Tektronix MSO4034 Mixed Signal Oscilloscope
The Tektronix MSO4034 Mixed Signal Oscilloscope (MSO) stands at the forefront of oscilloscope technology, combining the acclaimed features of the DPO4000 Series with the power of 16 integrated digital channels. This innovative design empowers engineers to visualize and correlate both analog and digital signals seamlessly within a single unit. Designed for optimal usability, the MSO4034 facilitates intricate triggering functionality across all 20 channels, making it an indispensable tool for debugging mixed-signal designs.
MagniVu™ Technology: Precision at Your Fingertips
The primary digital acquisition mode of the MSO4034 supports up to 10 M points at 500 MS/s, delivering 2 ns resolution. With the revolutionary MagniVu mode, experience ultra-high resolution capabilities capturing 10,000 points at an impressive 16.5 GS/s, equating to 60.6 ps resolution. Both waveform types are recorded simultaneously on every trigger, allowing for instantaneous switching between them, whether running or stopped. This feature grants users nearly tenfold finer timing resolution compared to competitors, enhancing confidence in critical timing measurements of digital waveforms.
Exceptional Performance for Complex Signals
Engineered to meet the demands of sophisticated signal visualization, the MSO4034 boasts a bandwidth of 350 MHz along with a minimum of 5x oversampling across all channels. The oscilloscope’s advanced sin(x)/x interpolation ensures exceptionally accurate display of fast transient events. With a standard record length of 10 M on every channel, users are equipped to monitor prolonged periods of signal activity while preserving impeccable timing resolution. This model includes robust analytical functionalities such as extensive cursor options, 25 automatic measurements, statistical analysis, and waveform mathematics—all enveloped in a compact footprint, measuring just 5.4 inches deep and weighing only 11 lbs.
Streamlined Operation for Mixed Signal Design
When faced with complex engineering challenges, the MSO4034 simplifies mixed-signal design analysis. The integration of 16 digital channels facilitates the examination of diverse digital protocols (I2C, SPI, RS-232, and CAN), allowing engineers to tackle issues related to microprocessors, FPGAs, and various ADCs and DACs more effectively. The oscilloscope's interface ensures ease of operation, making it intuitive for engineers to troubleshoot mixed-signal scenarios.
Intuitive User Interface
The MSO4034 features a user-centric design, highlighted by a clean front panel with familiar knobs and a substantial 10.4” XGA color display. USB plug-and-play functionality complements its PC connectivity, enabling straightforward data acquisition via a simple USB connection. It comes equipped with National Instruments SignalExpress Tektronix Edition, alongside OpenChoice® Desktop and Microsoft Excel/Word toolbars for a streamlined user experience. Front-panel USB and CompactFlash ports allow easy transfer of screenshots, settings, and waveform data, ensuring that essential insights are always within reach.
Advanced Wave Inspector Navigation
The MSO4034 is equipped with superior navigation tools that address the complexity of handling extensive record lengths. Users can efficiently explore and analyze lengthy acquisitions without cumbersome manual inspection. The integrated waveform search feature lets users find specific events based on defined parameters such as edge detection and packet content, easily navigated through the front panel’s Next and Previous buttons.
Comprehensive Serial Triggering and Analysis
The MSO4034 excels in handling low-speed serial buses, offering powerful features such as:
- Bus Display: Provides a consolidated view of individual signals for easy packet identification.
- Serial Triggering: Trigger on specific packet contents based on user-defined criteria.
- Bus Decoding: Automatically decodes packets and displays values in hexadecimal or binary format.
- Packet Decode Table: View all captured packets in a tabular format for better analysis.
- Search Functionality: Isolate events of interest with rapid navigation through captured data.
Unmatched Connectivity
Experience new heights of connectivity with the MSO4034. Its state-of-the-art USB functionality simplifies data and measurement transfer, allowing integration with essential applications. With additional CompactFlash capabilities, the oscilloscope facilitates rapid access to data in both field and lab environments.
Specifications and Features
- Channels: 4 Analog + 16 Digital
- Sampling Rate: Up to 5 GS/s on all channels
- Record Length: 10 Meg on all channels
- Waveform Capture Rate: 35,000 wfm/s maximum
- Wave Inspector Controls: Advanced waveform analysis
- Serial Support: I2C, SPI, CAN, RS-232
- Connectivity: USB and CompactFlash for efficient storage
