristic Description Analog bandwidth MDO4104-6, MDO4104-3, MDO4054-6, MDO4054-3, MDO4034-3: 20 MHz, 250 MHz, and Full selections MDO4014-3: 20 MHz and Full These limits are for ambient temperature of ≤30°C and the bandwidth selection set to FULL. Reduce the...
  • Page 14 3.5 ns 3.5 ns Peak Detect or Model (Sample Rate Maximum) Minimum pulse width Envelope mode pulse MDO4104-X (≤2 channels enabled) >800 ps response, typical MDO4104-X (≥3 channels enabled), >1.6 ns MDO4054-X, MDO4034-3, MDO4014-3 MDO4000 Series Specifications and Performance Verification...
  • Page 15 Bandwidth limit RMS noise (mV) Random Noise, Sample Acquisition 1 M Ω 50 Ω Mode MDO4104-X Full Bandwidth ≤ (300 μV + 8.0% of ≤ (75 μV + 6.0% of Volts/div setting) Volts/div setting) 250 MHz bandwidth ≤ (100 μV + 5.0% of ≤...

  • Page 16: Time Base System Specifications

    20 M, 10 M, 1 M, 100 k, 10 k, 1 k Instrument 10 k 100 k – 20 M Seconds/Division range MDO4104-X (2 channels 400 ps – 40 s 400 ps – 400 s 400 ps – 1,000 s enabled) MDO4104-X (4 channels 1 ns –...

  • Page 17: Table 3: Delta-Time Measurement Accuracy Formula

    Specifications Table 2: Time base system specifications (cont.) Characteristic Description The formula to calculate the delta-time measurement accuracy (DTA) for a given instrument Delta-time measurement setting and input signal is given in the following table. (See Table 3.) The formula assumes accuracy insignificant signal content above Nyquist and insignificant error due to aliasing.

  • Page 18: Triggering System Specifications

    NOTE. For RF, please see the analog to RF trigger skew specification. (See page 17, RF Input Specifications.) Table 4: Trigger specifications Characteristic Description Trigger bandwidth, Edge, typical MDO4104-X 1 GHz MDO4054-X 500 MHz 350 MHz MDO4034-3 MDO4014-3 100 MHz...
  • Page 19 Specifications Table 4: Trigger specifications (cont.) Characteristic Description Edge-type trigger sensitivity, not DC Trigger Coupling Typical Sensitivity coupled, typical AC Coupling 1 div for frequencies above 45 Hz. Attenuates signals below 45 Hz. NOISE REJ 2.5 times the DC-coupled limits HF REJ 1.0 times the DC-coupled limits from DC to 50 kHz.
  • Page 20 Specifications Table 4: Trigger specifications (cont.) Setup/hold violation trigger, setup Feature and hold time ranges –0.5 ns 1.0 ms Setup time Hold time 1 ns 1.0 ms Setup + Hold time 0.5 ns 2.0 ms Input coupling on clock and data channels must be the same. For Setup time, positive numbers mean a data transition before the clock.
  • Page 21 Specifications Table 4: Trigger specifications (cont.) Trigger level ranges Source Range Any input channel ±8 divisions from center of screen ±8 divisions from 0 V when vertical LF reject trigger coupling is selected Line Not applicable Line trigger level is fixed at about 50% of the line voltage. This specification applies to logic and pulse thresholds.
  • Page 22 Specifications Table 4: Trigger specifications (cont.) FlexRay Indicator bits: Normal Frame, Payload Frame, Null Frame, Sync Frame, Startup Frame Identifier Trigger: 11 bits of user-specified data, equal to (=), not equal to (<>), less than (<), greater than (>), less than or equal to (<=), greater than or equal to (>=), Inside Range, or Outside Range Cycle Count Trigger: 6 bits of user-specified data, equal to (=) Header Fields Trigger: 40 bits of user-specified data comprising Indicator Bits, Identifier,...

  • Page 23: Digital Acquisition System Specifications

    Trigger On: Sync, Reset, Suspend, Resume, End of Packet, Token (Address) Packet, Data Packet, Handshake Packet, Special Packet, Error NOTE. HIGH SPEED support available only on MDO4104-3 and MDO4104-6 models. Ethernet Bit Rate: 10BASE-T, 10 Mbps; 100BASE-TX, 100 Mbps Trigger On: Start Frame Delimiter (SFD), MAC Address, MAC Length/Type, IP Header, TCP Header, TCP/IPv4/MAC Client Data, End of Packet, Idle, FCS (CRC) Error, MAC Q-Tag control Information.

  • Page 24: P6616 Digital Probe Input Specifications

    Specifications P6616 Digital Probe Input Specifications The following table shows the P6616 Digital Probe specifications. Table 6: P6616 digital probe input specifications Characteristic Description Number of channels 16 digital inputs Input resistance, typical 100 kΩ to ground Input capacitance, typical 3.0 pF Measured at the podlet input.

  • Page 25: Rf Input Specifications

    The following table shows the RF input specifications for the MDO4000 Series oscilloscopes. Table 7: RF input specifications Characteristic Description Center frequency range MDO4104-6, MDO4054-6 50 kHz to 6 GHz MDO4104-3, MDO4054-3, 50 kHz to 3 GHz MDO4034-3, MDO4014-3 Frequency measurement resolution...
  • Page 26 < –148 dBm/Hz (< –152 dBm/Hz, typical) 3 GHz to 6 GHz: < –140 dBm/Hz (< –143 dBm/Hz, typical) 50 kHz to 5 MHz: MDO4104-3, MDO4054-3, MDO4034-3, MDO4014-3 < –130 dBm/Hz (< –134 dBm/Hz, typical) 5 MHz to 3 GHz: <...
  • Page 27 Specifications Table 7: RF input specifications (cont.) Characteristic Description Spurious response 2nd and 3rd harmonic distortion >100 MHz: < –55 dBc (< –60 dBc Typical) With auto settings on, signals –5 dB below reference level 2nd and 3rd harmonic distortion: >50 kHz: < –55 dBc (< –60 dBc Typical) With auto settings on, signals –5 dB below reference level, and reference level ≤...

  • Page 28: Display System Specifications

    Specifications Display System Specifications The following table shows the display specifications for the MDO4000 Series oscilloscopes. Table 8: Display system specifications Characteristic Description Display type Display area: 210.4 mm (8.28 in) (H) x 157.8 mm (6.21 in) (V), 264 mm (10.4 in) diagonal, 6-bit RGB full color, XGA (1024 x 768) TFT liquid crystal display (LCD).

  • Page 29: Interfaces And Input/Output Port Specifications

    Specifications Interfaces and Input/Output Port Specifications The following table shows the interfaces and input/output port specifications for the MDO4000 Series oscilloscopes. Table 9: Interfaces and Input/Output port specifications Characteristic Description Ethernet interface Standard on all models: 10/100/1000 Mbps GPIB interface Available as an optional accessory (TEK-USB-488 GPIB to USB Adapter), which connects to the USB Device and USB Host port.

  • Page 30: Data Handling Specifications

    Specifications Data Handling Specifications The following table shows the data handling specifications for the MDO4000 Series oscilloscopes. Table 10: Data handling specifications Characteristic Description Nonvolatile memory retention time, No time limit for front-panel settings, saved waveforms, setups, or calibration constants. typical 10 M and 20 M records saved as Reference waveforms are not saved in the nonvolatile memory and they will not be saved across a power cycle.

  • Page 31: Environmental Specifications

    Specifications Environmental Specifications The following table shows the environmental specifications for the MDO4000 Series oscilloscopes. Table 12: Environmental specifications Characteristic Description Temperature Operating: 0 °C to +50 °C (32 °F to +122 °F) Nonoperating: -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F) Humidity Operating: High: 40 °C to 50 °C (104 °F to 122 °F), 10% to 60% relative humidity...

  • Page 32: Mechanical Specifications

    Specifications Mechanical Specifications The following table shows the mechanical specifications for the MDO4000 Series oscilloscopes. Table 13: Mechanical specifications Characteristic Description Weight Benchtop configuration (oscilloscope only) Requirements that follow are nominal: 11.0 lbs (5.0 kg), stand-alone instrument, without front cover. 18.8 lbs (8.5 kg), instrument with rackmount, without front cover 23.6 lbs (10.7 kg), when packaged for domestic shipment (without rackmount) Dimensions...

  • Page 33: Tpa-N-Pre Specifications

    Specifications TPA-N-PRE Specifications The following tables shows the TPA-N-PRE Preamplifier specifications. Table 14: TPA-N-PRE specifications Characteristic Description Frequency range Preamp: 9 kHz to 6 GHz MDO4XX4-6 with preamp: 50 kHz to 6 GHz MDO4XX4-3 with preamp: 50 kHz to 3 GHz Preamp gain Amplifying state: 12 dB (nominal) Bypass state: –1.5 dB (nominal)
  • Page 34 The TPA-N-PRE is powered directly from the RF input on the MDO4000 Series oscilloscope Regulatory Compliance labeling: WEEE (European Union) Recommended oscilloscopes MDO4000 Mixed Domain Oscilloscopes NOTE. For best probe support, download and install the latest version of the oscilloscope firmware from www.tektronix.com MDO4000 Series Specifications and Performance Verification...

  • Page 35: Performance Verification

    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, you should contact Tektronix to have the factory adjustment performed. See the contact information on the back of the title page of this manual.

  • Page 36: Table 15: Required Equipment

    One 50 Ω SMA coaxial cable N connector to SMA Three SMA cables With the correct connector to fit your Tektronix part number 174-6025-00 (6 ft) generator output. Tektronix part number 174-6026-00 (2 ft) MDO4000 Series Specifications and Performance Verification...

  • Page 37: Test Record

    Performance Verification Test Record Model Serial Procedure performed by Date Test Passed Failed Self Test Input Impedance Performance checks Vertical scale Low limit Test result High limit Channel 1 Input 10 mV/div 990 kΩ 1.01 MΩ Impedance, 1 MΩ 100 mV/div 990 kΩ...
  • Page 38 Performance Verification DC Balance Performance checks Vertical scale Low limit Test result High limit Channel 1 DC 1 mV/div -0.2 mV 0.2 mV Balance, 50 Ω, 20 MHz 2 mV/div -0.2 mV 0.2 mV 5 mV/div -0.5 mV 0.5 mV 10 mV/div -1 mV 1 mV...
  • Page 39 Performance Verification DC Balance Performance checks Vertical scale Low limit Test result High limit Channel 2 DC 1 mV/div -0.2 mV 0.2 mV Balance, 50 Ω, 20 MHz 2 mV/div -0.2 mV 0.2 mV 5 mV/div -0.5 mV 0.5 mV 10 mV/div -1 mV 1 mV...
  • Page 40 Performance Verification DC Balance Performance checks Vertical scale Low limit Test result High limit Channel 3 DC 1 mV/div -0.2 mV 0.2 mV Balance, 50 Ω, 20 MHz 2 mV/div -0.2 mV 0.2 mV 5 mV/div -0.5 mV 0.5 mV 10 mV/div -1 mV 1 mV...
  • Page 41 Performance Verification DC Balance Performance checks Vertical scale Low limit Test result High limit Channel 4 DC 1 mV/div -0.2 mV 0.2 mV Balance, 50 Ω, 20 MHz 2 mV/div -0.2 mV 0.2 mV 5 mV/div -0.5 mV 0.5 mV 10 mV/div -1 mV 1 mV...
  • Page 42 Performance Verification DC Gain Accuracy Performance checks Bandwidth Vertical scale Low limit Test result High limit MDO4104-3, MDO4104-6 Channel 1 20 MHz 1 mV/div -2.0% 2.0% DC Gain Accuracy, 2 mV/div -1.5% 1.5% 0 V offset, 0 V vertical 5 mV/div -1.5%...
  • Page 43 Performance Verification DC Gain Accuracy Performance checks Bandwidth Vertical scale Low limit Test result High limit MDO4104-3, MDO4104-6 Channel 3 20 MHz 1 mV/div -2.0% 2.0% DC Gain Accuracy, 2 mV/div -1.5% 1.5% 0 V offset, 0 V vertical 5 mV/div -1.5%...
  • Page 44 Performance Verification DC Gain Accuracy Performance checks Bandwidth Vertical scale Low limit Test result High limit All Models 20 MHz Channel 1 1 mV/div -2.0% 2.0% DC Gain Accuracy, 2 mV/div -1.5% 1.5% 0 V offset, 0 V vertical 5 mV/div -1.5% 1.5% position, 1 MΩ...
  • Page 45 Performance Verification DC Gain Accuracy Performance checks Bandwidth Vertical scale Low limit Test result High limit All Models 20 MHz Channel 3 1 mV/div -2.0% 2.0% DC Gain Accuracy, 2 mV/div -1.5% 1.5% 0 V offset, 0 V vertical 5 mV/div -1.5% 1.5% position, 1 MΩ...
  • Page 46 Performance Verification DC Offset Accuracy Performance checks Vertical scale Vertical offset Low limit Test result High limit All models: 900 mV 895.3 mV 904.7 mV Channel 1 1 mV/div DC Offset Accuracy, -900 mV -904.7 mV -895.3 mV 1 mV/div 20 MHz BW, 50 Ω...
  • Page 47 Performance Verification DC Offset Accuracy Performance checks Vertical scale Vertical offset Low limit Test result High limit Channel 3 1 mV/div 900 mV 895.3 mV 904.7 mV DC Offset Accuracy, 1 mV/div -900 mV -904.7 mV -895.3 mV 20 MHz BW, 50 Ω 100 mV/div 5.0 V 4.965 V...
  • Page 48 (Full BW) 100 mV/div 1 ns/div ≥ 0.707 (Full BW) 1 V/div 1 ns/div ≥ 0.707 (Full BW) MDO4104-3, MDO4104-6 Models Only Channel 1 1 MΩ 1 mV/div 4 ns/div ≥ 0.707 (175 MHz) ≥ 0.707 2 mV/div 2 ns/div...
  • Page 49 (Full BW) 100 mV/div 1 ns/div ≥ 0.707 (Full BW) 1 V/div 1 ns/div ≥ 0.707 (Full BW) MDO4104-3, MDO4104-6 Models Only Channel 2 1 MΩ 1 mV/div 4 ns/div ≥ 0.707 (175 MHz) ≥ 0.707 2 mV/div 2 ns/div...
  • Page 50 (Full BW) 100 mV/div 1 ns/div ≥ 0.707 (Full BW) 1 V/div 1 ns/div ≥ 0.707 (Full BW) MDO4104-3, MDO4104-6 Models Only Channel 3 1 MΩ 1 mV/div 4 ns/div ≥ 0.707 (175 MHz) ≥ 0.707 2 mV/div 2 ns/div...
  • Page 51 (Full BW) 100 mV/div 1 ns/div ≥ 0.707 (Full BW) 1 V/div 1 ns/div ≥ 0.707 (Full BW) MDO4104-3, MDO4104-6 Models Only Channel 4 1 MΩ 1 mV/div 4 ns/div ≥ 0.707 (175 MHz) ≥ 0.707 2 mV/div 2 ns/div...
  • Page 52 Vertical sensitivity = 100 mV/div Performance checks 1 MΩ 50 Ω Bandwidth Test result (mV) High limit (mV) Test result (mV) High limit (mV) MDO4104-3, MDO4104-6 Channel 1 Full 8.30 6.08 250 MHz limit 5.10 4.05 20 MHz limit 5.10 4.05...
  • Page 53 Performance Verification Delta Time Measurement Accuracy Performance checks MDO4104-3, MDO4104-6 Channel 1 MDO = 4 ns/div, Source freq = 240 MHz MDO V/div Source V Test result High limit 5 mV 40 mV 118 ps 100 mV 800 mV 117 ps...
  • Page 54 Performance Verification Delta Time Measurement Accuracy MDO4104-3, MDO4104-6 Channel 2 MDO = 4 ns/div, Source freq = 240 MHz MDO V/div Source V Test result High limit 5 mV 40 mV 118 ps 100 mV 800 mV 117 ps 500 mV...
  • Page 55 Performance Verification Delta Time Measurement Accuracy MDO4104-3, MDO4104-6 Channel 3 MDO = 4 ns/div, Source freq = 240 MHz MDO V/div Source V Test result High limit 5 mV 40 mV 118 ps 100 mV 800 mV 117 ps 500 mV...
  • Page 56 Performance Verification Delta Time Measurement Accuracy MDO4104-3, MDO4104-6 Channel 4 MDO = 4 ns/div, Source freq = 240 MHz MDO V/div Source V Test result High limit 5 mV 40 mV 118 ps 100 mV 800 mV 117 ps 500 mV...
  • Page 57 Performance Verification Delta Time Measurement Accuracy MDO4054-3, MDO4054-6, MDO4034-3, MDO4014-3 Channel 1 MDO = 4 ns/div, Source freq = 240 MHz (except for the MDO4014-3) MDO V/div Source V Test result High limit 5 mV 40 mV 234 ps 100 mV 800 mV 233 ps 500 mV...
  • Page 58 Performance Verification Delta Time Measurement Accuracy MDO4054-3, MDO4054-6, MDO4034-3, MDO4014-3 Channel 2 MDO = 4 ns/div, Source freq = 240 MHz (except for the MDO4014-3) MDO V/div Source V Test result High limit 5 mV 40 mV 234 ps 100 mV 800 mV 233 ps 500 mV...
  • Page 59 Performance Verification Delta Time Measurement Accuracy MDO4054-3, MDO4054-6, MDO4034-3, MDO4014-3 Channel 3 MDO = 4 ns/div, Source freq = 240 MHz (except for the MDO4014-3) MDO V/div Source V Test result High limit 5 mV 40 mV 234 ps 100 mV 800 mV 233 ps 500 mV...
  • Page 60 Performance Verification Delta Time Measurement Accuracy MDO4054-3, MDO4054-6, MDO4034-3, MDO4014-3 Channel 4 MDO = 4 ns/div, Source freq = 240 MHz (except for the MDO4014-3) MDO V/div Source V Test result High limit 5 mV 40 mV 234 ps 100 mV 800 mV 233 ps 500 mV...
  • Page 61 Performance Verification Digital Threshold Accuracy Performance checks: Digital channel Threshold Low limit Test result High limit slow shigh -0.1 V 0.1 V 3.78 V 4.22 V -0.1 V 0.1 V 3.78 V 4.22 V -0.1 V 0.1 V 3.78 V 4.22 V -0.1 V 0.1 V...
  • Page 62 High limit All models 50 kHz – 5 MHz - 130 dBm/Hz 5 MHz – 3 GHz - 148 dBm/Hz MDO4104-6 and 3 GHz – 4 GHz - 140 dBm/Hz MDO4054-6 only 4 GHz – 6 GHz - 140 dBm/Hz...
  • Page 63 -1 dBm +1 dBm 1 MHz – 9 MHz -1 dBm +1 dBm 10 MHz – 90 MHz -1 dBm +1 dBm MDO4104-3, 100 MHz – 3 GHz -1 dBm +1 dBm MDO4054-3, MDO4034-3, MDO4014-3 MDO4104-6, 100 MHz – 6 GHz...
  • Page 64 Performance Verification Residual Spurious Response Performance checks Low limit Test result High limit All models 50 kHz to 3 GHz -80 dBm MDO4XX4-6 2.75 GHz to 4.5 GHz -78 dBm 3.5 GHz to 6.0 GHz -78 dBm MDO4000 Series Specifications and Performance Verification...
  • Page 65 Performance Verification Crosstalk to RF channel from analog channels Performance checks Channel 1 crosstalk Low limit Test result High limit Generator signal frequency and 100 MHz -68 dBm Oscilloscope Center Frequency setting 200 MHz -68 dBm 300 MHz -68 dBm 400 MHz -68 dBm 500 MHz...
  • Page 66 Performance Verification Crosstalk to RF channel from analog channels Channel 2 crosstalk Low limit Test result High limit Generator signal frequency and 100 MHz -68 dBm Oscilloscope Center Frequency setting 200 MHz -68 dBm 300 MHz -68 dBm 400 MHz -68 dBm 500 MHz -68 dBm...
  • Page 67 Performance Verification Crosstalk to RF channel from analog channels Channel 3 crosstalk Low limit Test result High limit Generator signal frequency and 100 MHz -68 dBm Oscilloscope Center Frequency setting 200 MHz -68 dBm 300 MHz -68 dBm 400 MHz -68 dBm 500 MHz -68 dBm...
  • Page 68 Performance Verification Crosstalk to RF channel from analog channels Channel 4 crosstalk Low limit Test result High limit Generator signal frequency and 100 MHz -68 dBm Oscilloscope Center Frequency setting 200 MHz -68 dBm 300 MHz -68 dBm 400 MHz -68 dBm 500 MHz -68 dBm...

  • Page 69: Performance Verification Procedures

    Performance Verification Performance Verification Procedures The Performance Verification Procedures consist of a self test and several check steps, which check the oscilloscope performance to specifications. The following three conditions must be met before performing these procedures: 1. The oscilloscope must have been operating continuously for twenty (20) minutes in an environment that meets the operating range specifications for temperature and humidity.

  • Page 70: Self Test

    Performance Verification Self Test This procedure uses internal routines to verify that the oscilloscope functions and passes its internal self tests. No test equipment or hookups are required. 1. Run the System Diagnostics (may take several minutes): a. Disconnect everything from the oscilloscope inputs. b.

  • Page 71: Check Input Impedance (Resistance)

    Performance Verification Check Input Impedance This test checks the Input Impedance. (Resistance) 1. Connect the output of the oscilloscope calibrator (for example, the Fluke 9500) to the oscilloscope channel 1 input, as shown below. WARNING. The generator is capable of providing dangerous voltages. Be sure to set the generator to off or 0 volts before connecting, disconnecting, and/or moving the test hookup during the performance of this procedure.
  • Page 72 Performance Verification 8. Repeat the tests at 50 Ω as follows: a. Set the calibrator impedance to 50 Ω. b. Set the Termination (input impedance) to 50 Ω. c. Repeat steps 4 through 6. 9. Repeat the procedure for all remaining channels as follows: a.

  • Page 73: Check Dc Balance

    Performance Verification Check DC Balance This test checks the DC balance. You do not need to connect any equipment (other than a 50Ω terminator) to the oscilloscope to perform this check. 1. Attach a 50 Ω terminator to the oscilloscope channel 1 input. 2.
  • Page 74 Performance Verification 10. Enter the mean value as the test result in the test record. 11. Repeat steps 8 through 10 for each vertical scale setting in the test record. 12. Push the channel 1 button and then repeat steps 4 thorough 11 for each bandwidth setting.

  • Page 75: Check Dc Gain Accuracy

    MDO4104-3 and MDO4104-6 models. 1 MΩ termination testing (step 15 ) is required for all models. 3. For MDO4104-3 and MDO4104-6 models, perform steps 4 through 15. For other models, go to step 15 now. 4. Select 50 Ω input impedance as follows: a.
  • Page 76 Performance Verification 6. Set the Acquisition mode to Average as follows: a. Push the front-panel Acquire button. b. Push the Mode lower-bezel button (if it is not already selected), and then push the Average side bezel button. c. Make sure that the number of averages is 16. 7.

  • Page 77: Table 16: Gain Expected Worksheet

    Performance Verification Table 16: Gain expected worksheet Vertical DC Gain Termination Scale Accuracy diffExpected negative positive negative-measured positive-measured diff 50Ω 1 mV 9 mV -4.5 mV +4.5 mV 2 mV 18 mV -9 mV +9 mV 5 mV 45 mV -22.5 mV +22.5 mV 10 mV...
  • Page 78 Performance Verification 14. Repeat the procedure for all remaining channels as follows: a. Push the front-panel button to deselect the channel that you have already tested. b. Move the DC voltage source connection to the next channel input to be tested.

  • Page 79: Check Offset Accuracy

    Performance Verification Check Offset Accuracy This test checks the offset accuracy. 1. Connect the oscilloscope to a DC voltage source. If you are using the Fluke 9500 calibrator as the DC voltage source, connect the calibrator head to the oscilloscope channel 1. WARNING.
  • Page 80 Performance Verification 7. Check that the vertical position is set to 0 divs: a. Push the lower-bezel More button to select Position. b. In the side-bezel button, check that the Vertical Position is set to 0 divs. c. If it is not 0 divs, turn the Vertical Position knob to set the position to 0. 8.

  • Page 81: Check Analog Bandwidth

    Performance Verification Check Analog Bandwidth This test checks the bandwidth at 50 Ω and 1 M Ω for each channel. 1. Connect the output of the leveled sine wave generator (for example, Fluke 9500) to the oscilloscope channel 1 input as shown in the following illustration.

  • Page 82: Table 17: Maximum Bandwidth Frequency Worksheet

    Enter this value in the test record. NOTE. For more information on the contents of this worksheet, refer to the bandwidth specifications. (See Table 1 on page 1.) Table 17: Maximum bandwidth frequency worksheet Model: MDO4104-3, MDO4104-6 Impedance Vertical Scale Maximum bandwidth 50 Ω...
  • Page 83 Model: MDO4014-3 100 MHz 50 Ω and 1 MΩ 1 mV/div — 1 V/div For MDO4104-3 and MDO4104-6 performance verification, use 500 MHz, rather than 1 GHz, on the 5 mV/div vertical scale. 12. Use the values of V and V...

  • Page 84: Check Random Noise, Sample Acquisition Mode

    Performance Verification Check Random Noise, This test checks random noise. You do not need to connect any test equipment to the oscilloscope for this test. Sample Acquisition Mode 1. Disconnect everything from the oscilloscope inputs. 2. Push the front-panel Default Setup button. 3.
  • Page 85 Performance Verification 11. Set the Acquisition mode to Sample as follows: a. Push the front-panel Acquire button. b. Push the Mode lower-bezel button (if it is not already selected). c. Push the Sample side bezel button. 12. Repeat the tests at 50 Ω as follows: a.

  • Page 86: Check Sample Rate And Delay Time Accuracy

    Performance Verification Check Sample Rate and This test checks the sample rate and delay time accuracy (time base). Delay Time Accuracy 1. Connect the output of a time mark generator to the oscilloscope channel 1 input using a 50 Ω cable, as shown in the following illustration. WARNING.
  • Page 87 Performance Verification 12. Set the Horizontal Scale to 400 ns/div. 13. Compare the rising edge of the marker with the center horizontal graticule line. The rising edge should be within ±1 divisions of center graticule. Enter the deviation in the test record. NOTE.

  • Page 88: Check Delta Time Measurement Accuracy

    Performance Verification Check Delta Time This test checks the Delta-time measurement accuracy (DTA) for a given instrument setting and input signal. Measurement Accuracy Connect a 50 Ω coaxial cable from the signal source to the oscilloscope channel 1, as shown in the following illustration. WARNING.
  • Page 89 Performance Verification 6. Set the signal source to 240 MHz and 40 mV as shown in the test record. NOTE. To provide consistent results, set the signal source frequency such that the zero crossing does not occur at the beginning or end of the record. 7.

  • Page 90: Check Digital Threshold Accuracy

    Performance Verification Check Digital Threshold This test checks the threshold accuracy of the digital channels. This procedure applies to digital channels D0 through D15, and to channel threshold values of Accuracy 0 V and +4 V. 1. Connect the P6616 digital probe to the oscilloscope, as shown in the following illustration: a.
  • Page 91 Performance Verification 3. Set the channel threshold to 0 V as follows: a. Push the Thresholds lower-bezel button (if not already selected). b. Select channel D0. c. Set the value to 0.00 V (0 V/div), using the coarse and fine settings of the knob as necessary to set the exact value.
  • Page 92 Performance Verification c. Select channel D0. d. Push the Fine front-panel button to turn off the fine adjustment. e. Set the value near 4.00 V (4 V/div). Push the Fine button to turn the fine adjustment on again. g. Set the value to exactly 4.00 V (4 V/div). 13.

  • Page 93: Check Phase Noise

    Performance Verification Check Phase Noise This step checks the phase noise measured offset from a 2 GHz CW signal. It checks at three offset frequencies: 10 kHz, 100 kHz, and 1 MHz. WARNING. The generator is capable of providing dangerous voltages. Be sure to set the generator to off or 0 volts before connecting, disconnecting, and/or moving the test hookup during the performance of this procedure.
  • Page 94 Performance Verification Push the Markers front-panel button. Push the R To Center side-bezel button. h. Set the resolution bandwidth (RBW) to 250 Hz as follows: Push the front-panel BW button. Push the side-bezel RBW Mode button to set the RBW mode to Manual. Set the resolution bandwidth to 250 Hz. Set the markers to delta as follows: Push the front-panel Markers button.
  • Page 95 Performance Verification d. Set marker b to 100 kHz. e. Note the bottom value in the marker b readout (in dBc/Hz) and enter it in the test record. Make sure that the instrument meets the specification given in the test record. 6.

  • Page 96: Check Displayed Average Noise Level (Danl)

    It checks four ranges: 50 kHz to 5 MHz (all models) 5 MHz to 3 GHz (all models) 3 GHz to 4 GHz (MDO4104-6 and MDO4054-6 only) 4 GHz to 6 GHz (MDO4104-6 and MDO4054-6 only) NOTE. If the specific measurement frequency results in measuring a residual spur that is visible above the noise level, the DANL specification applies not to the...
  • Page 97 Performance Verification 1. Initial oscilloscope setup: a. Terminate the RF input in 50 Ω and make sure that no input signal is applied. b. Push the front-panel Default Setup button. c. Turn channel 1 off. d. Push the front-panel RF button to turn on the RF channel and display the bottom-bezel RF menu.
  • Page 98 Record the highest noise value (in dBm/Hz) in the test record and compare it to the instrument specification. 4. Check from 3 GHz to 4 GHz (MDO4104-6 and MDO4054-6 only): a. Set the stop frequency to 4 GHz. b. Set the start frequency to 3 GHz.
  • Page 99 Record the highest noise value (in dBm/Hz) in the test record and compare it to the instrument specification. 5. Check from 4 GHz to 6 GHz (MDO4104-6 and MDO4054-6 only): a. Set the stop frequency to 6 GHz. b. Set the start frequency to 4 GHz.

  • Page 100: Check Level Measurement Uncertainty

    Performance Verification Check Level Measurement This test checks the level measurement uncertainty at three reference levels: +10 dBm, 0 dBm, and –15 dBm. This check uses the generator to step frequencies Uncertainty across four spans to verify that the instrument meets the specification. For this check, you will need the following equipment, which is described in the Required Equipment table.
  • Page 101 Performance Verification 3. Check at +10 dBm: a. Set the reference level to 10 dBm as follows: Push the front-panel Ampl button. Push the side-bezel Ref Level button. Set the Ref Level to 10 dBm. b. Set the frequency range as follows: Push the front-panel Freq/Span button.
  • Page 102 Performance Verification Step the generator, in 100 kHz intervals, through frequencies from 100 kHz to 900 kHz. At each interval, determine the test result as follows: Note the reading on the power meter and the readout for the Reference marker on the oscilloscope. Calculate the difference between the two readings.
  • Page 103 In the test record, enter the greatest result determined within this frequency range (100 MHz to 2.9 GHz). For MDO4104-6 and MDO4054-6 Only (steps t through w) Change the frequency range as follows: Change the stop frequency to 6.1 GHz.
  • Page 104 Performance Verification Push the side-bezel Stop button. Set the stop frequency to 1 MHz. c. Set the generator to provide a 50 kHz, 0 dBm signal. d. At 50 kHz, determine the test result as follows: Note the reading on the power meter and the readout for the Reference marker on the oscilloscope.
  • Page 105 In the test record, enter the greatest result determined within this frequency range (100 MHz to 2.9 GHz). For MDO4104-6 and MDO4054-6 Only (steps t through w). Change the frequency range as follows: Change the stop frequency to 6.1 GHz.
  • Page 106 Performance Verification v. Step the generator, in 100 MHz intervals, through frequencies from 100 MHz to 5.7 GHz. At each interval, determine the test result as follows: Note the reading on the power meter and the readout for the Reference marker on the oscilloscope.
  • Page 107 In the test record, enter the greatest result determined within this frequency range (10 MHz to 90 MHz). p. For MDO4104-3, MDO4054-3, MDO4034-3 and MDO4014-3 Only. Change the frequency range as follows: Change the stop frequency to 3.1 GHz.

  • Page 108: Check Third Order Intermodulation Distortion

    Performance Verification s. In the test record, enter the greatest result determined within this frequency range (100 MHz to 2.9 GHz). For MDO4104-6 and MDO4054-6 Only. Change the frequency range as follows: Change the stop frequency to 6.1 GHz. Change the start frequency to 99 MHz.
  • Page 109 Performance Verification 1. Connect the equipment as follows. (See the following figure.) Connect an SMA cable from the RF input on the oscilloscope to the power combiner connector labeled “IN.” Connect an SMA cable from the RF output of a generator to a -3 dB input on the power combiner.
  • Page 110 Performance Verification e. Set the center frequency as follows: Push the front-panel Freq/Span button. Push the side-bezel Center Frequency button. Set the center frequency to 2.745 GHz. Set the span as follows: Push the side-bezel Span button. Set the Span to 100 MHz.
  • Page 111 Enter this value in the test record and make sure that the instrument meets the specification given in the test record. 6. Check at 4.5 GHz as follows (MDO4104-6 and MDO4054-6 only): a. Set generator 1 to provide a 4.49 GHz, -5 dBm signal at the RF input of the oscilloscope.

  • Page 112: Check Residual Spurious Response

    Performance Verification Check Residual Spurious This check verifies that the oscilloscope meets the specification for residual spurious response. This check does not require an input signal. Response 1. Terminate the oscilloscope RF input in 50 Ω and make sure that no input signal is applied.

  • Page 113: Check Crosstalk To Rf Channel From Analog Channels

    Performance Verification Check Crosstalk to RF This check verifies that the oscilloscope meets the specification for crosstalk from an analog channel to the RF channel. Channel from Analog Channels WARNING. The generator is capable of providing dangerous voltages. Be sure to set the generator to off or 0 volts before connecting, disconnecting, and/or moving the test hookup during the performance of this procedure.
  • Page 114 Performance Verification 5. Set the generator to provide the signal to channel 1 6. Measure the Channel 1 crosstalk at 100 MHz as follows: a. Set the center frequency to 100 MHz as follows: Push the front-panel Freq/Span button. Push the side-bezel Center Frequency button. Set the center frequency to 100 MHz.

  • Page 115: Check Trigger Out

    Performance Verification Check Trigger Out This test checks the Trigger Output. 1. Connect the Trigger Out signal from the rear of the instrument to the channel 1 input using a 50 Ω cable, as shown in the following illustration. 2. Push the front-panel Default Setup button. 3.
  • Page 116 Performance Verification When the MDO4000 Has a The following instructions apply to situations where the MDO4000 has a TPA-N-PRE preamplifier attached to its RF input TPA-N-PRE Attached to its RF Input Perform the following functional check to ensure proper operation of the TPA-N-PRE/MDO4000 system.
  • Page 117 Performance Verification 3. Check at 1.7 GHz a. Set the reference level to –25 dBm as follows: Push the front-panel Ampl button. Push the side-bezel Ref Level button. Set the Ref Level to –25 dBm. b. Set the frequency range as follows: Push the front-panel Freq/Span button.

  • Page 118: With Tpa-N-Pre Attached: Check Display Average Noise Level (Danl)

    It checks four ranges: 50 kHz to 5 MHz (all models) 5 MHz to 3 GHz (all models) 3 GHz to 4 GHz (MDO4104-6 and MDO4054-6 only) 4 GHz to 6 GHz (MDO4104-6 and MDO4054-6 only) NOTE. If the specific measurement frequency results in measuring a residual spur that is visible above the noise level, the DANL specification applies not to the...
  • Page 119 Performance Verification 1. Initial oscilloscope setup: a. Terminate the TPA-N-PRE preamp input in 50 Ω and make sure that no input signal is applied. b. Push the front-panel Default Setup button. c. Turn channel 1 off. d. Push the front-panel RF button to turn on the RF channel and display the bottom-bezel RF menu.
  • Page 120 Record the highest noise value (in dBm/Hz) in the test record and compare it to the instrument specification. 4. Check from 3 GHz to 4 GHz (MDO4104-6 and MDO4054-6 only): a. Set the stop frequency to 4 GHz. Set the start frequency to 3 GHz.
  • Page 121 Record the highest noise value (in dBm/Hz) in the test record and compare it to the instrument specification. 5. Check from 4 GHz to 6 GHz (MDO4104-6 and MDO4054-6 only): a. Set the stop frequency to 6 GHz. Set the start frequency to 4 GHz.

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