The Tektronix TDS544A is a 4-channel, 500 MHz digital oscilloscope from the TDS500A series. It features a maximum real-time sample rate of 1 GS/s on a single channel (250 MS/s on all four simultaneously) and incorporates Tektronix's NuColor CRT display technology for distinctive multi-color trace visualization.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB (IEEE-488.2) |
| Display | 7-inch color NuColor CRT |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | +5 °C to +50 °C |
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Analog Channels | 4 |
| Bandwidth | 500 MHz |
| Calculated Rise Time | 700 ps |
| Vertical Resolution | 8 bits (up to 12 bits in High Resolution mode) |
| Vertical Sensitivity Range | 1 mV/div to 10 V/div |
| Input Impedance | 1 MΩ || 10 pF, or 50 Ω |
| Input Coupling | AC, DC, GND |
| DC Gain Accuracy | ±1% |
Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Real-Time Sample Rate | 1 GS/s (1 channel), 500 MS/s (2 channels), 250 MS/s (4 channels) |
| Timebase Range | 500 ps/div to 10 s/div |
Triggering System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Modes | Auto, Normal, Single |
| Trigger Coupling | DC, AC, Noise Reject, HF Reject, LF Reject |
Measurements and Math
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Cursor Types | H-Bars, V-Bars, Paired |
Connectivity and Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Remote Control Interfaces | GPIB (IEEE-488.2) |
Analog Inputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Input Voltage (1 MΩ) | 400 V (DC + peak AC) |
| Maximum Input Voltage (50 Ω) | 5 V RMS |
Display
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Technology | 7-inch Color CRT (NuColor liquid crystal shutter) |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Mains Input Voltage | 90 to 250 VRMS |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 300 W |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Altitude | Up to 4,500 m (15,000 ft) |
| Non-operating Altitude | Up to 12,000 m (40,000 ft) |
Technology
Digital
Applications
General Purpose / Debugging