The Tektronix TDS540A is a professional-grade 4-channel digital storage oscilloscope offering 500 MHz bandwidth. It features advanced acquisition technologies, including a HiRes mode for enhanced vertical resolution and noise reduction on low-frequency signals.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB (IEEE-488.2) |
| Display | 7-inch monochrome CRT |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 90 - 250 VAC RMS, 45 - 440 Hz, 300 W max |
| Operating Temperature | +5 °C to +50 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 362 × 193 × 472 |
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 4 |
| Analog Bandwidth | 500 MHz |
| Input Impedance | 1 MΩ || 10 pF, or 50 Ω |
| Input Coupling | AC, DC, GND |
| Sensitivity Range (V/div) | 1 mV/div to 10 V/div (1 MΩ); 1 mV/div to 1 V/div (50 Ω) |
| Maximum Input Voltage | 400 V (DC + peak AC) at 1 MΩ; 5 V RMS at 50 Ω |
| Hardware Bandwidth Limits | 20 MHz, 100 MHz |
| Vertical Position Range | ±5 divisions |
| Channel-to-Channel Isolation | >100:1 at 100 MHz; >30:1 at rated bandwidth |
| Rise Time | ≤700 ps |
Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Time Bases | Main, Delayed |
| Timebase Range | 500 ps/div to 10 s/div |
| Timebase Accuracy | ±25 ppm over any ≥ 1 ms interval |
| Delay Time Range | 16 ns to 250 s |
Acquisition System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Real-Time Sample Rate | 500 MS/s (up to 1 GS/s on 1 channel) |
| Maximum Record Length | 50,000 points per channel |
| High Resolution Mode | HiRes (Vertical resolution improvement and noise reduction on low-frequency signals, e.g. 12 bits at 50 µs/div and slower) |
| Sample Rate (2 Channels) | 500 MS/s |
| Sample Rate (4 Channels) | 250 MS/s |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Main Trigger Modes | Auto, Normal, Single Sequence |
| Trigger Coupling Options | AC, DC, HF Rej, LF Rej, Noise Rej |
Interfaces and Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Mass Storage Media | 3.5-inch Floppy Disk Drive |
Waveform Processing
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Automatic Measurements | 25 standard parameters |
Power System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Power Consumption | 300 W |
General Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Warm-up Time | 20 minutes |
| Calibration Interval | 1 year |
Accessories
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Included Standard Probes | 4 x P6139A (500 MHz, 10X) |
Technology
Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO)
Applications
High-performance electronic test, circuit debugging, and signal analysis