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Tektronix MSO4000 Series Technical Reference

Digital phosphor oscilloscopes specifications and performance verification
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MSO4000 and DPO4000 Series
Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes
Specifications and Performance Verification
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Technical Reference
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  • Page 1 MSO4000 and DPO4000 Series Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes Specifications and Performance Verification Technical Reference *P077024701* 077-0247-01...
  • Page 3 Specifications and Performance Verification Technical Reference Revision B This document supports firmware version 2.00 and above for both MSO4000 Series instruments and DPO4000 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

    Table of Contents General safety summary ..................Specifications ....................... Performance Verification ..................Upgrade the Firmware ..................Test Record ....................Performance Verification Procedures ............... MSO4000 and DPO4000 Series Specifications and Performance Verification...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents List of Tables Table 1: Analog channel input and vertical specifications ............. Table 2: Digital channel input specifications, MSO4000 only ..........Table 3: Horizontal and acquisition system specifications............. Table 4: Trigger specifications ..................Table 5: Display specifications................... Table 6: 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 DPO4000 and the MSO4000 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 Specifications Table 1: Analog channel input and vertical specifications (cont.) Characteristic Description Delay between ≤100 ps between any two channels with input impedance set to 50 Ω, DC coupling channels, full Note: all settings in the instrument can be manually time aligned using the Probe Deskew function from bandwidth, typical -100 ns to +100 ns with a resolution of 20 ps.
  • Page 11 Specifications Table 1: Analog channel input and vertical specifications (cont.) Characteristic Description Analog bandwidth, The limits stated below are for ambient temperature of ≤30 °C and the bandwidth selection set to FULL. 1 MΩ with P6139A 10X Reduce the upper bandwidth frequency by 1% for each °C above 30 °C. Probe, typical Instrument 50 mV/div to 100 V/div...
  • Page 12 Specifications Table 1: Analog channel input and vertical specifications (cont.) Characteristic Description DC voltage Measurement type DC Accuracy (in volts) measurement Any sample ±[DC gain accuracy x | reading - (offset - position) | accuracy + Offset Accuracy +0.15 div + 0.6 mV] Sample Delta volts between any two samples acquired ±[DC gain accuracy x | reading | + 0.15 div +...
  • Page 13 Specifications Table 1: Analog channel input and vertical specifications (cont.) Characteristic Description RMS Noise Random Noise, Sample Acquisition Model Bandwidth selection 1 MΩ 50 Ω Mode Full Bandwidth DPO4104 ≤(133 µV + 7.3% of ≤(72.3 μV + 6% of Volts/div Setting) Volts/div Setting) 250 MHz ≤(99.5 µV + 5.0% of...
  • Page 14 Specifications Table 1: Analog channel input and vertical specifications (cont.) Characteristic Description The formula to calculate delta-time measurement accuracy (DTA) for a given instrument setting and input Delta Time signal is given below (assumes insignificant signal content above Nyquist) Measurement Accuracy = Slew Rate (1 Edge) around 1...

  • Page 15: Table 2: Digital Channel Input Specifications, Mso4000 Only

    Specifications Table 2: Digital channel input specifications, MSO4000 only Characteristic Description Threshold voltage range -2 V to +5 V ±[100 mV + 3% of the threshold setting after calibration] Digital threshold accuracy Timing resolution 2 ns for the main memory and 60.6 ps for MagniVu memory Table 3: Horizontal and acquisition system specifications Description Characteristic...
  • Page 16 Specifications Table 4: Trigger specifications (cont.) Characteristic Description Edge-type trigger sensitivity, DC Trigger Source Sensitivity coupled, typical Any input channel 0.40 div from DC to 50 MHz, increasing to 1 div at oscilloscope bandwidth Aux in (External) 200 mV from DC to 50 MHz, increasing to 500 mV at 250 MHz Line Fixed...
  • Page 17 Specifications Table 4: Trigger specifications (cont.) Characteristic Description 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 Pulse-type trigger width and glitch 1.0 division sensitivities, typical Logic-type triggering, minimum logic...
  • Page 18 Specifications Table 4: Trigger specifications (cont.) Characteristic Description Pulse type trigger, minimum pulse, Pulse class Minimum pulse Minimum rearm time rearm time, minimum transition time width Glitch 4 ns 2 ns + 5% of glitch width setting Runt 4 ns 2 ns Time-qualified runt 4 ns...
  • Page 19 Specifications Table 4: Trigger specifications (cont.) Characteristic Description Standard serial bus interface triggering Address Triggering: 7 and 10 bit user specified address, as well as General Call, START byte, HS-mode, EEPROM, and CBUS Data Trigger: 1 to 5 bytes of user specified data Trigger On: Start, Repeated Start, Stop, Missing Ack, Data, or Address and Data Maximum Data Rate: 10 Mbps Data Trigger: 1 to 16 bytes of user specified data...
  • Page 20 The User hold time is the number selected by the user through the Times lower-bezel button and the Hold Time side-bezel menu. DPO4000 Series: S/N CO20000/B020000 and above; MSO4000 Series: all units. MSO4000 and DPO4000 Series Specifications and Performance Verification...

  • Page 21: Table 5: Display Specifications

    Specifications Table 5: Display specifications Characteristic Description Display type Display area: 210.4 mm (8.28 inches) (H) x 157.8 mm (6.21 inches) (V), 264 mm (10.4 inches) diagonal, 6-bit RGB full color, XGA (1024 x 768) TFT liquid crystal display (LCD). Display resolution 1000 horizontal by 651 vertical displayed pixels Luminance, typical...

  • Page 22: Table 8: Data Storage Specifications

    Specifications Table 8: Data storage specifications Characteristic Description Nonvolatile memory retention time, No time limit for front-panel settings, saved waveforms, setups, and calibration constants typical Real-time clock A programmable clock providing time in years, months, days, hours, minutes, and seconds Compact Flash card Used to store reference waveforms and front-panel settings Supply Voltage...

  • Page 23: Table 10: Mechanical Specifications

    Specifications Table 10: Mechanical specifications Characteristic Description Dimensions Nominal, non-rackmount: Height: 229 mm (9.0 in), including feet: 272 mm (10.7 in), including vertical handle and feet Width: 439 mm (17.3 in) from handle hub to handle hub Depth: 137 mm (5.4 in) from feet to front of knobs 145 mm (5.7 in) from feet to front of front cover Nominal, rackmount (5U rack sizes): Height: 218 mm (8.6 in)

  • Page 24: Table 11: P6516 Digital Probe Specifications

    Specifications Table 11: P6516 Digital Probe specifications Characteristic Description Number of channels Threshold accuracy ±(100 mV + 3% of threshold) Maximum signal swing 6.0 V peak-to-peak centered around the threshold voltage Minimum signal swing 500 mV peak-to-peak Input resistance 20 kΩ Input capacitance 3.0 pF typical Temperature...

  • Page 25: Performance Verification

    For the best functionality, you can upgrade the oscilloscope firmware. To upgrade the firmware, follow these steps: 1. Open up a Web browser and go to www.tektronix.com/software. Use the Software and Firmware Finder to locate the most recent firmware upgrade.
  • Page 26 Performance Verification 3. Unzip the files and copy the "firmware.img" file into the root folder of a USB flash drive. 4. Power off your oscilloscope. 5. Insert the USB flash drive into a USB Host port on the front or back of the oscilloscope.

  • Page 27: 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: Channel 1 Input 10 mV/div 990 kΩ 1.01 MΩ Impedance, 1 MΩ 100 mV/div 990 kΩ...
  • Page 28 Performance Verification DC Balance Performance checks Vertical scale Low limit Test result High limit Channel 1 DC Balance, 1 mV/div -0.3 mV 0.3 mV 1 MΩ, 20 MHz BW 100 mV/div -20 mV 20 mV -200 mV 200 mV 1 V/div Channel 1 DC Balance, 1 mV/div -0.5 mV...
  • Page 29 Performance Verification DC Balance Performance checks Vertical scale Low limit Test result High limit Channel 2 DC Balance, 1 mV/div -0.3 mV 0.3 mV 1 MΩ, Full BW 100 mV/div -20 mV 20 mV -200 mV 200 mV 1 V/div DPO4104, DPO4054, DPO4034, MSO4104, MSO4054, MSO4034: Channel 3 DC Balance, 1 mV/div...
  • Page 30 Performance Verification DC Balance Performance checks Vertical scale Low limit Test result High limit Channel 4 DC Balance, 1 mV/div -0.3 mV 0.3 mV 1 MΩ, 250 MHz BW 100 mV/div -20 mV 20 mV -200 mV 200 mV 1 V/div Channel 4 DC Balance, 1 mV/div -0.5 mV...
  • Page 31 Performance Verification Performance checks: Bandwidth Test result Bandwidth at Gain = Channel Impedance Vertical scale Limit in-pp bw-pp bw-pp in-pp 50 Ω 2 mV/div ≥ 0.707 50 Ω 1 mV/div ≥ 0.707 ≥ 0.707 1 MΩ 5 mV/div 1 MΩ 2 mV/div ≥...
  • Page 32 Performance Verification DC Gain Accuracy Performance checks Vertical scale Low limit Test result High limit Channel 2 DC Gain 1 mV/div -1.5% 1.5% Accuracy, 0 V offset, 2 mV/div -1.5% 1.5% 0 V vertical position, 4.98 mV -3.0% 3.0% 20 MHz BW, 50 Ω 5 mV/div -1.5% 1.5%...
  • Page 33 Performance Verification DC Gain Accuracy Performance checks Vertical scale Low limit Test result High limit Channel 3 DC Gain 1 mV/div -1.5% 1.5% Accuracy, 0 V offset, 2 mV/div -1.5% 1.5% 0 V vertical position, 4.98 mV/div -3.0% 3.0% 20 MHz BW, 1 MΩ 5 mV/div -1.5% 1.5%...
  • Page 34 Performance Verification 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 895.0 mV 905.0 mV Accuracy, 1 mV/div -900 mV -905.0 mV -895.0 mV 20 MHz BW, 50 Ω...
  • Page 35 Performance Verification DC Offset Accuracy Performance High limit checks Vertical scale Vertical offset Low limit Test result DPO4104, DPO4054, DPO4034, MSO4104, MSO4054, MSO4034: Channel 3 DC Offset 1 mV/div 900 mV 895.0 mV 905.0 mV Accuracy, 1 mV/div -900 mV -905.0 mV -895.0 mV 20 MHz BW, 50 Ω...
  • Page 36 Performance Verification DC Offset Accuracy Performance High limit checks Vertical scale Vertical offset Low limit Test result Channel 4 DC Offset 1 mV/div 900 mV 895.2 mV 904.8 mV Accuracy, 1 mV/div -900 mV -904.8 mV -895.2 mV 20 MHz BW, 1 MΩ 2 mV/div 500 mV 497.1 mV...
  • Page 37 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) DPO4054/MSO4054 Channel 1 Full 7.73 3.18 250 MHz 5.30 3.36 20 MHz 3.82...
  • Page 38 Performance Verification Delta Time Measurement Accuracy 50 ohm, Full BW RMS Channel 1–4 (MSO/DPO4104) 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 500 mV 117 ps...
  • Page 39 Performance Verification Delta Time Measurement Accuracy Channel 1–4 (MSO/DPO4054) MSO/DPO = 4 ns/Div, Source freq = 240 MHz MSO/DPO V/Div Source V Test result High limit 5 mV 40 mV 232 ps 100 mV 800 mV 231 ps 500 mV 231 ps 232 ps MSO/DPO = 40 ns/Div, Source freq = 24 MHz...
  • Page 40 Performance Verification Delta Time Measurement Accuracy Channel 1–4 (MSO/DPO4034) MSO/DPO = 4 ns/Div, Source freq = 240 MHz MSO/DPO V/Div Source V Test result High limit 5 mV 40 mV 232 ps 100 mV 800 mV 231 ps 500 mV 231 ps 232 ps MSO/DPO = 40 ns/Div, Source freq = 24 MHz...
  • Page 41 Performance Verification Delta Time Measurement Accuracy Channel 1–2 (MSO/DPO4032) MSO/DPO = 4 ns/Div, Source freq = 240 MHz MSO/DPO V/Div Source V Test result High limit 5 mV 40 mV 232 ps 100 mV 800 mV 231 ps 500 mV 231 ps 232 ps MSO/DPO = 40 ns/Div, Source freq = 24 MHz...
  • Page 42 Performance Verification Performance checks: Digital Threshold Accuracy, MSO4000 series only Digital channel Threshold Low limit Test result High limit -0.1 V 0.1 V 3.78 V 4.22 V -0.1 V 0.1 V 3.78 V 4.22 V -0.1 V 0.1 V 3.78 V 4.22 V...

  • Page 43: Performance Verification Procedures

    2. You must perform a signal path compensation (SPC). See Signal Path Compensation in the Tektronix 4000 Series Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes User Manual. If the operating temperature changes by more than 10 °C (18 °F), you must perform the signal path compensation again.
  • Page 44 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. 2. Push the front-panel Default Setup button to set the instrument to the factory default settings.
  • Page 45 Performance Verification Check DC Balance This test checks the DC balance. You do not need to connect the oscilloscope to any equipment to run this test. 1. Attach a 50 Ω terminator to the channel input of the oscilloscope being tested. 2.
  • Page 46 Performance Verification 17. Push the OK Add Measurement side-bezel button. 18. View the mean measurement value in the display and enter that mean value as the test result in the test record. 19. Repeat steps 7 through 18 for each volts/division value listed in the results table.

  • Page 47: Table 12: Maximum Bandwidth Frequency Worksheet

    Performance Verification ≥40 mV signal, at 2 mV/div, use a ≥16 mV signal, at 1 mV/div, use a ≥8 mV signal. Use a sine wave for the signal source. 10. Turn the Horizontal Scale knob to 10 μs/division. 11. Push the front-panel Wave Inspector Measure button, and the lower-bezel Add Measurement button.
  • Page 48 Performance Verification Table 12: Maximum Bandwidth Frequency worksheet (cont.) Model: DPO4054, MSO4054 1 MΩ 2 mV/div 300 MHz 1 MΩ 1 mV/div 175 MHz Model: DPO4034, DPO4032, MSO4034, MSO4032 50 Ω 5 mV/div 350 MHz 50 Ω 2 mV/div 350 MHz 50 Ω...
  • Page 49 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 Wavetek 9500 calibrator, connect the calibrator head to the oscilloscope channel to test. 2. Push the front-panel Default Setup button to set the instrument to the factory default settings.

  • Page 50: Table 13: Gain Expected Worksheet

    Performance Verification 17. Set the DC Voltage Source to V . (See Table 13.) Push Statistics in the positive lower-bezel menu and Reset Statistics in the side-bezel menu. Enter the mean reading in the following table as V positive-measured Table 13: Gain Expected worksheet Test Oscilloscope Result...
  • Page 51 Performance Verification Check Offset Accuracy This test checks the offset accuracy. 1. Connect the oscilloscope to a DC voltage source to run this test. If using the Wavetek calibrator as the DC voltage source, connect the calibrator head to the oscilloscope channel to test. 2.
  • Page 52 Performance Verification 17. Turn the Multipurpose a knob to select the AC Line as the trigger source. 18. Push the front-panel Wave Inspector Measure button. 19. Push the Add Measurement lower bezel button. 20. Use the Multipurpose a knob to select the Mean measurement. 21.
  • Page 53 Performance Verification 9. Adjust the Vertical POSITION knob to center the time mark signal on the screen. 10. Adjust the Trigger LEVEL knob as necessary for a triggered display. 11. Adjust the Horizontal POSITION knob to move the trigger location to the center of the screen (50%).
  • Page 54 Performance Verification 10. Use the Multipurpose a knob to select the High measurement. 11. Push the OK Add Measurement side bezel button. 12. Record the high and low measurements (for example, low = 200 mV and high = 3.52 V). 13.
  • Page 55 Performance Verification 13. Calculate the RMS noise (RMS noise = SMV – AMV), and enter the calculated RMS noise into the appropriate segment of the Test Record. 14. Set the Acquisition Mode to Sample: a. Push the front-panel Horizontal Acquire button. b.
  • Page 56 Performance Verification Check Delta Time This test checks the Delta-time measurement accuracy (DTA) for a given instrument setting and input signal. Measurement Accuracy 1. Set the sine wave generator output impedance to 50 Ω. 2. Push the oscilloscope front-panel Default Setup button, and then push the Menu Off button to remove the side-bezel menu.
  • Page 57 16. Repeat steps 5 through 15, until all channels have been tested. Check Digital Threshold For the MSO4000 series only, this test checks the threshold accuracy of the digital channels. This procedure applies to digital channels D0 through D15, and to Accuracy (MSO4000 only) channel threshold values of 0 V and +4 V.
  • Page 58 Performance Verification 9. Before you change the threshold value, push the Fine front-panel button to turn off the fine adjustment and make adjusting the value quicker. Turn the Multipurpose b knob and set the value to 0.00 V (0 V/div). The thresholds are set for the 0 V threshold check.
  • Page 59 Performance Verification 19. Turn Multipurpose a knob and select the appropriate channel, such as D0. 20. With the Fine front-panel button turned off, turn Multipurpose b knob and set the value to 4.00 V (+4.0 V/div). To remove the menu from the display, push the front-panel Menu Off button.

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