Tektronix MSO70000 Series Technical Reference
Tektronix MSO70000 Series Technical Reference

Tektronix MSO70000 Series Technical Reference

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  • Page 1 MSO70000/C, DSA70000B/C, DPO70000B/C, DPO7000, MSO5000, and DPO5000 Series Oscilloscopes Specifications and Performance Verification Technical Reference *P077006305* 077-0063-05...
  • Page 3 This document applies to firmware version 5.2.0 and above. 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. www.tektronix.com 077-0063-05...
  • 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 Tektronix, with shipping charges prepaid. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the Tektronix service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Verify the Time Base ................... Verify the A (Main) and B (Delayed) Trigger Systems........... 3-12 Verify the File System ................3-13 Verify the Digital Channels (MSO70000 Series Only) ........... 3-15 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) ..3-18 Prerequisites ....................
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Trigger System Checks..................3-85 Check Time Qualified Trigger Accuracy ............3-85 Check Sensitivity, Edge Trigger, DC Coupled............. 3-89 Output Signal Checks ..................3-98 Check Aux Trigger Out ................3-98 Check Probe Compensation or Fast Edge Output ..........3-100 Serial Trigger Checks (Optional on Some Models) ...........
  • Page 9 List of Figures Figure 3-1: Toolbar and menu bar (< 4 GHz models shown)..........Figure 3-2: Universal test hookup for functional tests - Ch 1 shown ........Figure 3-3: Channel button location................Figure 3-4: Setup for time base test ................3-10 Figure 3-5: Setup for trigger test................
  • Page 10 Table of Contents List of Tables Table 1-1: Channel input and vertical specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models ..................Table 1-2: Horizontal and acquisition system specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models .................. 1-34 Table 1-3: Trigger specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models.......................
  • Page 11 Table of Contents Table 3-10: Delta time measurement settings ............... 3-78 Table 3-11: Delta time measurement settings ............... 3-81 Table 3-12: Trigger settings for ≥ 4 GHz models ............3-95 Table 3-13: Serial pattern data ................3-105 Table 3-14: Word recognizer data ................3-108 Table 3-15: Clock recovery input frequencies and baud rates ..........
  • Page 12: 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. While using this product, you may need to access other parts of a larger system.
  • Page 13 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 14 General Safety Summary viii MSO70000/C, DSA70000B/C, DPO7000B/C, DPO7000, MSO5000, DPO5000 Series...
  • Page 15: Specifications (Mso70000/C Series, Dsa/Dpo70000B/C Series, And Dpo7000 Series)

    Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series)
  • Page 17: Specifications (Mso70000/C Series, Dsa/Dpo70000B/C Series, And Dpo7000 Series)

    Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) This chapter contains the specifications for the instrument. All specifications are guaranteed unless labeled "typical." Typical specifications are provided for your convenience but are not guaranteed. Specifications that are marked with the symbol are checked in this manual.
  • Page 18 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-1: Channel input and vertical specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) Characteristic Description Input resistance, ≥ 4 GHz models 100 mV FS to 995 mV FS: 50 Ω ±1.5% at 25 ºC (77 ºF) 50 Ω...
  • Page 19 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-1: Channel input and vertical specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) Characteristic Description Sensitivity range ≥ 4 GHz models, 50 Ω 100 mV/Full Scale to 5 V/Full Scale. Below 100 mV/Full Scale, Full Scale (FS) is software zoom. <...
  • Page 20 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-1: Channel input and vertical specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) Characteristic Description DC accuracy (in volts) DC voltage measurement accuracy, < 4 GHz models ±(DC Gain Accuracy × | reading -(offset - position) | + offset accuracy + 0.1 division) Average acquisition mode ( ≥16 averages) ±(DC Gain Accuracy ×...
  • Page 21 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-1: Channel input and vertical specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) Characteristic Description Offset range ≥ 4 GHz models Offset is reduced to allow for position control according to the following formulas: 10 mV/div to 99.5 mV/div: Offset range = ±(0.5 V - (V/div setting ×...
  • Page 22 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-1: Channel input and vertical specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) Characteristic Description < 4 GHz models, SCALE range Offset range 50 Ω coupling 1 mV/div to 50 mV/div ±1.0 V 50.5 mV/div to 99.5 mV/div ±1.5 V - 10 divisions...
  • Page 23 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-1: Channel input and vertical specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) Characteristic Description DC 50 Ω coupling, full bandwidth, TCA-292mm or TCA-N adapter, operating ambient Analog Bandwidth, ≥ 4 GHz models temperature 15 °C to 40 °C (59 °F to 104 °F).
  • Page 24 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-1: Channel input and vertical specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) Characteristic Description Analog bandwidth, with P7313 MSO/DSA/DPO72004C, DC >12.5 GHz, typical active probe, MSO/DSA/DPO71604C ≥ 4 GHz models MSO/DSA/DPO71254C DC >11 GHz, typical MSO70804, DSA/DPO70804B...
  • Page 25 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-1: Channel input and vertical specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) Characteristic Description Analog bandwidth with Full bandwidth, operating ambient of ≤ 30 °C (86 °F), derated by 1% for each °C above TAP2500 VPI probe, typical, 30 °C (86 °F) DPO7254...
  • Page 26 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-1: Channel input and vertical specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) Characteristic Description MSO70804, Step settings DSA/DPO70804B, ± 0.5 dB from DC to 50% of nominal bandwidth. 10 °C to 40 °C MSO70604, ±...
  • Page 27 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-1: Channel input and vertical specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) Characteristic Description Calculated rise time, 50 Ω, typical < 4 GHz models 10% - 90% DPO7354 1.2 ns 1 mV/div - 1.99 mV/div 650 ps 2 mV/div - 4.99 mV/div...
  • Page 28 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-1: Channel input and vertical specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) Characteristic Description Step response settling time, The time by which the step response enters and stays below the indicated % error. Step typical, transition occurs at the 50% amplitude point of the step leading edge.
  • Page 29 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-1: Channel input and vertical specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) Characteristic Description DSP on Instrument Gain setting (FS) ± Step amplitude Settling Error Amount Time MSO/DSA/DPO72004C 100 mV ≤...
  • Page 30 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-1: Channel input and vertical specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) Characteristic Description Pulse response, peak detect, or Sample rate setting Minimum pulse width envelope mode, typical < 4 GHz models ≤...
  • Page 31 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-1: Channel input and vertical specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) Without enhanced bandwidth Input MSO72004C, MSO71604C, MSO71254C, MSO70804, MSO70604, MSO70404, frequency DSA72004C, DSA71604C, DSA71254C, DSA70804B, DSA70604B, DSA70404B, DPO72004C DPO71604C DPO71254C...
  • Page 32 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-1: Channel input and vertical specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) 20 GS/s Analog bandwidth setting Input 3.5 GHz 3.0 GHz 2.5 GHz 2.0 GHz 1.0 GHz 0.5 GHz Frequency 10 MHz 5.8 bits...
  • Page 33 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-1: Channel input and vertical specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) 20 GS/s Analog bandwidth setting Input 2.5 GHz 0.5 GHz 0.25 GHz 0.02 GHz Frequency 10 MHz 5.9 bits 6.3 bits 6.5 bits...
  • Page 34 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-1: Channel input and vertical specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) 20 GS/s Analog bandwidth setting Input 2.5 GHz 2.0 GHz 1.0 GHz 0.5 GHz Frequency 10 MHz 6.1 bits 6.3 bits 6.8 bits...
  • Page 35 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-1: Channel input and vertical specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) 20 GS/s Analog bandwidth setting Input 2.5 GHz 0.5 GHz 0.25 GHz 0.02 GHz Frequency 10 MHz 5.9 bits 6.3 bits 6.5 bits...
  • Page 36 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-1: Channel input and vertical specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) 5 GS/s Analog bandwidth setting Input 1.0 GHz 0.5 GHz Frequency 10 MHz 6.4 bits 7.0 bits 510 MHz 6.4 bits 7.0 bits...
  • Page 37 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-1: Channel input and vertical specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) 5 GS/s Analog bandwidth setting Input 0.5 GHz 0.5 GHz 0.25 GHz 0.02 GHz Frequency 10 MHz 6.7 bits 6.5 bits 6.6 bits...
  • Page 38 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-1: Channel input and vertical specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) Enhanced bandwidth, sample rates less than 100 GS/s. MSO72004C, 20 GHz 19 GHz 18 GHz 17 GHz 16 GHz 15 GHz 14 GHz...
  • Page 39 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-1: Channel input and vertical specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) MSO72004C, 12.5 GHz 12 GHz 11 GHz 10 GHz 9 GHz 8 GHz 7 GHz 6 GHz MSO71604C, MSO71254C, DSA72004C,...
  • Page 40 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-1: Channel input and vertical specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) MSO72004C, 5 GHz 4 GHz 3 GHz 2 GHz 1 GHz 500 MHz MSO71604C, MSO71254C, DSA72004C, DSA71604C, DSA71254C, DPO72004C, DPO71604C,...
  • Page 41 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-1: Channel input and vertical specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) MSO70804, 8 GHz 7 GHz 6 GHz 5 GHz 4 GHz 3 GHz 2 GHz 1 GHz 500 MHz MSO70604, MSO70404,...
  • Page 42 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-1: Channel input and vertical specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) MSO72004C, Enhanced bandwidth, at 100 GS/s. (For all settings below 17 GHz, the noise specifications at 100 GS/s are DSA72004C, the same as for sample rates less than 100 GS/s.) DPO72004C...
  • Page 43 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-1: Channel input and vertical specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) 20 GS/s Step gain 3.5 GHz 3.0 GHz 2.5 GHz 2.0 GHz 1.0 GHz 0.5 GHz 500 mV 24.3 mV 21.6 mV 19.1 mV...
  • Page 44 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-1: Channel input and vertical specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) 20 GS/s Step gain 2.5 GHz 0.5 GHz 0.25 GHz 0.02 GHz 500 mV 23.0 mV 16.3 mV 14.5 mV 14.0 mV 200 mV...
  • Page 45 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-1: Channel input and vertical specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) 20 GS/s Step gain 2.5 GHz 2.0 GHz 1.0 GHz 0.5 GHz 500 mV 19.5 mV 16.1 mV 12.0 mV 9.8 mV 200 mV...
  • Page 46 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-1: Channel input and vertical specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) 20 GS/s Step gain 2.5 GHz 0.5 GHz 0.25 GHz 0.02 GHz 500 mV 21.8 mV 16.0 mV 15.0 mV 14.5 mV 200 mV...
  • Page 47 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-1: Channel input and vertical specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) 10 GS/s Enhanced bandwidth Without enhanced bandwidth Step gain 1.0 GHz 0.5 GHz 1.0 GHz 0.5 GHz 0.025 GHz 0.02 GHz 500 mV...
  • Page 48: Dpo7000 Series Models

    Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-1: Channel input and vertical specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) 5 GS/s Enhanced bandwidth Without enhanced bandwidth Step gain 0.5 GHz 0.5 GHz 0.025 GHz 0.02 GHz 500 mV 13.0 mV 15.1 mV...
  • Page 49 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-1: Channel input and vertical specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) Internal probe power, 50 W maximum < 4 GHz models Probe power per probe Voltage Maximum Amperage Voltage Tolerance <...
  • Page 50: Table 1-2: Horizontal And Acquisition System Specifications, All Mso70000/C, Dsa/Dpo70000B/C, And

    Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-2: Horizontal and acquisition system specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models Characteristic Description Real-time sample rate range Number of channels acquired Sample rate, maximum (Standard) (Option 2SR) All channels MSO70804, MSO70604, Up to 25 GS/s MSO70404,...
  • Page 51 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-2: Horizontal and acquisition system specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) Characteristic Description Maximum record length, sample The maximum record length depends on the number of active channels and the record length mode, <...
  • Page 52 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-2: Horizontal and acquisition system specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) Characteristic Description Time base delay time range 5 ns to 250 s Internal time-base reference 10 MHz frequency Electronically adjustable over about ±5 ppm.
  • Page 53 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-2: Horizontal and acquisition system specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) Characteristic Description Jitter noise floor, typical, Applies to time periods as long as 10.0 μs. Typical jitter noise floor is measured at the ≥...
  • Page 54 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-2: Horizontal and acquisition system specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) Characteristic Description Delta time measurement The formula to calculate the maximum delta-time measurement accuracy (DTA ) for a given accuracy, ≥...
  • Page 55 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-2: Horizontal and acquisition system specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) Characteristic Description MSO/DSA/DPO71254C at 1.304 ps rms, 13.04 ps pk-pk, <10 ns pulse width, 10 mV/div, amplitude = 80% FS 50 GS/s, BWE off 1.201 ps rms, 12.01 ps pk-pk, <10 ns pulse width, 50 mV/div, amplitude = 80% FS 1.205 ps rms, 12.05 ps pk-pk, <10 ns pulse width, 100 mV/div, amplitude = 80% FS...
  • Page 56 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-2: Horizontal and acquisition system specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) Characteristic Description MSO70804, 1.445 ps rms, 14.45 ps pk-pk, <10 ns pulse width, 10 mV/div, amplitude = 80% FS DSA/DPO70804B, 1.295 ps rms, 12.95 ps pk-pk, <10 ns pulse width, 50 mV/div, amplitude = 80% FS MSO70604,...
  • Page 57: Table 1-3: Trigger Specifications, All Mso70000/C, Dsa/Dpo70000B/C, And Dpo7000 Series

    Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-3: Trigger specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models Characteristic Description Trigger jitter, DC coupled, A edge, random holdoff, typical ≥ 4 GHz models 100 fs using enhanced trigger placement. 1 ps rms for low frequency, fast rise time signal, A edge, time holdoff = 30 μs <...
  • Page 58 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-3: Trigger specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) Edge trigger sensitivity, not DC All sources, positive or negative edge, for vertical scale settings ≥10 mV/div and ≤1 V/div coupled, typical ≥...
  • Page 59 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-3: Trigger specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) Trigger position error, typical Edge trigger, DC coupling, for signals having a slew rate at the trigger point of ≥ 0.5 divisions/ns ≥...
  • Page 60 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-3: Trigger specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) Width and glitch trigger, minimum For vertical scale settings 10 mV/div and 1 V/div timing requirements, <4 GHz models Minimum pulse Minimum rearm Setup time Hold time...
  • Page 61 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-3: Trigger specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) Logic and state trigger, minimum Minimum duration of logic state: 100 ps (10 GB/s). The minimum duration of the logic pattern timing requirements, typical includes delay mismatch between channels.
  • Page 62 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-3: Trigger specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) Window trigger, minimum timing requirements, <4 GHz models Minimum pulse Minimum rearm Setup time Hold time width time Window 225 ps 300 ps N.A.
  • Page 63 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-3: Trigger specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) Pattern and State trigger, minimum The transition trigger event occurs at the end of the transition. The logic condition must be timing requirements, typical, valid at the moment the transition event occurs minus the setup time plus the hold time.
  • Page 64: Table 1-4: Serial Trigger Specifications, All Mso70000/C And Dsa/Dpo70000B/C Series Models

    Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-4: Serial Trigger specifications, all MSO70000/C and DSA/DPO70000B/C Series models (optional on DPO7000 models) Characteristic Description Low speed serial trigger, ≥ 4 GHz models Number of bits 128 bits Baud rate limits 10 Mbits/s High speed serial trigger number of bits...
  • Page 65 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-4: Serial Trigger specifications, all MSO70000/C and DSA/DPO70000B/C Series models (optional on DPO7000 models) (cont.) Characteristic Description Clock recovery frequency range ≥ 4 GHz models, typical 1.5 MBaud to 3.125 GBaud. Above 1250 MHz, the clock is only available internally as a trigger source. Below 1250 MHz, the clock is also available at the recovered clock output along with regenerated data.
  • Page 66 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-4: Serial Trigger specifications, all MSO70000/C and DSA/DPO70000B/C Series models (optional on DPO7000 models) (cont.) Characteristic Description TekLink trigger jitter, typical RMS jitter between the master and slave instruments: ≥ 4 GHz models <500 ps rms TekLink FastAcq acquisition 150,000 waveforms per second...
  • Page 67: Table 1-5: Digital Acquisition Specifications (Mso70000/C Series)

    Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-5: Digital acquisition specifications (MSO70000/C Series) Characteristic Description Minimum signal amplitude 300 mV p-p; logic threshold centered in dynamic range of signal; f ≤1.5 GHz for P6780 f ≤350 MHz for P6717 Minimum detectable pulse width <400 ps (mainframe and logic probe), typical...
  • Page 68: Table 1-6: Input/Output Port Specifications, All Mso70000/C, Dsa/Dpo70000B/C, And Dpo7000 Series

    Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-5: Digital acquisition specifications (MSO70000/C Series) (cont.) Characteristic Description Low speed serial trigger threshold ±(3% of setting ±125 mV) relative to the probe tip input accuracy, typical +20 mV/°C from the operating temperature at which SPC was run Low speed serial trigger threshold -2 to +4.5 V with DI probe range...
  • Page 69 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-6: Input/output port specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) Characteristic Description High speed serial data and clock Voh = -1.0 V output voltages, typical, Vol = -1.7 V ≥...
  • Page 70 Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-6: Input/output port specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) Characteristic Description External reference, typical Run SPC whenever the external reference is more than 0.1% (1000 ppm) different than the nominal reference or the reference at which SPC was last run.
  • Page 71: Models

    Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-6: Input/output port specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models (cont.) Characteristic Description Input and output ports Scope XGA Video port, 15 pin D-sub female connector DSA70000B, DPO70000B, and DPO7000 models VGA Video output port, 15 pin D-Sub female connector DSA70000B, DPO70000B,...
  • Page 72: Table 1-7: Data Storage Specifications, All Mso70000/C, Dsa/Dpo70000B/C, And Dpo7000 Series

    Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-7: Data storage specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models Characteristic Description Hard disk The 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drive capacity is ≥160 GB. Waveforms and setups are stored on the hard disk. Table 1-8: Power source specification, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models Characteristic Description...
  • Page 73: Table 1-9: Mechanical Specifications, All Mso70000/C, Dsa/Dpo70000B/C, And Dpo7000 Series

    Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-9: Mechanical specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models Characteristic Description Weight < 4 GHz models Benchtop 14.0 kg (31 lbs) instrument only configuration 21.8 kg (48 lbs) when packaged for domestic shipment Rackmount kit 0.9 kg (2 lbs) 2.2 kg (5 lbs) kit packaged for domestic shipment...
  • Page 74: Table 1-10: Environmental Specifications, All Mso70000/C, Dsa/Dpo70000B/C, And Dpo7000 Series

    Specifications (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 1-10: Environmental specifications, all MSO70000/C, DSA/DPO70000B/C, and DPO7000 Series models Characteristic Description Temperature, < 4 GHz models operating +5 °C to +45 °C (41 °F to +113 °F), with noncondensing conditions Nonoperating -40 °C to +71 °C (-40 °F to +160 °F), with 15 °C/hour maximum gradient, without disk media installed in disk drives...
  • Page 75: Specifications (Mso/Dpo5000 Series)

    Specifications (MSO/DPO5000 Series)
  • Page 77: Specifications (Mso/Dpo5000 Series)

    Specifications (MSO/DPO5000 Series) This chapter contains specifications for the MSO5000 and DPO5000 series oscilloscopes. All specifications are guaranteed unless noted as "typical." Typical specifications are provided for your convenience but are not guaranteed. Specifications that are marked with the symbol are checked in Performance Verification.
  • Page 78 Specifications (MSO/DPO5000 Series) Table 2-1: Analog channel input and vertical specification (cont.) Characteristic Description Maximum input 1 MΩ 300 V with peaks ≤±425 V at the BNC voltage Installation Category II For <100 mV/div, derate at 20 dB/decade above 100 kHz to 30 V at 1 MHz, 10 dB/decade above 1 MHz For ≥100 mV/div, derate at 20 dB/decade above 3 MHz to 30 V...
  • Page 79 Specifications (MSO/DPO5000 Series) Table 2-1: Analog channel input and vertical specification (cont.) Characteristic Description Offset ranges, Volts/div setting Offset range minimum 1 MΩ input 50 Ω input ±1 V ±1 V 1 mV/div to 50 mV/div 50.5 mV/div to 99.5 mV/div ±0.5 V ±0.5 V 100 mV/div to 500 mV/div...
  • Page 80 Specifications (MSO/DPO5000 Series) Table 2-1: Analog channel input and vertical specification (cont.) Characteristic Description Sample Measurement type DC Accuracy (in volts) acquisition Any sample ±[DC gain accuracy × | reading - (offset - position) | + offset mode, accuracy +0.15 div + 0.6 mV] typical Refer to DC Gain Accuracy for temperature derating information.
  • Page 81 Specifications (MSO/DPO5000 Series) Table 2-1: Analog channel input and vertical specification (cont.) Characteristic Description Full bandwidth, with amplitude tolerance of -3 dB and operating temperatures of ≤30 °C (86 °F). Analog bandwidth, 1 MΩ, Reduce the bandwidth by 1% for each °C above 30 °C. DC coupled Instrument SCALE range...
  • Page 82 Specifications (MSO/DPO5000 Series) Table 2-1: Analog channel input and vertical specification (cont.) Characteristic Description Upper frequency 250 MHz, ±20% limit, 250 MHz bandwidth limited, typical Upper frequency 20 MHz, ±20% limit, 20 MHz bandwidth limited, typical Calculated rise Calculated Rise Time at 350/BW (MHz). The formula is calculated by measuring -3 dB bandwidth of the time, typical oscilloscope.
  • Page 83 Specifications (MSO/DPO5000 Series) Table 2-1: Analog channel input and vertical specification (cont.) Peak Detect or Instrument Minimum pulse width Envelope mode (Sample Rate Maximum) pulse response, MSO5204, DPO5204, >100 ps typical MSO5104, DPO5104 MSO5054, DPO5054, >200 ps MSO5034, DPO5034 Effective bits, Specifications are valid at maximum per channel sample rate and at 1k record length.
  • Page 84 Specifications (MSO/DPO5000 Series) Table 2-1: Analog channel input and vertical specification (cont.) Delay between ≤100 ps between any two channels with input impedance set to 50 Ω, DC coupling, with equal volts/division channels, full setting or above 10 mV/div bandwidth, All settings in the instrument can be manually time aligned using the Probe Deskew function from –125 ns to typical +125 ns with a resolution of 20 ps...
  • Page 85: Table 2-2: Horizontal And Acquisition System Specifications

    Specifications (MSO/DPO5000 Series) Table 2-2: Horizontal and acquisition system specifications Characteristic Description Instrument Maximum sample rate Sample rate Number of channels MSO5204, DPO5204, 10 GS/s 1 or 2 MSO5104, DPO5104 3 or 4 5 GS/s MSO5054, DPO5054, 5 GS/s 1 – 4 MSO5034, DPO5034 Record length Analog channels...
  • Page 86 Specifications (MSO/DPO5000 Series) Table 2-2: Horizontal and acquisition 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 below (assumes insignificant signal content above Nyquist accuracy and insignificant error due to aliasing): = slew rate around 1st point in measurement (1...
  • Page 87: Table 2-3: Trigger Specifications

    Specifications (MSO/DPO5000 Series) Table 2-3: Trigger specifications Characteristic Description Aux In (External) trigger input 1 M Ω ±1% in parallel with 13 pF ±2 pF impedance, typical Aux In (External) trigger maximum The maximum input voltage at the BNC 300 V input voltage Installation Category II Derate at 20 dB/decade above 3 MHz to 30 V...
  • Page 88 Specifications (MSO/DPO5000 Series) Table 2-3: 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 limit from DC to 50 kHz.
  • Page 89 Specifications (MSO/DPO5000 Series) Table 2-3: Trigger specifications (cont.) Characteristic Description 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 90 Specifications (MSO/DPO5000 Series) Table 2-3: Trigger specifications (cont.) Characteristic Description 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 Aux In (External) ±8 V Line Not applicable...
  • Page 91: Table 2-4: Digital Acquisition Specifications, Mso5000 Series

    Specifications (MSO/DPO5000 Series) Table 2-4: Digital acquisition specifications, MSO5000 Series Characteristic Description Threshold voltage range -40 V to +40 V Digital channel timing resolution 2 ns main memory, 60.6 ps for MagniVu memory ±(100 mV + 3% of threshold setting after calibration) Logic threshold accuracy Requires valid SPC.
  • Page 92: Table 2-6: Display Specifications

    Specifications (MSO/DPO5000 Series) Table 2-6: Display 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). Display resolution 1024 X 768 XGA display resolution Luminance, Typical...
  • Page 93: Table 2-8: Data Storage Specifications

    Specifications (MSO/DPO5000 Series) Table 2-7: Input/Output port specifications (cont.) Characteristic Description Keyboard and Mouse ports PS-2 compatible, instrument must be powered down to make connection External audio ports External audio jacks for microphone input and line output Table 2-8: Data storage specifications Characteristic Description Nonvolatile memory retention time,...
  • Page 94: Table 2-11: Mechanical Specifications

    Specifications (MSO/DPO5000 Series) Table 2-11: Mechanical specifications Characteristic Description Dimensions Benchtop configuration (oscilloscope only) Height: 9.3 in (236 mm) Feet folded in, handle folded down 9.8 in (249 mm) Feet Folded out, handle folded down 13.5 in (343 mm) Feet Folded in, handle folded up 14.0 in (356 mm) Feet Folded out, handle folded up Width: 17.3 in (439 mm) from handle hub to handle hub.
  • Page 95: Performance Verification (Mso70000/C Series, Dsa/Dpo70000B/C Series, And Dpo7000 Series)

    Performance Verification (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series)
  • Page 97: Performance Verification (Mso70000/C Series, Dsa/Dpo70000B/C Series, And Dpo7000 Series)

    Performance Verification (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Two types of Performance Verification procedures can be performed on these products: Brief Procedures and Performance Tests. You may not need to perform all of these procedures, depending on what you want to accomplish. If you are not familiar with operating this instrument, read the instrument user manual or explore the online help.
  • Page 98: Conventions

    Performance Verification (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Conventions Throughout these procedures the following conventions apply: Each test procedure uses the following general format: Title of Test Equipment Required Prerequisites Procedure Each procedure consists of as many steps, substeps, and subparts as required to do the test.
  • Page 99: Figure 3-1: Toolbar And Menu Bar (< 4 Ghz Models Shown)

    Performance Verification (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Figure 3-1: Toolbar and menu bar (< 4 GHz models shown) The procedures assume you have connected a mouse to the instrument so you can click on the screen controls. If you have not connected a mouse, you can use the touch screen to operate the screen controls.
  • Page 100: Brief Procedures (Mso70000/C Series, Dsa/Dpo70000B/C Series, And Dpo7000 Series)

    Brief Procedures (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Brief Procedures (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) The Self Tests use internal routines to confirm basic functionality and proper adjustment. No test equipment is required to do these test procedures. The Functional Tests utilize the probe-compensation output at the front panel as a test-signal source for further verifying that the instrument functions properly.
  • Page 101: Functional Tests

    Brief Procedures (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) e. Run the signal-path compensation routine: Pull down the Utilities menu and select Instrument Calibration..This displays the instrument calibration control window. If required because the instrument is in service mode, select the Signal Path button under Calibration Area.
  • Page 102: Figure 3-2: Universal Test Hookup For Functional Tests - Ch 1 Shown

    Brief Procedures (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Verify All Analog Input Equipment required Prerequisites Channels < 4 GHz models: One precision 50 Ω coaxial cable (Item 4) None < 4 GHz models: One BNC to Minigrabber adapter (item 18) ≥...
  • Page 103: Figure 3-3: Channel Button Location

    Brief Procedures (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) 3. Turn off all channels: If any of the front-panel channel buttons are lighted, push those buttons to turn off the displayed channels as shown in the following figure. Figure 3-3: Channel button location 4.
  • Page 104: Table 3-1: Vertical Settings

    Brief Procedures (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) 6. Verify that the channel is operational: Confirm that the following statements are true. Verify that the vertical scale readout and the waveform amplitude for the channel under test. (See Table 3-1.) Table 3-1: Vertical settings <...
  • Page 105: Verify The Time Base

    Brief Procedures (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Acquisition tab in the control window that displays. Click each of the acquisition modes and confirm that the following statements are true. Sample mode displays an actively acquiring waveform on-screen. (Note that there is a small amount of noise present on the square wave).
  • Page 106: Figure 3-4: Setup For Time Base Test

    Brief Procedures (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Figure 3-4: Setup for time base test 3. Set up the instrument: Push the front panel Autoset button. 4. Set the Vertical Scale to 200 mV per division. 5. Set the time base: Set the horizontal Scale to 200 μs/div. The time-base readout is displayed at the bottom of the graticule.
  • Page 107 Brief Procedures (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) 7. Verify horizontal delay: a. Center a rising edge on screen: Set the horizontal Position knob so that the rising edge where the waveform is triggered is lined up with the center horizontal graticule. Change the horizontal Scale to 20 μs/div.
  • Page 108: Verify The A (Main) And B (Delayed) Trigger Systems

    Brief Procedures (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Verify the A (Main) and B Equipment required Prerequisites (Delayed) Trigger Systems < 4 GHz models: One precision 50 Ω coaxial None cable (Item 4) < 4 GHz models: One BNC to Minigrabber adapter (item 18) ≥...
  • Page 109: Verify The File System

    Brief Procedures (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) 6. Verify that the delayed trigger system operates: a. Set up the delayed trigger: Pull down the Trig menu and select A – B Trigger Sequence..This displays the A →B Sequence tab of the trigger setup control window. Click the Trig After Time button under A Then B.
  • Page 110: Figure 3-6: Setup For The File System Test

    Brief Procedures (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Figure 3-6: Setup for the file system test 3. Set up the instrument: Push the front panel Autoset button. 4. Set the Vertical Scale to 200 mV per division. 5. Set the time base: Set the horizontal Scale to 1 ms/div. The time-base readout is displayed at the bottom of the graticule.
  • Page 111: Verify The Digital Channels (Mso70000 Series Only)

    (item 30) MSO70000 Series models: One SMA adapter (item MSO70000 Series models: One logic probe (item 31) 1. Hook up the signal source: Connect the probe compensation or fast edge output to the D0 input as shown in the following figure.
  • Page 112 Brief Procedures (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) 4. Initialize the instrument: Pull down the Digital menu and select Digital Setup. This displays the instrument Digital Setup control window. 5. Press the D0 button. 6. Double click Global Threshold. Use the keypad to enter 200 mV. Press the Apply button.
  • Page 113 Brief Procedures (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) 17. Rotate the Vertical Position knob counter clockwise. 18. Verify that the displayed position of channel 1 moves lower on the display. 19. Rotate the Vertical Position knob clockwise, back to its original setting. 20.
  • Page 114: Performance Tests (Mso70000/C Series, Dsa/Dpo70000B/C Series, And Dpo7000 Series)

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) This section contains a collection of manual procedures for checking that the instrument performs as warranted. The procedures are arranged in logical groupings: Signal Acquisition System Checks, Time Base System Checks, Triggering System Checks, Output Ports Checks, and Serial Trigger Checks.
  • Page 115: Equipment Required

    Table 3-2: Test equipment Minimum requirements Example Purpose Attenuator, 10X (two Ratio: 10X; impedance 50 Ω; BNC ≤ 2 GHz Tektronix part Signal attenuation, required) connectors: female input, number 011-0059-03 bandwidth, trigger sensitivity male output SMA ≤ 18 GHz Tektronix part...
  • Page 116 EL0CQ0CP0360 (40 GHz) 13. Adapter K male-to-male DC to 40 GHz Anritsu K220B Checking analog bandwidth 14. Adapter (four required) Male N-to-female BNC Tektronix part number Checking analog bandwidth 103-0045-00 15. Adapter Female N-to-male BNC Tektronix part number Checking analog bandwidth 103-0058-00 (4 GHz) 16.
  • Page 117 50 Ω 067–1734–00 31. Logic probe P6717 or P6780 Logic Probe Tektronix part P6717 or Checking digital channels P6780 Fluke 9500B/1100, 9500B/3200, or 9500B/2200 and an output head (9510 or 9530) appropriate for the bandwidth of the instrument being tested.
  • Page 118: Test Record

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Test Record Photocopy this table and use it to record the performance test results for your instrument. 3–22 MSO70000/C, DSA70000B/C, DPO7000B/C, DPO7000, MSO5000, DPO5000 Series...
  • Page 119: Table 3-3: Test Record

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 3-3: Test record Instrument Serial Number: Certificate Number: Temperature: RH %: Date of Calibration: Technician: Instrument performance test Minimum Incoming Outgoing Maximum DC voltage measurement accuracy (averaged), ≥ 4 GHz models __________ __________ Ch1 10 mV Vert scale setting,...
  • Page 120 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 3-3: Test record (cont.) Instrument performance test Minimum Incoming Outgoing Maximum __________ __________ Ch2 100 mV Vert scale setting, - 2.836 V - 2.764 V +5 Div position setting, -2.0 V offset __________ __________ Ch2 200 mV Vert scale setting,...
  • Page 121 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 3-3: Test record (cont.) Instrument performance test Minimum Incoming Outgoing Maximum __________ __________ Ch4 50 mV Vert scale setting, + 636.75 mV + 663.25 mV -5 Div position setting, +0.25 V offset __________ __________ Ch4 50 mV Vert scale setting,...
  • Page 122 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 3-3: Test record (cont.) Instrument performance test Minimum Incoming Outgoing Maximum __________ __________ Ch1 90 mV Vert scale setting, + 1.194 V + 1.246 V -5 Div position setting, +0.5 V offset __________ __________ Ch1 90 mV Vert scale setting,...
  • Page 123 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 3-3: Test record (cont.) Instrument performance test Minimum Incoming Outgoing Maximum __________ __________ Ch2 50 mV Vert scale setting, - 916.00 V - 884.00 mV +5 Div position setting, -0.5 V offset __________ __________ Ch2 90 mV Vert scale setting,...
  • Page 124 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 3-3: Test record (cont.) Instrument performance test Minimum Incoming Outgoing Maximum __________ __________ Ch3 50 mV Vert scale setting, + 884.00 mV + 916.00 mV -5 Div position setting, +0.5 V offset __________ __________ Ch3 50 mV Vert scale setting,...
  • Page 125 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 3-3: Test record (cont.) Instrument performance test Minimum Incoming Outgoing Maximum __________ __________ Ch4 20 mV Vert scale setting, - 668.35 mV - 651.65 mV +5 Div position setting, -0.5 V offset __________ __________ Ch4 50 mV Vert scale setting,...
  • Page 126 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 3-3: Test record (cont.) Instrument performance test Minimum Incoming Outgoing Maximum Ch1 200 mV Vert scale setting, + 1.49 V __________ __________ + 1.55 V 0 Div position setting, 0 V offset + 1.849 V __________ __________...
  • Page 127 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 3-3: Test record (cont.) Instrument performance test Minimum Incoming Outgoing Maximum Ch3 100 mV Vert scale setting, + 744.80 mV __________ __________ + 775.20 mV 0 Div position setting, 0 V offset + 744.80 mV __________ __________...
  • Page 128 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 3-3: Test record (cont.) Instrument performance test Minimum Incoming Outgoing Maximum Ch1 50 mV Vert scale setting, + 491.75 mV __________ __________ + 508.25 mV -5 Div position setting, +0.25 V offset - 508.25 mV __________ __________...
  • Page 129 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 3-3: Test record (cont.) Instrument performance test Minimum Incoming Outgoing Maximum Ch3 200 mV Vert scale setting, + 1.965 V __________ __________ + 2.035 V -5 Div position setting, +1.25 V offset - 2.035 V __________ __________...
  • Page 130 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 3-3: Test record (cont.) Instrument performance test Minimum Incoming Outgoing Maximum Channel bandwidth < 3.5 GHz models 3.535 V __________ __________ 2.12 V __________ __________ 500 mV 848 mV __________ __________ 200 mV 424 mV...
  • Page 131 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 3-3: Test record (cont.) Instrument performance test Minimum Incoming Outgoing Maximum 1.061 V __________ __________ 200 mV 424 mV __________ __________ 100 mV 212 mV __________ __________ 50 mV 84.8 mV __________ __________ 20 mV...
  • Page 132 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 3-3: Test record (cont.) Instrument performance test Minimum Incoming Outgoing Maximum 2.83 V __________ __________ 1.41 V __________ __________ 500 mV 566 mV __________ __________ 200 mV 283 mV __________ __________ 100 mV 141.4 mV...
  • Page 133 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 3-3: Test record (cont.) Instrument performance test Minimum Incoming Outgoing Maximum Time base system Long term sample rate, delay time, and internal reference accuracy __________ __________ 10 MHz, < 4 GHz models 9999.965 kHz 10000.035 kHz __________...
  • Page 134 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 3-3: Test record (cont.) Instrument performance test Minimum Incoming Outgoing Maximum MSO70804 and DSA/DPO70804B, BWE off __________ __________ 10 mV, rms 1.462 ps __________ __________ 10 mV, pk-pk 14.62 ps __________ __________ 50 mV, rms...
  • Page 135 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 3-3: Test record (cont.) Instrument performance test Minimum Incoming Outgoing Maximum MSO71604C and DPO71604C, 16 GHz __________ __________ 10 mV, rms 1.219 ps __________ __________ 10 mV, pk-pk 12.19 ps __________ __________ 50 mV, rms...
  • Page 136 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 3-3: Test record (cont.) Instrument performance test Minimum Incoming Outgoing Maximum Trigger system accuracy Time accuracy for time qualified triggers, < 4 GHz models, time range < 1 ms 3.5 ns __________ __________ 6.5 ns...
  • Page 137 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 3-3: Test record (cont.) Instrument performance test Minimum Incoming Outgoing Maximum Baud rate limits Serial word recognizer Signal path 0, Pattern matching 1 Pass __________ __________ Trigger 1 UI before 0 Pass __________ __________...
  • Page 138: Signal Acquisition System Checks

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Signal Acquisition System Checks These procedures check those characteristics that relate to the signal-acquisition system and are listed as checked under Warranted Characteristics in Specifications. (See Table 3-2.) for test equipment specifications. Check DC Voltage Equipment Required Prerequisites...
  • Page 139: Figure 3-8: Initial Test Hookup

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Figure 3-8: Initial test hookup 2. Confirm input channels are within limits for DC accuracy at maximum offset and position: Do the following substeps - test Ch 1 first, skipping substep a of this step since Ch 1 is already selected from step 1.
  • Page 140: Table 3-4: Dc Voltage Measurement Accuracy

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) b. Turn on the measurement Mean for the channel: From the button bar, touch Measure and select the Ampl tab, More, and then touch Mean to measure the mean of the current channel. Press the X (Close) button.
  • Page 141 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 3-4: DC voltage measurement accuracy (cont.) Position setting Scale setting (Divs) Offset setting Generator setting Accuracy limits < 4 GHz models 1 mV +0.5 V +507 mV +504.25 mV to +509.76 mV -0.5 V -507 mV -509.76 mV to -504.25 mV...
  • Page 142: Figure 3-9: Measurement Of Dc Accuracy At Maximum Offset And Position

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) d. Display the test signal: From the button bar touch Vertical and touch Position. Use the keypad to set vertical position to a position setting listed in the table for the current vertical scale setting. The baseline level may move off screen.
  • Page 143 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Check against limits: CHECK that the readout for the measurement Mean readout on screen is within the limits listed for the current vertical scale and position/offset/generator settings. Enter the value on test record. Repeat substep d, reversing the polarity of the position, offset, and generator settings as is listed in the table.
  • Page 144: Check Dc Gain Accuracy, ≥ 4 Ghz Models

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Check DC Gain Accuracy, Equipment required Prerequisites ≥ 4 GHz models One DC calibration generator (Item 6) The instrument must meet the prerequisites. (See page 3-18, Prerequisites.) One SMA male-to-female BNC adapter (Item WARNING.
  • Page 145: Table 3-5: Gain Accuracy

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) 2. Confirm input channels are within limits for DC gain accuracy. Do the following substeps - test Ch 1 first, skipping substep a of this step since Ch 1 is already selected from step 1. a.
  • Page 146 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 3-5: Gain accuracy (cont.) Position Difference of Scale setting Offset Generator Measurement measurement Channel setting (Divs) setting setting mean means Accuracy limits 50 mV +190 mV +372.40 mV to +387.60 mV -190 mV +0.25 V +690 mV...
  • Page 147 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 3-5: Gain accuracy (cont.) Position Difference of Scale setting Offset Generator Measurement measurement Channel setting (Divs) setting setting mean means Accuracy limits 20 mV +76.0 mV +148.960 mV to +155.040 mV -76.0 mV +0.4 V +576.0 mV...
  • Page 148 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 3-5: Gain accuracy (cont.) Position Difference of Scale setting Offset Generator Measurement measurement Channel setting (Divs) setting setting mean means Accuracy limits 10 mV +38.0 mV +74.48 mV to +77.52 mV -38.0 mV +0.45 V +538 mV...
  • Page 149 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 3-5: Gain accuracy (cont.) Position Difference of Scale setting Offset Generator Measurement measurement Channel setting (Divs) setting setting mean means Accuracy limits 500 mV +1.90 V +3.724 V to +3.876 V -1.90 V +4.40 V +3.724 V to +3.876 V...
  • Page 150 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 3-5: Gain accuracy (cont.) Position Difference of Scale setting Offset Generator Measurement measurement Channel setting (Divs) setting setting mean means Accuracy limits 200 mV +760 mV +1.49 V to +1.55 V -760 mV +1.25 V +3.01 V...
  • Page 151: Figure 3-10: Measurement Of Dc Gain Accuracy

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Figure 3-10: Measurement of DC gain accuracy Measure second mean: Set the generator to the second level and polarity indicated in the table for the vertical scale, position, and offset settings you have made. Repeat substep e using the current vertical scale, position, offset, and new generator setting for the second mean.
  • Page 152: Figure 3-11: Initial Test Hookup

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Check Offset Accuracy Equipment Required Prerequisites ≥ 4 GHz models One DC calibration generator (Item 6) The instrument must meet the prerequisites. (See page 3-18, Prerequisites.) One SMA male-to-female BNC adapter (Item 19) WARNING.
  • Page 153: Table 3-6: Offset Accuracy

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) 2. Confirm input channels are within limits for offset accuracy. Do the following substeps - test Ch 1 first, skipping substep a since Ch 1 is already selected from step 1. a.
  • Page 154: Figure 3-12: Measurement Of Offset Accuracy

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) d. Display the test signal: From the tool bar touch Vertical and then touch Position. Use the keypad to set vertical position to the setting listed in the table. Touch Offset. Use the keypad to set vertical offset to the positive-polarity setting listed in the table for the current vertical scale setting.
  • Page 155 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Check against limits: CHECK that the readout for the measurement Mean readout on screen is within the limits listed for the current vertical scale and position/offset/generator settings. Enter the value on the test record. Repeat substep d, using the offset and generator settings as is listed in the table.
  • Page 156: Check Analog Bandwidth, < 3.5 Ghz Models

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Check Analog Bandwidth, Equipment required Prerequisites < 3.5 GHz models One sine wave generator (Item 9) (See page 3-18, Prerequisites.) One level meter and power sensor (Item 10) One power splitter (Item 11) 50 Ω...
  • Page 157: Figure 3-13: Initial Test Hookup

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Figure 3-13: Initial test hookup 2. Confirm the input channels are within limits for analog bandwidth: Do the following substeps - test Ch 1 first, skipping substeps a and b since Ch 1 is already set up for testing from step 1.
  • Page 158: Table 3-7: Analog Bandwidth, < 3.5 Ghz Models

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 3-7: Analog bandwidth, < 3.5 GHz models Test frequency Reference Horizontal Vertical scale amplitude scale DPO7254 DPO7104 DPO7054 -3 dB 5 mV 30 mV 1 ns 2.0 GHz 1 GHz 500 MHz ≥21.2 mV 10 mV...
  • Page 159: Figure 3-14: Measurement Of Analog Bandwidth

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Measure the test signal: Set the frequency of the generator, as shown on screen to the test frequency in the table that corresponds to the vertical scale set in substep c. (See Table 3-7.) (See Figure 3-14.) Set the horizontal Scale to the horizontal scale setting that corresponds to the vertical scale set in substep c.
  • Page 160 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) g. Check against limits: CHECK that the Amplitude mean readout on screen is within the limits listed in the table for the current vertical scale setting. (See Table 3-7.) Enter the voltage on the test record. When finished checking, set the horizontal Scale back to the 20 ns.
  • Page 161: Check Channel Bandwidth, ≥ 3.5 Ghz Models

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Check Channel Bandwidth, Equipment Required Prerequisites ≥ 3.5 GHz models One sine wave generator (Item 9) (See page 3-18, Prerequisites.) One level meter and power sensor (Item 10) One power splitter (Item 11) 50 Ω...
  • Page 162: Figure 3-15: Initial Test Hookup

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Figure 3-15: Initial test hookup 2. Confirm the input channels are within limits for bandwidth: Do the following substeps - test Ch 1 first, skipping substeps a and bsince Ch 1 is already set up for testing from step 1.
  • Page 163: Table 3-8: Channel Bandwidth ≥4 Ghz Models

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 3-8: Channel bandwidth ≥4 GHz models Test frequency Reference DSA/ DSA/ DSA/ DSA/ DSA/ DSA/ Vertical amplitude Horizontal DPO72004C, DPO71604C, DPO71254C, DPO70804B, DPO70604B, DPO70404B, -3 dB scale (6 div) scale MSO72004C MSO71604C MSO71254C...
  • Page 164 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) e. Set the trigger coupling: From the button bar, touch Trigger and select Coupling DC. Display the test signal: Do the following subparts to first display the reference signal and then the test signal. MSO71254C and DSA/DPO71254/B: From the button bar, touch Cursors.
  • Page 165: Figure 3-16: Measurement Of Analog Bandwidth

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Adjust the output of the generator until the reading on the power meter is equal to the reading recorded on the power meter in step f. MSO71254C and DSA/DPO71254/B: Using the Multipurpose knobs, adjust Cursor 1 to the top of the waveform and Cursor 2 to the bottom of the waveform.
  • Page 166 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Check remaining vertical scale settings against limits: Check the remaining vertical scale settings for the channel under test by repeating substeps a through h for each of the remaining scale settings for the channel under test. When doing substep f, skip the subparts that turn on the Chx Amplitude mean measurement until you check a new channel.
  • Page 167: Figure 3-17: Initial Test Hookup

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Check Input Resistance, Equipment Required Prerequisites ≥ 4 GHz models One Digital Multimeter (Item 27) (See page 3-18, Prerequisites.) One Dual-Banana Connector, (Item 5) One precision 50 Ω coaxial cable (Item 4) One SMA male-to-female BNC adapter (Item One SMA female-to-female adapter (Item One SMA male short circuit adapter (Item...
  • Page 168 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) 2. Check input impedance against limits: a. Measure the impedance: Read and record the measured impedance. b. Remove the dual banana connector from the digital multimeter (DMM), turn it 180 degrees and reinsert it in the DMM input. c.
  • Page 169: Figure 3-18: Initial Test Hookup

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Time Base System Checks These procedures check those characteristics that relate to the time base system and are listed as checked under Warranted Characteristics in Specifications. Check Timebase and Equipment Required Prerequisites Delay Time Accuracy and One timer-counter (Item 8)
  • Page 170: Figure 3-19: Initial Test Hookup

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) 3. Disconnect the hookup: Disconnect the equipment from the instrument. Figure 3-19: Initial test hookup 4. Install the test hookup and preset the instrument controls: a. Initialize the instrument: Press the Default Setup button. b.
  • Page 171: Figure 3-20: Final Test Hookup

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Figure 3-20: Final test hookup 5. Confirm external reference: a. Perform a signal path compensation: Touch Utilities and select Instrument Calibration. Touch Run SPC (Calibrate on some instruments) and wait for the signal path compensation to finish.
  • Page 172: Figure 3-21: Delta Time Accuracy Test Hookup

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Check Delta Time Equipment Required Prerequisites Measurement Accuracy, One 50 Ω, precision coaxial cable (Item 4) (See page 3-18, Prerequisites.) < 4 GHz models One 50 Ω, 60 inch precision coaxial cable, male-to-male SMA connectors (Item 28) One Pulse Generator (Item 20) One BNC elbow connector (Item 24)
  • Page 173 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) 1. Install the test hookup and preset the instrument controls: a. Initialize the instrument: Press the Default Setup button. b. Hook up the pulse generator: < 4 GHz models: Touch Vertical, select Vertical Setup, and then touch Termination 50 Ω.
  • Page 174: Table 3-10: Delta Time Measurement Settings

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 3-10: Delta time measurement settings Pulse generator rise Instrument and fall time range Horizontal scale setting Sample rate Delta time accuracy limit DPO7354 ≤ 150 ps 10 ns/div 10 GS/s ≤...
  • Page 175 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) above any noise, and below any overshoot or ringing on the pulse. Touch the X (Close) button. Press the Run/Stop button to start the acquisitions. Wait about 30 seconds. Press Run/Stop button to freeze the display. Read the Std Dev statistic measurement.
  • Page 176: Figure 3-22: Delta Time Accuracy Test Hookup

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Check Delta Time Equipment Required Prerequisites Measurement Accuracy, One 50 Ω, precision coaxial cable (Item 4) (See page 3-18, Prerequisites.) ≥ 4 GHz models One sine-wave generator (Item 9) One adapter (Item 19) This procedure checks the Delta Time Measurement Accuracy as listed in Specifications.
  • Page 177: Table 3-11: Delta Time Measurement Settings

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) c. Modify the initialized front-panel control settings: Readjust the Trigger Level knob so the trigger level is at 50% of the rising edge of the sine wave. From the button bar, touch the Horiz/Acq button. Select the Manual button to turn on Manual Mode.
  • Page 178 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 3-11: Delta time measurement settings (cont.) Sine wave Delta time generator Record Sample Burst Delta time rms pk-pk Instrument Volts/div frequency length rate width accuracy limit accuracy limit BWE on MSO72004C and 50 mV 11.2 GHz...
  • Page 179 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Touch MidRef. Using the keypad or multipurpose knobs, set the mid reference level to 0 V. Touch the X (Close) button. Click one of the cursors to assign the multipurpose knobs to the cursors.
  • Page 180 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) e. Read the measurement: Press the Clear button. Allow approximately 1000 acquisitions to accumulate, then press Run/Stop. Read the Std Dev statistic measurement. Enter the time on the test record. The standard deviation (St Dev) measurement must be less than or equal to the rms Delta-time accuracy limit for your instrument and bandwidth setting.
  • Page 181: Figure 3-23: Initial Test Hookup

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Trigger System Checks These procedures check those characteristics that relate to the trigger system and are listed as checked in Specifications. Check Time Qualified Equipment Required Prerequisites Trigger Accuracy One sine wave generator (Item 9) (See page 3-18, Prerequisites.) One 2X attenuator (Item 26) One 50 Ω, precision coaxial cable (Item 4)
  • Page 182: Figure 3-24: Measurement Of Time Accuracy For Pulse And Glitch Triggering

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Figure 3-24: Measurement of time accuracy for pulse and glitch triggering 2. Confirm the trigger system is within time-accuracy limits for time qualified trigger accuracy (time range <1 μs): a. Set upper and lower limits that ensure triggering at 100 MHz: (See Figure 3-24.) Press the front-panel Advanced button and select the A Event tab;...
  • Page 183 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) CHECK that the Lower Limit readout, after the instrument stops triggering, is within the following limits: Model Limit 3.5 ns to 6.5 ns < 4 GHz models ≥ 4 GHz models 4.77 ns to 5.23 ns Enter the time on the test record.
  • Page 184 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) b. Display the test signal: < 4 GHz models: Set the Horizontal Scale to 5 μs. ≥ 4 GHz models: Set the Horizontal Scale to 4 μs. Set the Vertical Scale to 100 mV. Set the output of the sine wave generator for a 250 kHz, five-division sine wave on screen.
  • Page 185: Check Sensitivity, Edge Trigger, Dc Coupled

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Check Sensitivity, Edge Equipment required Prerequisites Trigger, DC Coupled One leveled sine wave generator (Item 9) (See page 3-18, Prerequisites.) Three precision 50 Ω coaxial cables (Item 21) Two SMA female to BNC male adapters (item 23) Three SMA female-to-female adapters (item 16) One 10X attenuator (Item 1) One power splitter (Item 11)
  • Page 186: Figure 3-25: Initial Test Hookup

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) c. Hook up the test-signal source: Connect the signal output of the generator to a power splitter. Connect one output of the power splitter to Ch 1 as shown in the following figure.
  • Page 187 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Set the generator amplitude on screen as follows: Model Divisions ≥ 4 GHz models 4 divisions < 4 GHz models 7 divisions Now fine adjust the generator output until the Ch 1 Amplitude readout indicates the amplitude is as follows (Readout may fluctuate): Model Amplitude...
  • Page 188: Figure 3-26: Measurement Of Trigger Sensitivity - 50 Mhz Results Shown

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Figure 3-26: Measurement of trigger sensitivity - 50 MHz results shown c. ≥ 4 GHz models: Check B trigger system for stable triggering at limits: Do the following subparts in the order listed. From the button bar touch Trig, select the A Event tab, and set the Source to Line.
  • Page 189 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) 3. Confirm the AUX Trigger input (at 50 MHz): a. Display the test signal: Remove the 10X attenuator and reconnect the cable to Ch 1. Set the signal amplitude as follows: 2.5 divisions Now fine adjust the generator output until the Ch 1 Amplitude readout indicates the amplitude is as follows (Readout may fluctuate): 250 mV b.
  • Page 190 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) 4. Confirm that the A trigger system is within sensitivity limits (full bandwidth): a. Set the Horizontal Scale: Set the Horizontal Scale to 200 ps. b. Display the test signal: Set the generator frequency to full bandwidth as follows: Model Generator frequency ≥...
  • Page 191: Table 3-12: Trigger Settings For ≥ 4 Ghz Models

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Model Attenuator ≥ 4 GHz models DPO7354 None DPO7254 DPO7104 DPO7054 Check that a stable trigger is obtained. c. Repeat step 2, substep b and c for the full bandwidth selected. Table 3-12: Trigger settings for ≥...
  • Page 192 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Leave the trigger system triggered on the positive slope of the waveform before continuing to the next step. From the button bar touch Trig, select the A Event tab, and set the Source to Line.
  • Page 193 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Display the test signal (Aux trigger at bandwidth): Set the Horizontal Scale to 1 ns. < 4 GHz models: Remove the attenuator and reconnect the cable to Ch 1. ≥ 4 GHz models: Reconnect the cable to Ch 1. Set the generator frequency to full bandwidth as follows: Model Generator frequency...
  • Page 194: Figure 3-27: Initial Test Hookup

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Output Signal Checks The procedure that follows checks those characteristics of the output signals that are listed as checked under Warranted Characteristics in Specifications. Check Aux Trigger Out Equipment required Prerequisites One precision 50 Ω...
  • Page 195: Figure 3-28: Measurement Of Trigger Out Limits

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) 2. Confirm Aux Out is within limits for logic levels: a. Display the test signal: Press the Vertical Ch 2 button to display that channel. < 4 GHz models: Touch Vertical, select Vertical Setup, and then touch Termination 50 Ω.
  • Page 196: Figure 3-29: Initial Test Hookup

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Check Probe Equipment required Prerequisites Compensation or Fast One BNC to Minigrabber adapter (item 18) (See page 3-18, Prerequisites.) Also, Edge Output the instrument must have passed Check One precision 50 Ω coaxial cable (Item 21) Timebase and Delay Time Accuracy and One DC calibration generator (Item 6) Reference.
  • Page 197: Figure 3-30: Measurement Of Probe Compensator Frequency

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) 2. Confirm the Probe Compensator signal: Figure 3-30: Measurement of probe compensator frequency a. Save the probe compensation signal in reference memory: From the menu bar, touch File; Save As . . ., Waveform, and then Ref 1.
  • Page 198: Figure 3-31: Subsequent Test Hookup

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Figure 3-31: Subsequent test hookup c. Measure amplitude of the probe compensation signal: From the button bar, touch Horiz/Acq and select the Acquisition tab. Touch Average and set the number of averages to 16 using the keypad or the multipurpose knob.
  • Page 199 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) e. Check against limits: Subtract the value just obtained (base level) from that obtained previously (top level). CHECK that the difference obtained is within limits as follows: Model Limits ≥ 4 GHz models 343.2 mV to 536.8 mV <...
  • Page 200: Figure 3-33: Initial Test Hookup

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Serial Trigger Checks (Optional on Some Models) These procedures check those characteristics that relate to the serial trigger system and are listed as checked in Specifications. Check Serial Trigger Baud Equipment required Prerequisites Rate Limits One precision 50 Ω...
  • Page 201: Table 3-13: Serial Pattern Data

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) c. Modify the initialized front-panel control settings: Set the vertical Scale to 50 mV per division. < 4 GHz models: Touch Vertical, select Vertical Setup, and then touch Termination 50 Ω . Set the horizontal Scale to 1 ns per division.
  • Page 202 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Touch the Edit button. g. Set the Format to Hex and then touch the Clear button. h. Enter data into the Serial Pattern Data field for one of the settings in the table that is not yet checked, starting with the first setting.
  • Page 203: Figure 3-34: Isolated 0 Triggering

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Figure 3-34: Isolated 0 triggering r. Verify that the instrument triggers at the 0 in the input signal. The absolute value of the T1 cursor readout must be ≤325 ps. Enter pass or fail in the test record.
  • Page 204: Table 3-14: Word Recognizer Data

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Table 3-14: Word recognizer data Serial pattern data Trigger location 4924 9249 2492 4924 One UI before the 1 9249 2492 4924 9249 At the 1 2492 4924 9249 2492 One UI after the 1 3.
  • Page 205: Figure 3-35: Isolated 1 Triggering

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Figure 3-35: Isolated 1 triggering MSO70000/C, DSA70000B/C, DPO7000B/C, DPO7000, MSO5000, DPO5000 Series 3–109...
  • Page 206: Figure 3-36: Initial Test Hookup

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Check Serial Trigger Clock Equipment required Equipment required Recovery Range One precision 50 Ω coaxial cable (Item 4) The oscilloscope must meet the prerequisites. Also, the instrument One sine-wave generator (Item 9) must have passed Check DC Voltage One adapter (Item 19) Measurement Accuracy.
  • Page 207 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) c. Modify the initialized front-panel control settings: Set the Vertical Scale to 50 mV per division. < 4 GHz models: Touch Vertical, select Vertical Setup, and then touch Termination 50 Ω. Set the horizontal Scale to 200 ps per division.
  • Page 208: Table 3-15: Clock Recovery Input Frequencies And Baud Rates

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) NOTE. As the input frequency is lowered, adjust the Horizontal SCALE to maintain about 3 to 5 eyes across the display. e. Verify that lock is acquired. (See Figure 3-37 on page 3-113.) Repeat substeps b through d for each input frequency and Baud rate listed in the table.
  • Page 209: Figure 3-37: Clock Recovery

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Figure 3-37: Clock recovery MSO70000/C, DSA70000B/C, DPO7000B/C, DPO7000, MSO5000, DPO5000 Series 3–113...
  • Page 210: Figure 3-38: Sine Wave Generator Leveling Equipment Setup

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Sine Wave Generator Leveling Procedure Some procedures in this manual require a sine wave generator to produce the necessary test signals. If you do not have a leveled sine wave generator, use one of the following procedures to level the output amplitude of your sine wave generator.
  • Page 211 Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) 3. Record the reference level: Note the reading on the level meter. 4. Set the generator to the new frequency and reference level: Change the sine wave generator to the desired new frequency. Input the correction factor and/or the new frequency into the level meter.
  • Page 212: Figure 3-39: Equipment Setup For Maximum Amplitude

    Performance Tests (MSO70000/C Series, DSA/DPO70000B/C Series, and DPO7000 Series) Figure 3-39: Equipment setup for maximum amplitude 3. Record the reference level: Disconnect the sine wave generator from the instrument. Connect the sine wave generator to the power sensor. Note the level meter reading. 4.
  • Page 213 Performance Verification (MSO/DPO5000 Series)
  • Page 215: Performance Verification (Mso/Dpo5000 Series)

    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 return the instrument to Tektronix for adjustment or repair. MSO70000/C, DSA70000B/C, DPO7000B/C, DPO7000, MSO5000, DPO5000 Series...
  • Page 216: Test Record

    Performance Verification (MSO/DPO5000 Series) 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 217 Performance Verification (MSO/DPO5000 Series) DC Balance Performance checks Vertical scale Low limit Test result High limit Channel 1 DC Balance, 1 mV/div -0.2 mV 0.2 mV 50 Ω, 20 MHz BW 2 mV/div -0.2 mV 0.2 mV 10 mV/div -1 mV 1 mV 100 mV/div -10 mV...
  • Page 218 Performance Verification (MSO/DPO5000 Series) DC Balance Performance checks Vertical scale Low limit Test result High limit Channel 2 DC Balance, 1 mV/div -0.2 mV 0.2 mV 50 Ω, 20 MHz BW 2 mV/div -0.2 mV 0.2 mV 10 mV/div -1 mV 1 mV 100 mV/div -10 mV...
  • Page 219 Performance Verification (MSO/DPO5000 Series) DC Balance Performance checks Vertical scale Low limit Test result High limit Channel 3 DC Balance, 1 mV/div -0.2 mV 0.2 mV 50 Ω, 20 MHz BW 2 mV/div -0.2 mV 0.2 mV 10 mV/div -1 mV 1 mV 100 mV/div -10 mV...
  • Page 220 Performance Verification (MSO/DPO5000 Series) DC Balance Performance checks Vertical scale Low limit Test result High limit Channel 4 DC Balance, 1 mV/div -0.2 mV 0.2 mV 50 Ω, 20 MHz BW 2 mV/div -0.2 mV 0.2 mV 10 mV/div -1 mV 1 mV 100 mV/div -10 mV...
  • Page 221 Performance Verification (MSO/DPO5000 Series) DC Gain Accuracy Performance checks Bandwidth Vertical scale Low limit Test result High limit Channel 1 DC 20 MHz 1 mV/div -2.0% 2.0% Gain Accuracy, 2 mV/div -1.5% 1.5% 0 V offset, 0 V 5 mV/div -1.5% 1.5% vertical position,...
  • Page 222 Performance Verification (MSO/DPO5000 Series) DC Gain Accuracy Performance checks Bandwidth Vertical scale Low limit Test result High limit Channel 2 DC 20 MHz 1 mV/div -2.0% 2.0% Gain Accuracy, 2 mV/div -1.5% 1.5% 0 V offset, 0 V 5 mV/div -1.5% 1.5% vertical position,...
  • Page 223 Performance Verification (MSO/DPO5000 Series) DC Gain Accuracy Performance checks Bandwidth Vertical scale Low limit Test result High limit Channel 3 DC 20 MHz 1 mV/div -2.0% 2.0% Gain Accuracy, 2 mV/div -1.5% 1.5% 0 V offset, 0 V 5 mV/div -1.5% 1.5% vertical position,...
  • Page 224 Performance Verification (MSO/DPO5000 Series) DC Gain Accuracy Performance checks Bandwidth Vertical scale Low limit Test result High limit Channel 4 DC 20 MHz 1 mV/div -2.0% 2.0% Gain Accuracy, 2 mV/div -1.5% 1.5% 0 V offset, 0 V 5 mV/div -1.5% 1.5% vertical position,...
  • Page 225 Performance Verification (MSO/DPO5000 Series) DC Offset Accuracy Performance High limit checks Vertical scale Vertical offset Low limit Test result All models: Channel 1 DC Offset 1 mV/div 900 mV 895.3 mV 904.7 mV Accuracy, 1 mV/div -900 mV -904.7 mV -895.3 mV 20 MHz BW, 50 Ω...
  • Page 226 Performance Verification (MSO/DPO5000 Series) DC Offset Accuracy Performance High limit checks Vertical scale Vertical offset Low limit Test result Channel 3 DC Offset 1 mV/div 900 mV 895.3 mV 904.7 mV Accuracy, 1 mV/div -900 mV -904.7 mV -895.3 mV 20 MHz BW, 50 Ω...
  • Page 227 Performance Verification (MSO/DPO5000 Series) Analog Bandwidth Performance checks Bandwidth Horizontal Test result Channel Impedance Vertical scale scale Limit Gain = V in-pp bw-pp bw-pp in-pp All Models Channel 1 50 Ω 1 mV/div 5 ns/div ≥ 0.707 (175 MHz) 2 mV/div 2.5 ns/div ≥...
  • Page 228 Performance Verification (MSO/DPO5000 Series) Analog Bandwidth Performance checks Bandwidth Horizontal Test result Channel Impedance Vertical scale scale Limit Gain = V in-pp bw-pp bw-pp in-pp All Models Channel 2 50 Ω 1 mV/div 5 ns/div ≥ 0.707 (175 MHz) 2 mV/div 2.5 ns/div ≥...
  • Page 229 Performance Verification (MSO/DPO5000 Series) Analog Bandwidth Performance checks Bandwidth Horizontal Test result Channel Impedance Vertical scale scale Limit Gain = V in-pp bw-pp bw-pp in-pp All Models Channel 3 50 Ω 1 mV/div 5 ns/div ≥ 0.707 (175 MHz) 2 mV/div 2.5 ns/div ≥...
  • Page 230 Performance Verification (MSO/DPO5000 Series) Analog Bandwidth Performance checks Bandwidth Horizontal Test result Channel Impedance Vertical scale scale Limit Gain = V in-pp bw-pp bw-pp in-pp All Models Channel 4 50 Ω 1 mV/div 5 ns/div ≥ 0.707 (175 MHz) 2 mV/div 2.5 ns/div ≥...
  • Page 231 Performance Verification (MSO/DPO5000 Series) Random Noise, Sample Acquisition Mode Vertical sensitivity = 100 mV/div Performance checks 1 MΩ 50 Ω Bandwidth Test result (mV) High limit (mV) Test result (mV) High limit (mV) MSO5204, DPO5204 Channel 1 Full 8.18 6.15 250 MHz limit 5.12 4.08...
  • Page 232 Performance Verification (MSO/DPO5000 Series) Random Noise, Sample Acquisition Mode Vertical sensitivity = 100 mV/div Performance checks 1 MΩ 50 Ω Bandwidth Test result (mV) High limit (mV) Test result (mV) High limit (mV) MSO5034, DPO5034, MSO5054, DPO5054 Channel 1 Full 8.13 8.13 250 MHz limit...
  • Page 233 Performance Verification (MSO/DPO5000 Series) Delta Time Measurement Accuracy Performance checks Channel 1 MSO/DPO = 4 ns/Div, Source freq = 240 MHz MSO/DPO V/Div Source V Test result High limit 5 mV 40 mV 120 ps 100 mV 800 mV 118 ps 500 mV 117 ps 122 ps...
  • Page 234 Performance Verification (MSO/DPO5000 Series) Delta Time Measurement Accuracy Channel 2 MSO/DPO = 4 ns/Div, Source freq = 240 MHz MSO/DPO V/Div Source V Test result High limit 5 mV 40 mV 120 ps 100 mV 800 mV 118 ps 500 mV 117 ps 122 ps MSO/DPO = 40 ns/Div, Source freq = 24 MHz...
  • Page 235 Performance Verification (MSO/DPO5000 Series) Delta Time Measurement Accuracy Channel 3 MSO/DPO = 4 ns/Div, Source freq = 240 MHz MSO/DPO V/Div Source V Test result High limit 5 mV 40 mV 120 ps 100 mV 800 mV 118 ps 500 mV 117 ps 122 ps MSO/DPO = 40 ns/Div, Source freq = 24 MHz...
  • Page 236 Performance Verification (MSO/DPO5000 Series) Delta Time Measurement Accuracy Channel 4 MSO/DPO = 4 ns/Div, Source freq = 240 MHz MSO/DPO V/Div Source V Test result High limit 5 mV 40 mV 120 ps 100 mV 800 mV 118 ps 500 mV 117 ps 122 ps MSO/DPO = 40 ns/Div, Source freq = 24 MHz...
  • Page 237 Performance Verification (MSO/DPO5000 Series) Digital Threshold Accuracy, MSO5000 series only Performance checks: Digital channel Threshold Low limit Test result High limit s– -0.1 V 0.1 V 3.88 V 4.12 V - 0.1 V 0.1 V 3.88 V 4.12 V -0.1 V 0.1 V 3.88 V 4.12 V...
  • Page 238 Performance Verification (MSO/DPO5000 Series) Auxiliary (Trigger) Output Performance checks Low limit Test result High limit – Trigger Output High 1 MΩ ≥ 2.5 V – Low 1 MΩ ≤ 0.7 V – Trigger Output High 50 Ω ≥ 1.0 V –...
  • Page 239: Performance Tests (Mso/Dpo5000 Series)

    Performance Tests (MSO/DPO5000 Series) Performance Tests (MSO/DPO5000 Series) This section contains a collection of manual procedures for checking that the instrument performs as warranted. They check all the characteristics that are designated as checked in Specifications. (The characteristics that are checked appear with a in Specifications).
  • Page 240: Self Test

    Performance Tests (MSO/DPO5000 Series) Self Test This procedure verifies that the instrument passes the internal diagnostics and performs signal path compensation. No test equipment or hookups are required. Equipment required Prerequisites None Power on the instrument and allow a 20 minute warm-up period before performing this procedure.
  • Page 241: Check Input Impedance (Resistance)

    Performance Tests (MSO/DPO5000 Series) Check Input Impedance (Resistance) This test checks the Input Impedance. 1. Connect the output of the oscilloscope calibrator (for example, Fluke 9500) to the oscilloscope channel 1 input, as shown in the following illustration. 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 242: Check Dc Balance

    Performance Tests (MSO/DPO5000 Series) 8. Repeat the tests at 50 Ω as follows: a. Set the calibrator impedance to 50 Ω. b. Push the front-panel oscilloscope Vertical Menu button. c. Set the Termination to 50 Ω. d. Repeat steps 4 through 6. 9.
  • Page 243 Performance Tests (MSO/DPO5000 Series) 6. Set the Acquisition mode to Average as follows: a. Push the front-panel Acquire button. b. In the Acquisition window, select the Acquisition tab at the left. c. Select Average Acquisition mode. d. Ensure that the number of averages is set to 16. 7.
  • Page 244: Check Dc Gain Accuracy

    Performance Tests (MSO/DPO5000 Series) Check DC Gain Accuracy This test checks the DC gain accuracy. 1. Connect the oscilloscope to a DC voltage source. If you are using the Fluke 9500 calibrator, connect the calibrator head to the oscilloscope channel to test. WARNING.
  • Page 245 Performance Tests (MSO/DPO5000 Series) 8. Record the negative-measured and positive-measured mean readings in the worksheet as follows: a. Set the DC Voltage Source to V negative b. Push the front-panel Wave Inspector Measure button. c. In the Measurements Setup window, go to the Measurements box. Click the More button and then select Mean.
  • Page 246: Table 4-2: Gain Expected Worksheet

    Performance Tests (MSO/DPO5000 Series) Table 4-2: Gain expected worksheet Test Oscilloscope Result Vertical Scale (Gain Setting Accuracy) diffExpected negative positive negative-measured positive-measured diff 9 mV -4.5 mV +4.5 mV 1 mV/div 2 mV/div 18 mV -9 mV +9 mV 4.98 mV 44.82 mV -22.41 mV +22.41 mV...
  • Page 247: Check Offset Accuracy

    Performance Tests (MSO/DPO5000 Series) 12. Repeat the procedure for all remaining channels: a. Push the front-panel button to deselect the channel that you have already tested. b. Push the front-panel button to select the next channel to be tested. c. Move the DC voltage source connection to the channel input to be tested. d.
  • Page 248 Performance Tests (MSO/DPO5000 Series) 6. Set the Horizontal Scale to 1 ms/div. 7. Set the Vertical Scale to 1 mV/div. 8. In the Vertical menu, set the oscilloscope Vertical Offset to 900 mV. 9. Check that the vertical position is set to 0 divisions. If it is not, turn the Vertical Position knob to set the position to 0.
  • Page 249: Check Analog Bandwidth

    Performance Tests (MSO/DPO5000 Series) 16. 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. Push the front-panel button to select the next channel to be tested. c.
  • Page 250 Performance Tests (MSO/DPO5000 Series) 5. Set the Vertical Scale to 1 mV. 6. Set the Acquisition mode to Sample as follows: a. Push the front-panel Acquire button. b. In the Acquisition window, select the Acquisition tab at the left. c. Click Sample Acquisition mode. 7.
  • Page 251: Table 4-3: Maximum Bandwidth Frequency Worksheet

    Performance Tests (MSO/DPO5000 Series) Table 4-3: Maximum bandwidth frequency worksheet Model: MSO5204, DPO5204 Impedance Vertical Scale Maximum bandwidth 50 Ω 10 mV/div — 1 V/div 500 MHz 5 mV/div 500 MHz 2 mV/div 350 MHz 1 mV/div 175 MHz 1 MΩ 5 mV/div —...
  • Page 252: Check Random Noise, Sample Acquisition Mode

    Performance Tests (MSO/DPO5000 Series) 15. Repeat steps 5 through 14 for all combinations of Vertical Scale and Horizontal Scale settings listed in the test record. 16. For MSO/DPO5204 and MSO/DPO5104 models only, repeat the tests at 1 MΩ impedance as follows: a.
  • Page 253 Performance Tests (MSO/DPO5000 Series) 5. Reset the Statistics as follows: a. Select Statistics. b. Click Reset. c. Click OK. 6. Read and make a note of the RMS Mean value. This is the Sampled Mean Value (SMV). 7. Set the Acquisition mode to Average as follows: a.
  • Page 254: Check Sample Rate And Delay Time Accuracy

    Performance Tests (MSO/DPO5000 Series) 13. Repeat the tests at all bandwidth settings as follows: a. Push the front-panel oscilloscope Vertical Menu button. b. Set the Termination to 1M Ω. c. Select the next Bandwidth at which to test. d. Starting at step 5, repeat the procedure for each bandwidth setting in the test record.
  • Page 255 Performance Tests (MSO/DPO5000 Series) 8. Set the Vertical Position to center the time mark signal on the screen. 9. Set the Trigger Level as necessary for a triggered display. 10. Adjust the Horizontal Position to move the trigger location to the center of the screen (50%).
  • Page 256: Check Delta Time Measurement Accuracy

    Performance Tests (MSO/DPO5000 Series) Check Delta Time Measurement Accuracy This test checks the Delta-time measurement accuracy for a given instrument setting and input signal. 1. Connect a 50 Ω coaxial cable from the signal source to the oscilloscope channel 1, as shown in the following illustration. WARNING.
  • Page 257 Performance Tests (MSO/DPO5000 Series) 6. Set the Mean & St Dev Samples to 1000 as follows: a. Push the Wave Inspector Measure button. b. In the Measurements Setup window, select the More tab on the left. c. Select the Burst Width measurement. d.
  • Page 258: Check Digital Threshold Accuracy (Mso5000 Only)

    Performance Tests (MSO/DPO5000 Series) 11. 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. Push the front-panel channel button for the next channel to be tested. c.
  • Page 259 Performance Tests (MSO/DPO5000 Series) 4. Turn on the digital channels and set the thresholds as follows: a. Push the front-panel D15-D0 button. b. Select the D7-D0 tab on the left and turn channels D7-D0 On. c. Select the D15-D8 tab and turn channels D15-D8 On. d.
  • Page 260 Performance Tests (MSO/DPO5000 Series) Compare the test result to the limits. If the result is between the limits, continue with the procedure to test the channel at the +4 V threshold value. 13. Begin the +4 V threshold test as follows: a.
  • Page 261: Check Trigger Out

    Performance Tests (MSO/DPO5000 Series) 21. Repeat the procedure for all remaining digital channels as follows: a. Push the front-panel Trigger Menu button. b. Under Source, click Select. c. In the Source Selection box, select the next digital channel (such as D1) to be tested.
  • Page 262 Performance Tests (MSO/DPO5000 Series) 4. Record the Low and High measurements at 1 MΩ as follows: a. Push the front-panel Wave Inspector Measure button. b. Ensure that the Amplitude tab is selected. c. Select the Low measurement. d. Enter the Low measurement reading in the test record. e.

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