Tektronix MSO6 Professional Oscilloscope Series 1 GHz to 8 GHz

SHORT DESCRIPTION

Oscilloscope Series Tektronix MSO 6 contain 4 analog channels with a very low level of self-noise. Depending on the model, the bandwidth is: 1 GHz, 2.5 GHz, 4 GHz, 6 GHz or 8 GHz. The bandwidth can be extended up to 8 GHz at any time with the purchase of a software key. Each of the oscilloscope's four channels provides a sampling rate of 25 GS/s. The hardware resolution of the ADC is 12 bits at 4 GHz, ramping up to 16 bits at 200 MHz.

When you connect the TLP058 probe to any of the oscilloscope's analog channels, that channel becomes 8 digital channels. This technology is called FlexChannel. With its help, simply by changing the probes of the oscilloscope, you can get the necessary combination of analog channels (up to 4 pcs.) And digital channels (up to 32 pcs.). This flexibility significantly reduces the cost of the measuring system, while increasing its ability to develop and debug complex electronic devices.

Another feature of the Tektronix MSO6 series oscilloscopes is a very large and high-quality touch screen with a diagonal of 39.6 cm and a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels. Well thought-out knobs and control buttons, combined with a multi-touch touch display, make it very easy and quick to set up and analyze measurement results.

In addition to the benefits listed above, Tektronix MSO6 oscilloscopes offer many innovative features, such as the ability to detect very short waveform events with continuous waveform capture rates of over 500,000 waveforms per second. You can download a full description of all the characteristics of these oscilloscopes below on this page in the section Documentation.

Section filters "Buy an oscilloscope":
Bandwidth: 100 MHz or less, 200 MHz, 300 MHz, 500 MHz, 1 GHz or more.
Subsections: USB oscilloscopes, best models, all models, comparison, Video reviews, basic theory.
Articles and reviews: how to choose an oscilloscope, digital phosphor technology, power supply development.

Tektronix MSO6 Series Key Features:
1 GHz, 25 GS/s, 4 FlexChannels (Tektronix MSO64-BW-1000 model).
2.5 GHz, 25 GS/s, 4 FlexChannels (Tektronix MSO64-BW-2500 model).
4 GHz, 25 GS/s, 4 FlexChannels (Tektronix MSO64-BW-4000 model).
6 GHz, 25 GS/s, 4 FlexChannels (Tektronix MSO64-BW-6000 model).
8 GHz, 25 GS/s, 4 FlexChannels (Tektronix MSO64-BW-8000 model).
Any channel FlexChannel can work as one analog or as 8 digital channels.
Standard recording length: 62.5M points per channel. Option: 125 and 250M points per channel.
Vertical resolution: 8 or 12 bits (up to 16 bits in high resolution mode).
Sensitivity: 0.5 mV/div to 10 V/div in 1-2-5 steps.
Continuous Waveform Capture Speed: More 500,000 waveforms/s.
36 automatic measurements, histograms, trends, jitter, FFT analysis (FFT), SpectrumView (option).
Built-in digital voltmeter and frequency counter (free of charge when registering the device).
Additional options: standard and arbitrary signal generator, logic analyzer up to 32 digital channels, serial bus protocol analyzer: I2C, SPI, RS-232/422/485/UART, CAN, LIN, FlexRay, USB 2.0, Ethernet, I2S, LJ, RJ, TDM and others.
39.6 cm touchscreen (1920 x 1080 resolution). Interfaces: USB, Ethernet, DVI-D, VGA, etc.
Weight: 12.9 kg. Dimensions: 454 x 309 x 205 mm. Working temperature: from 0°С to +50°С.
Efficient and accurate analysis of high-speed analog and digital systems

Need an oscilloscope but with less bandwidth? Watch the series Tektronix MSO5.
Need an oscilloscope over 8 GHz bandwidth? See series Tektronix DPO/MSO70000.
Need an oscilloscope with integrated spectrum analyzer? See Tektronix MDO3 or MDO4000C.
Need galvanized isolated channels? See Tektronix TPS2000B or Tektronix THS3000.
Difficult to decide on a model? See helper: How to quickly choose an oscilloscope.
All series of modern oscilloscopes are presented here: Digital oscilloscopes and probes.

Tektronix MSO 6 Series Precision Oscilloscope Video Review

This video highlights six key features of the new Tektronix MSO 6 oscilloscopes: the ability to increase bandwidth to 8 GHz at any time, low self-noise and high amplitude accuracy, ease of use, advanced measurement and analysis modes, quality and variety of compatible probes, and a wide range of expansion options, including a built-in digital voltmeter and standard function and signal generator.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In 2017, Tektronix launched an innovative series of 8-channel oscilloscopes MSO5 that support FlexChannel technology, which converts any analog oscilloscope channel into 8 digital channels with a simple probe change. The MSO5 Series oscilloscopes have a maximum bandwidth of 2 GHz and a sample rate of 6.25 GS/s per channel.

The new Tektronix MSO6 series, released in 2018, continues this promising direction. The MSO6 Series oscilloscopes have a maximum bandwidth of 8 GHz and a sample rate of 25 GS/s per channel. Each analog channel in the MSO6 series supports FlexChannel digital probing technology. Input signals with a bandwidth of up to 4 GHz are digitized using a 12-bit ADC, and the minimum level of intrinsic noise is ensured by the use of specialized TEK061 microcircuits.

On the left of this photo is a Tektronix MSO58 eight-channel oscilloscope at 2 GHz, and on the right is a four-channel Tektronix MSO64 oscilloscope at 8 GHz. Both series are made in the same cases, have the same controls and user interface.

High signal digitization accuracy and low self-noise

Each channel of the Tektronix MSO6 Series oscilloscope contains an individual 12-bit ADC. At sample rates less than 12.5 GS/s and High Res mode enabled, the number of bits of vertical resolution increases even more and reaches 16 bits at 625 MS/s. This high resolution ADC allows you to see much more signal details than other oscilloscopes equipped with 8-bit ADCs.

In addition to high resolution, the input paths of the Tektronix MSO6 oscilloscopes offer high accuracy of 1% at 50 Ω input resistance and 0.5% at 1 MΩ input resistance.

Another advantage that the MSO6 series boasts is the low noise level of the oscilloscope input paths, which is very important in a number of applications, for example, when analyzing ripple on microprocessor and microcontroller power rails. This was made possible by the use of a specially designed TEK061 low-noise integrated circuit in each channel. The photo below shows the appearance of this microcircuit, as well as the values of the oscilloscope's own noise in microvolts, depending on the selected bandwidth and vertical sensitivity.

Serial triggered protocol analyzer (optional)

Tektronix MSO6 oscilloscopes provide a comprehensive set of tools for capturing and decoding serial bus signals. You can trigger the oscilloscope on a combination of events, or on a specific sequence of data or addresses sent over the bus. The MSO6 oscilloscopes also provide the means to quickly and automatically find patterns of interest in large amounts of stored data.

With the appropriate option, the MSO6 series can automatically capture, decode and analyze the following serial communication protocols: I2C, SPI, USB 2.0, Ethernet, CAN, LIN, FlexRay, RS-232/422/485/UART, I2S, LJ , RJ, TDM, SPMI and others. See the full list of supported standards below on this page in the section Options and accessories.

In addition to serial bus operation, MSO6 oscilloscopes support up to 32 lines of parallel bus operation. Parallel bus support is a standard feature on MSO6 oscilloscopes and includes triggering, capturing, decoding, and analyzing bus digital sequences.

FlexChannel technology - any analog channel can work as 8 digital channels

This innovative technology is included in all Tektronix professional oscilloscopes in the MSO4, MSO5 and MSO6. With FlexChannel technology, any of the Tektronix MSO analog channels can be converted to 8 digital channels by simply connecting the TLP058 probe. This allows you to add the required number of digital channels right in the process of work: up to 32 pieces with 4-channel models, up to 48 pieces with 6-channel models and up to 64 pieces with 8-channel models. This video shows how it works using the MSO5 8-channel oscilloscope as an example.

Advanced Power Supply and Power Component Analysis (Option 6-PWR)

Most electronic devices include power components: transistors, pulse converters, linear stabilizers, transformers, etc. Analyzing the operation of these components in terms of the electrical energy transmitted through them is an important and at the same time complex task.

With the 6-PWR option for the Tektronix MSO6 Series oscilloscope and the appropriate probes (current, differential, high voltage), the issue of analyzing and optimizing power components is greatly simplified. With the automated capabilities of the 6-PWR option, you can measure: power rail quality, ripple, slew currents, harmonics, switching loss, safe operating area (SOA), efficiency, modulation, slew rates (dv/dt and di/dt), as well as characteristics of magnetic components.

This Tektronix MSO6 oscilloscope screenshot shows the 6-PWR option in operation. The lower part displays the waveforms on the power element, the central part contains the harmonics, and the upper part contains a table with parameters important for the analysis and optimization of power devices.

Detailed information on the big screen

The MSO6 Series oscilloscopes are equipped with a very large 39.6 cm touch screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 dots. Thanks to this screen, you can see the signals with amazing detail.

As an example, this photo shows the screen of a Tektronix MSO6 series oscilloscope. It simultaneously displays: signals of four input channels, the result of a mathematical operation on the signals of two channels, as well as a trend graph.

State of the art communication interfaces

Tektronix MSO6 oscilloscopes come standard with all the interfaces you need to remotely control these instruments or integrate them into automated measurement systems. This photo shows a fragment of the back panel of the MSO6 oscilloscope, which contains the following communication interfaces: Ethernet with LXI support, USB 3.0, USB 2.0, Display Port, DVI-D and VGA. Above the communication interfaces is a function generator output (option 5-AFG) and a 10 MHz external clock input.

Tektronix MSO6 Series Oscilloscope Specifications

Below is a list of key technical specifications for Tektronix MSO6 Series oscilloscopes. For detailed technical specifications, see below on this page in the section Documentation.

Tektronix MSO6 Series Oscilloscope Package Contents

Options and accessories for Tektronix MSO6 oscilloscopes

Main options:
- probe TLP058 (probe for 8 digital channels connected to any FlexChannel).
- option 6-RL-1 (expansion of memory capacity up to 125 million points per channel).
- option 6-RL-2 (expansion of memory capacity up to 250 million points per channel).
- option 6-AFG (built-in generator of standard (13 pcs.) and arbitrary signals with a bandwidth of up to 50 MHz).
- option 6-DJA (advanced jitter and eye diagram analysis).
- option 6-PWR (advanced analysis of power supplies and power components).
- option 6-PS2 (Power Analysis Kit includes: 6-PWR, THDP0200, TCP0030A and 067-1686-xx).
- option 6-SRCOMP (decoding and analysis of serial buses: RS-232/422/485/UART).
- option 6-SREMBD (decoding and analysis of serial buses: I2C, SPI).
- option 6-SRENET (Ethernet decoding and analysis: 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX).
- option 6-CMAUTOEN (Automotive Ethernet Automated Certification: 100BASE-T1 and 1000BASE-T1).
- option 6-SRUSB2 (USB decoding and parsing: USB2.0 LS, FS, HS).
- option 6-CMUSB2 (USB2.0 Automated Certification, requires TDSUSBF snap-in).
- option 6-SRPM (serial bus decoding and analysis: SPMI).
- option 6-SRAUTO (decoding and analysis of serial buses: CAN, CAN FD, LIN, FlexRay).
- option 6-SRAUTOSEN (serial bus decoding and analysis: SENT).
- option 6-SRAUDIO (decoding and analysis of serial buses: I2S, LJ, RJ, TDM).
- option 6-SRAERO (serial bus decoding and analysis: MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429).
- option 6-WIN (adds an internal SSD drive (flash drive) with Windows 10 operating system).
- option HC5 (hard transport case for oscilloscope and accessories).
- option RM5 (kit for mounting the oscilloscope in a rack).

Bandwidth expansion options.
The bandwidth of any Tektronix MSO6 Series oscilloscope can be extended up to 8 GHz at any time. To do this, you must purchase the appropriate software key. The list of keys (options) available for ordering is given in this table.

Basic probes and accessories.
Here are the main probes and accessories compatible with the Tektronix MSO6 oscilloscope series. For detailed information on options, probes, etc., see below on this page in the section Documentation.