The Tektronix CSA8000 is a high-performance Communications Signal Analyzer designed for equivalent-time sampling applications, offering modular flexibility for optical and electrical signal analysis. It supports 8000-series modules for high-speed eye diagram analysis, jitter measurements, and compliance testing.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB (IEEE 488.2), 10/100 Base-T Ethernet, RS-232, Centronics Parallel, VGA, PS/2 Keyboard, PS/2 Mouse |
| Display | 10.4-inch active-matrix color LCD, 640 x 480 resolution |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | 10 °C to 40 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 457 mm × 343 mm × 419 mm |
| Weight | 21 kg |
Signal Acquisition & Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Module Compartments | 4 compartments (supports up to 8 acquisition channels) |
| A/D Converter Resolution | 14 bits |
Horizontal & Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Timebase Range | 2 ps/div to 5 ms/div |
| Record Length | 50, 100, 250, 500, 1000, 2000, or 4000 points |
| Direct Trigger Frequency Range | DC to 3.0 GHz |
| Direct Trigger Jitter | < 1.6 ps RMS (typical) |
| Direct Trigger Sensitivity | 200 mV p-p at 3 GHz |
| Direct Trigger Maximum Input Voltage | ±2 V (DC + peak AC) |
Measurement & Analysis Functions
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Eye Diagram Measurements | Extinction ratio, eye height, eye width, crossing percentage, jitter, noise, duty cycle distortion |
| Waveform Math Functions | Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, integration, differentiation, FFT |
| Histogram Analysis | Vertical and Horizontal histograms with statistical measurements |
Module Compatibility & Configurations
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported Modules | Tektronix 8000-series optical, electrical, and clock recovery modules |
Software & Control
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Operating System | Windows-based |
Connectivity & Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Removable Storage | 3.5-inch 1.44 MB floppy drive |
Environmental & Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -20 °C to +60 °C |
| Operating Humidity Range | 20% to 80% RH (non-condensing) |
| Operating Altitude | 3,000 m (9,843 ft) |
| Non-operating Altitude | 12,190 m (40,000 ft) |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Prescaled Trigger Frequency Range | 1.25 GHz to 10.0 GHz |
| Prescaled Trigger Jitter | < 1.5 ps RMS (typical) |
| Prescaled Trigger Input Impedance | 50 Ohms |
| Prescaled Trigger Sensitivity | 200 mV p-p to 2 V p-p |
| Prescaled Trigger Connector Type | SMA |
| Internal Clock Rate | 100 kHz |
| Direct Trigger Connector Type | SMA Female |
Acquisition System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Sampling Rate | 200 kS/s |
Power System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Line Frequency Range | 45 Hz to 440 Hz |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Cooling Clearance | 76 mm (3 in) minimum on left, right, and rear |
| Operating Vibration | 0.31 g RMS (5 Hz to 500 Hz) |
| Non-operating Vibration | 2.46 g RMS (5 Hz to 500 Hz) |
| Non-operating Shock | 30 g (11 ms half-sine) |
Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Timebase Resolution | 10 fs |
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Channels | 8 channels (using four 2-channel modules) |
Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| GPIB Interface | IEEE 488.2 |
| LAN Interface | RJ-45 (10/100 Base-T) |
| Serial Interface | Two RS-232-C DB-9 ports |
| Parallel Interface | Centronics DB-25 female |
| External Monitor Interface | VGA 15-pin D-sub |
| Keyboard Interface | PS/2 |
| Mouse Interface | PS/2 |
Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Safety Compliance | UL 3111-1, CSA 1010.1, EN 61010-1, IEC 61010-1 |
Technology
Equivalent-Time Sampling Oscilloscope
Applications
High-speed optical and electrical communication signal analysis, eye-diagram, and jitter measurements