The Tektronix TDS5054 is a four-channel, 500 MHz digital phosphor oscilloscope (DPO) designed to provide fast waveform capture rates and deep signal insights. Featuring Tektronix's proprietary DPX acquisition technology, a bright 10.4-inch display, and an open Windows-based platform, it delivers powerful triggering, extensive measurement capability, and convenient connectivity for demanding debugging and analysis tasks.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB (IEEE 488.2), LAN (10Base-T/100Base-TX), USB 1.1 (4 ports), VGA out, RS-232 Serial, Centronics Parallel, PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse |
| Display | 10.4 in (264 mm) color active-matrix TFT LCD, 640 × 480 pixels |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 to 240 VAC RMS ±10% (47 to 63 Hz), 100 to 132 VAC RMS (360 to 440 Hz); < 220 W power consumption |
| Operating Temperature | 5 °C to 45 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 447 mm × 361 mm × 288 mm |
| Weight | 11.1 |
| Cooling System | Forced-air cooling (right and bottom intake, left exhaust) |
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Analog Bandwidth | 500 MHz |
| Number of Channels | 4 |
| Calculated Rise Time | 800 ps |
| Input Coupling | AC, DC, GND |
| Input Impedance | 1 MΩ ±1% (13 pF ±2 pF), 50 Ω ±1% |
| Input Sensitivity, 1 MΩ | 1 mV/div to 10 V/div |
| Input Sensitivity, 50 Ω | 1 mV/div to 1 V/div |
| Max Input Voltage, 1 MΩ | 150 V CAT I (derated above 100 kHz) |
| Max Input Voltage, 50 Ω | 5 V RMS |
| DC Gain Accuracy | ±1.5% |
| Offset Range | ±1 V (1 mV/div to 99.5 mV/div), ±10 V (100 mV/div to 995 mV/div), ±100 V (1 V/div to 10 V/div) |
| Channel-to-Channel Isolation | ≥ 100:1 at 100 MHz, ≥ 30:1 at 500 MHz |
| Vertical Resolution (Hi-Res Mode) | Up to 12 bits |
| Position Range | ±5 divisions |
| Hardware Bandwidth Limits | 20 MHz and 150 MHz |
Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Sample Rate (Single-shot) | 5 GS/s (1 channel), 2.5 GS/s (2 channels), 1.25 GS/s (4 channels) |
| Max Record Length | 200 kpoints/channel (standard), up to 8 Mpoints (option-dependent) |
| Time Base Range | 200 ps/div to 40 s/div |
| Time Base Accuracy | ±15 ppm |
| Channel-to-Channel Deskew Range | ±75 ns |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Modes | Auto, Normal, Single |
| Trigger Coupling | DC, AC, HF Reject, LF Reject, Noise Reject |
| Trigger Holdoff Range | 250 ns to 12 s |
| Edge Triggering | Positive or negative slope on any channel, external trigger, or AC line |
| Glitch Triggering | Trigger on glitches < 1 ns to 1 s |
| Width Triggering | Trigger on width of positive or negative pulses from 1 ns to 1 s |
| Runt Triggering | Trigger on a pulse that crosses one threshold but fails to cross a second threshold before crossing the first again |
| Timeout Triggering | Trigger on an event which remains high, low, or either, for a specified time period (1 ns to 1 s) |
| Pattern / State Triggering | Trigger on AND, OR, NAND, NOR logic pattern or state on analog input channels |
| Video Triggering | Trigger on NTSC, PAL, SECAM, or HDTV formats |
| Transition / Slew Rate Triggering | Trigger on pulse edge rates that are faster or slower than a specified rate |
| Setup and Hold Triggering | Trigger on violations of setup time and/or hold time between data and clock |
| Trigger Sensitivity (Internal) | 0.35 div from DC to 50 MHz, increasing to 1 div at 500 MHz |
| Trigger Sensitivity (Aux Input) | 100 mV from DC to 50 MHz, increasing to 500 mV at 500 MHz |
| Trigger Level Range (Internal) | ±12 divisions from center of screen |
| Trigger Level Range (Aux Input) | ±8 V |
| Window Triggering | Triggers when a signal enters or exits a specified voltage window |
Acquisition Modes
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| FastAcq Waveform Capture Rate | 100,000 wfms/s maximum |
| Acquisition Modes | Sample, Peak Detect, Envelope, Average, Hi-Res, Waveform Database, FastAcq |
| Peak Detect Mode | Captures high frequency glitches down to 1 ns |
| Envelope Mode | Min/max values acquired over one or more acquisitions |
| Average Mode | Selectable from 2 to 10,000 waveforms |
Waveform Measurements and Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Automatic Measurements (Amplitude) | Amplitude, High, Low, Maximum, Minimum, Peak-to-Peak, Mean, Cycle Mean, RMS, Cycle RMS, Positive Overshoot, Negative Overshoot |
| Automatic Measurements (Time) | Rise Time, Fall Time, Positive Width, Negative Width, Positive Duty Cycle, Negative Duty Cycle, Period, Frequency, Delay |
| Automatic Measurements (Combination) | Area, Cycle Area, Phase, Burst Width |
| Waveform Math | Arithmetic (add, subtract, multiply, divide), algebraic expressions (optional), calculus (optional) |
| FFT Window Functions | Rectangular, Hamming, Hanning, Kaiser-Bessel, Blackman-Harris, Gaussian, Flattop2, Tek Exponential |
Display Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Type | Color active-matrix TFT LCD |
| Display Size | 10.4 in (264 mm) |
| Display Resolution | 640 × 480 pixels |
Embedded Computer System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 2000 |
| Internal Storage | ≥ 20 GB hard disk drive |
| Removable Storage | 3.5 in 1.44 MB floppy drive, CD-RW drive (Option 1C) |
Interfaces and Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| GPIB Port | IEEE 488.2 interface |
| LAN Port | RJ-45 (10Base-T/100Base-TX) |
| VGA Video Port | D-Sub 15-pin connector for external monitor |
| Auxiliary Input/Output | Auxiliary trigger input, Aux output, CH 3 output |
| External Trigger Input | Front panel BNC connector, 1 MΩ input impedance |
Power Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Source Voltage Range | 100 to 240 VAC RMS ±10% |
| Power Source Frequency Range | 47 to 63 Hz, 360 to 440 Hz |
| Power Consumption | < 220 W |
Environmental and Safety
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Non-operating Temperature | -20 °C to +60 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 8% to 80% RH, non-condensing |
| Operating Altitude | 3,000 m (10,000 ft.) |
| Non-operating Altitude | 12,192 m (40,000 ft.) |
Acquisition System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Record Length | 400,000 points (1 channel), 200,000 points (2 channels), 100,000 points (4 channels) |
| Record Length Options | Option 1M: 4M (1 ch), 2M (2 ch), 1M (4 ch); Option 2M: 8M (1 ch), 4M (2 ch), 2M (4 ch); Option 3M: 16M (1 ch), 8M (2 ch), 4M (4 ch) |
| Equivalent-Time Sample Rate (Max) | 250 GS/s |
Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| USB Ports | 3 ports (1 front, 2 rear), USB 1.1 compliant |
| Parallel Port | 1 Centronics parallel port (DB-25) |
| Serial Port | 1 RS-232 serial port (DB-9) |
| PS/2 Ports | 2 ports (keyboard and mouse) |
| Audio Ports | 3 jacks (Line In, Line Out, Microphone) |
Computer System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Celeron, 566 MHz |
| System Memory | 256 MB standard (upgradeable to 512 MB) |
Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Option SM (Serial Mask Testing) | Adds ITU-T, ANSI T1.102, USB, and Ethernet mask templates |
| Option LT (Limit Testing) | Adds limit testing comparison of active waveforms against a reference template |
Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| CD-ROM Drive | Rear-panel CD-ROM drive |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Probe Interface | TekProbe Level 2 (each channel) |
| External 10 MHz Reference Input | BNC (rear panel), 500 mV_p-p to 8 V_p-p, 1 kΩ input impedance |
| 10 MHz Reference Output | BNC (rear panel), ≥1.5 V_p-p into 50 Ω |
| Auxiliary Trigger Output | BNC (rear panel), TTL-compatible (provides a TTL-compatible signal when the oscilloscope triggers) |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Vibration | 0.22 g_RMS, 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 10 minutes per axis (random) |
| Non-Operating Vibration | 2.28 g_RMS, 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 10 minutes per axis (random) |
| Operating Shock | 15 g, 11 ms, half-sine |
Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Safety Certifications | UL 3111-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.1, EN 61010-1 |
| EMC Compliance | EN 61326, FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A, AS/NZS 2064 |
Technology
Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope (DPO)
Applications
Electronic design, debugging, and analysis