The Tektronix TDS5104 is a 1 GHz, 4-channel Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope (DPO) designed to deliver real-time analysis of complex signals with exceptional fidelity. Featuring Tektronix's DPX acquisition technology, a bright 10.4-inch display, a suite of advanced triggers, and an open Windows 2000 operating platform, it provides design engineers with deep insight into signal behavior, enabling rapid troubleshooting and debugging.
Specifications
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Analog Channels | 4 |
| Analog Bandwidth (-3 dB) | 1 GHz |
| Input Coupling | AC, DC, GND |
| Input Sensitivity Range (1 MΩ) | 1 mV/div to 10 V/div |
| Input Sensitivity Range (50 Ω) | 1 mV/div to 1 V/div |
| Maximum Input Voltage (50 Ω) | 5 V RMS |
| Position Range | ±5 divisions |
| Offset Range | ±1 V (1 mV to 100 mV/div), ±10 V (101 mV to 1 V/div), ±100 V (1.01 V to 10 V/div) |
Horizontal System and Acquisition
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Real-Time Sample Rate (Single Channel) | 5 GS/s |
| Maximum Real-Time Sample Rate (Two Channels) | 5 GS/s |
| Maximum Real-Time Sample Rate (Three/Four Channels) | 2.5 GS/s |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Modes | Auto, Normal, Single |
| Trigger Coupling | DC, AC, HF Rej, LF Rej, Noise Rej |
| Pattern/State Logic Triggering | Trigger when pattern goes false or stays true for specified time |
| Transition (Slew Rate) Triggering | Trigger on pulse edge rates that are faster or slower than specified |
| Window Triggering | Trigger on an event entering or exiting a window defined by two thresholds |
| Video Triggering Formats | NTSC, PAL, SECAM, HDTV, non-standard formats |
Acquisition Modes
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sample Mode | Acquire sampled values |
| Envelope Mode | Max/min values accumulated over multiple acquisitions |
| Average Mode | Waveform average selectable from 2 to 10,000 |
| FastAcq Waveform Capture Rate | 100,000 wfms/s (maximum) |
| Waveform Database Mode | Accumulate multidimensional database (color-graded) |
Display Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Type | Color TFT LCD (Active Matrix) |
| Display Size | 10.4 in (264 mm) diagonal |
| Display Resolution | 640 × 480 pixels |
| Waveform Style Options | Vectors, Dots, Intensified, Infinite Persistence, Variable Persistence |
| Display Colors | Normal, Color-graded, temperature, spectral |
Waveform Measurements and Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Automatic Measurements (Time) | Rise Time, Fall Time, Positive Width, Negative Width, Positive Duty Cycle, Negative Duty Cycle, Period, Frequency, Delay |
| Automatic Measurements (Amplitude) | Amplitude, High, Low, Maximum, Minimum, Peak to Peak, Mean, Cycle Mean, RMS, Cycle RMS, Positive Overshoot, Negative Overshoot |
| Automatic Measurements (Area/Energy) | Area, Cycle Area, Phase, Burst Width |
| Measurement Statistics | Mean, Minimum, Maximum, Standard Deviation |
| Measurement Gating | Track or select gate with cursors or drag-box |
| Waveform Histograms | Vertical or horizontal, with statistics |
| Math Functions (Arithmetic) | Add, subtract, multiply, divide |
| FFT Window Types | Rectangular, Hamming, Hanning, Kaiser-Bessel, Blackman-Harris, Gaussian, Flattop2, Tek Exponential |
| FFT Vertical/Horizontal Scales | Linear, dB, dBm / Frequency |
Computer System and Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Operating System | Windows 2000 |
| Processor Type | Intel Celeron |
| System Memory | 256 MB (standard) |
| Internal Storage Capacity | >= 20 GB Hard Disk Drive |
| Removable Storage Media | 3.5 in 1.44 MB floppy drive (standard), CD-RW drive (optional) |
Connectivity and I/O Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| GPIB Interface | IEEE 488.2 fully programmable |
| LAN Port (Ethernet) | RJ-45, 10/100 Base-T |
| Serial Port (RS-232) | DB-9 COM1 port |
| Parallel Printer Port | Centronics-style 25-pin |
| Analog VGA Output | DB-15 female connector |
| External Trigger Input | BNC (Aux Trigger input) |
Power and Environmental Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Source Voltage Range | 100 to 240 V AC RMS |
| Power Line Frequency | 47 to 63 Hz (115 V AC 360 to 440 Hz) |
| Power Consumption | < 220 W |
| Non-Operating Temperature | -20 °C to +60 °C |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 3,000 m (10,000 ft.) |
| Non-Operating Altitude | Up to 12,192 m (40,000 ft.) |
| Vibration Resistance | Operating: 0.22 g RMS (5 to 500 Hz); Non-operating: 2.28 g RMS |
Physical Characteristics and Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Width | 437 mm |
| Cabinet Depth | 218 mm |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Channel-to-Channel Isolation | ≥ 100:1 at 100 MHz, ≥ 30:1 at 1 GHz |
| Selectable Bandwidth Limits | 20 MHz, 250 MHz, and 500 MHz |
| Trigger Jitter (Typical) | ≤ 8 ps RMS |
| Waveform Interpolation | Sin(x)/x, Linear |
Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| PS/2 Ports | Two PS/2 ports for keyboard and mouse |
| Audio Ports | Stereo microphone input, stereo line input, and stereo line output (mini-phone jacks) |
Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Safety Compliance | UL3111-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.1, EN61010-1 |
| EMC Compliance | EN61326 Class A, FCC Part 15 Class A |
Triggering
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger on Delay Range (Events) | 1 to 10,000,000 events |
Timebase System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Reference Output Frequency | 10 MHz |
Auxiliary Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Out High Level | >2.5 V into 1 MΩ, >1.0 V into 50 Ω |
| Trigger Out Low Level | <0.5 V into 1 MΩ, <0.25 V into 50 Ω |
Technology
Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope (DPO)
Applications
Electronic Design, Debugging, and Troubleshooting