Tektronix TDS420A Oscilloscope
The Tektronix TDS420A Oscilloscope is designed to meet the needs of both basic and advanced users with its impressive performance and extensive feature set. Featuring a 100 MS/s sample rate on all channels, this oscilloscope excels in various demanding applications, making it a reliable choice for engineers and researchers alike.
Its portable design and user-friendly interface make the Tek TDS420A an ideal instrument for a wide range of tasks, from electro-mechanical research to power supply design and bio-physical analysis. This versatile oscilloscope is also equipped with standard video trigger capabilities, allowing it to effectively measure video signals, including NTSC, PAL, and SECAM formats.
The intuitive TDS Graphical User Interface ensures easy operation, featuring icon-based menus complemented by helpful text descriptions. Users will appreciate the tactile knobs and buttons for quick access to frequently used functions, while the built-in floppy disk drive simplifies the process of saving screen images and data. This enables easy transfer to PC applications for documentation and analysis.
Key Features and Specifications:
- Bandwidth: 200 MHz with ±1.5% accuracy
- Sample Rate: Capture transient events at 100 MS/s across all channels
- Channels: 4 channels for multitasking measurement needs
- Record Length: Up to 120 K (with Option XL)
- Storage: Floppy disk storage for easy data management
- Automatic Measurements: 25 built-in measurements plus extended waveform math/FFT (with Option XL)
- Roll Mode: View acquired data points instantly without waiting for the complete waveform
- Video Trigger Mode: Capture NTSC, PAL, SECAM, or custom video signals
- Peak Detect Mode: Capture glitches as fast as 10 ns
