Tektronix CSA7404B Communication Signal Analyzer
The Tektronix CSA7404B is a cutting-edge, high-performance Real-time Digital Oscilloscope designed specifically for the rapid analysis and verification of communication signals at rates up to 2.5 Gb/s (compliant with OC-48/STM-16 or Fibre Channel FC2125 standards). This versatile instrument significantly reduces product development time by providing a comprehensive solution that covers both circuit development and physical layer testing.
Engineers leverage the CSA7404B to verify their designs against strict network communications standards and to delve deep into critical internal parameters, including signal integrity, timing margins, and jitter.
Key features include:
- True Analog Bandwidth: Up to 4 GHz with a rise time as low as 72 ps (20% - 80%)
- Maximum Real-time Sample Rate: A staggering 20 GS/s for detailed signal analysis
- Innovative Waveform Capture Rate: Over 400,000 wfms/s enabled by exclusive DPX® acquisition technology for rapid electrical and optical signal information acquisition
- MyScope® Custom Control Windows: Enhance user productivity and streamline workflows
- User-friendly Interface: Right mouse click menus for exceptional efficiency
- Built-in Compliance Mask Tests: Up to 2.5 Gb/s for both optical and electrical data stream rates
- Integrated Optical Reference Receiver: Ensures the integrity of system calibration
- Hardware Clock Recovery: Single-connection convenience for easier setup
- Record Length: Supports up to 64 MB record length, complete with MultiView Zoom™ for swift navigation of long records
- 64-Bit Serial Trigger: Effectively isolates pattern-dependent effects
- Complete Eye Pattern Measurement Suite: Includes extinction ratio, Q-factor, eye height/width, jitter, and noise
- Waveform Database Acquisition Technology: Ensures precise parametric measurements on eye patterns
- TekConnect® Interface: Facilitates high fidelity connections
- OpenChoice® Architecture: Seamlessly integrates with Microsoft Windows 2000 for built-in networking and analytical capability
Applications:
- Design, development, and compliance testing of optical and electrical signals up to 2.5 Gb/s
- Physical layer characterization of communication signals in backplane, midplane, and embedded designs
- Evaluation of optical and electrical signal integrity, margin verification, jitter, and timing analysis
