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Digital phosphor oscilloscopes specifications and performance verification
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MSO4000B and DPO4000B Series
Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes
Specifications and Performance Verification
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Technical Reference
*P077050903*
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  • Page 1 MSO4000B and DPO4000B Series Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes Specifications and Performance Verification Technical Reference *P077050903* 077-0509-03...
  • Page 3 Specifications and Performance Verification Technical Reference Revision B This document supports firmware version 1.00 and above for both MSO4000B Series instruments and DPO4000B Series instruments. 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.
  • Page 4 Copyright © Tektronix. All rights reserved. Licensed software products are owned by Tektronix or its subsidiaries or suppliers, and are protected by national copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published material.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    General safety summary ..................Specifications ....................... Analog Channel Input and Vertical Specifications ............Horizontal and Acquisition System Specifications............Trigger Specifications ..................Digital Acquisition Specifications, MSO4000B Series........... P6616 Digital Probe Specifications ................. Display Specifications..................Input/Output Port Specifications ................Data Storage Specifications..................
  • Page 6 Table 2: Horizontal and acquisition system specifications............. Table 3: Delta-Time measurement accuracy formula ............Table 4: Trigger specifications ................... Table 5: Digital acquisition specifications, MSO4000B Series ..........Table 6: P6616 digital probe specifications..............Table 7: Display specifications................... Table 8: Input/Output port specifications ...............

  • Page 7: General Safety Summary

    General safety summary General safety summary Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified. Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. To avoid fire or personal Use proper power cord.
  • Page 8 General safety summary Terms in this manual These terms may appear in this manual: WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life. CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property.

  • Page 9: Specifications

    Specifications This chapter contains specifications for the MSO4000B and the DPO4000B 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 10: Analog Channel Input And Vertical Specifications

    Specifications Analog Channel Input and Vertical Specifications The following table shows the analog channel input and vertical specifications for the MSO4000B Series and the DPO4000B Series oscilloscopes. Table 1: Analog channel input and vertical specifications Characteristic Description Number of input...
  • Page 11 Specifications Table 1: Analog channel input and vertical specifications (cont.) Characteristic Description Number of digitized 8 bits bits Displayed vertically with 25 digitization levels (DL) per division, 10.24 divisions dynamic range. "DL" is the abbreviation for "digitization level." A DL is the smallest voltage level change that can be resolved by an 8-bit A-D Converter.
  • Page 12 Specifications Table 1: Analog channel input and vertical specifications (cont.) Characteristic Description Number of Waveforms 2 to 512 waveforms for Average Default of 16 waveforms Acquisition Mode DC voltage Measurement type DC Accuracy (in Volts) measurement Average of ≥ 16 waveforms ±[DC Gain Accuracy ×...
  • Page 13 Specifications Table 1: Analog channel input and vertical specifications (cont.) Characteristic Description These limits are for ambient temperature of ≤30°C and the bandwidth selection set to FULL. Reduce the Analog bandwidth, upper bandwidth frequency by 1% for each °C above 30°C 50 Ω, DC coupled Instrument Volts/Div setting...
  • Page 14 Specifications Table 1: Analog channel input and vertical specifications (cont.) Characteristic Description Analog bandwidth with These limits are for ambient temperature of ≤30°C and the bandwidth selection set to FULL. Reduce the TPP0500 or TPP1000 upper bandwidth frequency by 1% for each °C above 30°C probe, typical Instrument Volts/Div setting...
  • Page 15 Specifications Table 1: Analog channel input and vertical specifications (cont.) Characteristic Description Calculated rise time at The formula is calculated by measuring -3 dB bandwidth of the oscilloscope. The formula accounts for the 0.350/BW = t , typical rise time contribution of the oscilloscope independent of the rise time of the signal source. Instrument 50 Ω...
  • Page 16 Specifications Table 1: Analog channel input and vertical specifications (cont.) Characteristic Description Peak Detect or Instrument (Sample rate maximum) Minimum pulse width Envelope mode pulse response, typical MSO4104B, DPO4104B, , MSO4102B, DPO4102B >800 ps (5 GS/s) MSO4104B-L DPO4104B-L, (≤ 2 channels enabled) MSO4102B-L, DPO4102B-L, (1 channel enabled) DPO4054B, DPO4034B, DPO4014B...

  • Page 17: Horizontal And Acquisition System Specifications

    2 A (24 W) ±10% Horizontal and Acquisition System Specifications The following table shows the horizontal and acquisitions system specifications for the MSO4000B Series and the DPO4000B Series oscilloscopes. Table 2: Horizontal and acquisition system specifications Characteristic Description Sample-rate range MSO4104B, DPO4104B, 5 GS/s —...
  • Page 18 Specifications Table 2: Horizontal and acquisition system specifications (cont.) Characteristic Description Aperture Uncertainty ≤(3 ps + 0.1 ppm × record duration) , for records having ≤1 minute duration Long-term sample rate and ±5 ppm over any ≥1 ms time interval delay time accuracy MSO4000B and DPO4000B Series Specifications and Performance Verification...

  • Page 19: Table 3: Delta-Time Measurement Accuracy Formula

    Specifications Table 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 in the following table. (See Table 3.) The formula assumes accuracy insignificant signal content above Nyquist and insignificant error due to aliasing.

  • Page 20: Trigger Specifications

    Specifications Trigger Specifications The following table shows the trigger specifications for the MSO4000B Series and the DPO4000B Series oscilloscopes. Table 4: Trigger specifications Characteristic Description Aux In (External) trigger input 1 M Ω ±1% in parallel with 13 pF ±2 pF...
  • Page 21 Specifications Table 4: Trigger specifications (cont.) Characteristic Description Edge-type trigger sensitivity, DC Models Trigger Sensitivity coupled, typical Source MSO4104B, DPO4104B, Any input 50 Ω path: MSO4104B-L, channel 0.40 div from DC to 50 MHz, increasing to DPO4104B-L, 1 div at oscilloscope bandwidth MSO4102B-L, DPO4102B-L, MSO4102B, DPO4102B...
  • Page 22 Specifications Table 4: Trigger specifications (cont.) Characteristic Description Lowest frequency for successful 45 Hz operation of "Set Level to 50%" function, typical Logic-type or logic qualified trigger 1.0 division from DC to maximum bandwidth or events-delay sensitivities, DC coupled, typical Pulse-type runt trigger sensitivities, 1.0 division from DC to maximum bandwidth typical...
  • Page 23 Specifications Table 4: Trigger specifications (cont.) Pulse type trigger, minimum pulse, Pulse class Minimum Minimum rearm time rearm time, transition time pulse width Glitch 4 ns 2 ns + 5% of glitch width setting Runt 4 ns 2 ns 4 ns Time-qualified runt 8.5 ns + 5% of width setting Width...
  • Page 24 Specifications Table 4: Trigger specifications (cont.) Trigger level accuracy, DC coupled, For signals having rise and fall times ≥10 ns. typical Source Range Any input channel ±0.20 div Aux In (External) ±(10% of setting + 25 mV) Line Not applicable Trigger holdoff range 20 ns minimum to 8 s maximum Maximum serial trigger bits...
  • Page 25 Specifications Table 4: Trigger specifications (cont.) FlexRay Indicator bits: Normal Frame, Payload Frame, Null Frame, Sync Frame, Startup Frame Identifier Trigger: 11 bits of user-specified data, equal to (=), not equal to (<>), less than (<), greater than (>), less than or equal to (<=), greater than or equal to (>=), Inside Range, or Outside Range Cycle Count Trigger: 6 bits of user-specified data, equal to (=) Header Fields Trigger: 40 bits of user-specified data comprising Indicator Bits, Identifier,...

  • Page 26: Digital Acquisition Specifications, Mso4000B Series

    Header, TCP/IPv4/MAC Client Data, End of Packet, Idle, FCS (CRC) Error, MAC Q-Tag control Information. Digital Acquisition Specifications, MSO4000B Series The following table shows the digital acquisition specifications for the MSO4000B Series oscilloscopes. Table 5: Digital acquisition specifications, MSO4000B 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...

  • Page 27: P6616 Digital Probe Specifications

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

  • Page 28: Display Specifications

    Specifications Display Specifications The following table shows the display specifications for the MSO4000B Series and DPO4000B Series oscilloscopes. Table 7: 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).

  • Page 29: Input/Output Port Specifications

    Specifications Input/Output Port Specifications The following table shows the input/output port specifications for the MSO4000B Series and DPO4000B Series oscilloscopes. Table 8: Input/Output port specifications Characteristic Description Ethernet interface Standard on all models: 10/100/1000 Mbps GPIB interface Available as an optional accessory (TEK-USB-488 GPIB to USB Adapter), which connects to the USB Device and USB Host port.
  • Page 30 Specifications Table 8: Input/Output port specifications (cont.) Characteristic Description External Reference input maximum input signal External Reference input impedance, Rin = 1.5 kΩ ±20% in parallel with 15 pF ±5 pF at 10 MHz typical MSO4000B and DPO4000B Series Specifications and Performance Verification...

  • Page 31: Data Storage Specifications

    Specifications Data Storage Specifications The following table shows the data storage specifications for the MSO4000B Series and DPO4000B Series oscilloscopes. Table 9: Data storage specifications Characteristic Description Nonvolatile memory retention time, No time limit for front-panel settings, saved waveforms, setups, and calibration constants. typical 5 M, 10 M, and 20 M records saved as Reference waveforms are not saved in the nonvolatile memory and they will not be saved across a power cycle.

  • Page 32: Environmental Specifications

    Specifications Environmental Specifications The following table shows the environmental specifications for the MSO4000B Series and DPO4000B Series oscilloscopes. Table 11: Environmental specifications Characteristic Description Temperature Operating: 0 °C to +50 °C (32 °F to +122 °F) Nonoperating: -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F) Humidity Operating: High: 40 °C to 50 °C (104 °F to 122 °F), 10% to 60% relative humidity...

  • Page 33: Mechanical Specifications

    Specifications Mechanical Specifications The following table shows the mechanical specifications for the MSO4000B Series and DPO4000B Series oscilloscopes. Table 12: Mechanical specifications Characteristic Description Dimensions Benchtop configuration (oscilloscope only) Requirements that follow are nominal and unboxed Height: 9.0 in (229 mm) feet folded in, handle folded down 9.8 in (249 mm) feet folded out, handle folded down 11.5 in (292 mm) feet folded in, handle folded up 12.3 in (312 mm) feet folded out, handled folded up...
  • Page 34 Specifications MSO4000B and DPO4000B Series Specifications and Performance Verification...

  • Page 35: Performance Verification

    They do not adjust your instrument. If your instrument fails any of the performance verification tests, you should perform the factory adjustment procedures as described in the Tektronix MSO4000B and DPO4000B Series Service Manual. This manual is available at www.tektronix.com/manuals.

  • Page 36: Test Record

    Performance Verification Test Record Model Serial Procedure performed by Date Test Passed Failed Self Test Input Impedance Performance checks Vertical scale Low limit Test result High limit All models for channels 1 and 2 Channel 1 Input 10 mV/div 990 kΩ 1.01 MΩ...
  • Page 37 Performance Verification DC Balance All models for channels 1 and 2 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 5 mV/div -0.5 mV...
  • Page 38 Performance Verification DC Balance All models for channels 1 and 2 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 5 mV/div -0.5 mV...
  • Page 39 Performance Verification DC Balance All four-channel models for channels 3 and 4 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 5 mV/div -0.5 mV...
  • Page 40 Performance Verification DC Balance All four-channel models for channels 3 and 4 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 5 mV/div -0.5 mV...
  • Page 41 Performance Verification DC Gain Accuracy (50 Ω) All 1 GHz models for channels 1 and 2 (MSO4104B, DPO4104B, MSO4104B-L, DPO4104B-L, MSO4102B-L, DPO4102B-L, MSO4102B, and DPO4102B) Performance checks Bandwidth Vertical scale Low limit Test result High limit Channel 1 20 MHz 1 mV/div -2.0% 2.0%...
  • Page 42 Performance Verification DC Gain Accuracy (50 Ω) All four-channel, 1 GHz models for channels 3 and 4 (MSO4104B, DPO4104B, MSO4104B-L, DPO4104B-L) Performance checks Bandwidth Vertical scale Low limit Test result High limit Channel 3 20 MHz 1 mV/div -2.0% 2.0% DC Gain Accuracy, 2 mV/div -1.5%...
  • Page 43 Performance Verification DC Gain Accuracy (1 MΩ) All models for channels 1 and 2 Performance checks Bandwidth Vertical scale Low limit Test result High limit Channel 1 20 MHz 1 mV/div -2.0% 2.0% DC Gain Accuracy, 2 mV/div -1.5% 1.5% 0 V offset, 0 V vertical 5 mV/div -1.5%...
  • Page 44 Performance Verification DC Gain Accuracy (1 MΩ) All four-channel models for channels 3 and 4 Performance checks Bandwidth Vertical scale Low limit Test result High limit Channel 3 20 MHz 1 mV/div -2.0% 2.0% DC Gain Accuracy, 2 mV/div -1.5% 1.5% 0 V offset, 0 V vertical 5 mV/div...
  • Page 45 Performance Verification DC Offset Accuracy All models for channels 1 and 2, except as noted below High limit Performance checks Vertical scale Vertical offset Low limit Test result Channel 1 1 mV/div 900 mV 895.3 mV 904.7 mV DC Offset Accuracy, 1 mV/div -900 mV -904.7 mV...
  • Page 46 Performance Verification DC Offset Accuracy All four-channel models for channels 3 and 4, except as noted below High limit Performance checks Vertical scale Vertical offset Low limit Test result Channel 3 1 mV/div 900 mV 895.3 mV 904.7 mV DC Offset Accuracy, 1 mV/div -900 mV -904.7 mV...
  • Page 47 Performance Verification Analog Bandwidth Performance checks Test result Bandwidth Vertical Horizontal Gain = at Channel Impedance scale scale Limit in-pp bw-pp bw-pp in-pp All Models Channel 1 50 Ω 1 mV/div 4 ns/div ≥ 0.707 (175 MHz) 2 mV/div 2 ns/div ≥...
  • Page 48 Performance Verification Analog Bandwidth Performance checks Test result Bandwidth Vertical Horizontal Gain = at Channel Impedance scale scale Limit in-pp bw-pp bw-pp in-pp All Models Channel 2 50 Ω 1 mV/div 4 ns/div ≥ 0.707 (175 MHz) 2 mV/div 2 ns/div ≥...
  • Page 49 Performance Verification Analog Bandwidth Performance checks Test result Bandwidth Vertical Horizontal Gain = at Channel Impedance scale scale Limit in-pp bw-pp bw-pp in-pp All four-channel models for channels 3 and 4 Channel 3 50 Ω 1 mV/div 4 ns/div ≥ 0.707 (175 MHz) 2 mV/div 2 ns/div...
  • Page 50 Performance Verification Analog Bandwidth Performance checks Test result Bandwidth Vertical Horizontal Gain = at Channel Impedance scale scale Limit in-pp bw-pp bw-pp in-pp All four-channel models Channel 4 50 Ω 1 mV/div 4 ns/div ≥ 0.707 (175 MHz) 2 mV/div 2 ns/div ≥...
  • Page 51 Performance Verification 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) All 1 GHz models (MSO4104B, DPO4104B, MSO4104B-L, DPO4104B-L, MSO4102B-L, DPO4102B-L, MSO4102B, and DPO4102B) Channel 1 Full 8.30...
  • Page 52 Performance Verification Delta Time Measurement Accuracy Performance checks All 1 GHz models (MSO4104B, DPO4104B, MSO4104B-L, DPO4104B-L, MSO4102B-L, DPO4102B-L, MSO4102B, and DPO4102B) 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 118 ps...
  • Page 53 Performance Verification Delta Time Measurement Accuracy All 1 GHz models (MSO4104B, DPO4104B, MSO4104B-L, DPO4104B-L, MSO4102B-L, DPO4102B-L, MSO4102B, and DPO4102B) 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 118 ps 100 mV...
  • Page 54 Performance Verification Delta Time Measurement Accuracy All four-channel and 1 GHz models (MSO4104B, DPO4104B, MSO4104B-L, DPO4104B-L) 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 118 ps 100 mV 800 mV 117 ps...
  • Page 55 Performance Verification Delta Time Measurement Accuracy All four-channel and 1 GHz models (MSO4104B, DPO4104B, MSO4104B-L, and DPO4104B-L) 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 118 ps 100 mV 800 mV...
  • Page 56 Performance Verification Delta Time Measurement Accuracy All <1 GHz models (DPO4054B, DPO4034B, DPO4014B) Channel 1 DPO = 4 ns/Div, Source freq = 240 MHz (except for DPO4014B) DPO V/Div Source V Test result High limit 5 mV 40 mV 234 ps 100 mV 800 mV 233 ps...
  • Page 57 Performance Verification Delta Time Measurement Accuracy All <1 GHz models (DPO4054B, DPO4034B, DPO4014B) Channel 2 DPO = 4 ns/Div, Source freq = 240 MHz (except DPO4014B) DPO V/Div Source V Test result High limit 5 mV 40 mV 234 ps 100 mV 800 mV 233 ps...
  • Page 58 Performance Verification Delta Time Measurement Accuracy All four-channel and <1 GHz models (DPO4054B, DPO4034B, DPO4014B) Channel 3 DPO = 4 ns/Div, Source freq = 240 MHz (except DPO4014B) DPO V/Div Source V Test result High limit 5 mV 40 mV 234 ps 100 mV 800 mV...
  • Page 59 Performance Verification Delta Time Measurement Accuracy All four-channel and <1 GHz models (DPO4054B, DPO4034B, DPO4014B) Channel 4 DPO = 4 ns/Div, Source freq = 240 MHz (except DPO4014B) DPO V/Div Source V Test result High limit 5 mV 40 mV 234 ps 100 mV 800 mV...
  • Page 60 Performance Verification Digital Threshold Accuracy, MSO4000B series only Performance checks: Digital channel Threshold Low limit Test result High limit slow shigh -0.1 V 0.1 V 3.78 V 4.22 V -0.1 V 0.1 V 3.78 V 4.22 V -0.1 V 0.1 V 3.78 V...
  • Page 61 Performance Verification Trigger Out (AUX OUT) 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 – Low 50 Ω...

  • Page 62: Performance Verification Procedures

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

  • Page 63: Self Test

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

  • Page 64: Check Input Impedance (Resistance)

    Performance Verification Check Input Impedance This test checks the Input Impedance. (Resistance) 1. Connect the output of the oscilloscope calibrator (for example, Fluke 9500) to the oscilloscope channel 1 input, as shown below. WARNING. The generator is capable of providing dangerous voltages. Be sure to set the generator to off or 0 volts before connecting, disconnecting, and/or moving the test hookup during the performance of this procedure.

  • Page 65: Check Dc Balance

    Performance Verification Check DC Balance This test checks the DC balance. You do not need to connect any equipment (other than a 50Ω terminator) to the oscilloscope to perform this check. 1. Attach a 50 Ω terminator to the oscilloscope channel 1 input. 2.
  • Page 66 Performance Verification 13. Repeat the tests at 1 MΩ impedance as follows: a. Push the front-panel channel 1 button. b. Set the Termination (input impedance) to 1M Ω. c. Repeat steps 4 through 12. 14. Repeat the procedure for all remaining channels as follows: a.

  • Page 67: Check Dc Gain Accuracy

    Performance Verification Check DC Gain Accuracy This test checks the DC gain accuracy. 1. Connect the oscilloscope to a DC voltage source. If using the Fluke 9500 calibrator, connect the calibrator head to the oscilloscope channel to test. 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 68 Performance Verification 6. Set the Acquisition mode to Average as follows: a. Push the front-panel Acquire button. b. Push the Mode lower-bezel button (if it is not already selected), and then push the Average side bezel button. c. Ensure that the number of averages is 16. 7.

  • Page 69: Table 14: Gain Expected Worksheet

    Performance Verification Table 14: Gain expected worksheet Vertical DC Gain Termination Scale Accuracy diffExpected negative positive negative-measured positive-measured diff All 1 GHz models (MSO4104B, DPO4104B, MSO4104B-L, DPO4104B-L, MSO4102B-L, DPO4102B-L, MSO4102B, and DPO4102B) 50Ω 1 mV/div 9 mV -4.5 mV +4.5 mV 2 mV/div 18 mV -9 mV...
  • Page 70 Performance Verification 13. Repeat the procedure for all remaining channels as follows: a. Push the front-panel button to deselect the channel that you have already tested. b. Move the DC voltage source connection to the next channel input to be tested.

  • Page 71: Check Offset Accuracy

    Performance Verification Check Offset Accuracy This test checks the offset accuracy. 1. Connect the oscilloscope to a DC voltage source. If you are using the Fluke 9500 calibrator as the DC voltage source, connect the calibrator head to the oscilloscope channel 1. WARNING.
  • Page 72 Performance Verification 7. Check that the vertical position is set to 0 divs as follows: a. Push the lower-bezel More button to select Position. b. In the side-bezel button, check that the Vertical Position is set to 0 divs. c. If it is not 0 divs, turn the Vertical Position knob to set the position to 0. 8.
  • Page 73 Performance Verification c. Set the Termination (input impedance) to 1 MΩ. d. Repeat steps 9 through 13. 15. Repeat the procedure for all remaining channels as follows: a. Push the front-panel button to deselect the channel that you have already tested.

  • Page 74: Check Analog Bandwidth

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

  • Page 75: Table 15: Maximum Bandwidth Frequency Worksheet

    Performance Verification c. Push the OK Add Measurement side-bezel button. d. This will provide a mean V of the signal. Call this value V in-pp e. Enter this value in the test record. 9. Set the Horizontal Scale to 4 ns per division. 10.
  • Page 76 Performance Verification Gain = V bw-pp in-pp To pass the performance measurement test, Gain should be ≥ 0.707. Enter Gain in the test record. 13. Repeat steps 5 through 12 for all combinations of Vertical Scale and Horizontal Scale settings listed in the test record. 14.

  • Page 77: Check Random Noise, Sample Acquisition Mode

    Performance Verification Check Random Noise, This test checks random noise. You do not need to connect any test equipment to the oscilloscope for this test. Sample Acquisition Mode 1. Disconnect everything from the oscilloscope inputs. 2. Place the BNC dust cap on the channel to be tested. 3.
  • Page 78 Performance Verification 12. Set the Acquisition mode to Sample as follows: a. Push the front-panel Acquire button. b. Push the Mode lower-bezel button (if it is not already selected). c. Push the Sample side bezel button. 13. Repeat the tests at 50 Ω as follows: a.

  • Page 79: Check Sample Rate And Delay Time Accuracy

    Performance Verification Check Sample Rate and This test checks the sample rate and delay time accuracy (time base). Delay Time Accuracy 1. Connect the output of a time mark generator to the oscilloscope channel 1 input using a 50 Ω cable, as shown in the following illustration. WARNING.
  • Page 80 Performance Verification 12. Set the Horizontal Scale to 400 ns/div. 13. Compare the rising edge of the marker with the center horizontal graticule line. The rising edge should be within ±1 divisions of center graticule. Enter the deviation in the test record. NOTE.

  • Page 81: Check Delta Time Measurement Accuracy

    Performance Verification Check Delta Time This test checks the Delta-time measurement accuracy (DTA) for a given instrument setting and input signal. Measurement Accuracy Connect a 50 Ω coaxial cable from the signal source to the oscilloscope channel 1, as shown in the following illustration. WARNING.
  • Page 82 Performance Verification e. Push the bottom-bezel More button to select Statistics. Use the Multipurpose a knob to set the Mean & Std Dev Samples to 100, as shown in the side menu. 6. Set the signal source to 240 MHz and 40 mV as shown in the test record. NOTE.

  • Page 83: Check Digital Threshold Accuracy (Mso4000B Only)

    Performance Verification Check Digital Threshold For the MSO4000B series only, this test checks the threshold accuracy of the digital channels. This procedure applies to digital channels D0 through D15, and Accuracy (MSO4000B to channel threshold values of 0 V and +4 V.
  • Page 84 Performance Verification 3. Set the channel threshold to 0 V as follows: a. Push the Thresholds lower-bezel button (if not already selected). b. Turn the Multipurpose a knob to select channel D0. c. Turn the Multipurpose b knob and set the value to 0.00 V (0 V/div), using the coarse and fine settings of the knob as necessary to set the exact value.
  • Page 85 Performance Verification 12. Set the channel threshold to +4 V as follows: a. Push the front-panel D15-D0 button. b. Push the Thresholds lower-bezel button. c. Turn the Multipurpose a knob to select channel D0. d. Push the Fine front-panel button to turn off the fine adjustment. e.
  • Page 86 Performance Verification Compare the test result to the limits. If the result is between the limits, the channel passes the test. 20. Repeat the procedure for all remaining digital channels as follows: a. Push the D15–D0 button. b. Move the DC voltage source connection, including the ground lead, to the next digital channel to be tested.

  • Page 87: Check Trigger Out

    Performance Verification Check Trigger Out This test checks the main trigger output. 1. Connect the rear-panel AUX OUT port to the channel 1 input using a 50 Ω cable, as shown in the following illustration. 2. Push the front-panel Default Setup button. This sets AUX OUT to Main Trigger.

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