The Tektronix MSO71604C is a high-performance 16 GHz, 4-channel mixed signal oscilloscope from the MSO70000C series. It features a maximum real-time sampling rate of 100 GS/s on 2 channels (50 GS/s on all 4 channels) and includes 16 logic channels with an 80 ps timing resolution. Designed for debugging and validating high-speed digital designs, it integrates iCapture multiplexing, Pinpoint® triggering, and embedded serial bus analysis capabilities.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | USB 2.0 Host/Device, LAN (10/100/1000 Base-T), GPIB, LXI Class C, DVI-D, VGA, Auxiliary Out, External Reference In/Out |
| Display | 12.1-inch active-matrix color TFT-LCD touchscreen, 1024 x 768 (XGA) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 to 240 V AC +/-10% (50/60 Hz), 115 V AC +/-10% (400 Hz), <1200 VA maximum power consumption |
| Operating Temperature | 5 to 45 |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 468 mm x 298 mm x 489 mm |
| Weight | 24.1 |
Analog Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Analog Input Channels | 4 |
| User-Selectable DSP Enhanced Bandwidth | 16 GHz |
| Hardware Analog Bandwidth (-3 dB) | 16 GHz (typical) |
| Calculated Rise Time (10% to 90%) | 24.5 ps (typical) |
| Input Coupling | 50 Ohm: DC |
| Input Impedance | 50 Ohm +/-1.5% |
| Vertical Resolution | 8 bit (11 bit with averaging) |
Digital Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Digital Channels | 16 |
| Digital Channel Analog Bandwidth | 2.5 GHz with P6780 logic probe, 350 MHz with P6717 logic probe |
| Digital Channel Vertical Resolution | 1 bit |
| Logic Threshold Range | -2 to +4.5 V with P6780, -1.5 to +4.0 V with P6717 |
| Digital Channel Maximum Input Voltage | +/-15 V non-destruct |
| Minimum Detectable Pulse Width | <400 ps |
| Maximum Number of Buses | 16 |
| Number of Channels per Bus | Up to 24 (16 logic, 4 analog, 4 math) |
Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Real-Time Sample Rate (2 Channels) | 100 GS/s |
| Maximum Real-Time Sample Rate (4 Channels) | 50 GS/s |
| Maximum Sample Rate (Digital Channels) | 12.5 GS/s (all channels) |
| Digital Timing Resolution | 80 ps |
| Time Resolution (ET/IT Mode) | 100 fs |
| Channel-to-Channel Deskew Range | +/-75 ns |
| Time Base Delay Range | -5.0 ks to 1.0 ks |
| Maximum Record Length (Standard) | 31.25 M on all 4 channels |
| Maximum Record Length (Digital Channels with option) | 250 M on all channels |
| Maximum Duration at Highest Real-Time Resolution | 0.625 ms (with standard memory) |
| Timebase Accuracy | ±1.5 ppm (initial), <1 ppm/year (aging) |
| Equivalent Time Sample Rate | 10 TS/s |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Modes | Auto, Normal, Single |
| Trigger Sequences | Main, Delayed by Time, Delayed by Events, Reset by Time, Reset by State, Reset by Transition |
| Trigger Types (A Event & Delayed B Event) | Edge, Glitch, Runt, Width, Transition Time, Timeout, Pattern, State, Setup/Hold, Window |
| Logic State Qualification | Up to 2 channels (except Edge, Pattern, and State types) |
| Digital A then Analog B Triggering | Supported; identifies digital state/pattern then waits for analog event |
| Real-Time Serial Pattern Triggering Rate | Up to 6.25 Gb/s (hardware-based, NRZ or 8b/10b patterns) |
| Pinpoint Triggering | Supported |
| Trigger Jitter | <100 fs RMS (typical, Edge trigger with DSP) |
Acquisition Modes
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sample Acquisition Mode | Acquires and displays sampled values |
| Averaging Mode | From 2 to 10,000 waveforms included in average |
| Envelope Mode | From 1 to 2x10^9 waveforms included in min-max envelope |
| Hi-Res Mode | Real-time boxcar averaging reduces random noise and increases resolution |
| FastAcq Mode | Optimized for dynamic signal analysis and infrequent event capture |
| Maximum FastAcq Waveform Capture Rate | >300,000 wfms/s on all 4 channels simultaneously |
| FastFrame Segmented Memory | Acquisition memory split into segments; maximum trigger rate >310,000 wfms/s |
| Waveform Database Mode | Accumulates 3D array of amplitude, time, and counts |
Waveform Analysis & Measurements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| iCapture (Digital to Analog Routing) | Routes any 4 of 16 logic channels to analog acquisition system for fine analog detail view |
| Embedded Serial Bus Decoding and Triggering | I2C, SPI |
| Search & Mark | Waveform pattern matching and software triggers for signals of interest |
Vertical System (Analog)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| DC Gain Accuracy | ±2% of full scale |
| Vertical Sensitivity Range | 10 mV/div to 1 V/div |
| Effective Number of Bits (ENOB) | 5.1 bits (typical at 16 GHz, 50 mV/div, DSP on) |
Vertical System (Digital)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Digital Probe Input Impedance | 20 kΩ || 3 pF (with P6717A or P6750 digital probe) |
Computer System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 7 Ultimate (64-bit) |
| System Memory | 8 GB |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Altitude | Up to 3,000 m (9,843 ft.) |
| Non-operating Altitude | Up to 12,000 m (39,370 ft.) |
| Operating Shock | 15 g, 11 ms half-sine |
| Non-Operating Temperature | -20 °C to +60 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 8% to 80% RH (at or below +32 °C), non-condensing |
| Non-Operating Humidity | 5% to 95% RH (at or below +30 °C), non-condensing |
| Operating Vibration | 0.22 g RMS (5 Hz to 500 Hz) |
| Non-Operating Vibration | 2.28 g RMS (5 Hz to 500 Hz) |
Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Safety Standards | UL61010-1, CSA 61010-1, EN61010-1, IEC61010-1 |
| EMC Standards | EN61326-1, EN61326-2-1 |
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Rise Time (20% to 80%) | 18 ps (typical) |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Analog Input Connectors | TekConnect |
| Digital Probe Connector | 17-channel high-density connector |
Technology
Mixed Signal Oscilloscope
Applications
High-speed digital debug, DDR memory, ASICs, FPGAs, SOCs, and digital RF
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