The Tektronix MSO68B is a high-performance 6 Series B Mixed Signal Oscilloscope featuring 8 FlexChannel inputs, expandable bandwidth up to 10 GHz, 12-bit vertical resolution, and a real-time sample rate of up to 50 GS/s.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | USB 3.0 Host, USB 2.0 Host, USB 2.0 Device, LAN (10/100/1000 Base-T, LXI compliant), DisplayPort, HDMI, BNC Aux Out, 10 MHz Ref In, 10 MHz Ref Out |
| Display | 15.6-inch (396 mm) capacitive touch TFT color LCD, 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) resolution |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 to 240 V AC (±10%) at 50/60 Hz; 115 V AC (±10%) at 400 Hz; 500 W maximum power consumption |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +50 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 454 mm × 309 mm × 204 mm |
| Weight | 12.88 kg |
Core Signal and Electrical Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Analog Channels | 8 FlexChannel inputs |
| Number of Digital Channels | Up to 64 (8 per FlexChannel using optional TLP058 logic probes) |
| Frequency Range / Bandwidth | 1 GHz, 2.5 GHz, 4 GHz, 6 GHz, 8 GHz, or 10 GHz (upgradable option) |
| A/D Converter Resolution | 12 bits |
| Resolution in High Res Mode | Up to 16 bits |
| Maximum Sampling Rate | 50 GS/s (on 2 channels with >= 4 GHz options), 25 GS/s (on 4 channels), 12.5 GS/s (on all 8 channels) |
| Standard Record Length | 62.5 Mpoints |
| Maximum Optional Record Length | 1 Gpoints (option-dependent) |
| Input Impedance | 50 Ω ±3%, 1 MΩ ±1% (13.0 pF ±1.5 pF) |
| Input Coupling | DC, AC |
| Maximum Rated Input Voltage (50 Ω) | 5 Vrms, with peaks <= ±20 V (DF <= 6.25%) |
| Maximum Rated Input Voltage (1 MΩ) | 300 Vrms CAT II, peak voltage ±425 V |
| Vertical Sensitivity Range (50 Ω) | 1 mV/div to 1 V/div in 1-2-5 sequence |
| Vertical Sensitivity Range (1 MΩ) | 500 µV/div to 10 V/div in 1-2-5 sequence |
| DC Gain Accuracy | ±1.0% of full scale |
| Channel-to-Channel Isolation | >= 100:1 (40 dB) at <= 2 GHz (typical) |
| Position Range | ±5 divisions |
| Offset Range (50 Ω, 1 mV/div to 99.5 mV/div) | ±1 V |
| Offset Range (50 Ω, 100 mV/div to 1 V/div) | ±10 V |
| Offset Range (1 MΩ, 500 µV/div to 99.5 mV/div) | ±1 V |
| Offset Range (1 MΩ, 100 mV/div to 10 V/div) | ±100 V |
| Timebase Range | 40 ps/div to 1,000 s/div |
Measurement Capabilities and Timing
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Timebase Stability | ±0.125 ppm (standard), ±0.015 ppm (with Option 6-OD OCXO) |
| Annual Aging Rate | ±0.1 ppm per year (standard), ±0.0125 ppm per year (with Option 6-OD OCXO) |
| Maximum Waveform Capture Rate | > 500,000 wfms/s (FastAcq mode) |
| Trigger Modes | Auto, Normal, Single |
| Trigger Types | Edge, Pulse Width, Runt, Timeout, Window, Setup and Hold, Rise/Fall Time, Sequence (B-Trigger) |
| Visual Trigger | Standard (supports area, bounding box, and custom polygon zones) |
| Automated Measurements | 36 standard parameters (Amplitude, Timing, Jitter, Frequency) |
| Search and Mark Features | Search on Edge, Pulse Width, Runt, Timeout, Window, Setup & Hold, Rise/Fall, and Bus patterns |
| Waveform Mathematics | Arithmetic, FFT, Filtering, Custom algebraic equations |
| FFT Window Types | Hanning, Rectangular, Hamming, Blackman-Harris, Kaiser-Bessel, TekExponential |
| Jitter Analysis | DPOJET basic standard; advanced options available |
Connectivity, Ports, and Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Primary RF Connector Type | TekVPI probe interface (supports BNC and active probes) |
| USB Interface Details | 8 × USB Host (4 on front, 4 on rear), 1 × USB 3.0 Device (on rear) |
| LAN Interface | 1 × RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet, LXI Class C compliant |
| External Video Ports | 1 × HDMI, 1 × DisplayPort |
| Auxiliary Output Port | BNC connector, output event signal or 10 MHz reference |
| External Reference Input | BNC connector, 10 MHz ±10 ppm |
User Interface and Software Control
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Type and Size | 15.6-inch TFT Color Active Matrix LCD with capacitive touchscreen |
| Display Resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Operating System Options | Closed Embedded OS (standard) or Windows 10 (optional via removable SSD) |
| Programming Language Compatibility | SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) |
| Software Drivers | IVI-C, IVI-COM, LabVIEW |
| Image Export Formats | PNG, BMP, JPG |
Power and Electrical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| AC Input Voltage Range | 100 to 240 V AC ±10% |
| Line Frequency Range | 50 to 60 Hz (100 to 240 V), 400 Hz (115 V) |
| Power Consumption (Maximum) | 500 W |
Physical and Mechanical Attributes
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Benchtop (rackmountable) |
| Rackmount EIA Unit Height | 7U |
| Cooling Method | Forced air cooling with variable-speed fan |
Environmental and Compliance Standards
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -20 °C to +60 °C |
| Maximum Operating Altitude | 3,000 meters (9,843 feet) |
| Maximum Storage Altitude | 12,000 meters (39,370 feet) |
| Safety Standards | UL61010-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1, EN61010-1, IEC61010-1 |
| EMC/EMI Conformity | EC Council Directive 2004/108/EC, EN61326-1 Class A, EN61326-2-1 |
| Recommended Calibration Interval | 1 year |
Configurations, Options, and Accessories
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Included Passive Probes | TPP1000 1 GHz passive probes (8 probes included with 1 GHz models) |
| Logic Probe Compatibility | TLP058 8-channel logic probe (optional accessory) |
Acquisition System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| FlexChannel Technology | Each FlexChannel input supports either 1 analog channel or 8 digital channels (with TLP058 probe) |
| Hardware Bandwidth Limits | 20 MHz, 250 MHz (and option-dependent low-pass filters) |
| Optional Record Length Options | 125 Mpoints, 250 Mpoints, 500 Mpoints, or 1 Gpoints (option-dependent) |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Probe Interface | TekVPI |
Signal Generator
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Optional AFG Waveforms | Sine, Square, Pulse, Ramp, Triangle, DC, Noise, Sin(x)/x, Exponential Rise, Exponential Decay, Gaussian, Lorentz, Haversine, Cardiac, Arbitrary |
| Optional AFG Maximum Frequency | 50 MHz (Sine) |
| Optional AFG Sampling Rate | 250 MS/s |
| Optional AFG Vertical Resolution | 14 bits |
Measurements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Digital Voltmeter (DVM) Resolution | 4-digit |
| Digital Voltmeter (DVM) Measurement Types | AC RMS, DC, DC+AC RMS |
| Trigger Frequency Counter Resolution | 8-digit |
Frequency and Bandwidth Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Bandwidth Options | 1 GHz, 2.5 GHz, 4 GHz, 6 GHz, 8 GHz, or 10 GHz (option-dependent) |
Sampling System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Sample Rate (1 or 2 channels) | 50 GS/s |
| Maximum Sample Rate (3 or 4 channels) | 25 GS/s |
| Maximum Sample Rate (5 to 8 channels) | 12.5 GS/s |
System & Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Removable Storage | 512 GB SSD (standard), optional 1 TB SSD |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 |
Arbitrary Function Generator (Optional)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| AFG Sine Wave Frequency Range | 0.1 Hz to 50 MHz |
| AFG Square/Pulse Frequency Range | 0.1 Hz to 25 MHz |
| AFG Arbitrary Waveform Length | 128 kpoints |
Technology
Mixed Signal Oscilloscope
Applications
High-Speed Digital Design, Power Integrity, Jitter Analysis, Embedded Systems Debugging, and RF Analysis
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