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MSO4104

TektronixMixed Signal

The Tektronix MSO4104 is a high-performance 1 GHz, 4-channel mixed signal oscilloscope from the MSO4000 series, integrating robust analog and digital analysis capabilities. With a 10.4-inch XGA color display, 16 integrated digital channels, a real-time sample rate of 5 GS/s on all channels, and a deep 10 Mpoints record length, it provides comprehensive debug capabilities for modern embedded systems.

Embedded SystemsLogic AnalysisSerial Data Analysis

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
Display10.4 in. (264 mm) liquid-crystal TFT color display, 1024 × 768 pixels (XGA)

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100 to 240 V ±10% (50/60 Hz at 100 to 240 V, 400 Hz at 100 to 132 V), 250 W maximum
Operating Temperature0 °C to +50 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)439 mm × 229 mm × 137 mm
Weight5.0
Cooling Clearance51 mm (2 in.) required on left side and rear of instrument
Security Lock SlotKensington-style lock slot

Key Performance Specifications

ParameterValue
Analog Bandwidth1 GHz
Number of Analog Channels4
Number of Digital Channels16
Max Real-time Sample Rate (Analog)5 GS/s
Max Real-time Sample Rate (Digital)500 MS/s (2 ns resolution)
Max Record Length (Analog)10 Mpoints
Max Record Length (Digital)10 Mpoints
Max Waveform Capture Rate>50,000 wfm/s
Hardware Bandwidth Limits20 MHz, 250 MHz

Vertical System - Analog Channels

ParameterValue
Input CouplingAC, DC, GND
Input Impedance1 MΩ ±1% || 13 pF ±2 pF, 50 Ω ±1%
Input Sensitivity Range (1 MΩ)1 mV/div to 10 V/div
Input Sensitivity Range (50 Ω)1 mV/div to 1 V/div
Vertical Resolution8 bits
Max Input Voltage (50 Ω)5 Vrms with peaks ≤ ±20 V
DC Gain Accuracy±1.5% for 2 mV/div to 10 V/div, ±3.0% for 1 mV/div
Channel-to-Channel Isolation≥100:1 at ≤100 MHz and ≥30:1 at >100 MHz up to rated bandwidth
Position Range±5 divisions

Vertical System - Digital Channels

ParameterValue
Input Channels (Digital)16 (D0 to D15)
Input Impedance (Digital Probe)20 kΩ || 3 pF (P6516 probe)
Threshold SelectionsTTL, CMOS, ECL, PECL, User-defined
Threshold Accuracy±(100 mV + 3% of threshold setting)
Max Input Voltage (Digital Probe)±40 V peak
Minimum Voltage Swing500 mV peak-to-peak

Horizontal System

ParameterValue
Time Base Delay Time Range-10 divisions to 5000 s
Channel-to-Channel Deskew Range±75 ns
Time Base Accuracy±5 ppm over any ≥1 ms interval

Trigger System

ParameterValue
Trigger ModesAuto, Normal, Single
Trigger CouplingDC, AC, HF Reject, LF Reject, Noise Reject
Trigger Holdoff Range20 ns to 8 s
Pulse Width TriggerTrigger on width of positive or negative pulses that are >, <, =, or ≠ to a specified period of time (4 ns to 8 s)
Runt TriggerTrigger on a pulse that crosses one threshold but fails to cross a second threshold before crossing the first again
Setup and Hold TriggerTrigger on violations of setup time and hold time between clock and data present on any of the input channels
Rise and Fall Time TriggerTrigger on pulse edge rates that are faster or slower than specified
Video TriggerTrigger on all lines, odd, even, or all fields on NTSC, PAL, and SECAM video signals

Acquisition Modes

ParameterValue
Sample ModeAcquire sampled values
Peak Detect ModeCaptures glitches as narrow as 200 ps at all sweep speeds
Averaging ModeFrom 2 to 512 waveforms
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

Waveform Measurements and Analysis

ParameterValue
Measurement StatisticsMean, Min, Max, Standard Deviation
Reference LevelsUser-definable reference levels for automatic measurements, specified in percent or units
GatingIsolate a specific occurrence within an acquisition for measurement, using either the screen or waveform cursors
FFT Window FunctionsRectangular, Hamming, Hanning, Blackman-Harris

Display and Controls

ParameterValue
Waveform StylesVectors, Dots, Variable Persistence, Infinite Persistence
GraticulesFull, Grid, Cross Hair, Frame, IRE and mV

Power and Environmental

ParameterValue
Operating Altitude3,000 m (10,000 ft.)

Physical Specifications

ParameterValue
Dimensions (Height)229 mm
Dimensions (Width)439 mm
Dimensions (Depth)137 mm
Weight (Shipping)9.5 kg

Compliance and Standards

ParameterValue
Safety CertificationsUL61010-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1, EN 61010-1

Connectivity

ParameterValue
USB Device Port1 x USB 2.0 Type-B on the rear panel for PictBridge printing or USBTMC control
LAN Port ConnectorRJ-45 connector, 10/100Base-T Ethernet
Video Out ConnectorDB-15 female D-Sub connector to show display on an external monitor

Standard Accessories

ParameterValue
Standard Passive Probes4x P6139A (500 MHz, 10X, 8 pF)
Standard Digital Probe1x P6516 16-channel mixed-signal probe with accessory kit

Power

ParameterValue
Power Consumption250 W maximum
Input Voltage Range100 to 240 V AC ±10%
Input Frequency Range47 to 66 Hz (100 to 240 V), 360 to 440 Hz (100 to 132 V)

Search & Navigation

ParameterValue
Wave Inspector NavigationDedicated front-panel controls for zoom/pan, play/pause, search, and user marks

Digital Channels

ParameterValue
MagniVu Timing Resolution60.6 ps
MagniVu Record Length10k points centered on the trigger

Display

ParameterValue
Display Resolution1024 × 768 pixels (XGA)

Interfaces

ParameterValue
Probe InterfaceTekVPI Probe Interface
GPIB InterfaceOptional (via TEK-USB-488 adapter)

Software & Connectivity

ParameterValue
Software SupportOpenChoice Desktop, IVI Drivers, e*Scope Web-based Remote Control

Technology

Mixed Signal Oscilloscope

Applications

Embedded design and debug, serial bus analysis, power measurement, and general electronic system troubleshooting

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