The Tektronix MSO72304DX is a high-performance 23 GHz Mixed Signal Oscilloscope within the MSO70000DX series. It features 4 analog channels and 16 digital channels, offering industry-leading signal fidelity, high sample rates up to 100 GS/s on 2 channels, and comprehensive trigger and analysis tools.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | USB 2.0, USB 3.0, LAN (10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet), GPIB, LXI Class C, DVI, DisplayPort |
| Display | 12.1-inch color TFT-LCD touch screen, 1024 x 768 pixels (XGA) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 to 240 V AC ±10% (50/60 Hz), 115 V AC ±10% (400 Hz), 980 VA maximum |
| Operating Temperature | 5 °C to 45 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 451 mm × 298 mm × 489 mm |
| Weight | 24 kg |
Vertical System - Analog Channels
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Analog Input Channels | 4 |
| Analog Bandwidth | 23 GHz |
| Rise Time (10% to 90%) | 18 ps (typical) |
| Rise Time (20% to 80%) | 13 ps (typical) |
| Input Coupling | DC |
| Input Impedance | 50 Ω ±1.5% |
| Input Sensitivity Range | 6.25 mV/div to 600 mV/div |
| Vertical Resolution | 8-bit (11-bit with averaging) |
| DC Gain Accuracy | ±2% |
| Offset Range | ±3.4 V to ±6.0 V (scale dependent) |
| Position Range | ±5 divisions |
Vertical System - Digital Channels
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Digital Input Channels | 16 |
| Threshold Groupings | 2 groups of 8 channels |
| Threshold Range | -2.0 V to +4.5 V |
| Threshold Accuracy | ±(100 mV + 3% of threshold setting) |
| Minimum Detectable Pulse Width | 160 ps |
Horizontal System & Acquisition
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Real-time Sample Rate (Analog) | 100 GS/s (2 channels), 50 GS/s (4 channels) |
| Maximum Sample Rate (Digital) | 12.5 GS/s |
| MagniVu Digital Sample Rate | 50 GS/s (20 ps resolution) |
| Maximum Record Length (Standard) | 31.25 Mpoints (4 channels), 62.5 Mpoints (2 channels) |
| Maximum Record Length (Optional) | Up to 250 Mpoints on 4 channels (Opt. 20XL) or 500 Mpoints on 4 channels (Opt. 50XL) |
| Timebase Range | 20 ps/div to 1000 s/div |
| Timebase Delay Time Range | -5.0 ks to 1.0 ks |
| Channel-to-Channel Deskew Range | ±75 ns |
| Timebase Accuracy | ±1.5 ppm (initial accuracy), ±1.0 ppm/year aging |
| Acquisition Modes | Sample, Peak Detect, Envelope, Average, Hi-Res, Waveform Database |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Sources | Analog channels 1-4, Digital channels D0-D15, Auxiliary In, Line |
| Trigger Coupling | DC, AC, HF Rej, LF Rej, Noise Rej |
| Trigger Holdoff Range | 250 ns to 12 s |
| Trigger Level Range | ±120% of full scale (any channel), ±8 V (Auxiliary In) |
| Edge Triggering | Positive, negative, or dual slope on any channel |
| Glitch/Pulse Width Triggering | Trigger on glitches down to 150 ps |
| Runt Triggering | Trigger on a pulse that crosses one threshold but fails to cross a second threshold |
| Timeout Triggering | Trigger on an event which remains high, low, or either for a specified time period (300 ps to 1 s) |
| Pattern/State Triggering | Trigger when a logical pattern goes true or false, or is clocked by another channel |
| Setup/Hold Violation Triggering | Trigger on setup and hold violations from -100 ns to +100 ns (setup time) and -1.0 ns to +102 ns (hold time) |
| Transition Time (Slew Rate) Triggering | Trigger on pulse edge rates that are faster or slower than specified |
| Visual Triggering (Optional) | Define up to 8 2D areas on-screen to isolate specific waveform events |
| Trigger Jitter | <100 fs RMS (typical, with enhanced triggering on) |
| B-Event Trigger Frequency | 9 GHz (maximum, typical) |
| Setup Time Range | -100 ns to +100 ns |
| Hold Time Range | -1.0 ns to +102 ns |
| Glitch Trigger Width Range | 150 ps to 1 s |
| Width Trigger Range | 150 ps to 1 s |
| Timeout Trigger Range | 300 ps to 1 s |
| Transition Time Trigger Range | 150 ps to 1 s |
Waveform Measurements and Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Automatic Measurements | 53 built-in measurements including amplitude, time, histogram, and communication metrics |
| Measurement Statistics | Mean, Minimum, Maximum, Standard Deviation, Population |
| Reference Levels | User-definable in percent or volts (10%, 50%, 90% typical) |
| Waveform Histograms | Vertical or horizontal, with statistics (mean, std dev, peak-to-peak, hits) |
| Waveform Math (Basic Operations) | Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide |
| Advanced Math | User-defined algebraic expressions, calculus (integrate, differentiate), filtering, and FFT |
| Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) Window Types | Rectangular, Hamming, Hanning, Kaiser-Bessel, Blackman-Harris, Gaussian, Flattop |
Display and User Interface
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Type | Liquid crystal active matrix color TFT |
| Display Size (Diagonal) | 12.1 in (307.3 mm) |
| Display Resolution | 1024 x 768 pixels (XGA) |
| Waveform Update Rate | Greater than 300,000 waveforms per second (FastAcq mode) |
| Display Modes | Vector, Dot, Infinite Persistence, Variable Persistence |
Computer System & Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 7 Ultimate (64-bit) |
| Processor / CPU | Intel Core i7 Quad-Core, 2.5 GHz |
| System Memory (RAM) | 8 GB |
| Solid State Drive (SSD) Capacity | Greater than or equal to 480 GB (removable SSD) |
Connectivity & Interface Ports
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Front Panel Probe Interface | TekConnect / SMA |
| External Reference Input | 10 MHz or 100 MHz (selectable) |
| Reference Output | 10 MHz |
| USB Ports (Front) | 1 USB 3.0, 1 USB 2.0 |
| USB Ports (Rear) | 2 USB 3.0, 4 USB 2.0 |
| LAN Port | RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet |
| Video Output Ports | DVI-I, DisplayPort |
| GPIB Interface | IEEE 488.2 |
| LXI Compliance | LXI Class C Version 1.3 |
Physical and Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (Height) | 298 mm |
| Dimensions (Width) | 451 mm |
| Dimensions (Depth) | 489 mm |
| Weight (Net) | 24 kg |
| Power Source Voltage | 100 to 240 V AC ±10%, 50/60 Hz; 115 V AC ±10%, 400 Hz |
| Power Consumption | 980 VA maximum |
| Non-Operating Temperature | -20 °C to 60 °C |
| Humidity (Operating) | 8% to 80% relative humidity at up to 32 °C; 5% to 45% relative humidity above 32 °C up to 45 °C |
| Altitude (Operating) | 3000 m (9843 ft.) |
Compliance & Calibration
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Safety Certifications | UL 61010-1, CSA 61010-1, EN 61010-1, IEC 61010-1 |
| Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) | 2004/108/EC; EN 61326-2-1 |
| Calibration Interval | 1 year |
| Warranty Period | 1 year |
Vertical System (Analog)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Effective Number of Bits (ENOB) | 5.5 bits (at 10 GHz, typical), 5.0 bits (at 23 GHz, typical) |
| Random Noise Floor | 0.34 mV RMS (at 10 mV/div, 23 GHz bandwidth, typical) |
| Amplitude Flatness | ±0.5 dB (from DC to 50% of nominal bandwidth, typical) |
Timebase / Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Channel-to-Channel Delay (Analog) | ≤10 ps (after deskew, typical) |
Digital System (MSO)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Digital Toggle Rate | 2.5 GHz (with P6780 logic probe) |
| Digital Probe Compatibility | P6717A, P6780 |
| Digital Channel Input Resistance | 20 kΩ |
General Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Cooling Clearance | 76 mm (3 in.) required on left and right sides, 51 mm (2 in.) required on rear |
Logic Probe Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Compatible Differential Logic Probe | P6780 |
| Compatible Single-ended Logic Probe | P6717A |
| P6780 Logic Probe Bandwidth | 2.5 GHz |
| P6717A Logic Probe Bandwidth | 350 MHz |
Acquisition System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Equivalent Time Sample Rate | Up to 10 TS/s |
External Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Display Resolution Support | Up to 1920 × 1200 pixels |
| LXI Version Support | Version 1.3 Class C |
Technology
Mixed Signal Oscilloscope (MSO)
Applications
High-speed serial bus design, jitter and noise analysis, RF signal characterization, DDR/LPDDR memory validation