Tektronix Analyzers
12 models with full specifications in Analyzers.
This page describes how Tektronix positions its analyzer products across several instrument classes important to digital, high‑speed serial and RF test. It summarizes the primary families you will see in the product table: the DSA70000 real‑time digital serial analyzers, the modular CSA8000/CSA803C communications signal analyzers for equivalent‑time/high‑bandwidth measurements, the TLA series logic analyzers for wide ranges of channel counts and MagniVu™ timing capture, and the 2710 portable spectrum analyzer for basic RF work. The notes explain the architectural and measurement differences that matter when selecting an instrument for signal integrity, compliance, timing debug, or channel‑count logic capture.
- Manufacturer
- Tektronix
- Category
- Test equipment — Analyzers
- Real‑time analog bandwidth
- Up to 20 GHz (DSA72004)
- Equivalent‑time bandwidth
- Up to 50 GHz (CSA803C, sampling‑head dependent)
- Logic analyzer channel counts
- Models up to 136 channels (TLA5204B / TLA5204 Opt. 7S)
All models
| Model | Type | Display | Interfaces | Dimensions (W×H×D) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSA72004 | Data | 12.1 in color display | LAN, USB, GPIB | — |
| TLA5202B | *misc | 10.4 in. Active-matrix color TFT LCD, 1024 × 768 (XGA) resolution | — | — |
| TLA5204B | *misc | 10.4-inch active-matrix color TFT LCD, 1024 × 768 XGA resolution | — | — |
| DSA70804 | Data | 12.1 in. (307.3 mm) liquid crystal active-matrix color TFT touch screen, 1024 x 768 pixels (XGA) | USB 2.0, LAN (10/100/1000 Base-T), GPIB (IEEE 488.2), DVI-I, VGA | 451 mm × 298 mm × 490 mm |
| CSA803C | *misc | 9-inch magnetic deflection Liquid Crystal Color Shutter (LCCS) display with infrared touch panel | GPIB (IEEE-488.2), RS-232-C (9-pin), Centronics parallel printer port | 448 mm x 236 mm x 599 mm |
| TLA5204 Opt. 7S | *misc | 10.4-inch active-matrix color TFT LCD, 1024 × 768 (XGA) resolution, with touch screen (Opt. 18) | USB 2.0 (4 ports), Gigabit LAN (10/100/1000 Base-T), GPIB (IEEE 488.2), RS-232, Parallel, VGA, PS/2 | 438 mm × 285 mm × 374 mm |
| TLA623 | *misc | 10.4-inch active-matrix color TFT LCD, 800 x 600 pixels | 10Base-T Ethernet (RJ-45), RS-232-C Serial (DB-9), Centronics Parallel (DB-25), External SVGA (15-pin D-sub), PS/2 Keyboard, PS/2 Mouse | 429 mm × 343 mm × 381 mm (with handle and feet) |
| 2710 | *misc | 9-inch monochrome raster-scan CRT with digital storage | None standard; Optional GPIB (Option 03) or RS-232-C (Option 08) | 361 mm × 137 mm × 485 mm |
| CSA8000B | *misc | 10.4-inch (264 mm) color active-matrix TFT LCD, 640 x 480 resolution, with resistive touchscreen | LAN (10/100 Base-T), GPIB (IEEE-488.2), 2x USB Host, RS-232-C Serial (DB-9), Centronics Parallel (DB-25), VGA Video Out, PS/2 Keyboard, PS/2 Mouse, PCMCIA Type II Slot | 457 mm × 343 mm × 419 mm |
| DSA71254 | Data | 12.1-inch active matrix color TFT-LCD touch screen, XGA (1024 × 768) resolution | USB 2.0, GPIB (IEEE 488.2), LAN (10/100/1000 Base-T), LXI Class C, VGA, DVI, RS-232 | 451 mm × 298 mm × 489 mm |
| TLA604 | *misc | 10.4-inch Active-Matrix Color TFT, 800 × 600 Resolution | LAN (10/100 Base-T), GPIB (IEEE 488.2), Centronics Parallel, RS-232 Serial, External VGA, PS/2 Keyboard, PS/2 Mouse | 397 mm × 185 mm × 388 mm |
| TLA611 | *misc | 10.4-inch active-matrix color TFT LCD, 800 x 600 resolution | 10/100 Base-T LAN (RJ-45), GPIB (IEEE-488.2), RS-232 (DB9), Centronics Parallel (DB25), PS/2 Keyboard, PS/2 Mouse, VGA External Display Output | 404 mm x 222 mm x 513 mm |
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How the range is organized
Tektronix supplies multiple analyzer classes rather than a single unified product line. Key groupings in the table are:
- Digital serial (DSA70000 Series): four‑channel, real‑time oscilloscopes with heavy serial‑data analysis and compliance tooling. The DSA70000 family is offered across multiple bandwidth points to match link rates.
- Communications signal analyzers (CSA8000 and CSA803C): modular, equivalent‑time platforms intended for very high effective bandwidth and precision jitter/noise analysis. These instruments accept sampling heads or acquisition modules to reach higher equivalent‑time bandwidths.
- Logic analyzers (TLA5xxx and TLA6xx families): benchtop and portable logic analyzers that trade channel count, MagniVu™ timing resolution and state acquisition speed to suit different digital debug tasks.
- Basic RF spectrum (2710): a compact, economy spectrum analyzer for low‑frequency RF troubleshooting and measurements.
What distinguishes each family
DSA70000 Series (example: DSA72004, DSA71254, DSA70804)
- Real‑time acquisition on four analog channels with integrated serial‑data analysis and compliance features. Bandwidth choices let you match scope bandwidth to serial data rates.
CSA family (examples: CSA8000B, CSA803C)
- Modular, equivalent‑time sampling architectures for very high effective bandwidth and low jitter timebases. The CSA803C uses sampling heads and supports multi‑channel acquisition with very high system bandwidth when head options are fitted.
TLA logic analyzers (examples: TLA5202B, TLA5204B, TLA5204 Opt. 7S, TLA623, TLA604, TLA611)
- Focused on channel count, MagniVu™ high‑speed timing capture and state analysis. Some models emphasize higher timing resolution and MagniVu memory depth for transient timing capture; others prioritize raw channel count or deeper state memory.
2710 Spectrum Analyzer
- A compact instrument for general RF tasks covering a low‑frequency range with a simple control and display setup.
Choosing between models — decision factors
Match the instrument architecture to the measurement problem:
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Need real‑time waveform visibility plus serial‑protocol compliance? Choose a DSA70000 model sized for the analog bandwidth you need and the four‑channel real‑time capture capability.
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Need the highest equivalent‑time bandwidth and best jitter/noise floor for transmitter characterization or optical/electrical compliance? Use a CSA platform with appropriate sampling heads or modules to reach the required system bandwidth and timebase performance.
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Debugging digital buses or state machines across many signals? Select a TLA model based on channel count, required MagniVu timing resolution and state clock rates. Higher MagniVu timing resolution suits narrow‑glitch and fine timing analysis; higher channel counts suit wide buses and system‑level traces.
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For basic RF checks and field‑service spectrum work at lower frequencies, the 2710 covers routine span and sensitivity needs in a compact package.
Other practical tradeoffs include operating system and connectivity options (some TLA models run different Windows generations), display size and user workspace features, and whether modular expandability or portable form factor is required.
Popular models
Frequently asked questions
- When should I pick a DSA70000 model instead of a CSA platform?
- Pick a DSA70000 model when you require real‑time capture on up to four analog channels with integrated serial‑data analysis and compliance tools. Choose a CSA platform when you need equivalent‑time sampling to reach much higher effective system bandwidths and the lowest jitter/noise timebase for transmitter or optical testing.
- Which Tektronix logic analyzer should I consider for maximum channel count?
- Models cited with the highest total channel counts are the 136‑channel instruments (for example, TLA5204B and TLA5204 Opt. 7S). If channel count is the primary need, prioritize those models and then compare MagniVu timing depth and state rates.
- How do MagniVu timing resolutions differ across the TLA family?
- MagniVu timing resolution appears at different levels in the family: some models provide 125 ps MagniVu resolution for higher timing detail, while other TLA600‑series models provide 500 ps MagniVu resolution for broader‑channel capture. Choose based on the temporal detail required for glitch or skew analysis.