The Tektronix MSO44B is a 4 Series B Mixed Signal Oscilloscope featuring a 13.3-inch high-definition touch display, 4 FlexChannel inputs, and a 12-bit ADC architecture. It offers versatile multi-channel debug capabilities with up to 1.5 GHz bandwidth configurations and support for up to 32 digital channels.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display | 13.3-inch (338 mm) color TFT, Full HD (1920 x 1080) capacitive touchscreen |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 to 240 V ±10% (50 Hz to 60 Hz), 115 V ±10% (400 Hz), 400 W maximum |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +50 °C |
Vertical System - Analog Channels
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Analog Channels | 4 FlexChannel inputs |
| Analog Bandwidth | 200 MHz, 350 MHz, 500 MHz, 1 GHz, or 1.5 GHz (option dependent) |
| Input Coupling | DC, AC |
| Input Impedance | 1 MΩ ± 1%, 50 Ω ± 1% |
| Input Sensitivity Range (1 MΩ) | 500 μV/div to 10 V/div in 1-2-5 sequence |
| Input Sensitivity Range (50 Ω) | 500 μV/div to 1 V/div in 1-2-5 sequence |
| Vertical Resolution | 12-bit ADC |
| High Res Mode Resolution | Up to 16 bits (setting dependent) |
| Maximum Input Voltage (1 MΩ) | 300 VRMS, CAT II |
| Maximum Input Voltage (50 Ω) | 5 VRMS, peak ≤ ±20 V |
Vertical System - Digital Channels
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Number of Digital Channels | Up to 32 digital channels (with optional TLP058 probes) |
Horizontal System (Timebase)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Real-Time Sample Rate | 6.25 GS/s on all channels |
| Standard Record Length | 31.25 Mpoints |
| Optional Record Length | 62.5 Mpoints |
| Timebase Range | 200 ps/div to 1,000 s/div |
| Channel-to-Channel Deskew Range | ±125 ns |
Acquisition System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Waveform Capture Rate | >500,000 waveforms/s (FastAcq mode) |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Modes | Auto, Normal, Single |
| Trigger Coupling | DC, AC, HF Reject, LF Reject, Noise Reject |
Waveform Measurements and Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Automatic Measurements | 36 standard measurements |
| Waveform Math Operators | Basic arithmetic, FFT, Advanced formula editor |
Input / Output Ports
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Display Output | 1x HDMI |
| Probe Compensation Output | 2.5 V, 1 kHz |
Integrated Instrument Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Optional Arbitrary / Function Generator Channels | 1 |
| AFG Sine Frequency Range | 0.1 Hz to 50 MHz |
| Digital Voltmeter (DVM) Resolution | 4-digit AC RMS, DC, and DC+AC RMS |
| Trigger Frequency Counter Resolution | 8-digit |
Power and Environmental Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Humidity Range | 5% to 90% RH (at/below +40 °C), 5% to 55% RH (+40 °C to +50 °C) |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 3,000 m (9,843 feet) |
| Non-Operating Altitude | Up to 12,000 m (39,370 feet) |
Physical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| VESA Mount Interface Pattern | 100 mm x 100 mm |
Software, Compliance and Calibration
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Recommended Calibration Interval | 1 year |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| LAN Port | 1x RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Mb/s |
| FlexChannel Inputs | 4 |
| Probe Interface | TekVPI |
| Front Panel USB Ports | 2x USB 2.0 Host, 1x USB 3.0 Host |
| LAN Port Speed | 10/100/1000 Mb/s (Gigabit Ethernet) |
| GPIB Interface | Optional (via TEK-USB-488 adapter) |
| Recommended Digital Probe Model | TLP058 (8-channel logic probe) |
Clock System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Reference Output Frequency | 10 MHz |
Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Horizontal Delay Range | -10 divisions to 5000 s |
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Vertical Position Range | ±5 divisions |
Digital System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Digital Toggle Rate | 500 MHz (with TLP058 probe) |
| Minimum Digital Pulse Width | 1 ns (with TLP058 probe) |
Arbitrary/Function Generator
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| AFG Arbitrary Waveform Length | 1 to 128 k points |
| AFG Arbitrary Sample Rate | 250 MS/s |
| AFG Amplitude Range (50 Ω) | 10 mV to 2.5 V p-p |
| AFG Amplitude Range (High Impedance) | 20 mV to 5 V p-p |
Digital Voltmeter
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| DVM Measurements | DC, AC RMS + DC, AC RMS |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Non-Operating Temperature | -30 °C to +70 °C |
| Operating Vibration | 0.31 GRMS, 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 10 minutes per axis, 3 axes |
| Non-Operating Vibration | 2.46 GRMS, 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 10 minutes per axis, 3 axes |
| Operating Shock | 50 G, 11 ms, half-sine, 3 shocks per direction, 3 axes |
| Cooling Clearance | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) required on left, right, and rear of instrument |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Source Voltage | 100 V to 240 V AC (±10%), 50 Hz to 60 Hz; 115 V AC (±10%), 400 Hz |
| Power Consumption | 400 W maximum |
Connectivity & Control
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Web-based Control | LXI-compliant e*Scope |
Display
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Size | 13.3 in (338 mm) |
| Display Resolution | 1920 × 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| Display Type | Capacitive touch screen with multi-touch support |
Signal Generator (Optional)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| AFG Waveform Types | Sine, Square, Pulse, Ramp, Triangle, DC, Noise, Sin(x)/x, Exponential Rise, Exponential Fall, Gaussian, Lorentz, Haversine, Cardiac, Arbitrary |
| AFG Square/Pulse Frequency Range | 0.1 Hz to 25 MHz |
| AFG Ramp/Triangle Frequency Range | 0.1 Hz to 500 kHz |
| AFG Noise Bandwidth | 25 MHz |
| AFG Sin(x)/x Frequency Range | 0.1 Hz to 2 MHz |
| AFG Gaussian Frequency Range | 0.1 Hz to 5 MHz |
| AFG Exponential Rise/Fall Frequency Range | 0.1 Hz to 5 MHz |
Technology
Mixed Signal Oscilloscope (MSO)
Applications
Embedded Systems Debug, Power Electronics, Automotive Design, Signal Integrity Analysis