The Tektronix 11801B is a high-performance Digital Sampling Oscilloscope designed for demanding high-bandwidth applications, including high-speed electrical signal analysis, communication system testing, and semiconductor characterization. Offering a bandwidth capability up to 50 GHz, an extremely fast 7 ps rise time, and a modular architecture supporting up to 8 channels, the 11801B provides comprehensive automatic measurements, statistical analysis, and jitter profiling.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB (IEEE-488), RS-232-C |
| Display | Color CRT |
| Internal Calibrator Output Voltage | 250 mV (into 50 Ω) |
| Internal Calibrator Frequency | 100 kHz |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 90 to 132 VAC / 180 to 250 VAC, 48 to 440 Hz |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +50 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 448 mm × 241 mm × 599 mm |
| Weight | 22.3 |
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Analog Bandwidth (-3 dB) | DC to 50 GHz (sampling head dependent) |
| Calculated Rise Time (10% to 90%) | 7 ps (sampling head dependent) |
| Number of Input Channels | Up to 8 channels |
| Vertical Resolution (ADC) | 8 bits |
| Sampling Head Slots | 4 dual-channel mainframe slots |
| Vertical Accuracy | ±0.4% of full scale (mainframe only) |
| Maximum Channel Capacity | Up to 136 channels (using SM-11 Multi-Channel Units) |
| Compatible Sampling Heads | Tektronix SD Series (including SD-14, SD-20, SD-22, SD-24, SD-26, SD-32, SD-44) |
Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Real-Time Sampling Rate | 200 kS/s (0.2 MSa/s) |
| Maximum Record Length | 5120 points |
| Minimum Time Base Range | 1 ps/div |
| Maximum Time Base Range | 5 ms/div (0.005 s/div) |
| Time Base Resolution | 10 fs |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Sources | Internal, External |
| Direct Trigger Frequency Range | DC to 3.0 GHz |
| Prescaled Trigger Frequency Range | 2.0 GHz to 10 GHz (with Option 1T) |
| Trigger Jitter | < 2.0 ps RMS (mainframe) |
Waveform Measurements and Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Automatic Measurements | Jitter, Noise, Statistical, Histograms, Mask Testing, and Pulse with statistics |
Physical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Benchtop / Rackmountable |
Signal Processing
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Waveform Math | Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division |
Triggering
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Input Connector | SMA (female) |
| Trigger Input Impedance | 50 Ω |
Measurement Functions
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Waveform Histograms | Vertical and horizontal with statistical analysis (mean, standard deviation, peak-to-peak, hits) |
Display
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| CRT Display Technology | 9-inch color magnetic deflection CRT |
Technology
Digital Sampling Oscilloscope
Applications
High-speed electrical signal analysis, jitter and noise characterization, and TDR/TDT measurements
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