Tektronix TBS2000 70MHz and 100MHz Bandwidth Oscilloscope Series

 

SHORT DESCRIPTION

Digital Oscilloscope Series Tektronix TBS2000 allow you to significantly speed up the analysis of devices under development due to a memory of 20 million points, a record in its class, a large and high-quality screen with a diagonal of 22.8 cm, as well as a whole set of built-in innovative functions. TBS2000 oscilloscopes have 70 or 100 MHz bandwidth at 1 GS/s sampling rate. The number of channels can be 2 or 4.

TBS2000 series oscilloscopes can perform 32 different automatic measurements including FFT. Particularly impressive are the capabilities of the new automated cursors. For beginners, detailed built-in context-sensitive help is very useful, and professionals will definitely appreciate the TekVPI probe connection interface, which is compatible with both conventional BNC probes and active probes voltage and current, which are used in various complex tasks. You can download a full description of all the characteristics below on this page in the section Documentation.

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Tektronix TBS2000 Series Key Features:
70 MHz, 1 GS/s, 2 channels (Tektronix TBS2072 model).
100 MHz, 1 GS/s, 2 channels (Tektronix TBS2102 model).
70 MHz, 1 GS/s, 4 channels (Tektronix TBS2074 model).
100 MHz, 1 GS/s, 4 channels (Tektronix TBS2104 model).
Record length: 20 million points to the channel. Vertical resolution: 8 bits.
Sensitivity: 2 mV/div to 5 V/div with calibrated fine tuning.
32 automatic measurements, FFT analysis (FFT), mathematical signal processing, cursor measurements, context help, Russian interface.
Built-in oscilloscope manual. Support for active probes.
22.8 cm screen (800 x 480 resolution). Weight: 2.6 kg (2 channels) and 4.2 kg (4 channels).
Interfaces: USB and Ethernet (standard), Wi-Fi (optional).
Largest display and longest recording in its class

Out of production. Recommended replacement: Tektronix TBS2000B.

Need an oscilloscope faster and cheaper? Watch the series Tektronix TBS1000B.
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Tektronix TBS2000 Series Digital Storage Oscilloscope Video Review

This video overview gives a brief overview of unique features the new Tektronix TBS2000 entry-level oscilloscope series. Among them: a large screen (22.8 cm), increased recording length (20 million points) and ease of performing 32 types of automatic measurements. Also, you will see the body of the oscilloscope from different angles. A detailed video review of the technical capabilities of this series, which lasts 7 minutes, you can watch below on this page.

 

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Both 2-channel (TBS2072 and TBS2102) and 4-channel (TBS2074 and TBS2104) Tektronix TBS2000 series oscilloscope models very comfortable to work and help you quickly and efficiently perform practical measurements. The time of analysis of electrical signals is reduced due to the special buttons and control knobs, which provide quick access to the main settings of the oscilloscope. Most other oscilloscopes have 8 vertical divisions and 10 horizontal divisions, while the TBS2000 series oscilloscopes have 10 vertical divisions and 15 horizontal divisions, which will allow you to see more details in the measured signals. This page details the main features of this series of oscilloscopes. You can download a full description of all the characteristics below on this page in the section Documentation.

 

Long recording length with pan and zoom

The Tektronix TBS2000 oscilloscopes are selectable from 2K to 20M samples in length to capture waveforms over long periods of time. When setting a long record length facilitates the search for various signal anomalies and verification of digital signal sequences. To view long records, a separate "Zoom" knob is used, which allows you to quickly scroll through the recorded signal and scale selected fragments for detailed examination.

 

Using cursors to take measurements

Cursors on Tektronix TBS2000 oscilloscopes are vertical or horizontal lines on the screen that perform measurements of various signal parameters, for example, the time and amplitude of any point in the signal. Cursors also show the absolute difference in value between the two cursor positions (delta). Cursor readings are displayed next to the cursors themselves. This is a very handy feature for accurately measuring any waveform, especially complex waveforms.

 

Automatic measurements have never been so easy

With Tektronix TBS2000 oscilloscopes, selecting from 32 automatic measurements is done using just one page, without navigating through complex menus. Most Used measurements are located at the top of the screen. Below, all measurements are grouped into four groups by type: frequency, time, amplitude, and area. When you hover over any measurement, a visual graphical hint is shown at the very bottom of the screen, showing exactly what will be measured. Such a complete set of automatic measurements allows you to speed up and simplify the analysis of a variety of signals.

 

Measurements are indicated by the color of the input signal and are shown on a transparent background without covering the waveforms. If necessary, the built-in help system can provide detailed hints that simplify measurements and allow them to correctly interpret their results.

 

All Tektronix TBS2000 oscilloscopes are equipped with the FFT function

There are many signals that have some kind of distortion or unwanted parameters. Sometimes such distortions do not affect the signal flow through the circuit. But often the pulses of the system clock generator, noise from the power supply or other source can affect the useful signal and disrupt its proper passage. The FFT function is a powerful tool to help you find the frequencies of unwanted signals that interfere with the main signal.

Press the dedicated FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) button on the front panel of the oscilloscope, and the screen the frequency spectrum of the input signal will be displayed. You can display only the FFT result on the screen, or you can display the FFT along with the display of the original signal to see both the frequency and time domain. The main settings of this function are displayed on a transparent background, without interfering with the reading of information from the FFT screen.

 

Tektronix TBS2000 oscilloscopes support both conventional and active probes.

All instruments in the Tektronix TBS2000 series (models TBS2072, TBS2102, TBS2074 and TBS2104), although they belong to the basic level oscilloscopes, are equipped with universal TekVPI probe connection interface, which is compatible with both conventional BNC probes and active voltage and current probes, which are used in various complex applications.

Power is applied to the probe through the TekVPI interface and a bi-directional communication channel is established between the probe and the TBS2000 oscilloscope. Scale factors and status information such as error correction are automatically transferred from the probe to the oscilloscope for processing and display. You don't have to spend time manually setting scaling factors, calculating offsets, or making sure the clamps are closed and the current probe core is demagnetized.

 

Detailed video overview of the technical capabilities of the Tektronix TBS2000 series

This in-depth 7-minute video review shows all the key features and features of the new Tektronix TBS2000 entry-level oscilloscope series. You will see examples of real measurements, working with cursors, capturing and analyzing digital signals, math processing functions, the Fast Fourier Transform function, and much more.

Also, after looking at this review, you can get a visual idea of the design differences between 2-channel models and 4-channel models. The story ends with the unique capabilities that the TBS2000 series provides for teaching tasks: teachers can set up all instruments in the laboratory with a few mouse clicks and monitor the progress of each student's laboratory work from a central computer.

 

Tektronix TBS2000 Series Digital Oscilloscope Specifications

 

Tektronix TBS2000 Series Digital Oscilloscope Package Contents

Name	Short description
Tektronix TBS2072	Dual channel digital storage oscilloscope, 70 MHz bandwidth, 1 GS/s sampling rate, 20 M-point record length
or
Tektronix TBS2102	Dual channel digital storage oscilloscope, 100 MHz bandwidth, 1 GS/s sampling rate, 20 M point record length
or
Tektronix TBS2074	4-channel digital storage oscilloscope, 70 MHz bandwidth, 1 GS/s sampling rate, 20 M record length
or
Tektronix TBS2104	4-channel digital storage oscilloscope, 100 MHz bandwidth, 1 GS/s sampling rate, 20 M-point record length
Tektronix TPP0100	10x 100 MHz passive probe (one per analog channel)
063-4568-xx	CD with documentation
071-3445-xx	Commissioning and Safety Guide
077-1149-xx	Programming Guide (provided on the documentation CD and can be downloaded from the Tektronix website)
-	Power cable
-	Calibration certificate
-	1 year warranty (can be extended to 3 and 5 years)

 

Options and Accessories for Tektronix TBS2000 Series Digital Oscilloscopes

Below is a list of recommended accessories and a few options that can be added to Tektronix TBS2000 oscilloscopes to enhance their functionality. For a complete list of options and accessories with a detailed description, see below on this page in the section Documentation.