The Tektronix TBS1202B is a 200 MHz, 2-channel digital storage oscilloscope designed for students, hobbyists, and engineers. Featuring a high-resolution 7-inch WVGA display, 2.0 GS/s sampling rate, and built-in educational and analysis tools, it delivers robust performance and precise waveform analysis.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | USB 2.0 Host (front panel), USB 2.0 Device (rear panel) |
| Display | 7 in. (177.8 mm) WVGA (800 x 480) active TFT color display |
| Recommended Calibration Interval | 2 years |
| User Interface Languages | English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 to 240 V AC ±10% (50/60 Hz, 100 to 120 V AC at 400 Hz), 30 W maximum |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +50 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 326.3 mm x 158.0 mm x 124.2 mm |
| Weight | 2.0 kg |
| Kensington Lock Slot | Rear-panel security slot aligns with standard Kensington-style locks |
| Rackmount Options | RM1000B rackmount kit compatible |
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Analog Bandwidth (-3 dB) | 200 MHz |
| Calculated Rise Time (10% to 90%) | 1.75 ns |
| Number of Input Channels | 2 |
| Input Coupling | AC, DC, GND |
| Input Impedance | 1 MΩ ±2% in parallel with 20 pF ±3 pF |
| Input Sensitivity Range | 2 mV/div to 5 V/div |
| Vertical Resolution | 8 bits |
| Maximum Input Voltage | 300 VRMS CAT II |
| DC Gain Accuracy | ±3% for 10 mV/div to 5 V/div; ±4% for 2 mV/div to 5 mV/div |
| Hardware Bandwidth Limits | 20 MHz |
| Common Mode Rejection Ratio | 100:1 at 60 Hz, decreasing to 10:1 at 50 MHz |
| Channel-to-Channel Isolation | >100:1 at 60 Hz, >100:1 at 100 MHz, >100:1 at 150 MHz, and >100:1 at 200 MHz (with equal Volts/div settings) |
| Vertical Position Range | 2 mV/div to 200 mV/div: ±1.8 V; >200 mV/div to 5 V/div: ±45 V |
| Supported Probe Attenuation Factors | 1X, 10X, 100X, 1000X |
Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Timebase Range | 2.5 ns/div to 50 s/div |
| Timebase Accuracy | ±50 ppm |
| Pre-Trigger Delay Range | 10 divisions |
| Post-Trigger Delay Range | 50 s |
Acquisition System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Real-Time Sample Rate | 2.0 GS/s (on each channel) |
| Maximum Record Length | 2.5k points |
| Acquisition Modes | Sample, Peak Detect, Average |
| Peak Detect Mode | Captures high-frequency and random glitches as narrow as 12 ns |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Sources | CH1, CH2, Ext, Ext/5, AC Line |
| Trigger Modes | Auto, Normal, Single Sequence |
| Trigger Coupling | AC, DC, Noise Reject, HF Reject, LF Reject |
| Trigger Holdoff Range | 500 ns to 10 s |
| Trigger Types | Edge, Pulse Width, Video |
| Video Trigger Formats | NTSC, PAL, SECAM |
| Trigger Level Range | Internal (CH1, CH2): ±8 divisions from screen center; External: ±1.6 V; External/5: ±8 V |
| Trigger Sensitivity (Edge Trigger, DC) | Internal (CH1, CH2): 1 div from DC to 10 MHz, 1.5 div from 10 MHz to 200 MHz; External: 100 mV from DC to 100 MHz, 150 mV from 100 MHz to 200 MHz; External/5: 500 mV from DC to 100 MHz, 750 mV from 100 MHz to 200 MHz |
Measurements & Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Automatic Measurements | 34 automated measurements |
| Waveform Math Operators | Add, Subtract, Multiply, FFT |
| FFT Window Types | Hanning, Flat Top, Rectangular |
| FFT Resolution | 2048 points |
| Integrated Frequency Counter | 6-digit resolution on all trigger sources |
| Limit / Mask Testing | Standard automated limit-testing capability |
| TrendPlot Function | Records measurement values over long periods |
Display & UI
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Waveform Display Formats | YT, XY |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 to +71 °C |
| Operating Humidity | Up to 85% RH at or below +40 °C; up to 45% RH up to +50 °C |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 3,000 m (9,843 ft) |
| Safety Certifications | UL 61010-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1, EN 61010-1, IEC 61010-1 |
| Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) | Directive 2004/108/EC, EN 61326-1 Class A, EN 61326-2-1 |
Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Setup Storage | Up to 10 front-panel setups |
| Internal Waveform Storage | Two 2.5k point reference waveforms |
Accessories
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Probes Included | TPP0201 (200 MHz, 10X passive probe, one per channel) |
| Standard Passive Probe Model | TPP0201 (one per channel) |
Probe Compensator
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Probe Compensator Output Signal | 5 V, 1 kHz square wave |
Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| USB Device Port Functions | Supports PC connectivity via TekSmartLab, OpenChoice software, and USBTMC protocols |
Software
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Software Compatibility | OpenChoice Desktop, TekSmartLab, National Instruments LabVIEW SignalExpress Tektronix Edition |
Data Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Waveform Data Logging | Saves up to 8 hours of waveform data to a USB flash drive in CSV format |
Trigger
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Pulse Width Trigger Time Range | 33 ns to 10 s |
| Video Trigger Line Numbers | 1 to 525 (NTSC), 1 to 625 (PAL/SECAM) |
Technology
Digital Storage Oscilloscope
Applications
Electronic Design, Education, Troubleshooting, Manufacturing Test
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