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  • Page 1 DPO7000 Series, DPO70000/B, and DSA70000/B Series Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes Quick Start User Manual *P071259700* 071-2597-00...
  • Page 3 DPO7000 Series, DPO70000/B, and DSA70000/B Series Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes Quick Start User Manual www.tektronix.com 071-2597-00...
  • 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 Warranty Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If any such product proves defective during this warranty period, Tektronix, at its option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Using Roll Mode....................... .. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 8 Recalling Waveforms ......................DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 9 Correlating Data Between a Tektronix Oscilloscope and Logic Analyzer..........
  • Page 10 Table of Contents DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 11: General Safety Summary

    Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere. Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry. Provide Proper Ventilation. Refer to the manual’s installation instructions for details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 12 DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the marking. WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the marking. CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product. The following symbol(s) may appear on the product: DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 13: Compliance Information

    Emissions which exceed the levels required by this standard may occur when this equipment is connected to a test object. If interconnect cables are used, they must be low–EMI shielded cables such as the following Tektronix part numbers or their equivalents: 012-0991-01, 012-0991-02 or 012-0991-03 GPIB Cable;...
  • Page 14 Complies with the EMC provision of the Radiocommunications Act per the following standard: CISPR 11:2003. Radiated and Conducted Emissions, Group 1, Class A, in accordance with EN 61326-1:2006 and EN 61326-2-1:2006. viii DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 15: Safety Compliance

    These are sheltered locations where neither temperature nor humidity is controlled. The area is protected from direct sunshine, rain, or direct wind. Pollution Degree 4. Pollution that generates persistent conductivity through conductive dust, rain, or snow. Typical outdoor locations. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 16 Measurement Category II. For measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the low-voltage installation. Measurement Category I. For measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to MAINS. Overvoltage Category Mains: Overvoltage Category II Measurement inputs: Overvoltage Category I (As defined in IEC 61010-1) DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 17: Environmental Considerations

    This symbol indicates that this product complies with the applicable European Union requirements according to Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and batteries. For information about recycling options, check the Support/Service section of the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com).

  • Page 18: Preface

    Preface Preface This manual describes the installation and operation of DPO7000 Series, DSA70000/B Series and DPO70000/B Series Instruments. Basic operations and concepts are presented in this manual. For more detailed information see the online help on your instrument. The following instruments are supported by this manual:...

  • Page 19: Documentation

    (See page 19, Accessing Online Help.) Programmer Commands Programmer guide (on the product software DVD). Includes the syntax of the GPIB commands. Service Information Service manual (on the product software DVD and the documentation browser). DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual xiii...

  • Page 20: Conventions Used In This Manual

    Conventions Used in this Manual The following icons are used throughout this manual. Sequence Front panel Connect Network SVGA Step power power DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 21: Install Your Instrument

    Install Your Instrument Unpack the instrument and check that you received all items listed as Standard Accessories. Recommended accessories, probes, instrument options, and upgrades are listed in the online help. Check the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com) for the most current information.

  • Page 22: Operating Requirements

    DC. The maximum pulse width for impulses with peaks over 150 V is 50 μs. Example: At 0 V to 400 V peak, rectangular wave, the duty factor is 14%. The maximum transient withstand voltage is ±800 V peak. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 23 50 Ω <1 V for <1V/FS settings and < 5.5 V for ≥1 V/FS settings. CAUTION. To ensure proper cooling, keep the bottom and sides of the instrument clear of obstructions. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 24: Preventing Esd

    50 Ω termination to one end, prior to attaching the cable to the instrument. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 25: Powering On The Instrument

    <4 GHz models: 100–240 V ±10%, 47–63 Hz 550 Watts maximum or 115 V ±10%, 400 Hz ≥4 GHz models: 100–240 V ±10%, 50–60 Hz ≤1100 VA or 115 V ±10%, 400 Hz. CAT II DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 26 Install Your Instrument <4 GHz models ≥4 GHz models DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 27: Powering Off The Instrument

    Install Your Instrument Powering Off the Instrument Removing the Power <4 GHz models ≥4 GHz models DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 28: Connecting To A Network

    For remote operation over the network, toggle Display>Display Remote on. VNC or pcAnywhere must be installed on the instrument and on the remote PC. When Display Remote is enabled, display updates, control window accessing and menu items are slow. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 29: Adding A Second Monitor

    <4 GHz Models 1. Turn off power. 2. Connect second monitor. 3. Connect keyboard. 4. Connect mouse. 5. Turn on instrument power. 6. Turn on monitor power. <4 GHz models DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 30 Install Your Instrument ≥4 GHz Models 1. Turn power off. 2. Connect second monitor. 3. Connect keyboard. 4. Connect mouse. 5. Turn instrument power on. 6. Turn monitor power on. ≥4 GHz models DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 31 ( 2 ), and drag it to the left of monitor 1. 9. Select Yes when you are prompted to enable the new monitor. 10. Click Apply. 11. Click Yes to restart your instrument. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 32: Creating Operating System Restore Cd-Roms

    12. Store the backup CDs as defined by your company policy. NOTE. Operating system restore discs can only be used on the instrument from which they were created. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 33: Getting Acquainted With Your Instrument

    7. Probe compensation output 8. Probe calibration output 9. Channel 1–4 input 10. Auxiliary Trigger input 11. Fast Edge output 12. DC Probe Cal output <4 GHz models ≥4 GHz models DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 34: Side And Rear Panels

    16. TekLink connector for future use 17. Removable hard disk drive 18. GPIB port to connect to controller 19. Auxiliary output 20. Channel 3 output 21. External reference input <4 GHz models DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 35 13. COM 1 serial port 14. PS-2 connector for keyboard 15. CTR Bass speaker 16. Side speaker out 17. Rear speaker out 18. Auxiliary output 19. Reference output 20. External reference input DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 36: Interface And Display

    7. Readouts: Display cursor and measurement readouts in this area. Measurements are selectable from the menu bar or toolbar. If a control window is displayed, some combinations of readouts move to the graticule area. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 37 5. Drag across the waveform area to create a box for zooming, enabling/disabling histograms, and gating measurements 6. Drag icon to change the trigger level DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 38: Control Panel

    11. Use to search and mark waveforms. 12. Push to turn the touch screen on and off. 13. Turn channel displays on and off. Vertically scale, position, or offset the waveform. Toggle between position and offset. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 39: Accessing Online Help

    Click the Minimize button in the help window to move help out of the way so you can operate the instrument. Click Alt and Tab to see the last help topic again. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 40: Accessing Menus And Control Windows

    Some examples are shown in the figure at right. In the toolbar mode, click a button to quickly access a setup control window. (See page 16.) DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 41: Inspect Your Instrument

    Inspect Your Instrument Inspect Your Instrument Use the following procedures to verify the functionality of your instrument. Verify Internal Diagnostics Pass 1. Power on the instrument. 2. Select Instrument Diagnostics..DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 42 Inspect Your Instrument 3. Click Run. The test results appear in the diagnostics control window. 4. Verify that all tests pass. If diagnostic failures occur, contact your local Tektronix service personnel. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 43: Acquisition

    Perform the signal path compensation once a week. Failure to do so may result in the instrument not meeting warranted performance levels. 1. Prerequisites: instrument powered on for 20 minutes, and all input signals removed. 2. Select Instrument Calibration. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 44 SPC has not been run in more than a month, click the corresponding option button. 5. If the SPC needed icon is red, perform a signal path compensation. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 45: Setting Up Signal Input

    <4 GHz models ≥4 GHz models 2. Select the input channel by pushing the front-panel buttons to toggle the channels on and off. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 46: Using Default Setup

    5. Adjust the horizontal position and scale using the front-panel knobs. The horizontal position determines the number of pretrigger and posttrigger samples. Using Default Setup 1. To quickly return to the factory default settings, push DEFAULT SETUP. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 47: Using Autoset

    Close Autoset Undo control window by clicking the X. After Autoset Undo closes, you can still undo the last Autoset by selecting the Undo Last Autoset command from the Edit menu. You can stop the Autoset Undo control window from opening automatically by changing the User Preferences in the Utilities menu. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 48: Probe Compensation, Calibration, And Deskew

    Real-Time Sampling In real-time sampling, the instrument digitizes all of the points it acquires using one trigger event. Use real-time sampling to capture single-shot or transient events. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 49 The instrument makes multiple acquisitions of a repetitive waveform to obtain the sample density required for one complete waveform record. Thus, equivalent time sampling should only be used with repetitive signals. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 50 Sin(x)/x interpolation computes record points using a curve fit between the actual values acquired. Sin(x)/x interpolation is the default interpolation mode because it requires fewer actual sample points than linear interpolation to accurately represent the waveform. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 51: How The Acquisition Modes Work

    In addition to amplitude and timing information, the database includes a count of the number of times a specific waveform point (time and amplitude) has been acquired. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 52: Changing The Acquisition Mode

    For WfmDB mode, click the Samples control, and then set the number of samples with the multipurpose knob. Quick Tip Click the keypad icon to set the number of waveforms or samples. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 53: Starting And Stopping An Acquisition

    If the sampling mode is real time and the sample rate is at the real time limit, attempting to increase the sample rate has no effect. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 54 Rate and Record Length. Horizontal Scale is a dependent variable calculated from the sample rate and record length. Masks are not supported in manual mode. The Horizontal Scale knob changes record length in manual mode. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 55: Using Fastacq

    Fast acquisition mode reduces the dead time between waveform acquisitions, enabling the capture and display of transient events such as glitches or runt pulses. Fast acquisition mode can also display waveform phenomena at an intensity that reflects their rate-of-occurrence. Use the following procedure: 1. Press FastAcq. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 56: Using Dsp Enhanced Bandwidth

    1. Push AUTOSET to set the horizontal, vertical, and trigger controls or set the controls manually. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 57 Apply To All Channels. When different probing makes it impossible for the instrument to set all channels the same, the instrument sets each channel to the closest bandwidth value possible. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 58: Using Roll Mode

    1. Select Horiz/Acq > Horizontal/Acquisition Setup..2. If not selected, click the Acquisition tab. Click Auto to turn on Roll mode. NOTE. Roll mode requires Sample, Peak Detect, or Hi Res acquisition mode. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 59: Using Fastframe Mode

    Time Stamps display the absolute trigger time for a specific frame and the relative time between triggers of two specified frames. 1. Push AUTOSET to set the horizontal, vertical, and trigger controls or set the controls manually. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 60 (or frame.) The number of frames will be reduced if there is insufficient memory to store all the records. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 61 Multiple frames are best viewed with the Normal, Green, or Gray color palettes because the dark blue selected frame may be hard to distinguish if you use Temp or Spectral. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 62: Using Fastframe Frame Finder

    No. Frame Finder searches for another different frame. 6. If the anomaly you are looking for is in the displayed frame, push Yes. 7. If you are done searching, push Stop. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 63: Using Teklink And Multiscope Trigger

    When using MultiScope Trigger, the B Triggers are not available. Link 2 Instruments 1. Connect two instruments using a TekLink cable. 2. TekLink connection status is displayed in the horizontal readout. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 64 The other instrument is automatically set to receive the trigger. If not using a hub, all trigger types are available on the instrument supplying the trigger. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 65 1. Connect two or more instruments using a TekLink hub and cables. 2. TekLink connection status is displayed in the horizontal readout. 3. Select Trig > A Event (Main) Trigger Setup..DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 66 9. If you want the instrument to scan the TekLink network to see which instruments are connected to the TekLink network, press the Refresh button. 10. When MultiScope triggering is enabled, it displays in the trigger readout. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 67: Pinpoint Triggers

    first event in each burst. Adjust holdoff to obtain stable triggering when the instrument is triggering on undesired trigger events. Set the trigger holdoff in the Trig > Holdoff menu. For more information, see the instrument online help. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 68 B trigger conditions are met. A and B triggers can (and typically do) have separate sources. The B trigger condition can be based on a time delay or a specified number of events. (See page 53, Using A (Main) and B (Delayed) Triggers.) DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 69: Choosing A Trigger Type

    Trig > Edge Setup menu. 3. To select one of the other trigger types, do one of the following: Push ADVANCED Select a trigger type directly from the Trig menu DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 70: Pinpoint Trigger Selections

    Trigger when logic inputs cause the selected function to become True or False. You can also specify that the logic conditions must be satisfied for a specific amount of time before triggering. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 71 Trigger on Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) signals. Trigger on Inter-IC Control (I C) signals: start, stop, repeated start, missing acknowledge, address, data, and address and data. Trigger on RS-232 signals. RS-232 Trigger on CAN Bus signals. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 72: Checking Trigger Status

    The readouts differ for edge and the advanced triggers: 1. A trigger source = Ch1 2. Trigger slope = rising edge 3. Trigger level 4. Time base DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 73: Using A (Main) And B (Delayed) Triggers

    B triggers are not available if MultiScope Trigger is enabled. 3. Choose a function in the A →B Seq tab. 4. Set the trigger delay time or the number of B events. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 74 Event (Delayed) tab. 6. Select Normal Trigger Mode and Auto Holdoff in the Mode tab. Trigger on B Event The A trigger arms the instrument. Posttrigger acquisition starts on the nth B event. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 75 Trigger position correction can also use averaging to more accurately place the trigger on noisy signals. To more accurately place edge triggers on the display, perform the following procedure. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 76: Sending E-Mail On Trigger

    1. Select Trig > A Event (Main) Trigger Setup..2. Select the Mode tab. 3. Under E-mail on Trigger, click On, and then click Setup. (See page 131, Setting Up E-mail on Event.) DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 77: Using Horizontal Delay

    Use MultiView Zoom and Horizontal Delay together to magnify a delayed acquisition. Toggle Horizontal Delay on and off to quickly compare signal details at two different areas of interest, one near the trigger location and the other centered at the delay time. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 78: Display A Waveform

    Display Style, and then select one of the following styles: Displays waveforms with lines drawn between record points. Displays waveform record points as dots on the screen. Displays the actual samples. Interpolated points are not displayed. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 79: Setting The Display Persistence

    1. To set the variable persistence time, select Display > Display Persistence > Persistence Controls..2. Click Variable, Persist Time, and then use the multipurpose knobs to set the persistence time. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 80: Setting The Display Format

    XY format is particularly useful for studying phase relationships such as Lissajous Patterns. XY format is a dot-only display, although it can have persistence. The Vector style selection has no effect when you select XY format. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 81: Selecting The Waveform Interpolation

    Quick Tips Sin(x)/x interpolation is the default interpolation mode. It requires fewer actual sample points than linear interpolation to accurately represent the waveform. Adding Screen Text 1. Select Display > Screen Text. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 82 6. Click Clear to erase the entire text of the selected line. Quick Tips You can click and drag screen text to reposition it on the screen. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 83: Setting The Graticule Style

    Use with automatic readouts and other screen text when display features are not needed. Use for NTSC video signals. Use for video signals other than NTSC. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 84: Setting The Trigger Level Marker

    Displaying the Date and Time 1. Select Display > Objects..2. Toggle the display of the date and time on the graticule. Use the Utilities menu to set the date and time. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 85: Using The Color Palettes

    Choose one of the color grading palettes in the Display > Colors control window to see different sample densities represented in different colors. There are two color palettes, one for Record View and one for FastAcq/WfmDB. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 86: Setting The Reference Colors

    Scale and Position affect only the display, not the actual waveform data. 1. Push MultiView Zoom to split the screen and add a zoom graticule. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 87 Vertical or Horiz/Acq menus. 4. To turn zoom off, push the front-panel button. Quick Tips You can also use the Zoom Setup menu to change the graticule size of the zoomed waveform. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 88: Zooming In Multiple Areas

    4. To adjust the zoomed area horizontally, click the horizontal marker below the Zoom box to select the zoomed area. 5. Use the multipurpose knobs to adjust the horizontal position and factor of the selected zoom area. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 89: Lock And Scroll Zoomed Waveforms

    Setup... from either the Vertical or Horiz/Acq menu, and then select the Lock and Scroll tab. 2. To scroll a single zoomed area, select a Zoom 1-4 check box, and then click an Auto Scroll button. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 90 Quick Tips When multiple zoom areas are selected but not locked, the zoom area with the highest number will autoscroll, while the other zoom areas remain stationary. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 91: Hide Waveforms In The Zoomed Window

    Horiz/Acq menu, press Controls, and then press Waveforms Hide. 2. Select the zoomed area that contains the waveform you want show or hide. 3. Uncheck the channel, math, or reference waveform you want to hide. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 92: Searching And Marking Waveforms

    You can search for and mark regions with particular edges, pulse widths, runts, logic states, rise/fall times, setup and hold violations, and bus search types. To Manually Set and Clear (delete) Marks: 1. Press Multiview Zoom. Zoom 1 is used with marks. 2. Select Analyze > Search. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 93 When a mark is created, the horizontal zoom factor is saved. When you use Next or Prev to move between marks, the zoom factor is restored. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 94 1. Select Analyze > Search. 2. Select the desired search type from the menu. The search menu is similar to the trigger menu. Edge type is standard; other search types are optional. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 95 5. To modify the current search setup, adjust the displayed controls. Displayed controls vary depending on the selected search. 6. If not already on, press Search to toggle search to on. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 96 Results tab and press View Count. 10. To clear all marks from the table, press All Marks Clear. 11. To export the Mark Table to a file, press All Marks Export. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 97 14. To toggle between showing mark locations in engineering notation or in high precision form, press Digits. 15. To toggle the display of mark triangles on and off, select the View tab and press Show Marks. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 98 High, Low, or Don’t Care. Search for when the event goes true, goes false, or stays valid for >, <, =, or ≠ a user-specified time. Additionally, you must define one of the inputs as a clock for synchronous (state) searches. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 99 Searches for no pulse in a specified time. State Searches for when all of the logic inputs to the selected logic function cause the function to be True or False when the clock input changes state. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 100: Analyzing Waveforms

    3. Using the tabs, select measurements in five different categories. 4. To remove all measurements, click Clear All. 5. To remove multiple measurements, click and drag to select the measurements, and then click Clear Selected. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 101 You can also choose a measurement for the selected waveform directly in the Measure menu. (See page 82, Automated Measurement Selections.) Quick Tips In roll mode, measurements are not available until after you stop the acquisition. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 102: Automated Measurement Selections

    + Duty Cyc The ratio of the positive pulse width to the signal period expressed as a percentage. The duty cycle is measured on the first cycle in the waveform or gated region. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 103 Displays the percentage of points in the histogram that are within one standard deviation of the histogram mean. Mean ±2 Std Dev Displays the percentage of points in the histogram that are within two standard deviations of the histogram mean. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 104: Customizing An Automatic Measurement

    Q-Factor The ratio of eye size to noise. Customizing an Automatic Measurement You can customize automatic measurements by using gating, modifying measurement statistics, or adjusting the measurement reference levels. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 105 1. To change the statistics that are displayed, select Measure > Statistics, and then select Mean or All. (All includes min, max, mean, standard deviation, and population.) 2. To remove statistics select Off. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 106 General or Comm. Annotate Measurements 1. To annotate measurements, select Annotation from the Measurements setup control window. From the drop down list, select the measurement to annotate. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 107 Analyzing Waveforms 2. To select the amount of measurement annotation detail, select Measure > Annotation > Standard or Detailed. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 108: Taking Cursor Measurements

    To ensure accurate noise values, be sure to set the signal type to Eye when measuring an Eye signal. Taking Cursor Measurements Use cursors to taking measurements on acquired data. 1. Push Cursors. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 109 Waveform cursors are attached to the waveform, and screen cursors float, unattached to the waveform. 4. To take measurements between two waveforms, select Waveform, and then select the waveform source for each cursor. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 110 You can also move cursors to the center of the display by pressing Move Cursors to Center. You can select solid or dashed cursors. Vertical cursors measure the time from the trigger point to the vertical cursor. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 111: Setting Up A Histogram

    2. Select Histogram Vertical or Histogram Horizontal from the shortcut menu. 3. View the histogram at the top (for horizontal histograms) or the left edge (for vertical histograms) of the graticule. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 112: Using Math Waveforms

    Use the following procedure for predefined math equations. 1. Select Math > Math Setup..DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 113 Analyzing Waveforms 2. Choose one of the predefined math equations. Use the following procedure to build an advanced math waveform expression. 1. Select Math > Math Setup..2. Click Editor. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 114 5. To add your own filter, click the Filter tab. Click Load. 6. Double click the folder for the filters you want to use. Double click the filter you want to use. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 115: Using Spectral Analysis

    See the online help for more information on arbitrary math filters. Using Spectral Analysis Use the following procedure for predefined spectral math expressions. See the online help for more information. 1. Select Math > Math Setup..DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 116 NOTE. Resolution BW and Frequency Span are only adjustable in Manual Horizontal Mode. Use the following procedure to build an advanced spectral math expression. 1. Select Math > Advanced Spectral..DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 117 To redefine a waveform, click Clear. 4. Select the source waveform. 5. Adjust the spectral waveform, using the controls in the Spectral Setup control window and use the multipurpose knobs. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 118: Using Mask Testing

    For the signal to pass the test, it must fall outside the segments defined by the mask. Generally, standards committees such as ANSI define the masks. To perform mask testing do the following: 1. Select Masks > Source..DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 119 Configuration control window, where you can adjust how masks and violations are displayed and how Mask Autoset and Autofit are configured. 6. Click Masks to return to the Mask Setup control window. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 120 12. Select the Pass/Fail Setup tab, and then set up the pass/fail parameters. (When acquisition mode is Waveform Database, the # of Wfms label becomes Samples.) 13. Select your Pass/Fail Test Notifications. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 121 20. Click Reset to reset the totals and clear any violations. Quick Tips If the signal is not within the mask, enable Autoset to center the waveform in the mask. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 122: Using Limit Testing

    4. Select the source waveform to compare to the template. 5. Select the template to compare to the Source waveform. (Usually, this is the template that you created in step 3.) DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 123 You can use active or saved waveforms to create a limit test template. Using Average acquisition mode will create a smoother template waveform. Using Envelope acquisition mode will create a template that allows for occasional overshoots. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 124: Myscope

    2. Click + to expand a category. Controls that can be added to your MyScope control window are contained within each category. The categories match the menu bar to help you find the controls you normally use. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 125 3. Click a control to preview it. 4. Double-click the control or click the + to expand the control list. (If there is no +, then the control cannot be customized further.) DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 126 MyScope control window. The control will snap to the nearest grid location when you release the mouse. You can change the placement of the control in your MyScope control window by clicking and dragging. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 127 To change the tab order, click and drag a tab to a new location. To delete a control, click and drag it to the upper half of the screen (out of your MyScope control window). DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 128: Using Myscope Control Windows

    1. Select MyScope > Current... or click MyScope in the toolbar mode. (Your MyScope control window remains active even when it is not displayed.) To edit a MyScope control window do the following: DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 129 Some controls function differently in a MyScope control window than they do in the standard control window. For details, see the online help. You can copy MyScope control windows (.tcw files) to other DPO7000 and DPO/DSA70000/B Series instruments. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 130: Saving And Recalling Information

    1. Select File > Save or Save As > Screen Capture..2. Click Options..., if you want to setup the Palette, View, Image, or Screen Capture Format options; otherwise, skip to step 3. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 131: Saving Waveforms

    To quickly save multiple screen captures, select Set Front Panel Print Button to Save, and then click Save. You can now save a screen capture by pushing the front panel Print button. Saving Waveforms 1. To save waveforms, select File > Save or Save As > Waveform..DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 132 Select Auto-increment file name to save numerous similar waveforms without having to retype the entire name. To quickly save multiple waveforms, select Set Front Panel Print Button to Save, and then click Save. You can now save a waveform by pushing the front-panel Print button. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 133: Recalling Waveforms

    Reference Waveform control window by selecting File > Reference Waveform Controls..Quick Tip You can save a number of different file types but you can only recall setup (*.set) files and waveform (*.wfm) files. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 134: Saving Instrument Setups

    Use Auto-increment file name to save numerous similar files without having to retype the entire file name. To quickly save multiple setups, select Set Front Panel Print Button to Save, and then click Save. You can now save a setup by pushing the front panel Print button. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 135: Recalling Instrument Setups

    Don’t recall deskew values. 4. Click Recall. Quick Tip You can recall any setup stored on disk and then save it in an internal setup storage location for quicker access. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 136: Saving Measurements

    Saving Measurements 1. Select File > Save or Save As > Measurement..2. Click Options..., if you want to specify Displayed Measurements, Measurement Snapshot, or Measurement Format; otherwise, skip to step 3. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 137: Copying Your Results To The Clipboard

    Copying Your Results to the Clipboard Use the following procedure to set the output content and format for images, waveforms, or measurements to be copied to the Microsoft clipboard. 1. Select Edit > Copy Setup..DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 138 1. Select the item that you want to copy. 2. Select Edit > Copy or press Ctrl + C. 3. Press Ctrl + V to paste the item into a Windows application. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 139: Printing A Hard Copy

    Page Setup dialog box. Your Print and Page Setup dialog boxes will depend on the printer you are using. 2. Click Page Setup..DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 140 Saving and Recalling Information 3. Select the printing parameters. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 141: Run Application Software

    The Optional Application Software CD contains free five-time trials of optional application software that you can install on your instrument. These applications provide application-specific measurement solutions. Some examples are described below. Additional packages may be available. Contact your Tektronix representative or visit our Web site at www.tektronix.com for more information.
  • Page 142 Run Application Software Follow the instructions provided with the application software to install it. To run the software, select Analyze and then select the application. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 143: Application Examples

    find anomalies like these in a matter of seconds or minutes. A regular DSO would take hours or days to find the same event. Use the following procedure to capture intermittent anomalies. 1. Connect the probe to the input signal source. <4 GHz models ≥4 GHz models DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 144 Infinite Persistence. In this example, you are looking at a clock signal. After observing the signal for 1–2 minutes, but before you look for the problem elsewhere, go to step 4. 4. Press FastAcq. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 145 8. Click Level, and then set the level based on what you found in step 5. 9. Click Width, and then set the width based on what you found in step 5. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 146: Using The Extended Desktop And Openchoice Architecture For Efficient Documentation

    To make your instrument the center of your design and documentation process, use the following procedure. 1. Load Microsoft Word or Excel on your instrument. 2. Connect a second monitor. (See page 9, Adding a Second Monitor.) DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 147 Ctrl+V. Quick Tips The instrument comes with a variety of OpenChoice software tools designed to ensure maximum efficiency and connectivity to the rest of your design environment. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 148: Triggering On Buses

    2. Set the A trigger type and source in the A Event tab. 3. Select Trigger On to select the desired trigger on feature. 4. Depending on your Trigger On selection, you may need to make additional selections. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 149: Triggering On A Video Signal

    1. Select Trig > A Event (Main) Trigger Setup..2. Set the A trigger type and source in the A Event tab. Select Format > 525i/NTSC. 3. Select Trigger On > Field. Select Odd, Even, or All fields. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 150 1. Select Trig > A Event (Main) Trigger Setup..2. Set the A trigger type and source in the A Event tab. Select Format > 525i/NTSC. 3. Select Trigger On > All Lines. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 151: Setting Up E-Mail On Event

    Separate multiple entries with commas. There is a limit of 252 characters in the e-mail address box. 3. Click Config, and then enter the SMTP Server Address. Contact your network administrator for the correct address. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 152 C:\TekScope\Screen Captures, Waveforms, or Data depending on the type of attachment. Failure to enter a valid recipients’s e-mail address or an SMTP Server Address displays error messages. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 153: Correlating Data Between A Tektronix Oscilloscope And Logic Analyzer

    The iView capability seamlessly integrates and automatically time-correlates data from Tektronix logic analyzers and oscilloscopes, so you can transfer analog waveforms from the oscilloscope to the logic analyzer display with the click of a mouse. View time-correlated analog and digital signals side-by-side and pinpoint the source of elusive glitches and other problems in moments.

  • Page 154: Verifying Performance Using Limit Test

    Use the following procedure to perform this type of testing with your instrument. 1. Acquire the desired signal on the reference product. <4 GHz models 2. Select Limit Test Setup..DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 155 4. 10. Click Failure Notification to set up the Failure Notification. 11. For this example, click Stop Acq On, and then click Setup to return to the setup control window. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 156 When a failure occurs, acquisitions stop and the violations appear in a different color on the display. The following example shows Ch 1 on top so that you can see Ch 1, the template, and the hits. DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 157: Cleaning

    Use a 75% isopropyl alcohol solution as a cleaner and rinse with deionized water. Before using any other type of cleaner, consult your Tektronix Service Center or representative. To prevent getting moisture inside the instrument during external cleaning, use only enough liquid to dampen the cloth or applicator.
  • Page 158 Application Examples DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 159: Index

    Control panel map, 18 Copying, 117 Coupling Label, 61 Gate width and resolution trigger, 48 Limit test bandwidth, 98 Cross Hair graticule style, 63 example, 134 Gating, 85 Cursor measurements, 88 Limit testing, 102 DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 160 SPI trigger RS-232 trigger defined, 51 defined, 51 Start an acquisition, 33 Runt trigger State trigger Objects defined, 50 defined, 51 display, 64 Statistics, 85 Online help, 19 Stop an acquisition, 33 DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 161 52 saving, 111 Trigger event search and mark, 72 defined, 47 user marks, 72 Trigger level markers, 64 Waveform database acquisition Trigger Position, 55 mode, 31 Trigger types defined, 50 DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 162 Index DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000/B Series Quick Start User Manual...

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