Tektronix MSO4054 Mixed Signal Oscilloscope
The Tektronix MSO4054 Mixed Signal Oscilloscope combines advanced capabilities, delivering all the features of the renowned DPO4000 Series Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope (DPO). The MSO4000 Series elevates performance by integrating 16 digital channels, enabling users to visualize and analyze both analog and digital signals seamlessly in one compact instrument. This functionality enhances the triggering capabilities spread across all 20 channels, offering precise pattern and state triggering essential for effectively debugging mixed analog and digital designs.
Unmatched Performance with MagniVu™ Technology
The MSO4054 stands out with its primary digital acquisition mode capable of capturing up to 10 million points at 500 MS/s, yielding an impressive 2 ns resolution. For critical measurements, the ultra-high resolution MagniVu mode captures 10,000 points at an astounding 16.5 GS/s, providing a remarkable 60.6 ps timing resolution. Both waveform types are captured and can be toggled effortlessly, allowing for precise timing assessments of digital waveforms—far surpassing the capabilities of competitors.
Comprehensive Features for Effective Problem Solving
Designed with a minimum bandwidth of 500 MHz and a 10 million record length on all channels, the MSO4054 ensures that even the most dynamic signals are accurately captured and displayed. With standardized 5x over-sampling on all channels and sin(x)/x interpolation, this oscilloscope is a dependable choice for high-speed applications. It also features over 25 automatic measurements, advanced statistics, and waveform math functionalities, all presented on a generous 10.4-inch XGA display, housed within a sleek, lightweight design—only 5.4 inches deep and 11 pounds.
Streamlined Mixed Signal Design & Analysis
In an era where embedded design is becoming increasingly complex—incorporating various analog signals alongside high- and low-speed digital communication—the MSO4054 proves essential. Featuring 16 integrated digital channels, it simplifies operations and effectively tackles the unique measurement challenges presented by microprocessors, FPGAs, and ADCs. This versatility ensures that engineers can efficiently navigate mixed signal applications without sacrificing performance.
User-Friendly Interface & Connectivity
The clean front panel design and user-centered controls make the MSO4054 easy to navigate. USB plug-and-play capability simplifies data acquisition, allowing effortless connections to PCs. Comprehensive software support includes applications that enhance productivity through seamless communication with Windows PC, facilitating quick data transfer via USB or CompactFlash ports for storing screenshots, instrument settings, and waveforms.
Advanced Wave Inspector Navigation
Utilizing Wave Inspector controls, the MSO4054 enhances how engineers interact with lengthy acquisitions. The robust search features enable users to explore long records based on user-defined criteria, enabling quick navigation between occurrences of interest. Additionally, the intuitive zoom and pan controls allow for detailed waveform examination without the hassle of complicated menus.
Serial Triggering and Analysis Capabilities
The MSO4054 is optimized for low-speed serial buses such as I2C, SPI, RS-232, and CAN. Key features include:
- Bus Display: Provides a comprehensive overview of signals within a bus, facilitating the identification of packet structure.
- Serial Triggering: Triggering on specific packet content enhances targeting of critical events.
- Bus Decoding: Automatically decodes captured packets, displaying values in hex or binary formats.
- Packet Decode Table: Offers a tabular representation of detected packets for ease of analysis.
- Search: Efficient isolation of events is enabled by searching through data based on serial packet content.
Exceptional Video Design and Development Support
Engineers in video design benefit from the DPO4000 Series' superior waveform capture rates and digital display, providing analog-like detail along with digital advantages. With customizable video functionality and support for various video applications, the MSO4054 is a versatile choice for any video engineering task.
Specifications:
- Channels: 4 Analog Channels, 16 Digital Channels
- Maximum Sample Rate: Up to 5 GS/s
- Record Length: 10 Meg on all channels
- Waveform Capture Rate: 35,000 wfm/s
- Display: 10.4" XGA Color Display
- Dimensions: Only 5.4" Deep, 11 Pounds
- Connectivity: USB and CompactFlash on the front panel
- Features: I2C, SPI, CAN, RS-232 Serial Triggering and Analysis
