The Tektronix MDO4104-6 is a mixed domain oscilloscope from the MDO4000 series. It features 4 analog channels with 1 GHz bandwidth, 16 digital channels, and an integrated 6 GHz spectrum analyzer, enabling time-correlated analog, digital, and RF acquisitions in a single instrument.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesUSB 2.0 host (4 ports), USB 2.0 device, LAN (10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet), Video out, Auxiliary out, External reference input

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100 to 240 V ±10% (50 to 60 Hz), 115 V ±10% (360 to 440 Hz); 225 W maximum
Operating Temperature0 to +50 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)439 mm × 229 mm × 147 mm
Weight5 kg

System Configuration

ParameterValue
Analog Channels4
Digital Channels16
RF Channels1

Vertical System - Analog Channels

ParameterValue
Analog Channel Bandwidth1 GHz
Calculated Rise Time350 ps
Hardware Bandwidth Limit20 MHz or 250 MHz
Input CouplingAC, DC
Input Impedance1 MΩ ±1%, 50 Ω ±1%
Vertical Resolution8 bits (11 bits with Hi Res)
Maximum Input Voltage (1 MΩ)300 Vrms CAT II with peaks ≤ ±425 V
Maximum Input Voltage (50 Ω)5 Vrms with peaks ≤ ±20 V
Analog Vertical Sensitivity Range (1 MΩ)1 mV/div to 10 V/div
Analog Vertical Sensitivity Range (50 Ω)1 mV/div to 1 V/div
Analog DC Gain Accuracy±1.5% (for ≥5 mV/div, offset = 0 V)

Horizontal System - Analog Channels

ParameterValue
Maximum Sample Rate (1 Channel)5 GS/s
Maximum Sample Rate (2 Channels)5 GS/s
Maximum Sample Rate (4 Channels)5 GS/s
Maximum Record Length20 M
Time Base Range400 ps to 1000 s
Maximum Duration at Highest Sample Rate (All Channels)4 ms
Maximum Duration at Highest Sample Rate (Half Channels)4 ms
Time Base Delay Time Range-10 divisions to 5000 s
Channel-to-Channel Deskew Range±125 ns

Trigger System

ParameterValue
Trigger ModesAuto, Normal, Single
Trigger Holdoff Range20 ns to 8 s

Acquisition System

ParameterValue
Sample Acquisition ModeAcquire sampled values
Peak Detect ModeCaptures glitches as narrow as 800 ps at all sweep speeds
Averaging ModeFrom 2 to 512 waveforms included in average
Envelope ModeMin-max envelope reflecting Peak Detect data over multiple acquisitions
Hi-Res ModeReal-time boxcar averaging reduces random noise and increases vertical resolution
Roll ModeScrolls waveforms right to left across screen at sweep speeds slower than or equal to 40 ms/div
Maximum Waveform Capture Rate>50,000 wfm/s

Digital Channels (MSO)

ParameterValue
Digital Inputs16 channels
Maximum Input Voltage (Digital)±42 Vpeak
Input Dynamic Range (Digital)30 Vp-p ≤ 200 MHz, 10 Vp-p > 200 MHz
Vertical Resolution (Digital)1 bit
Maximum Sample Rate (Digital, Main)500 MS/s (2 ns resolution)
MagniVu Fine Timing Resolution60.6 ps
Maximum Record Length (Digital, Main)20M points
Minimum Detectable Pulse Width (Digital)1 ns (typical)
Channel-to-Channel Skew (Digital)200 ps (typical)

Spectrum Analyzer (RF Input)

ParameterValue
RF Frequency Range50 kHz - 6 GHz
RF Vertical UnitsdBm, dBmV, dBμV, dBμW, dBmA, dBμA
DANL (50 kHz - 5 MHz)< -130 dBm/Hz
DANL (5 MHz - 3 GHz)< -148 dBm/Hz
DANL (3 GHz - 6 GHz)< -140 dBm/Hz
RF Max Operating Input Level (Average Continuous)+30 dBm (1 W)
RF Max Damage Level (DC)±40 V DC
RF Max Damage Level (CW Power)+33 dBm (2 W)
RF to Analog Channel Skew< 5 ns
RF Frequency Domain Trace TypesNormal, Average, Max Hold, Min Hold
RF Time Domain Trace TypesAmplitude vs Time, Frequency vs Time, Phase vs Time
RF Automatic MarkersOne to eleven peaks identified on user-adjustable threshold/excursion
RF Manual MarkersTwo manual markers indicating frequency, amplitude, noise density, and phase noise

Waveform Measurements and Analysis

ParameterValue
Waveform Measurements and AnalysisCursors, automatic measurements in time and frequency domains, statistics, gating, histogram, and waveform math

Connectivity & Interfaces

ParameterValue
Probe Compensator OutputAmplitude: 0 to 2.5 V, Frequency: 1 kHz
LXI ComplianceLXI Class C, Version V1.3

Physical Characteristics

ParameterValue
Depth147 mm (5.8 in.)

Environmental

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature-20 to +60 °C
Operating AltitudeUp to 3,000 m (9,843 ft)
Operating Vibration0.31 g RMS, 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 10 min per axis, 3 axes
Non-Operating Vibration2.46 g RMS, 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 10 min per axis, 3 axes

Compliance & Regulatory

ParameterValue
Safety StandardsUL61010-1:2004, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1:2004, EN61010-1:2001
Electromagnetic CompatibilityDirective 2004/108/EC

Display System

ParameterValue
Display Resolution1024 × 768 pixels (XGA)

RF System

ParameterValue
RF Input ConnectorN-type female (50 Ω)

Vertical System - Digital Channels

ParameterValue
Digital Channel Minimum Voltage Swing400 mV p-p
Digital Channel Threshold Accuracy±(100 mV + 3% of threshold setting)

Technology

Mixed Domain Oscilloscope

Applications

Embedded design, system-level debugging, spectral analysis, and RF verification