The Tektronix DSA8300 is a high-performance Digital Sampling Oscilloscope (modular mainframe) designed for ultra-high-speed electrical and optical communications analysis, TDR/TDT/S-parameter measurements, and precision jitter and noise analysis. Offering an equivalent-time sampling architecture with modular versatility, it supports bandwidths up to and exceeding 110 GHz depending on the installed acquisition module. The system runs Windows 7 Ultimate and features a 10.4-inch XGA touchscreen for advanced multi-channel signal evaluation.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | 7× USB 2.0 (3 front, 4 rear), 1× Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Base-T, RJ-45), 1× GPIB (IEEE-488.2), 1× DVI-I, 1× VGA, 1× RS-232 |
| Display | 10.4-inch active-matrix color TFT LCD, 1024 × 768 (XGA) resolution, with touchscreen |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 to 240 V AC ±10% (50/60 Hz), or 115 V AC ±10% (400 Hz) |
| Operating Temperature | 10 °C to 40 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 457 mm × 343 mm × 419 mm |
| Weight | 21.0 |
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Analog Bandwidth | Up to >70 GHz (electrical), up to >110 GHz (optical) module-dependent |
| Number of Input Channels | Up to 8 channels simultaneous acquisition (using 4 dual-channel electrical modules) |
| Vertical Resolution (ADC) | 16 bits |
| Input Impedance | 50 Ω (typical, module-dependent) |
| Input Coupling | DC (module-dependent) |
| Dynamic Range | 1.0 Vp-p (typical electrical module full scale) |
Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Record Length | 50 to 16,000 points per channel |
| Time Base Range | 2 ps/div to 1 ms/div (minimum 500 fs/div with phase reference module) |
| Standard Jitter | <800 fs RMS (typical) |
| Phase Reference Jitter | <100 fs RMS (with 82A04B Phase Reference Module) |
| Horizontal Resolution | 1 fs |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Direct Trigger Input Range | DC to 3.0 GHz |
| Direct Trigger Sensitivity | 200 mVp-p (typical at 3.0 GHz) |
| Prescaled Trigger Input Range | 2.0 GHz to 15.0 GHz (typical) |
| Trigger Sources | Direct, Prescaled, Clock Recovery (module-dependent), Internal Clock |
| Trigger Modes | Free Run, Normal |
| Trigger Jitter | <1.2 ps RMS (direct trigger, typical) |
| Maximum Trigger Rate | 300 kHz |
| Direct Trigger Input Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Direct Trigger Coupling | DC |
| Direct Trigger Connector | SMA female |
Acquisition System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Acquisition Modes | Sample, Average, Envelope |
| Waveform Capture Rate | 300 kS/s maximum sample rate |
Waveform Measurements and Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Automatic Measurements | Over 120 automatic measurements (amplitude, timing, RJ, DJ, Eye-diagram) |
| Math Functions | Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, integration, differentiation, FFT |
| FFT Window Types | Rectangular, Hamming, Hanning, Blackman-Harris, Kaiser-Bessel |
Display and User Interface
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Type | Active-matrix color TFT LCD |
| Display Size | 10.4 inches (264 mm) diagonal |
| Display Resolution | 1024 × 768 pixels (XGA) |
| Touchscreen Technology | Resistive touch panel |
Connectivity and Ports
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| USB Ports | 7× USB 2.0 (3 front panel, 4 rear panel) |
| LAN Port | 1× RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Base-T) |
| GPIB Port | 1× IEEE-488.2 interface |
| Video Outputs | 1× DVI-I, 1× VGA |
| Reference Clock Input | 10 MHz (BNC, rear panel) |
| Reference Clock Output | 10 MHz (BNC, rear panel) |
Processor and Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Operating System | Windows 7 Ultimate (32-bit) |
Power Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 600 W (maximum) |
Environmental Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -20 °C to +60 °C |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 3,000 m (9,843 ft) |
| Non-operating Altitude | Up to 12,000 m (39,370 ft) |
| Operating Humidity | 20% to 80% RH (non-condensing) |
Physical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Modular Mainframe Benchtop / Rackmount |
| Height | 343 mm (13.5 in.) |
| Width | 457 mm (18.0 in.) |
| Depth | 419 mm (16.5 in.) |
Modular Capacity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Small Module Slots | 4 slots (for electrical, optical, and accessory acquisition modules) |
| Large Module Slots | 2 slots (for trigger, phase reference, and accessory modules) |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Vibration | 0.22 g RMS, 5 Hz to 500 Hz |
| Non-operating Vibration | 2.28 g RMS, 5 Hz to 500 Hz |
Regulatory & Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| EMC Compliance | EU EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, EN61326-1, EN61326-2-1 |
| Safety Certification | UL61010-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1, EN61010-1, IEC61010-1 |
System & Processing
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| System Memory | 4 GB |
| Removable Storage | ≥160 GB rear-panel removable HDD (or SSD, configuration dependent) |
Triggering
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Pattern Lock Sequence Length | 2 to 8,388,608 (2^23) bits |
Connectivity & I/O
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Audio I/O | Mic In, Line In, Line Out (3.5 mm jacks) |
Measurement Capabilities
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| TDR Rise Time | Down to 12 ps incident / 15 ps reflected (module dependent) |
Technology
Equivalent-time sampling oscilloscope mainframe
Applications
High-speed serial data communications testing, optical and electrical eye-diagram analysis, TDR/TDT/S-parameter characterization, precision jitter, noise, and BER analysis