The Tektronix S-2 is a plug-in sampling head for Tektronix equivalent‑time sampling oscilloscopes. It provides the front‑end sampler hardware and connects directly to a compatible Tektronix sampling mainframe, which supplies power, control, and display.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | None (no comms I/O; plug-in head) |
| Display | None (uses mainframe display) |
| Product type | Oscilloscope sampling head (equivalent-time) |
| Usage | Requires compatible Tektronix sampling oscilloscope mainframe; not a standalone instrument |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | Powered from compatible Tektronix sampling plug-in/module (no standalone supply) |
Compatible Mainframes and Control
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Control | All operating controls and readout via mainframe |
| Display method | Waveforms displayed on the connected mainframe |
Power Requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power source | Supplied by compatible Tektronix sampling plug-in via the head connector/cable |
Electrical Performance (Time-Domain)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Front-end function | Provides high-speed sampling front-end to the mainframe |
| Operating concept | Equivalent-time sampling (sequential sampling) front-end module |
Service and Support
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Service dependency | Calibration and adjustments performed through/with the mainframe procedures |